Nine Frame Analysis - ‘Creed (2015)’By Abid Ahmed

Shot 1

• In the first shot, there is text showing who wrote the story for the movie. This is a medium shot of the main character. His facial expressions suggest that the movie is based around anger and also his attire suggests that the movie is about boxing. The lighting is darker and more blacked out as this symbolises the importance of the character in the frame.

Shot 2

• In this shot, the producers are displayed onscreen through text in uppercase. It is a two shot which shows the main character on the right along with another man. The fact that the other man is stood in one shot with the main character shows his significance within the film. They are looking at each other and it seems as though there is a kind of tension within the room. There is also a black and white picture in the background showing two men who look very similar to the men in the shot, perhaps contrasting them then and now.

Shot 3

• This shot includes another producer’s name. However, this time the producer’s name is by itself, suggesting the significance of this person. This is a two shot and it seems as though the two men are training side by side. Two posters can be seen in the background, one of which says “FIGHT NIGHT”. This implies that the film is based on a big fight. The second poster is slightly less visible but says “AMATEUR BOXING” which connotes that the big fight is to do with boxing. The lighting is significantly bright showing the sweat on the main character’s body, suggesting his hard work and efforts.

Shot 4

• This text in this shot has the director of photography. This person must also be significantly important in the promotion of the film itself, since her name is shown alone. The shot is a medium shot. It consists of the main character staring down another man, perhaps his opponent in a boxing match. There is also a referee in between the two, which connotes that although there is aggression in the film, there is some sort of control there. There is also two other men, each by the fighters’ side, most likely to be their trainers.

Shot 5

• The text in this shot is the music supervisor. Considering this person gets their name in the shot alone, it shows how important the music is within the movie. This is an extreme long shot which also shows the huge crowds that have gathered wanting to watch this fight.

Shot 6

• This is a two shot. The shot shows the love between these two characters. This is represented by how close they are to each other. The low lighting also shows the tone of the scene which may possibly be a calm and serene situation. Since this shot was included, it may mean that this relationship is a significant part of the story within the film.

Shot 7

• This is an over the shoulder shot. It includes low lighting within the background of the shot, but bright lighting within the centre. The facial expression of the man punching is quite aggressive which seems to be a key theme within this movie. The fact that the man getting punched seems knocked out, it implies the level of violence within the film.

Shot 8

• This is a close up shot. Low lighting is used within the background of the shot to draw more attention to the centre. The fire stands out which may be another theme within the movie. The main character is a boxer/fighter who stands out more than the rest. The fire could also be a metaphor for the main character’s drive and motivation for boxing.

Shot 9

• In the final shot, it includes the movie title. This is bold and uppercase. The use of the colour black contrasts with the white. The fact that it is bold and uppercase, has a sort of authoritative look.