ANALYSING A MEDIA TEXT

STARTER

To be able to identify the shot types used and be able to suggest reasons why they have been used.

Working in groups, try to put the shot frames into an order to construct a narrative.

• What is happening in the scene and who are the two main characters?

The order of shots

Shot types

• Try to identify which shots are being used and why.

• What camera angles are being used? • How do they affect the audience’s perception of the

characters?

Wide shot (WS) / Long shot (LS)

Extreme wide shot (EWS)

Close up (CU)

Over the shoulder shot (OSS)

Cut in

Noddy shot

Extreme Close up (ECU)

Two-shot Point of View shot (POV)

Mid shot (MS) Medium close up (MCU)

Cut away (CA)

(Establishing shot)

The shot types

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Establishing shot Close up Over the shoulder

Long shot Cut away Mid shot

Cut in Extreme close up Long shot

Frame by frame analysis

• This is an EWS or establishing shot of a factory from a low angle. It is night and there is barbed wire fencing visible in bottom part of the shot.

• This is done to give the impression…

Watch the entire scene

• How has the director manipulated the audience’s preconceptions and stereotypes in this opening scene?

Chase sequence

• Using 5 filming locations around the Academy – I want you to film a chase sequence of a teacher chasing a pupil for homework.

• Try to build up tension through your choice of shot type, movement and angles.

• Think carefully about your shot choices and be ready to explain them in our lesson later today.

Self-study task

• To write up the terminology from today’s lesson onto your learning blogs.