Forrest Gump Shot by Shot Anaylsis

 Shot by Shot Film Analysis

Forrest Gump- 3 minutes

• Mise-en-scene- placing on stage, the described the overall set up of stage 
• Decor 
• Costume (Characterization)
• Props 

• In the opening scene to the movie Forrest Gump is a feather floating in the sky. This can symbolize freedom. Also, the colors blue and white can represent purity, and calmness. The film director uses natural lighting for this scene to make it more realistic. 

• The opening scene is one continuous shot. This can help the audience get a visual of setting, and a in person experience with the film. We can see that this scene will be taking place in a city, which is a common convention for drama films. Also, the music playing is gentle and low, this can indicate that this will be a romance movie.

• When the feather lands on the shoes it shows a close up shot. This can signify importance on this shot. I think from what we can see those shoes were once white and now they are dirty, so maybe something in the movie will happen where a person falls in love with another, and they just bring out the best of them. Meaning the one who was once tainted is pure again

• This shot helps us with characterization. We can tell that Forrest is a nice, and organized person also we can tell that he may be going to see a woman because he is dressed nice, and has a box of chocolates.

• This is the first shot we see, after the long take breaks. This is an establishing shot, that gives the audience an insight to where Forrest is.

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