Online Film Analysis Assignment

In clip A the camera uses a strait-on angle with the characters to help us feel like we are part of the group by being eyelevel with everyone. It is also at a Medium shot because we see their upper body. Also while they are practicing their poker game, they use eye match so you can keep track of who is talking to who and where they are in relation of who the camera is focusing on. When the movie cuts to the club scene the music turns Diegetic because it is the music that is being played in the club and is also made to sound like part of the sound track. They also used low key lighting and brought alot of shadows to the shot.

In clip D the whole shot is a long take because there is no edits for 2 minutes. The Camera is also on a track because it is following the characters through out the scene. The story is also restricted narration because we only know as much as the characters do because they dont tell or show us things ahead of time. The sound is nondiegetic because the characters don't hear the music, just the audience does.

In clip E they use a medium shot with the characters because you see their upperbody. They also use a Strait-on angle to help make you feel like the character that you aren't seeing in the conversation. When the camera focuses on the composer they have backlighting coming from the window light. When the composer is playing on the piano they use deep focus composition to show the different depth in the room by being behind the other guy in the front and showing the composer in the background. It gives you a good depth perspective of the room.

In clip F they had a long take because for a minute they had no cuts. The camera was also on a track moving around in the house and following the characters. Also by the end of the clip they use Deep focus composition to show the house burning in the background the man in the middle ground and the mom in the forground. They also used a strait-on angle throughout the scene.

Oscar Nominated Rankings

Oscar Nominated Rankings
PRE WRITING - For each nominated film (in any order), list at least 3 (more if they come quickly and easily) impressions or thoughts.
SOCIAL NETWORK
1. Good acting
2. Keeps attention
3. Funny
TRUE GRIT
1. Great Choice in actors and actresses
2. Funny
3. Amazing scenery
TOY STORY 3
1.Love depiction of Andy
2. Fun
3. Good way to end the story
4. A bit intense for a childerens movie
THE KING'S SPEECH
1. Wonderful music
2. Great chemistry with Lionel and Berty
3. Oscar bait
INCEPTION
1. Exciting
2. I want them to tell me if the top falls or not!
3. Good acting
4. Love the music
WINTER'S BONE
1. Wonderful acting
2. Intense
3. You feel for her.

Next, as described in the instruction sheet, rank the films 1-6 and provide an explanation for each ranking that cites literary, theatrical, and cinematic observations, as well as why you ranked this film in relation to the others.

1.The Kings Speech:
I thought the story line of the main character over coming his problem was really moving to begin with. Also the Music, was just beautiful and the costume choices were perfect for the characters and the time era. I thought everything was brilliant, it was intense but it was also funny. I believe it should win.
2.Winters Bone:
Jennifer Lawrence did a phenomenal job playing Ree, she made the movie come to life. Everything about it is eery and gets you hooked and you have to know what happens next. The music added perfectly to the intensity. It also has a great story line and you fall in love with her family (except Teardrop, he scares me).
3.The Social Network:
The actors and actresses did a great job playing in the movie, without them I think the movie could have been bad. The music was a bit interesting (as in it didn't fit the type of movie) but at the same time it fit well for it. I like that it shows how American society has become (whether it be good or bad).
4.Inception:
I thought the director did a very good job visual making this movie come together, with out the effects, I would find it hard to imagine what is happening. The actors did a very good job, but I don't think it should win because it was just a good movie, not a great one. Also I don't think it should win because it confused a lot of people, and to win, people should be able to understand what is happening.
5.True Grit:
I wasn't satisfied with this movie. It could be that everyone psyched it up and my expectation for it was high. But don't get me wrong, it was alright, I loved Hailee Steinfelds performance. She has a real talent.
6.Toy Story 3:
Toy story was okay, but I felt like I had seen it before from Toy Story 2. They were very alike. The movie was very intense at some points and in my opinion a childrens animation shouldn't be that intense. But I thought it was a good way to end the series.