Textual Analysis #1

In my whole life, I never thought I would be in a position to sit down and do an analysis of my favourite cartoon series. First of all, in order to begin to analyze, I took the simplest, but at the same time the most time-consuming type of media. I might be judged for choosing a kids’ show, but I am still a kid at heart, and I still watch cartoons that I like from time to time. It is almost like a way of keeping my inner child alive and the program I have chosen for my analysis is Paw Patrol. It may be twenty minutes long, or it may not look like much, but the analysis as we know it is a long process, especially for a movie! I don’t know if I can watch cartoons the same way I used to but in a way, this has also helped me learn a skill that I will definitely use in the future. 

ANALYSIS

Camera Shots & Angles:

Wide shots; Close-ups; Tracking shots; Over-the-shoulder shots; Low-angle shots; High-angle shots; Long shot; Medium shot; Medium close shot; Established shot; Aerial Shot; Close-up shot; Dolly shot

Sound:

Background music: light, adventurous, and suspenseful during action scenes to build tension.

Sound effects: emphasize movement (ice cracking, water splashing, engines running).

Character voices: energetic and expressive to maintain the upbeat tone of the show.

Environmental sounds: wind blowing, water flowing, and ice shifting to enhance realism.

Mise-en-scène:

Setting: Takes place like a bay with a small town called Adventure Bay

Lighting: Bright and vibrant, despite the icy setting, to keep the tone lighthearted and engaging.

Props: Pup Pack gadgets, Ryder’s Pup Pad, and rescue equipment specific to icy conditions.

Color scheme: cool blues and whites dominate the background, while the pups’ colorful uniforms contrast to keep characters visually distinct.

Costume design: The pups wear their standard gear but adapt tools to suit the icy rescue mission.

Editing:

Fast-paced cuts: keep up with the action and maintain engagement for younger audiences.

Smooth transitions: Scene changes are quick and seamless, often using wipes or fades.

Split screens: Occasionally used when Ryder communicates with the pups through the Pup Pad.

Slow motion: used sparingly for dramatic effect in key rescue moments.