Analysing Spy Kids - Cinematography

The first few shots are establishing shots to set the scene of an old run down water park. The music is non-diegetic and quite mellow giving the scene a dreary feel. There's a foley sound of footsteps and the characters jacket swishing past when the character is walking. There's then a mid shot that zooms in to the first character we're introduced to. There's then a two shot that introduces us to the second character. The music is more upbeat and empathetic. There's then a track pan around the two characters talking, which then turns into an over the shoulder shot. The scene zooms out into a birds eye view of the tree.

Analysing Jumanji - Cinematography

Establishing shot in forest
Two shot when burying trunk
High angle shot when fell into hole (Weakness)
Low angle shot when burying trunk (Power)
Establishing shot/Long shot to set scenery
Close up to show emotion when being bullied
Crane shot when cars driving
Tracking shot when following boy on bike
Point of view shot when looking out of window toward bullies

Favourite Childrens Film - Conventions

Our favourite children's film is The Lion King. In the opening sequence, there is calm, happy, soundscape music (The music has an African feel to it, which also helps set the scene) The soundtrack is composed. You are introduced to a lot of different colourful animals (which helps keep children's attention to the film) who are all looking and heading in the same direction towards what is eventually made clear to be the lead character who is of importance, as all of the animals bow down to him. You know all of this without any dialogue so it is easily understandable for children. Finally the title of the film appears after you are introduced to what the film will be about.