Choose ONE of the prompts below:

1) Analyze shot composition and camera movement, editing, and/or sound in Cleo from 5 to 7. How do they convey emotion, reveal thoughts and identity of characters (especially Cleo), and ways of thinking and viewing the world? How does the director Agnes Varda play with these elements and what effects does this play have on the narrative or our understanding of the film? *The film can be viewed for free on kanopy.com. Create an account and sign in with your CCC email address and password.
2) Analyze 2-3 aspects of cinematography (color, camera angles and movement, shot composition, lighting, special effects) in the film Hero. How do they convey meaning or emotion, comment on the narration (story), and create artistic effect? Provide detailed analysis of these effects in specific scenes in the film.
3) Analyze sound and editing in the film His Girl Friday. Provide specific examples of each and how they impact our understanding of the characters and their relationships. Why and how are the sound and editing significant in each scene?
4) Analyze 2-3 aspects of mise-en-scene (lighting, costume/make-up, props/setting, acting) in The Kid. Provide specific examples of each and how they impact our understanding of the characters and their relationships. Why are these aspects significant in each scene?
5) Analyze sound and editing in the film Battleship Potemkin. Why are certain images placed together and what is their effect? How does sound bridge images or create tension in specific scenes? You may also consider shot composition/angles in your discussion.