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Basic Film Vocabulary: Distance, Angle, and Depth of Field

Coraline

Basic Film Vocabulary: Distance, Angle, and Depth of Field

Learn the basics of film vocabulary with examples from Coraline.

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By Cara 09 Jun 2023
A Deep Focus Shot Analysis Model

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A Deep Focus Shot Analysis Model

A deep focus shot has a long depth of field, which essentially means there is a long distance that is seen clearly, in focus. This shot from Citizen Kane is an example of a deep focus shot (although the entire film is pretty much famous for being shot in deep focus).

By Cara 05 Jun 2023
Coraline Film Sequence Analysis Practice: First Night in the Other World

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Coraline Film Sequence Analysis Practice: First Night in the Other World

COMING SOON: Shot by Shot Sequence Analysis Practice for Coraline's first night in the Other World.

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By Cara 20 Oct 2022
Film Analysis Assignment Sheet & Rubric for Coraline

9th Grade ELA

Film Analysis Assignment Sheet & Rubric for Coraline

A Thematic + Visual Analysis Project for Middle & High School Students

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By Cara 17 Oct 2022
Model Film Analysis of Coraline

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Model Film Analysis of Coraline

An image focused model film analysis for the b characters of Coraline

By Cara 10 Oct 2022
Analyzing Characters and World in Act 1 of the Coraline Movie

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Analyzing Characters and World in Act 1 of the Coraline Movie

What do the following shots tell you about the characters or the world of Coraline? Establishing Shots * What is your eye drawn towards? Why? * What is the mood or atmosphere of this shot? * What do you think is the most important thing in this shot? Why? * What is this shot

By Cara 07 Oct 2022
How to Teach With Coraline the Movie

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How to Teach With Coraline the Movie

Coraline Lesson Plan Ideas for MS/HS ELA teachers. Great for Coming of Age, Identity, Parent/Child Dynamics, Strange Behavior, and Intro to Film Studies.

By Cara 03 Oct 2022
Coraline Viewing Questions

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Coraline Viewing Questions

2 different question sets (one geared towards learning the basics of film studies vocabulary, one that doesn't require film experience) and a master list of viewing questions.

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By Cara 04 Oct 2020
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