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Film Notes on Burton’s Style- Extra Credit
Tim Burton Films: Edward Scissor Hands, James and the Giant Peach, Corpse Bride, Nightmare
before Christmas, Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Frankenweenie, 9, Alice in
Wonderland- There are many other films by Tim Burton, this is just a short list of movies that
work well for this assignment. You are not limited to this list.
Cinematic Technique Textual Evidence Mood/Tone
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Answer the following questions:
1. How does Burton create mood and tone?
2. What does the director have at his disposal that an author does not?
3. What specific elements contribute to the tone/mood?
Cinematic Techniques
Framing or Camera Angles
Setting
Sound
Other
Textual Evidence
Mood/Tone