Elements of Film Analysis
Film StudiesSetting (Geographical, Historical, Social Milieu)
Atmosphere (Mood)
Cinematography (Camera Placement and Movement; Lighting; Color; Focus; Frame Composition, etc.)
Lighting (Realist; Romantic; Expressive; “Dark”; “Surreal")
Decor/Clothing
Pace (Fast-Paced; Slow-Paced; “Meditative”; “Poetic")
Suspense
Sound (Realistic; Expressive; Simple vs. Multi-Layered)
Music (Soundtrack vs. Source)
Editing--Cutting for Continuity; Cutting Within a Scene; Cross-Cutting (Parallel Editing); Metaphorical/Symbolic Cutting
Character (Complexity, Development, Believability)
Acting (Professional/Non-Professional; Realistic; Stylized/Symbolic)
Plot (Story, Subplots, Drama)
Narrative Structure (Straightforward vs. Complex; Flashbacks)
Conflict
Point of View
Genre
Themes (Issues, Ideological Conflicts, Lessons Learned)
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