Identify the use of ten of the following in North by Northwest. FOR EACH, IDENTIFY A. WHEN USED, B. HOW USED, and C. WHY USED. Some scenes might only appear to use the technique, while other techniques take place over time:

Aspect Ratio

Back projection

Camera angle    (low camera angle—looking up at actors ; high camera angle –looking down at actors)

Camera movement (pan ; tilt)

Close up

Continuity editing

Cut

Depth of field (shallow ; deep)

Establishing shot

Intercutting

Long take (or similar effect)

Mise en scene

Metaphor

Motif

POV shot

Shot/reverse shot

Sound over

Special effects

Take

Temps morts

Theme

Example (Breaking Away):

Camera movement – A. in scene where Dave is racing against Italians B. Camera pans around a curve 360 degrees and follows riders C. To show what it looks like to a spectator / movement of riders