Sequences. It's what makes a film(except Russian Ark, which is one long take). Sequences cut to one shot after another making a store. If the man picks up a cup of water, we want to know how and where. The wide shot tells us where we are, medium shots tells us what is happening, and the close up shows the emotion. This sequence is called progressive. Now we don't want to use this sequence every time. Contrast or repetitious sequences are used. Contrast is presenting two opposite shots to show the difference between size and importance. Repetitious is presenting similar shots in order to portray the relative equality of each image. Wes Anderson frequently uses it to show balance along with his titular brand of symmetry.
In our film, it starts off with two long takes. The end of the second take acts as our wide shot. When the bully punches Frankie it cuts to a medium shot to introduce both characters. Then a low angle Medium shot to show the bully's power and intimidation. After we cut to a high angle shot of Frankie's weakness. This simple cut shows the differing positions of two men.
The 5C's of Cinematography and Hitchcock/Traufutt was used as research for sequencing.
Here are some links that have helped:
https://www.youtube.com/user/everyframeapainting
http://nofilmschool.com/2014/03/breaking-down-the-crop-duster-scene-from-hitchcocks-north-by-northwest
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