Million Dollar Baby Analysis (Main Task)

1. Number of shots in the sequence (approx):

In the opening scene of Million Dollar Baby there were 29 shots approximately.

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2. Different camera angles:

There were 10 different angles in the sequence.

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3. Shot types:

1) Extreme Close Up
2) Close Up
3) Medium Long Shot
4) Medium Shot
5) Low Angle Shot
6) High Angle Shot
7) Tracking Shot

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4. Use of sound, its purpose and effectiveness

We only here diegetic sound of the crowds cheering and a voice-over giving us an insight of characters helping to introduce us into the story.

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5. Comment on the mise-en-scene- did it establish the genre?

Everything is how and where you would expect a boxing fight to be, right from the clothing of the boxers to the location of the fight.

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6. Use of titles?

The titles have no effect on the film/ opening sequence as it went straight into the fight.

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7. Was continuity successfully acheived?

Yeah the cuts between shots were smooth due to the fact that it is a boxing match and the fight is centeral to the viewer.

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8. Which elements could be realisticly achieved in your film opening?

We will be able to use the sports hall as our training gym and the street could be used for running.

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9. What elements would be difficult to achieve?

The only element we will find difficult is getting a big crowd and the boxing ring.