Analysis Techniques

Many film critics use analysis techniques to cover every area of a topic that is important to be analysed. For example; Mise-en-scene involves analysis of.. costumes: what is the character wearing? are they going for signiture looks reguarding costume choice such as james bonds suit or rambos army overalls? Lighting: high key/ low key? lighting can give a film a unique look and individual effect. Actors: are the actors block buster movie stars or are they unknown low pay actors? Makeup: natural/ theatre makeup? are there any artificial attatchments from the body? false leg? blood? Props: anything ironic used? A prop is anything used by actors, if it is not held or used then it is considered part of the set. Settings: where is the sequence filmed? has it been built from scratch? is it abroad? does it look high budget? When analysing the camera work 'MAF' is a common known way of helping. M: movement A: angles F: frame (majority closeups, some mid shots) Analysing editing requires 'TOP' this is.. T- transition: straight cut or dissolve effect? O- order of narrative: has anything been put in particular order for purpose? P- pace: is the sequence flowing/ spending more time on specific parts?