Film Analysis & Notes

Notes and Presentations

• Introduction to Film Making

• The First Pitch - Conceptualizing Our Film

• Photography 101 Notes

• Cinematography 101

• Post Production Editing

• Post Production Editing - Part 2

• Bullet Train Cinematography Analysis

• Cinematography & Sound - Children of Men & Baby Driver

• Camera Technique: Movement & Lighting (Part 1)

• Acting 101

  • Quick Fire Acting Prompts

  • Character Profile

  • Character Archetypes

  • SLP Screenplay Example

• Developing a Film

• Director’s Playbook - The Art of Mise-En-Scene (Part 1)

• The Sound of Silence - Intro to ADR, Voice Acting, and Foley Audio

• Pre-Production: The Hollywood Process

• Pre-Production: Blocking

  • Blocking Technique Guide

• Pre-Production: Lighting

• TENET

• Film Noir as Genre & Style

• Let’s Get Weird - Experimental Filmmaking

• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

• Photography - Leading Lines & Artistic Selfies

• How to Shoot a Music Video

• Say WHAT Again - Quentin Tarantino Films

Film Analysis Assignments

‍ ‍CHILDREN OF MEN Cinematography Analysis

‍ ‍CHILDREN OF MEN Advanced Cinematography Analysis

‍ ‍Advanced FE&D Cinematography Analysis

‍ ‍Cinematography Film Analysis (the Prestige)

‍ ‍A Beautiful Mind Film Analysis

‍ ‍The Joker Film Analysis

Knives Out Film Analysis

‍ ‍Thriller Film Analysis — Film Options:

• SPLIT

• CREEP

• ZOMBIELAND

• US

• GET OUT

CREED - Three Act Structure and the Hero’s Journey

Silver Linings Playbook

LA LA LAND Analysis

The Disaster Artist - Three Act Structure and the Hero’s Journey

Shot By Shot Analysis Assignment

Shot By Shot Analysis Example

Magnificent Seven Shot by Shot Scene Playlist

‍ ‍Wes Anderson Film Analysis

‍ ‍Good Will Hunting

‍ ‍The Guilty Lighting & Cinematography Analysis — need help? Click here to read an article

TENET Film Analysis Assignment

Film Noir Analysis Assignment (MEMENTO)

Film Noir Analysis Assignment (SHUTTER ISLAND)

FIGHT CLUB Film Noir Analysis

Acting/Directing (Whiplash)

‍ ‍Acting/Directing (Whiplash) Advanced Film Analysis

Film Analysis Worksheet (Saving Private Ryan).docx

‍ ‍Shaun of the Dead Film Analysis

‍ ‍Hot Fuzz Film Analysis

‍ ‍Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Analysis

‍ ‍Me, Earl and the Dying Girl Film Analysis

‍ ‍Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl Film Analysis (Advanced)

‍ ‍Film Noir Analysis Assignment (BLACK SWAN)

‍ ‍Film Noir Analysis Assignment (INCEPTION)

Film Analysis Assignment (SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK)

‍ ‍Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Film Analysis

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Lesson - Directing, Acting, and Screenplay Writing Film Review and Analysis

Introduction to Film Writing Assignment -- MOVIE MOMENT

*We've all had a moment at the movies that blew us away! Now write about the first time (or your most memorable time) that you experienced this emotion from a movie.

* Write a 1-2 paragraph (typed, double-spaced) description of the moment when you were first inspired by film as an art form.

*Describe a single scene in detail

*Discuss the impression it made upon you and why

*Now that you've experienced this film, why do you want to be a filmmaker?

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How to analyze film

• ‍ ‍How to analyze movies like a boss (Part 1) -- After reading this article, scroll to the bottom that contains Parts 2--7 for additional ideas on how to analyze film