https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrp2azKjGUI&t=818s  Film as a medium  5 Key Elements - Cinematography, Editing, Mise en scene, Performance, Sound

01:03 The 5 key elements of film
01:50 Mise en scene
02:46 Performance
03:30 Cinematography
04:44 Editing
05:30 Sound
06:12 Step 1 - Research
07:43 Step 2 - Screening
08:25 Step 3 - Holistic analysis
11:10 Step 4 - Scene analysis



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5u5R1-SMPo         Basic Film Analysis – Introduction to Film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueSh66xktkk          Mise En Scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3euNFd7-TCg          Mise En Scene    StudioBinder 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXAr2yiYCV4&t=3s    Cinematography Basics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhWIDCnktwc&t=113s   Cinematography Shot analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezXcNl2Bla8          Dune Scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWSzMhBZNRw          Dune Composition
Rule of Thirds: Divides the frame into a 3x3 grid, placing key elements along the lines or at intersections to create balance and visual interest.
Leading Lines: Uses natural or architectural lines (e.g., roads, fences) to guide the viewer’s eye toward a focal point or through the frame.
Symmetry and Balance: Centers subjects or mirrors elements on both sides of the frame to create a harmonious, visually pleasing composition.
Depth of Field: Controls focus to emphasize a subject (shallow depth) or capture a wide scene in clarity (deep depth), guiding attention.
Framing: Uses natural or artificial elements (e.g., windows, arches) within the shot to frame the subject, adding context or focus.
Golden Ratio: A spiral or grid based on the mathematical ratio (1:1.618), placing subjects along the curve for a naturally appealing composition.
Foreground/Background Contrast: Places subjects against contrasting elements in the foreground or background to create depth and separation.
Negative Space: Uses empty or uncluttered areas around the subject to emphasize isolation, simplicity, or focus on the main element.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoZACsME4xQ          Rule of thirds
   



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVR8zz8ci2k&t=30s    Editing - general

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr04QdVbvlg&t=175s   Editing - Whiplash

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVR8zz8ci2k&t=125s   Editing - Techniques

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFU3FQh3xgE         Drive opening sequence with analysis/sound


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3oXMWperus         Acting - actors, what makes them great

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_M5gJGIWgA&t=55s   Daniel Day Lewis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JlCl5oW2gQ&t=930s   Analysing an actor`s acting


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMRPluWNEqQ          Narrative - The Hero`s Journey - 3 act structure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpOL7r147Ao          Narrative - Film Theory (PART I: Narrative Filmmaking)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw_ysaoVlt4          Opening scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbXlrWY5X1I          The Joker, opening scene analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOOT4GaLZ4g          The Joker 1.53 opening scene





 
Music

https://www.robin-hoffmann.com/tutorials/what-is-the-function-of-film-music/   Music in film, Hoffman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn9V0cN4NWs          music for dramatic change -J Depp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0di9tiulb4Q         30 Famous Film Scores

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_4hOY-9nKA         diagetic and non diagetic sound

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_WdKrUGkEo         Drive, opening sequence, subs



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC_zyIFflKA         Drive analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl9oSbB9z8Q         Hans Zimmer - general analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptKGSp4YpUs         Vanglis - Blade Runner 1982

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxg4C365LbQ&list=RDnxg4C365LbQ&start_radio=1   Lorn - Acid Rain


Writing

https://oliviathompson-asmedia.blogspot.com/2012/04/analysis-of-drive-opening-scene.html   Drive - college student analysis piece.

https://studycorgi.com/blog/film-analysis/           how to write an essay with Solaris critique

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/writing_in_literature/writing_about_film/terminology_and_starting_prompts.html                                       Starting places for writing on film - bottom of page

summarize/evaluate/analyse/synthesise