Media Scene Analysis

 Back to the future

Scene: The very first DeLorean Time Travel Scene.

Link : https://youtu.be/FWG3Dfss3Jc

Screenshots:

Scene 1:

First scene starts with hip level double shot of Marty and Dr Emmett getting ready to send the dog to the future. The double shot could indicate that these two are have a conversation about something important as we the viewer look up to them (from the use of low angle shot) and could indicate that they are important, about to make history. The scene has transition of both Marty and Emmett and the remote control showing importance in both the two characters and the remote controller.

Scene 2:

Second scene has continuous transition between the DeLorean and the dog showing us that the importance in the scene is the car and the dog. The use of ground level on the wheel could build tension as the car starts to accelerate as well as other camera angles like the high angle shot to show the background more.The medium and normal close up shot of the dog shows a detail image on the dogs emotions and reaction. The use of different angle we could see that the car has its importance as it drives towards Marty and Emmett, building tension this makes the scene iconic because the viewers are surprised as the DeLorean disappears.

Scene 3:

Third scene Starts with a ground level shot of the fire from the DeLorean, this build tension as for the first time the car disappears leaving a trail of fire behind and not hitting the two characters. The scene carries on with Low angle shots of the two characters looking down on the viewers, showing the importance of the characters like the viewers are worshiping the two god like characters. Marty and Emmett are celebrating as they managed to time travel for the first time as Marty is in disbelief.

Scene 4: 

Fourth scene, starts with the DeLorean coming back from the future with a POV shot from the two characters looking as the car returns back but in a state. The POV shot is used to make the viewers feel like they experiencing the same thing as the two characters. The Importance in the fourth scene is the car as the scene transition from the car to Marty and Emmett reaction. Marty and Emmett go towards the car with double shot of the two characters but Emmett is in front showing the importance in the character. Scene ends with a high angle POV of Emmett looking down at the dog in shock and amazement.

Scene 5:

Last scene continues with the last scene but the viewers get a depth explanation on how the car is able to go back in time with important shots of numbers, keypads and even the revolutionary key that Emmett created when he hit is head. The close up on the numbers and the keypads shows detail and allows the viewers to see it clearly and understand what Emmett is talking about. The scene carries on with a use of POV, Emmett explains to Marty how the car works with detail shots of the car and the idea Emmett had when creating the car, the viewers are educated on how the car works.