Casualty Extract
Camera techniques in the extract:
-Long shot
-Medium shot
-Close up
-Selective focus
-Tilt
-Handheld
-High angle
-Low angle
-Tracking
In the extract there was many close up shots, but one in particular was when a man was sat in an ambulance with blood and gas masks on. I think that a close up shot was used at this point to show more detail, and also the characters emotions and feelings. It also lets the audience focus on just the one character and what is happening to him.
The was also a handheld movement in the extract when a man falls down a flight of stairs. I think that this type of movement was used to create realism in the part of the extract, and also to shock the audience, and to create anxiousness and urgency.
A high angle shot was used when the man was laying on the floor after collapsing. This type of shot was used to show that the character is now vulnerable, and it also makes the accident seen more dramatic.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Hannah and Nellie Soundscape
For our soundscape we used the narrative of an attacker meeting its victim, we used different sounds/soundtracks to produce this. We were trying to build up tension in the beginning/middle of the sound clip with fast, jittery sounds like static. This really helped to build up tension, we also overlaid some tracks to create different and more atomospheric sound. We then tried to relieve the tension but in a sinister and scary way, we did this by using a piano track with an eerie background noise. This helped us feel relieved but also kept us on the edge, like it would in a movie sequence.
Casualty- Camera work and meaning
Write down all the camera techniques of which you recognise in the extract, remember shot, angle, movement, position.
- close up
- medium shot
- extreme close up
- pan
- reaction shot
- tilt
- ariel shot
- long shot
- two shot
- over head shot
- over shoulder shot
- birds eye view shot
- Tracking
- Crane
- point of view (POV)
- Handheld
- Pan- this is used to look from one side of the scene to the other in one movement. this was used when the men were shopping. by using a pan movement makes the audience get a better understanding of the surroundings within the scene.
- Two Shot this is used for two characters in the same shot, there could be a relationship between these two characters. for example: a two shot was used with the two men in the Cafe as they were talking over the table to each other.
- Over head shot is used when the camera is positioned above the character, action or object being filmed. this takes place a couple of times, one example would be when 'eli' falls down the stairs. We see the camera is positioned above him.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Camera And Meaning Task- Casualty!
Write down all the camera techniques of which you recognise in the extract, remember shot, angle, movement, position.
- Over Shoulder shot
- Twos Shot
- Birds Eye View Shot
- Long Shot
- Medium Shot
- Close Up
- Tracking
- Crane
- Selective Focus
- Handheld
- Over the Shoulder Shot was used alot, especially in the beginning when the two characters were in a clothes shop and he was looking at himself in the mirror- it was iver his shoulder. This helps us see it from his point of view without being from his POV as we get to see what he is seeing in the mirror, I think by seeing what he sees and knowing his opinion we can sympathize with him or be happy for him depending on the characters emotion!
- Two Shot was used with the two men in the Cafe as they were talking over the table to each other. This shows that they have some sort of relationship with each other and it makes us feel like an on-looker to what is happening!
- Handheld Camerawork was used when "Eli" was being surrounded by a group of drunk women, i think this was used to show that it was causing him some panic although he seemed calm, which makes us think that something bad will happen, which at the end of that sequence, does happen!
Sound TV Drama
The Goodfellas Sound and Mood Effects:
Identify as many examples of diegetic and non-diegetic sound as you can:
Diegetic: The car engine in the opening scene, someone banging from the inside of the boot, gun shots and windows smashing.
Non-diegetic: Opening sequence music, voiceover throughout the opening scene
From the dialouge what do we know about the narrative (Storyline)?
From what we have heard from th characters we can pick up that the narrative will be about gangsters, as we hear the main chaaracter say "I always wanted to be a gangster" which makes it quite obvious. we can also tell from the way they talk that it is very "gangster-ish"
How important is the use of music?
Identify as many examples of diegetic and non-diegetic sound as you can:
Diegetic: The car engine in the opening scene, someone banging from the inside of the boot, gun shots and windows smashing.
