Creative Cultures

Tuesday 16^th Nov A.M

Creative Cultures

What I did: -

Framing: a shot-by-shot analysis

In this lecture we looked at a shot-by-shot analysis of an opening sequence. The film that I chose to analyze was ‘Mean Street’

We also looked at the presentation of a Semiotic analysis. This entails: -

• Language as a system of signs that express ideas
• A science that studies the life of signs within society
• What is a sign?
• The connotations and denotations of a sign

This also looks at: -

• Synchronic analysis
• Diachronic analysis
• Syntagmatic analysis
• Paradigmatic analysis
• Intertextuality
• Metaphor
• Metonymy
• Codes

What I learnt:-

This lesson deepened my understanding of film language and the analysis of it. e.g.

• How framing and camerawork can convey certain meanings
• How and why each shot has been chosen and the affect this has on the audience
• A better understanding of certain technique aspects of how to produce certain shots in camera.

Conclusion: –

I now have a better understand of the technical aspects of film. Though other aspects of the lecture I have studied previously e.g. film language, it was useful as a refresher in this area. I will continue to analyze film with what I have learnt.

I will also do the assigned project for the next lesson regarding Semiotic analysis.

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