Robots - Science Fiction Analysis

 
 Sound:
    - The soundtrack is a mix of different soundscapes that would be stereotypical of robots that helps children to know that it is about robots before you even see the main characters
    - The soundtrack is non diegetic so only the audience can hear it, but also empathetic as it matches the mood of the characters
    - The sound effects are diegetic and add impact and create humour
    - Some of the sound effects have been given more impact by recreating sound in a studio (Foley Sound)
    - There is basic narration to give inside to the story
   Editing:
    - There are many fade to black cuts that create montage, that speeds up the establishing shot so you get to know the setting quickly and the story can begin
    - The basic cuts have been used
    - Match on Action is used in the camera scene to show you the reaction to everyone in that scene but also showcases the basic view of a photographer
    - It is Non linear because it gives the ending first and then flashbacks of where the robot has been
    - But the editing has continuity as it makes sense and the script is a contributing factor
   Mise en Scene:
   Props:
    - All the props relate to the story even through it is animation, the props used are still realistic
    - They are all the types of things you would find in a 'human' city but its a robot one
   Costume:
    - The costume is metal because they are robots and robots don't wear clothes!
   Lighting:
    - The lighting is artificial and is used to emphasise the nature of the robots
   Make up:
    - No make up is used
   Setting:
    - The setting of the home town is simple but shows the home, but when you see the robot city the setting is more busy, noisy and colourful
   Colour:
    - The main characters are shiny and bright so they stand out from the crowd in comparison to the extras in the background who are very naturally dull and not as noticeable
   - The city is very colourful and bright, where as the home scenes are duller
   Cinematography:
   - There is a mixture of establishing shots to set the scene and to understand what the film is about and give insight
   - Basic use of close ups, medium shots but they do adventure on the point of view shots e.g with the camera man. This is unusual for a children's film because they normally have basic camera angles/shots so the children can understand and follow the story-line easily
   - Shot reverse shots are used to capture the conversation and the reactions of the characters
   - There is basic use of over the shoulder so you feel as though you are in the film
   Special Effects:
   - CGI is used for the background settings and for the characters
   - Green screen would have been used so the CGI could be transferred on to the correct background to complete the scene
   - There are sound effects used to emphasise the sound of certain things to create impact