Non-diegetic: Opening sequence music, voiceover throughout the opening scene
From the dialouge what do we know about the narrative (Storyline)?
From what we have heard from th characters we can pick up that the narrative will be about gangsters, as we hear the main chaaracter say "I always wanted to be a gangster" which makes it quite obvious. we can also tell from the way they talk that it is very "gangster-ish"
How important is the use of music?
I think in this Movie and the Opening Sequence the use of music is very important because it helps us define what time period the movie is from, we know this because of the type of music that was playing (Swing Music). The music was parallel to what was happening on-screen which is important because it helps the audience understand more of the mood of whats happening on-screen!!
Tombraider Sound and Meaning
What is happening Visually?What are you seeing?
We are seeing Lara Croft fighting a robotic creature.
What kind of story is being told?The story being told is of a woman that is raiding tombs
What would you think about or how would you feel about this if all you saw was the visual image with no sound?
It wouldn't create the same intense atmosphere whilst watching it without any sound. It is also boring with out the sound and it is not as easy to understand what is happening.
How would you describe the sound?
How would you describe the music? speed rythm etc
Fast tempo, quick beat. The music runs parallel with the scene itself.
Can you identify the different diegetic and non diegetic sounds?
Diegetic sounds were footsteps, dialogue. Non diegetic sounds were the soundtrack music, the gun shots and the robot sounds.
In what way does the sound add to the narrative?
It gives a clearer indication of what's happening in the scene. Giving the audience a more in depth realism.
What is the overall effect?
Does the sound refelct what is being shown on screen?
Yes.
When the music is combined with the visuals how does it make you feel?
Intense, it gives the audience a sense of awareness and a more involved feeling towards the characters and scenes.
SOUND AND MEANING: TOMB RAIDER!!
WHAT IS HAPPENING VISUALLY?
What are you seeing?
Lara Croft is fighting againest a robot to collect a talismen. She is shooting her pistols to try and kill it but doesnt realise the bullets are doing very little damage. She shoots a rope to release it and then swings across the room shooting a pillar to make it fall and crush the robot. After she thinks it is dead, she walks along the fallen pillar and then the robot comes back to life making her backflip off. She kills the robot by pulling the wires out of its back. She goes to collect the talisman and another robot appears. After she has deactivated it she takes it back to the man who built the robot as this was only a task to help her practice for such an event.
What kind of story is being told?
An action movie, containing a women who is trying to collect a certain piece of treasure.
What would you think about or how would you feel about this if all you saw was the visual image with no sound?
It wouldn't be the same or have the same effects. The audience would not feel as tensed or interested if it was all a visual image.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE SOUND?
How would you describe the music? speed rhythm etc
The more action movements that Lara does, the more dramatic the music is. This brings suspense to the audience as to whether or not she will survive.
Can you identify the different diegetic and non diegetic sounds?
The music that is playing whilst she is fighting the robot is non-diagetic, and the music she is playing when she defeats the robot is diagetic.
In what way does the sound add to the narrative?
It makes the storyline more exciting and it draws your attention to it, making it more entertaining for the audience to watch. Sound also helps you remember a bit more of the movie, for example, you remember the scene when she defeated the robot, she played music, and because it was contrapental, that helps you remember it more as well.
WHAT IS THE OVERALL EFFECT?
Does the sound reflect what is being shown on screen?
Yes it does. It does this by adding excitement to the scene, also dramatises and exaggerates the sequence.
When the music is combined with the visuals how does it make you feel?
It makes us as the audience feel more tense because it gives us a reaction. The music is well time with the sequences she is doing which makes us want to watch more, because the more timed the actions are with the music the more of an effect it gives us.
FORMULA:
What is happening visually + how would you describe the sound = what is the overall effect
What are you seeing?
