SB4.2.24 – Screen Day B

Analytical Statement with Textual Support (Edward Scissorhands)

Purpose of cinematic technique

Example of cinematic technique

Effect(s) of cinematic technique

Purpose of cinematic technique

Example of cinematic technique

Effect(s) of cinematic technique

Dissolve – to create a connection between images

Dissolve

Purpose of cinematic technique

Example of cinematic technique

Effect(s) of cinematic technique

Dissolve – to create a connection between images

When Edward flashes back from the can opener to the cookie machine

Dissolve

Purpose of cinematic technique

Example of cinematic technique

Effect(s) of cinematic technique

Dissolve – to create a connection between images

The can opener prompts a memory about the cookie machine, so dissolving between the two objects helps viewers understand their connection in Edward’s mind.

When Edward flashes back from the can opener to the cookie machine

Dissolve

Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses _______________________________________ (cinematic technique) in order to _______________________________________ (achieve what purpose). For example, ______________________________________________________________________________ (evidence from the film to support the topic sentence). This is important because _______________________________________________(reflective commentary).

Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a dissolve in order to _______________________________________ (achieve what purpose). For example, ______________________________________________________________________________ (evidence from the film to support the topic sentence). This is important because _______________________________________________(reflective commentary).

Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a dissolve in order to show the connection between two shots. For example, ______________________________________________________________________________ (evidence from the film to support the topic sentence). This is important because _______________________________________________(reflective commentary).

Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a dissolve in order to show the connection between two shots. For example, when Edward begins his flashback, the image of a can opener dissolves into Edward’s face and then into the cookie machine, creating an understanding that he is remembering something that is prompted by the can opener. This is important because _______________________________________(reflective commentary).

Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses a dissolve in order to show the connection between two shots. For example, when Edward begins his flashback, the image of a can opener dissolves into Edward’s face and then into the cookie machine, creating an understanding that he is remembering something that is prompted by the can opener. This is important because without using a dissolve to indicate a connection, the cookie machine memory may be misunderstood as something happening now, instead of something that happened in the past.

Your TurnIn groups, use the given shot to

write an analysis statement with a reflective statement.

Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands, uses ________________ (cinematic technique) in order to ___________________ (achieve what purpose). For example, ______________________________ (combine textual evidence and effect). This is important because ______________________________________________(reflective commentary).

What type of framing is

used?