Powerpoint notes
There are three levels of film analysis: literary analysis, dramatic and cinematic analysis critical analysis Literary analysis is understanding basic storyline. Characters. mood and theme. Dramatic and cinematic analysis exposition - the pertinent background information for understanding the story. rising action - the conflicts that move the story forward. these can be actual or psychological conflicts. climax - the point in the movie where nothing else seems to go wrong. resolution - the loose ends are tied up. may not be a true ending but it is the ending to the story the filmmaker wants us to interact with. Dramatic choices- made by the people in front of the camera (acting, costuming, make up) Cinematic choices- made by the people behind the camera. Long shots- can give a sense of time and place, can also show the characters relationship to the surroundings. Close ups- bring attention to the thing most in frame, can be intimate and revealing. Medium shots- neutral and comforta