Lara Croft is fighting againest a robot to collect a talismen. She is shooting her pistols to try and kill it but doesnt realise the bullets are doing very little damage. She shoots a rope to release it and then swings across the room shooting a pillar to make it fall and crush the robot. After she thinks it is dead, she walks along the fallen pillar and then the robot comes back to life making her backflip off. She kills the robot by pulling the wires out of its back. She goes to collect the talisman and another robot appears. After she has deactivated it she takes it back to the man who built the robot as this was only a task to help her practice for such an event.
What kind of story is being told?
An action movie, containing a women who is trying to collect a certain piece of treasure.
What would you think about or how would you feel about this if all you saw was the visual image with no sound?
It wouldn't be the same or have the same effects. The audience would not feel as tensed or interested if it was all a visual image.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE SOUND?
How would you describe the music? speed rhythm etc
The more action movements that Lara does, the more dramatic the music is. This brings suspense to the audience as to whether or not she will survive.
Can you identify the different diegetic and non diegetic sounds?
The music that is playing whilst she is fighting the robot is non-diagetic, and the music she is playing when she defeats the robot is diagetic.
In what way does the sound add to the narrative?
It makes the storyline more exciting and it draws your attention to it, making it more entertaining for the audience to watch. Sound also helps you remember a bit more of the movie, for example, you remember the scene when she defeated the robot, she played music, and because it was contrapental, that helps you remember it more as well.
WHAT IS THE OVERALL EFFECT?
Does the sound reflect what is being shown on screen?
Yes it does. It does this by adding excitement to the scene, also dramatises and exaggerates the sequence.
When the music is combined with the visuals how does it make you feel?
It makes us as the audience feel more tense because it gives us a reaction. The music is well time with the sequences she is doing which makes us want to watch more, because the more timed the actions are with the music the more of an effect it gives us.
FORMULA:
What is happening visually + how would you describe the sound = what is the overall effect
Camera and Meaning
Write down all the camera techniques of which you recognise
The camera techniques i saw throughtout this clip were,
-Longshot
-Closeup
-Medium shot
-low angle
- hand held camera
Choose three out of your list and produce a brief analysis by using the TEA forumla- There is a handheld camera peice where a guy meets a group of girls who surround him, this gives us a sense of he's confused of which girls to look at, also he seems quite panicy.
The camera techniques i saw throughtout this clip were,
-Longshot
-Closeup
-Medium shot
-low angle
- hand held camera
Choose three out of your list and produce a brief analysis by using the TEA forumla- There is a handheld camera peice where a guy meets a group of girls who surround him, this gives us a sense of he's confused of which girls to look at, also he seems quite panicy.
Sound in TV drama
What is happening Visually?
- What are you seeing? within this opening scene we are introduced to Lara Croft, we see her trying to gain control of an object which is on the toomb stone, however the object is being guarded by robots, within the scene we see her fight with them.
- What kind of story is being told? The narrative being told is Lara Croft trying to get the object upon the toomb stone which is being guarded. Within this scene we see that she is a strong woman as she gains control of the robot by the end of the scene.
- What would you think about or how would you feel about this if all you saw was the visual image with no sound? Without sound you can can still understand the narrative as it is acted in detail however without the sound it doesnt give the same affect to the audience, the sound within this scene helps add atmosphere as it makes it more thrilling.
- How would you describe the music? speed rythm etc...? the music within the scene is has a fast pace rythm as there is lots of running within the scene this is called a 'parrallel sound' as the music and action within the scene work with eachother.
- Can you identify the different diegetic and non diegetic sounds?
- gunshots- diagetic
- footsteps/running-diagetic
- robot movements-diagetic
- music within the scene-non diagetic
- In what way does the sound add to the narrative?the sound adds to the narrative as it adds to the atmosphere, this is because by using a fast rythmed song adds to the pace she's moving and also how fast shes running, it also adds to the fight scenes as it shows the audience the fight is intense.
- Does the sound reflect what is being shown on screen? The sound does reflect what is being shown, as intense sounds are being played as the scene is intense. Parrallel sounds are used throughout the whole scene.
- When the music is combined with the visuals how does it make you feel?Without the music the scene seems less instense and dramatic however with the music it pin points specific intense moments and adds to the scene.
