Sequence analysis of the clip from the movie- The Bird, by Hitchcock.
Sequence analysis of the clip from the movie- The Bird, by Hitchcock. Analysis of the sequence should be at least 1500 words (12 pt. font and 1” margins) and should present a clear and precise argument about how editing and editing patterns function in the overall sequence. Keep in mind, though, that editing and editing patterns are best analyzed in relation to variations of mise-en-scène, cinematography, and sound, so be sure to incorporate these elements into your overall analysis where appropriate. The goal here is not simply to describe the various shots in the sequence but to analyze how groups of shots are put together and how patterns of difference and variation emerge to enhance the visual, narrative, and thematic power of the sequence.
hey how u doing just wondering if you familiar with all the editing and film studies terminologies since its a film studies course.
thats great! i have some guiding questions here too. you can use it as ur reference.
1. Train yourself to be attuned to editing by clapping or counting each time there is a cut. What difference would it make if any one of the cuts were missing or replaced by camera movement? Why do we get camera movement or other visual techniques in lieu of editing at certain points?
2. After doing a shot-by-shot breakdown of the entire sequence, consider the motivation behind each cut. What overall effect do these cuts have on the sequence and the overall film?
3. How is space constructed in this scene? Does the film follow continuity patterns, such as the 180-degree rule? Can you identify other ways that spatial continuity is maintained? Do we see repeated variations or back-and-forth patterns between spaces? Why?
4. Are there moments of discontinuity in the editing? If so, how do these moments function in the sequence? What is the relationship between continuity and discontinuity in the sequence?
5. What is the temporal organization of the entire sequence? Do the shots vary in their duration? What effect does this have? Are there certain rhythmic patterns of cutting that
emerge during the sequence? What effect do these rhythmic variations have on the overall mood or meaning of the sequence?
6. What graphic patterns are constructed through the editing of the sequence? How do these graphic patterns affect your viewing of the sequence? How might they relate to larger thematic elements of the film?
7. What is the relationship between figure/subject and camera movement within specific shots and the film’s cutting? Is the screen direction changing? Does the camera move frequently in the sequence? Does the editing displace (or enhance) camera movement at any point in the sequence? What effect does this have?
8. What symbolic relationships among images are set up by the film’s editing patterns? How do these relationships influence the possible interpretations of the chosen sequence?
9. How is point of view and perspective conveyed through the editing of the sequence? Does point-of-view shift in the sequence? Why?
10. How do editing patterns help to build tension and suspense in the sequence? How is editing used to resolve or release tension in the sequence?
Answer preview Sequence analysis of the clip from the movie- The Bird, by Hitchcock.
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