A.
Motion Picture Analysis Worksheet
B. What do you think you will see in this motion picture? List Three concepts or ideas that you might expect to see based on the
title of the film. List some people you might expect to see based on the title of the film.
Title of Film:
Record Group Source:
A. Type of motion picture (check where applicable):
Step 1. Pre-viewing
Step 2. Viewing
B.
C.
A.
Physical qualities of the motion picture (check where applicable):
Music
Narration
Special effects
Color
Live action
Step 3. Post-viewing (or repeated viewing)
B.
C.
Concepts/Ideas People
1.
2.
1.
3. 3.
2.
Animated Cartoon
Documentary Film
Newsreel
Propaganda Film
Theatrical short subject
Training film
Combat film
Other
Background noise
Animation
Dramatizations
Note how camera angles, lighting, music, narration, and/or editing contribute to creating an atmosphere in this film. What is
the mood or tone of the film?
Circle the things that you listed in the previewing activity that were validated by your viewing of the motion picture.
What is the central message(s) of this motion picture?
Consider the effectiveness of the film in communicating its message. As a tool of communication, what are its strengths and
weaknesses?
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