Sound in TV Drama
Tomb Raider
What is happening Visually?
We are seeing a young woman in a mysterious room with different kinds of tombs, she is fighting with a large machine that seems to be trying to hurt or kill her. We can see they are both trying very hard to defeat eachother, so that Lara can't reach the Tomb Stone she is after.
The sound effects in this sequence add tension and emphasise what is going on in the scene, as the sound also helps tell us what is going on and is full of action. The power of the music manipulates the audiences reactions and emotions, the sounds make you jump.How would you describe the sound?The music is loud, quick and action packed, matching the visual image at the time. The background music and sounds add drama to the sequence. This sequence also shows us examples of parallel sound as the sound we hear compliments and follows what we are seeing on the screen.
There are examples of both diagetic and non-diagetic sounds, as there is background music which the characters cannot hear which is non-diagetic. There is also lots of different kinds of crashing, banging and falling sounds which the characters can hear which is an example of diagetic sound.
Ambient sound is also used in the sequence as you can hear footsteps which create realism.
The music adds action and anxiety to the narrative as they are very fast and loud sounds which grab your attention and add to the story.What is the overall effect?The sounds and music reflect what is being shown on the screen very well. When the music is combined with the visuals of Lara and the machine chasing after eachother, and moving around quickly, it makes us feel on edge and scared for what is about to happen next.
What is happening Visually?
We are seeing a young woman in a mysterious room with different kinds of tombs, she is fighting with a large machine that seems to be trying to hurt or kill her. We can see they are both trying very hard to defeat eachother, so that Lara can't reach the Tomb Stone she is after.
The sound effects in this sequence add tension and emphasise what is going on in the scene, as the sound also helps tell us what is going on and is full of action. The power of the music manipulates the audiences reactions and emotions, the sounds make you jump.How would you describe the sound?The music is loud, quick and action packed, matching the visual image at the time. The background music and sounds add drama to the sequence. This sequence also shows us examples of parallel sound as the sound we hear compliments and follows what we are seeing on the screen.
There are examples of both diagetic and non-diagetic sounds, as there is background music which the characters cannot hear which is non-diagetic. There is also lots of different kinds of crashing, banging and falling sounds which the characters can hear which is an example of diagetic sound.
Ambient sound is also used in the sequence as you can hear footsteps which create realism.
The music adds action and anxiety to the narrative as they are very fast and loud sounds which grab your attention and add to the story.What is the overall effect?The sounds and music reflect what is being shown on the screen very well. When the music is combined with the visuals of Lara and the machine chasing after eachother, and moving around quickly, it makes us feel on edge and scared for what is about to happen next.
lauren stokes
Our narrative was attacker meets victim, we used different sounds to produce this, these were intense, thrilling and spooky sounds which you would hear watching a thriller or Horror movie. We used sounds that sounded like wind, ticking, door knocking, violin and string sounds, and also we used gloomy music in the backgroud of part on the sounds.
Sound In Tv Drama- Homework
What is happening Visually?
- A girl who looks like shes on a mission is a cave area is armed with guns, trying to receive something on top of this rock. As she sneakly walks to retreive this object a msive robot makes this very difficult by trying to catch her. We see a close up on the robots mind saying 'kill lara croft'. If i was to see this clip with no sound i think it would become very boring, as there no exiting sounds to go with all the fighting thats happening.
How would you describe the sound?
- The music going with this clip is always upbeat either a slow pop or a peice of music made to go with a secret mission. The pace of that is slow beats. The Diagetic sounds were the gunshots and the robot noises. The non-diagetic sounds were her footsteps and her heavy breathing.
What is the overall effect?
- The sound reflects well with what is being shown on the screen, as the whole atmosphere is fast,eager,quick movements. So the music is fast drum and bass and slow. When the music is combined it makes the whole secret mission/agent experience fit together it shows build ups. There parell sounds, the music is almost incedental as whilst watching the programme you dont listen to the music you jsut almost know its supposed to be there as it fits so well.
