WARM UP Based on the thesis statement that you brought in today, create a mini-outline of your paper: Example: Thesis: In the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tim Burton uses camera angles and lighting to develop the character of Willy Wonka. Body Paragraph #1 – Camera Angles low angles – makes him look powerful, imposing and in charge Body Paragraph #2 – Lighting low key lighting – makes him look mysterious, sad and complex Conclusion *I’m picking this up for a grade…please put your name and class period on it!

Analytical Writing: Film Analyis English I PreAP

ESSAY STRUCTURE Should not exceed two pages 4 Paragraphs Introduction Body Paragraph #1 – Cinematic Technique #1 Body Paragraph # 2 – Cinematic Technique #2 Conclusion

Introduction Grab the reader’s attention with a lead or hook Provide context for the reader by briefly describing or summarizing the film and its theme The last sentence MUST be your thesis statement (one sentence) that clearly outlines the paper’s purpose Entire paragraph should be 5 sentences roughly

THESIS STATEMENT This is the controlling idea of your paper It should outline the structure of your paper In the film Edward Scissorhands, Tim Burton uses _______________ and _______________ to _____________________________________. Cinematic Technique #1 Cinematic Technique #2 how the techniques affect the meaning of film (purpose)

Structure of THE BODY PARAGRAPH Analytical Claim Example from the film Commentary Transition…Similarly, Furthermore, Also, Later on Sentence of Closure

EXAMPLE OF A BODY PARAGRAPH Tim Burton (The director) uses specific camera movements in order to capture important moments. When Willy Wonka opens the door to the edible room, the camera zooms in. This increases the excitement and anticipation. By moving in, the viewer feels like they are in the room with the characters. Similarly, he zooms in towards the door, and when it swings open, the perspective switches to a boom/crane view of the room. By using an overhead shot the whole room is shown which demonstrates the beauty and wonderment of the setting. Viewers see the chocolate waterfall and all of the other fantastic aspects of the room. The camera movements in the film demonstrate specific choices that the director made to convey his vision in the film.

CONCLUSION Summarize what you said about Tim Burton’s style in your essay; Address the significance of analyzing a filmmaker’s or any artist’s style Why did we take the time to do this in class?

Little Things to Remember Movie titles should be italicized (Edward Scissorhands) Refer to Tim Burton as “the director”, “the filmmaker”, “Tim Burton” or “Burton”…NOT “Tim”…he is NOT your friend  Rough draft must be typed with the proper heading, 12 point Times New Roman, double- spaced, title centered