Analysing a movie (HELP) (1 Viewer)

[epicFAILx]

I'd like to analyse a movie for my supplementry
I know i have to use movie techniques.. but am I limited to analysing the movie based on quotes alone. Or can I describe what is happening in the movie visually and explain that.

 

[Uniqueness]

Movie techniques generally mean the shots angle, costume, setting, dialogue, facial expressions, lighting etc... it is not based on quotes alone.

 

[someth1ng]

Yeah, movies need analysis for EVERYTHING...

 

[epicFAILx]

so how would i set it out if i were to tabulate it. I mean i am confusing myself.

would it be:
quote | movie technique | explanation

or what.

I am confused :\

 

[Zeroes]

The film's techniques are just as, if not more important than the quotes.

 

[khorne]

so how would i set it out if i were to tabulate it. I mean i am confusing myself.

would it be:
quote | movie technique | explanation

or what.

I am confused :\

Most of your movie analysis should be from the scenes, not the quotes. You can use quotations but. For example:

In Khorne's Wild Ride, the director uses a wide angled shot in the establishing scene to highlight all the chicks that love him. The chicks symbolise a sense of belonging, which is furthered by the gruff tone utilised in "wat up shaggers".

You can basically just describe, byt very briefly what is going on. This is considered close textual knowledge, just make sure it is succinct and specific.

 

[Bobbo1]

Here's a list of all the film techniques you will ever need: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinematic_techniques
But as a general guide, think about filming angles (close ups, framing, long short, mid shot etc), lighting (light, dark, Chiaroscuro etc.), tone in speech (angry, soft, defiant etc) and think about even literary devices like juxtapositioning of scenes, e.g. in Fahrenheit 9/11 Moore uses war scenes followed up by a clip of Bush talking - what does this suggest?, symbolism, maybe a black crow at the start to symbolize malevolence, music (soft, or evil) etc etc....

 

[epicFAILx]

Here's a list of all the film techniques you will ever need: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinematic_techniques
But as a general guide, think about filming angles (close ups, framing, long short, mid shot etc), lighting (light, dark, Chiaroscuro etc.), tone in speech (angry, soft, defiant etc) and think about even literary devices like juxtapositioning of scenes, e.g. in Fahrenheit 9/11 Moore uses war scenes followed up by a clip of Bush talking - what does this suggest?, symbolism, maybe a black crow at the start to symbolize malevolence, music (soft, or evil) etc etc....

Wait a sec,

for example: in the lovely bones, the close up of the penguin in the snowglobe demonstrates to belong. As the penguin is safe in its enclosure and out of harms way, however also demonstrates to not belong because he is isolated.


Something like that?

But, If that were the case. How would i tabulate it..

With the headings:
Technique | Explanation | Scene ??


ALSO.
do i add quotes in.. if the scene has a quote?

 

[Bobbo1]

Ok haven't seen Lovely bones, but I think you're getting the idea about analyzing the film rather than retell or narrating it. As for quotes they are good to have but unlike written texts you have to limit yourself and not get too excessive. For example, does the penguin say anything when it is alone?

 

[epicFAILx]

"I think you're getting the idea about analyzing the film rather than retell or narrating it."

What do you mean?
If i use lovely bones for a comparative essay on belonging... wouldnt i have to analyse the film?

The penguin is one of those figurines stuck in a snowglobe so it doesnt say anything

 

[Uniqueness]

A nice way to tabulate would be:

Belonging concept | Technique | Example/scene | Effect/explain

 

[Uniqueness]

Most of your movie analysis should be from the scenes, not the quotes. You can use quotations but. For example:

In Khorne's Wild Ride, the director uses a wide angled shot in the establishing scene to highlight all the chicks that love him. The chicks symbolise a sense of belonging, which is furthered by the gruff tone utilised in "wat up shaggers".

You can basically just describe, byt very briefly what is going on. This is considered close textual knowledge, just make sure it is succinct and specific.

^ Oh this +1