- A girl who looks like shes on a mission is a cave area is armed with guns, trying to receive something on top of this rock. As she sneakly walks to retreive this object a msive robot makes this very difficult by trying to catch her. We see a close up on the robots mind saying 'kill lara croft'. If i was to see this clip with no sound i think it would become very boring, as there no exiting sounds to go with all the fighting thats happening.
How would you describe the sound?
- The music going with this clip is always upbeat either a slow pop or a peice of music made to go with a secret mission. The pace of that is slow beats. The Diagetic sounds were the gunshots and the robot noises. The non-diagetic sounds were her footsteps and her heavy breathing.
What is the overall effect?
- The sound reflects well with what is being shown on the screen, as the whole atmosphere is fast,eager,quick movements. So the music is fast drum and bass and slow. When the music is combined it makes the whole secret mission/agent experience fit together it shows build ups. There parell sounds, the music is almost incedental as whilst watching the programme you dont listen to the music you jsut almost know its supposed to be there as it fits so well.
CASUALTY ANALYSIS!
Write down all the camera techniques of which you recognise in the extract, remember shot,angle,movement and position.
-Close up, Extreme close up
-Pan
-Reaction shot
-Two tone shot
-Tilt
-Medium shot
-Long shot, Ariel shot
-Over the shoulder, Handheld
-Point of view
Choose three out of your list and produce a brief analysis by using the TEA forumla. For example, if you have discovered there is a close up, then produce the evidence by telling us where in the extract was a close up. Then finally, add your analysis by explaing why you think that camera technique has been used in that particular way.
-Two tone shot- This is used when there are 2 characters in the same shot, this could suggest that there maybe the posibility of a relationship between the 2 characters involved. There is an example of this when the 2 men are looking through the shop window at the clothes.
-Handheld-This is mainly used in horror movies, used to show when a character is running away. It shows realism in the programme and makes the audience feel the experiance and feel more involved. This can be used when Eli is talking to the group of drunken women, because the way the camera shakes can be used to show the drunken womens state of mind.
-Pan-This is used to look from one side of the scene to the other in a complete shot. This can be used when someone is running or to just let the audience get a better understanding of the scenery around them.
Monday, 26 September 2011
Casualty Camera Techniques
Write down all the camera techniques of which you recognise in the extract, remember shot,angle,movement and position.-Two shot
-Pan
-Close up
-Reaction shot
-Medium shot
-Crab
-Tilt
-Extreme Close Up
-Handheld
-Point of view
-Long shot
-Ariel shot
-Over The Shoulder-Dutch angle
Choose three out of your list and produce a brief analysis by using the TEA forumla. For example, if you have discovered there is a close up, then produce the evidence by telling us where in the extract was a close up. Then finally, add your analysis by explaing why you think that camera technique has been used in that particular way.
-Handheld is a shaky movement to show realism or urgent or illustrate the characters point of view and we are able to see what they are experiencing.This was used when Eli was being spoken to by a group of drunk women.
-Over the Shoulder shot is when you see the shot of someone or something's view or camera angle from another person's shoulder, you see this at the beginnng when the men are in the shop. They have done that so you can see the situation as it happens like you are walking into a real life situation.
-Two Shot, this when two characters are engagun in convestation which this then signifys they have some sort of relationship. This is shown when the two men are in the shop looking at clothes.
-Pan
-Close up
-Reaction shot
-Medium shot
-Crab
-Tilt
-Extreme Close Up
-Handheld
-Point of view
-Long shot
-Ariel shot
-Over The Shoulder-Dutch angle
Choose three out of your list and produce a brief analysis by using the TEA forumla. For example, if you have discovered there is a close up, then produce the evidence by telling us where in the extract was a close up. Then finally, add your analysis by explaing why you think that camera technique has been used in that particular way.
-Handheld is a shaky movement to show realism or urgent or illustrate the characters point of view and we are able to see what they are experiencing.This was used when Eli was being spoken to by a group of drunk women.
