Using the film we screened in class for this module, write an analysis of a sequence, focusing on the element of film style we studied for this module.
There are three parts to this assignment.
Use the attached Microsoft Word document in the Sequence Analysis assignment on Microsoft Teams to submit your assignment
Write about only one sequence from one film for this assignment.
Begin with a description of the sequence to orient the reader. Do not use timecode; instead describe where in the film your sequence appears and write a summary of the sequence.
Your shot analysis should contain (at least) these four elements for each shot:
You can use either the table option or the paragraph option
You will need to describe the camera distance for each shot. The following terms describe the distance of the camera in a shot.
| Camera Distance | Description |
|---|---|
| extreme long shot | camera is far away to make subject appear small in the frame |
| long shot | the whole figure fills the frame |
| medium long shot | cuts off the figure at the shins or knees |
| medium shot | cuts off the figure at the waist |
| medium close-up | cuts off the figure at the chest |
| close-up | shows just the face of the figure |
| extreme close-up | shows only a part of the face or a small object |
Your analysis should focus on the element of film style present in your chosen sequence. Refer to the following outlines for some terms that might be appropriate to discuss for your sequence.
Here is the example I did using the film Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933).
Write your own shot analysis using one of the following options: