Embedded Files
The purpose of analyzing a scene is to expand your understanding of how film constructs meaning by looking at both its traditional narrative structure as well as its technical aspects, such as sound and cinematography. We have a small overview (with an example) that can be found in the Writing Process's Finding the Evidence.
Video Analysis
While they are not constructed to be thesis-driven, these videos demonstrate the technical aspects (e.g. mise-en-scene, cinematography, music, etc.) as they analyze the meaning inherent in the presented scene(s).
Cinematography Analysis Zodiac
How Edgar Wright Sets Up Baby Driver - First Scene Breakdown
Whiplash - Scene Breakdown, Analysis & Comparison
How the Music Spoils Sweeney Todd
Scene Dissection
Kairo | Anatomy of the Scariest Scene Ever
The building of suspense and tension within the horror genre through lighting, music, and blocking.
The Dark Knight - How does a Camera tell a story?
An exploration of the technical construction of a scene (i.e. camera shots).
The Silence of the Lambs — Dissecting a Scene
Demonstration of how the three-act structure can be effectively utilized in a single scene to establish the overall tone for the film's characters and plot.
General Film Analysis
The Cinematography of Parasite
Planting and Payoff - Mad Max: Fury Road
Born Sexy Yesterday
The Art of Overanalyzing Movies
The Power of VHS
Weighing the Value of Director's Cuts
Mulan: A Case of Failed Empowerment
The Last Unicorn: Death and the Legacy of Fantasy
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