Scene Analysis

The scene I chose to analyse is from the film Monsters University, it is the first morning scene in Mike's and Sully's new accommodation.

At the start of the scene, the camera starts by slowly zooming out from the window, to show that it is in the early hours of the morning. The angle then turns slightly so that Mike is seen sleeping and to expose the sound of Mike snoring. Next a quick cut occurs, showing that Sully is sleeping in the top bunk. After that, the alarm clock sounds and a close up on Mike throwing Sully's hand off of his bed is seen, then sharply transitions into a a longer shot, showing Sully fall off the top bunk.

The music that is played at the start of the scene is soft and slow, representing a typical morning atmosphere on their first day. Towards the end of the scene, the camera is placed already outside of the door, making the audience aware that something is going to happen. Then Sully and Mike scramble and fall through the door with a loud bang, exaggerating the effect of them hurting themselves. Next another quick edit is used, to show the rest of the group stood waiting with a camera to take a picture, which brings a comedic element to the scene.

Near the middle of the scene, an over the shoulder shot is used, when Sully is staring at Mike sat on the bed, ready to expose Sully's shedding. A wide shot its also used near the end of the scene to show all three of the monsters, plus the background as well to get an idea of the setting and the old-fashioned decor of the house.

Here is the link to the Monster's University scene that I analysed.