Engl 230:  Sample Shot Analysis Chart Template(see actual MW Word file/.doc for your use, in Bblearn folder and also sent to you by email attachment)
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Shot #

Mise-en-scène

Cinematography

Duration of Shot & Editing

Sound

Comments

 

In this column you note the shot number

 

In this column you describe significant aspects of lighting, costume, setting, character blocking, and notable color patterns.

 

In this column you describe the camera distance and angle, any camera movement, composition of the frame, depth of field— you can do much of this by using short-hand notation for the type of shot.. You might also note when a shot is similar to a previous shot.

 

In this column you describe the shot duration (e.g., :15, for 15 seconds), transitional editing into and out of the shot.

 

In this column you describe the use of sound.  Consider dialogue, sound effects and music, if present.

 

In this column you analyze, ask questions, suggest interpretation, note oppositions or repetitions or similarities … you begin to do the work of writing your sequence essay analysis by noting things that stand out to you. You might also want to note/transcribe any dialogue or provide an excerpt selection of dialogue to use/draw upon later to quote in your Sequence Analysis Essay.