Film Still Analysis HW

1. Analyse your chosen shot and identify in what way it could be described as signifying your chosen genre

- She is sitting on a windowsill which is a stereotype for the romance genre

- Her modern clothing and youth signifies that it is a teen romance film

- She is looking into the sky which implies she is daydreaming about someone/something

- Playing with a flower as if doing 'he loves me, he loves me not' which is a stereotype for romance

- Frame within a frame to make it seem more like a fairytale 

- High key lighting represents positivity and happiness

2. What did you actually do to achieve the effect?

- Found a stereotypical setting ie. windowsill

- Took the shot from a low angle to make it seem like she is high up like a princess in a tower

- Ensured the lighting wasn't low key and shadowed - used the natural lighting from the sun

- Used a young model to represent the teen genre and target audience

3. How did you intend the audience to 'read' or interpret your still?

- Dominant reading: model is daydreaming about a love interest because of the typical setting and mise-en-scene

- It is a relatable film for teenagers because model is casually dressed, not too fancy

4. Identify what is successful about your shot

- The narrative is simple and therefore easy to interpret and understand

- Model represents the audience by looking casual and relatable

- Her expression on her face is quite dreamy and thoughtful which signifies the genre and narrative

-The framing works well - model is the focal point and everything else fits around her naturally

5. What would you do differently in hindsight?

- Wouldn't cut off the top of the window frame because it looks slightly awkward

- Would straighten the angle - it is currently at a slight tilt

- Would use an actual flower instead of a plant 

- Would turn off the lights in the background because they are a bit distracting from the focal point

- Would position the model so that more sun lands on her face to look more positive and happy