1) The document analyzes 9 shots from the movie trailer for "Creed" (2015). The shots introduce important characters and production crew through text overlays and establish themes of boxing, fighting, violence, aggression and motivation through the scenes depicted. 2) Shots 2 and 3 show the main character training or facing off against other men, establishing the film's focus on boxing. Posters in the background of Shot 3 directly mention amateur boxing and a fight night. 3) Later shots show a close-up of a boxer punching another man who appears knocked out, implying violence, as well as a close-up of a fire, which could symbolize the main character's drive. 4

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.