In this unit, we learned film terminologies and actually demonstrated each terminology briefly with a collage, short videos, and storyboards. In the analysis specification, we analyzed and took notes about the cinematic elements in Edward Scissorhands directed by Tim Burton as a class. Then, each of us chose an individual film to analyze again. My movie was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, also directed by Tim Burton. Finally, we chose three cinematic elements to compare and contrast from both films.

From this unit, not only did I learned how cinematic elements are used in films, but also the reason behind why the director chose to use a specific element. Specific cinematic elements are used to achieve the desired effect the director wants the audience to feel. Moreover, the same element can have different impact on a scene. They can be used for different purposes and therefore have different effectiveness. Though cinematic elements sometimes could be hard to notice in film, they can have a significant impact on the audience’s feelings. Despite the greatness of the elements in film, it all comes down to planning and writing the storyboard pre-filming.