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Concept Design and Storyboarding
APCG 117 Fall 2005
Shot Analysis
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Shot Analysis
Assignment 6:
  
TitleShot Analysis
Due DateFriday 18 November 2005 by 6:00 PM
Points10
PreparationRead DDSF chapter 5
VenueExternal - to be completed outside of class or lab time.
ConnectionIndividually
Turn-in MethodEmail - send email to ranger@ecst.csuchico.edu
FormatWord document
Subject LineAPCG 117 Shot Analysis your name
File NameShotAnalysis_ followed by your name. Use underscores instead of spaces.
NotesMake sure your name is in the file.
Tasks 
  
1.Watch a movie which you have not previously watched. As you watch the film, keep in mind the topics we have covered thus far in the course - story, theme, character, plot points, scene development, etc.
 After watch the movie note in your document the following:
2. (see chapter 1)Title
 Genre
 Protagonist - name and brief character description.
 Antagonist or Main Antagonist - name and brief character description.
 Subject
 Theme
 Goals - Protagonist, Antagonist, Story, Theme
3. (see chapter 2)Character Identification methods used
 A brief history of the protagonist.
 Protagonist traits - best, worst, three others.
 Some symbols and/or metaphors used for protagonist's traits, story, and theme.
4. (see chapter 3)Framework used - drama, hero journey, etc.
 List a few of the plot points used in the film.
5. (see chapter 4)Select a sequence of scenes with at least 25 camera shots for more detailed analysis. For each of the sequence:
 Indicate the pace (accelerating, decelerating, etc.) If the scene is transitional, list the form of transition.
 How would you improve this sequence?
6. (see chapter 5)Shot Analysis Chart: Create the following chart and fill in the information regarding the shots in the sequence.
Shot #Story Element (what is taking place in shot?)Camera Shot Name (Pages 169 - 184)Framing (Page 188)In-Camera Technique (Page 185)Camera angleCamera MotionPerspectiveWhat was used to make the shot interesting? (Pages 194 - 197)What catches your eye?What composition elements were used? (Pages 198 - 205)What emotion is the shot is supposed to convey?