Juno - opening, 9 frames and timeline

When analysing film openings, be sure to create a timeline as well in order to clearly see and demonstrate understanding of the importance of timings, pace and information on conventional film openings.

This is IN ADDITION to the actual analysis of the film opening.

Edward Scissorhands example analysis

From the lesson. One method of analysing film openings.

Good example to show use of digital media and level of detail needed in analysis.

Tasks from Mrs Scales which are also to be on your blogs

1 Horror conventions

2 Analysis of Frankenstein

3 Photos and explanation [denotation / connotation] of camera angles and use

4 Analysis of The Happening

5 History of Horror

Film openings from the lesson

Final Destination 3

The Shining

 

Pretty Woman

Pulp Fiction

What are the key conventions of film openings?

•Write a short piece for your blog (you could copy up the table).

•Give examples/illustrations to support your points.

•Watch a further 3-4 more openings – add your initial notes of these to your chart/blog.

Make sure you consider how genre is established and how the audience are targeted.

Consider ways to present your work in an interesting way.

Remember to check out Art of the Title

Initial tasks

1.List genres of films

2.What are the conventions of the horror/thriller genre?

3.What is ‘suspense’?

4.write a definition (with image example) for each of the 3 shot types - match on action, shot/reverse shot and the 180-degree rule