9 frame structure analysis of ‘the walking
- 1. 9 FRAME STRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF ‘THE WALKING DEAD’ Max Phillips
- 3. Frame 1 The first frame depicts that civilisation is in utter chaos and that there are most likely very few survivors. It seems this area was abandoned a while ago due to the events. The amount of cars shows how many causalities there was, showing the loneliness of the scene. A medium range shot is used to show the amount of cars there are and how devastating and catastrophic the situation is in itself.
- 4. Frame 2 This second frame depicts the death of a sheriff/policeman, it is most likely a significant part to the story due to the nature of the clip. The death of the sheriff/policeman also shows that authority was compromised and defeated and so whatever killed them must have been powerful. A close up shot is used to show the importance of the object.
- 5. Frame 3 This third frame shows two arrows that have been fired into a tree. This ‘implies’ that people have fought over each other. The way the text is placed underneath the arrow is a technical editing skill adding to the scene. This is a close up shot that is focused on the arrows to show the disaster which is unfolding.
- 6. Frame 4 This is a shot of a grave yard. This scene hints at the aspect of death throughout the series and how the environment surrounding the series will involve lots of tragedies. This shot is ‘medium range’ and doesn’t move to show the consistency of deaths, and that it keeps happening with the situation which isn’t improving.
- 7. Frame 5 This intense, extreme close up of a bloodshot eye seems to be what looks like the enemy looking for prey while being infected. A extreme close up shot is used to make it intense for the audience to view and express the true horrors of the situation.
- 8. Frame 6 This image could ‘potentially’ show the origins of this lethal virus which is spreading, being the starting place of this epidemic. The place is dark and gloomy, showing that it has somewhat of an evil aura surrounding it and should be avoided. Things could potentially be in there, the audience is unaware. This frame is a long shot showing the environment of this building.
- 9. Frame 7 This clip is giving us a quick look at where the lucky survivors are, or where they are located. It looks like this place recently occupied people or still does because of the shelter. It could potentially be a place where these ‘zombies’ are hiding and waiting. This shot is a medium/close shot as it wants to show the weapon on the left, while showing the surroundings on the right.
- 10. Frame 8 This shot shows a prison and could subliminally be representing the fact that there is ‘no escape’ from this lethal virus, and everyone is destined to be infected from it. It could also be linked to a main characters past and could play a significant role in the story. This is an extreme long shot as it wants to illustrate the whole facility to make it clear on what it is showing to the audience.
- 11. Frame 9 This final frame is a still of the titles ‘The Walking Dead’ – The bold font, shattered font and dark background all helps illustrate the narrative of this plot and gives the audience a deep understanding of the genre of the film.