FILM ANALYSIS
What is a film analysis? According to the Karen Gocsik of the Darmouth Writing Program, it not a summary as many seem to write it as, but instead one of 5 kinds of analysis. The first is Formal Analysis. Formal Analysis is a procedural attempt at understanding a film, by breaking down components of a film and seeing how it serves as a purpose to themes and meaning”. By noticing how one key part is significant, one can develop an understanding to how the whole film itself functions.
Second is Film History. Film History I can show ideas through thematic elements, through the film itself. This kind of analysis focuses on the history and related history of the film.
Third is an Ideological Paper. This form of film analysis is an analysis that promotes sets of beliefs and biased opinions towards other causes.
Next is Cultural Studies and National Cinema. This form of Film analysis reflects cultural perspectives and backgrounds. In this form of analysis, you can visualize how certain nations create unique films influenced by their culture.
Finally, the last form of film analysis is the Discussion of the Auteur. The Discussion of the Auteur is a paper that analysis the possibility of an auteur in the production of a film. An auteur is someone who is supposedly responsible for every major aspect of the film; from editing to shooting to directing to even cinematography; the auteur also gets much credit, instead of the art design team, among others.There is a solid line in where one cannot derail from, but that’s a common misunderstanding as many people are needed to make a film successful. It’s the collaboration of the director, the editors, and designers that make a film successful.
Notes on films you plan to analyze are essential. You can include basic notes, but you will not profit from them if you do not special “film notes.” These include the types of individual shots used in each sequence. This makes it easier to keep track of the scene when reviewed later. This is also beneficial as it provides insight into patterns of the cutting of the film and how those cut influence the audience's feeling towards them.
By saying “Think Beyond the Frame” you ask yourself “Who made the film?”and find out who directed the film, and what other films this director made. From this, you distinguish similar creative choices from the director and styles. You also ask “What is the production history of the film?” and how that affected the film or relates to the society or message of the film 9again checking if, say over budget, is a pattern with this director). You also ask yourself “What can you learn from the film's genre?” And finally, “Does the film reflect an interesting cultural phenomenon?” Events of movements in time can influence films more than what is simply seen onscreen. In conclusion, Film Analysis is not a summary, but a very diverse and deep kind of subdivsion filled analyes.
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