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- 1. AS Film November 25, 2012 Analysis of a Film Extract How to get a high grade The title must name the feature or features that are the particular focus, e.g. An analysis of editing and sound in the shower sequence from Psycho (Hitchcock, 1960). You also need to name the director and the year of production. You can write Thematically (one aspect at a time, e.g. lighting, costume, etc.) or Chronologically (in the order of appearance in the sequence) Just pick one and stick to it! Look on the back of the Assignment brief to see what a grade A is marked on. Provide detail – don’t miss out significant shots, aspects of mise-en-scene etc Provide images to back up what you're saying. E.g. if there is a significant camera shot that impacts on the scene, show it!
- 2. AS Film November 25, 2012 Examples of effective writing A wide shot reveals…. A wide shot of a ……… connotes that..... The camera gives us a wide shot of......suggesting....... We cut to a shot of..... We cut to a scene where.... Things you need to try to put think about before you write. ? How does the Why do I find the sequence message(s) contained move me in the extract so emotionally? powerful? How does this sequence create Why do I identify suspense/ strongly with a excitement/fear/ What is happening particular anxiety, etc? to me as I watch character? this?