U criteria

This is a film certificate certified by the BBFC. U stands for universal. the film must include positive moral framework. It must also offer reassuring counterbalance to any threat presented. It must also be suitable for viewing alone. the film must not include discrimination, drugs, sexual references and no strong language of any kind.

The film Monsters Inc.. has a moral background that applies to the audience. The villans in the film are not very threatening or scary and if there is a particular scary bit it is quickly dealt with and resolved. There is no bad language or unsuitable influences such as discrimination. the film ca be easily watched by a child on their own, without much difficulty to understand the plot. The monsters are scared as much as the children in the film, which reassures the audience that the monsters re not dangerous in any way.

Toy Story 2 Beginning

Science fiction children's film - Iron Giant

The "Iron Giant" feature  is a cartoon animation by Warner Brothers  . The setting of the film is based on a 1968 book called "The Iron Man". This 1999 feature brings the original story to life through colourful cartoon animation. The soundtrack for the film was created by Adam Ross and Joe Lubin.  Mis en scene in the film is easily attained due to the animated nature of the film. Props , settings and etc are completely fictional and drawn by a group of artists. The main camera shots types include, establishing shot, high angle, POV and mid shot. These simple shots allow the young audience to be able to follow the story well and see the emotions of the characters clearly.  The plot is linear and simple to pander to younger audiences   and making it easy for children to follow. The feature should be simple enough for even the youngest f viewers can understand even when watching the film by them self.

Conventions in Opening Sequences - Children's Film

In children's films, opening sequences are vital for children to understand the plot, storyline, plus the characters in the film as youngsters (between 3-5) may find it difficult. Opening sequences may include the following:

• Main storyline - For the audience to understand what is going on in the first couple of minutes.
• Characters (Main) - To introduce the main characters so they become familiar to the audience. Also, it makes the audience focused on that particular character.
• Setting - To give the audience a feel of where the film is set.
• Simple plot - For not to confuse the target audience as complex plots may confuse children. 
• Titles and credits - To introduce the film, giving everyone credit for the their part in part.
• Funny openings - To entertain and entice the audience. This will make the audience remember the particular scene.
• Bright and colorful - To capture the moment.
• Basic camera angles - So it does not get too complicated for the younger members of the audience. Plus, to show the characters emotions, etc.

Fantasy children film - Shrek analysis

Shrek is a animated children's film which is a mash up of all the old bedtime stories for children rolled into one.  The time line for the film is set in medieval times so the props and sets in the film are of that era. The vehicles used in the film are horses and carriages to convey to the audience the time it is set without giving a specific date.. The film uses clear jokes that are used for older audiences so that the adults can enjoy the film along with the children. This makes a universal experience for all ages. The camera shots are predominately  close up or mid-shot to show the emotions of the characters. The soundtrack is mystical and   has been created by a orchestra to give it a magical and classic feel. Shrek being an animated film it is completely made up from special effects.  Mise en scene is completely limitless due to the film being animated . Props and settings just need to be created by the animators. This allows the creation of a medieval fantasy land easily possible to accomplish.  

Jumanji - Mise en scene

The misenscene hat we noticed in the short clip of  jumaji included : The use of time period props such as 1800s costume  to demonstrate the year of the scene.  Natural lighting of the night scene burial gave a slightly n nerving and gloomy fell to the film.  When the timeline jumps to 1960s the setting feels like a safe environment and the tension is released from the previous scene. This is soon broken when the bullies chase the main character on old style chopper bikes. After the chase scene has ceased the main-character talks to his father in the families company. The father tells him to confront his own fears. This will be an obvious goal for the character which will be reached at the end of the feature.

The film reaches a number of the conventions of a typical children's film. The music is varied in the emotions it creates and the characters are introduced almost instantly after the establishing clip. The plot seems simple enough for young audiences to follow but it does seem a little more complicated than most very young films.

SpongeBob The Movie

In our group we analyzed Sponge-bob square-pants movie trailer the main camera angles that were used was long shot, close up and extreme close up. The main characters is in the film was heavily concentrated in most shots.  The colours in the trailer were over the top and vibrant to help interest the younger embers of the audience. The music used is quite happy and fun. There are plenty of jokes for younger audences so the humor is basic.