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In class we had the opportunity to annotate a cartoon character of our choice for extra credit. I was extremely excited to work on this as I love cartoons/comic books. I chose batman to annotate since he is one of my favorite classic superheroes! This assignment was exceedingly fun to do even while learning how to annotate characters and learn what certain clothing and body language represent. 

   Camerawork Storyboard Analysis Shot: Master shot Angle: Ground angle  Framing: Crowd shot As the casket is being lowered the camera is moving at the same time, creating a seamless transition between scenes. Shot: Close up Angle: Eye level  Framing: Single shot The close up shot evokes a sense of concern, as the character seems to be in agony. Shot: Master shot  Angle: Dutch/ground angle  Framing : Single The Master shot leads the audience to feel a sense of weariness as if we were experiencing what the character is feeling as they are walking, almost as if their world is upside down. Shot: Full/wide shot Angle: Hip level  Framing : 2- Shot The full shot establishes a connection between the man on fire and the fireplace being lit . Shot: Medium wide shot  Angle: High Angle  Framing : Crowd Shot The medium wide angle is used to show everyone in the room all at once, creating a safe space for one of the main characters. Shot: medium shot...

  Camerawork and definition Document and example Image Indicate the camerawork technique for each camera element and how it is creating meaning. Shot size- how much of the setting or subject is displayed within a given frame of a video, photo, or animation The shot size is wide to show everyone at the funeral looking down at the casket Camera angle- The camera angle marks the specific location at which the movie camera or video camera is placed to take a shot. The camera is angled is aimed down from the flame keeping it in frame to show how hesitant everyone is  Camera movement- the way a camera shifts to visually narrate and shape a viewer's perspective of a scene The camera moved from this frame around the room to the dollhouse and closes in on a room to start the opening scene Camera framing- the placement and position of the subjects in your shots The camera has framed Annie’s face to show how terrified she is in her scream   Lighting (See mise en scene.) Editing Defi...

    Setting provides more depth to the film and its story while also preventing the audience from getting tired or bored from witnessing the same set design being reused What are the elements of the setting?  (See the codes handbook or ppt. lessons.) Elements Denote each element noticed in the film opening. Indicate the signs and connotations that support the genre. How do the elements of setting in the film opening clip indicate or support the genre of the film? • Time period 20th century  Movies that take place closer in relation to real time can be scary considering that the elements of a scary movie could happen in the real world at any given time.  • Location secluded upper class home  Events that may occur throughout the movie could be related to the home being secluded and/or near a forest.  • Climate / Season Late fall/ Early winter  The movie can also synergize with the costumes and set design for the characters since they are all seen w...

  Based on your understanding of casting, do you think the actors selected to play the film's characters were good choices? List (2) actors and (2) reasons why? (Support your answers using the appearance, facial expressions, body language, voice quality.) Alex Wolff I think he was a great choice. In the beginning of the movie I was a little hesitant since he looked quite different than the rest of the cast. But he proved himself to be an amazing actor, all of the crying and screaming looked amazing and you could tell he was right for the part.  Toni Collete  I think she was also an amazing choice, when it came down to all her melt downs and devastating screams of horror she did an exquisite job communicating that through the audience. Her performance was extraordinary, it felt as if it were all real. Costume, hair, and makeup. What is costume in a film? Costume in a film is what characters wear to signify the films main genre or focus What is hair and makeup in film? Hair...