-Over the Shoulder shot is when you see the shot of someone or something's view or camera angle from another person's shoulder, you see this at the beginnng when the men are in the shop. They have done that so you can see the situation as it happens like you are walking into a real life situation.
-Two Shot, this when two characters are engagun in convestation which this then signifys they have some sort of relationship. This is shown when the two men are in the shop looking at clothes.
Analysis of Holby City
Write down all the camera techniques of which you recognise in the extract, remember shot, angle, movement, position.
Pan
Two shot
close up
reaction shot
medium shot
crab
tilt
extreme close up
handheld
point of view
long shot
areil shot
over the shoulder
dutch angle
Choose three out of your list and produce a brief analysis by using the TEA forumla. For example, if you have discovered there is a close up, then produce the evidence by telling us where in the extract was a close up. Then finally, add your analysis by explaining why you think that camera teachnique has been used in that particualr way.
Pan is the horizontal movement of the camera form a static position for example when they are in the shop at the beginning having a conversation.
Handheld was used when Eli is being spoken too by a group of drunk women. It is used to illustrate his point of view and it creates realism as we are able to see what he is experiencing.
Dutch angle was used when a man on a bike was following Eli, it is used to convey confusion.
Pan
Two shot
close up
reaction shot
medium shot
crab
tilt
extreme close up
handheld
point of view
long shot
areil shot
over the shoulder
dutch angle
Choose three out of your list and produce a brief analysis by using the TEA forumla. For example, if you have discovered there is a close up, then produce the evidence by telling us where in the extract was a close up. Then finally, add your analysis by explaining why you think that camera teachnique has been used in that particualr way.
Pan is the horizontal movement of the camera form a static position for example when they are in the shop at the beginning having a conversation.
Handheld was used when Eli is being spoken too by a group of drunk women. It is used to illustrate his point of view and it creates realism as we are able to see what he is experiencing.
Dutch angle was used when a man on a bike was following Eli, it is used to convey confusion.
Anaysis of Sound
Goodfellas 1990
Identify as many examples of diagetic and non-diagetic sound as you can.
-Ambient sounds:
Rain
Footsteps
Doors slamming
Carboot banging
Gun shot
These are all diagetic sounds as the characters can hear them aswell as the audience.
-Non diagetic:
Voice over
Soundtrack
These are all sounds that just the audience can hear.
From the dialogue what do we learn about the narrative?
Throughout the beginning we learn about the character, his life and his lifestyle, which foreshadows what is going to happen.
How important is the use of music?
-Adds effects to the scenes.
- It is old fashioned, adds effect to showing us the type of time it was filmed in.
Identify as many examples of diagetic and non-diagetic sound as you can.
-Ambient sounds:
Rain
Footsteps
Doors slamming
Carboot banging
Gun shot
These are all diagetic sounds as the characters can hear them aswell as the audience.
-Non diagetic:
Voice over
Soundtrack
These are all sounds that just the audience can hear.
From the dialogue what do we learn about the narrative?
Throughout the beginning we learn about the character, his life and his lifestyle, which foreshadows what is going to happen.
How important is the use of music?
-Adds effects to the scenes.
- It is old fashioned, adds effect to showing us the type of time it was filmed in.
Analysis of sound; Goodfellas (1990)
Identify as many examples of non diegetic and diegetc sounds as you can.
The diegetic sounds in Goodfellas include the cars driving at the beginning, the banging in the boot and the characters conversing. Non-digetic sounds include the soundtrack which was contrapuntal to the scene. There was also a voice over of the main characters thoughts. Lastly, we have ambient sound effects, such as, crickets, footsteps and rain which all creates realism adding to the overall atmosphere of the film.
The audience learns that the film is set in 1970s america with the main character aspiring to be a gangster. We also learn that his parents disagree and that he gets involved with crimes and illegal activities. The dialogue also indicates that the film is quite violent and not for the faint hearted.
How important is the sound of music?
The music is important because it runs parallel with the scene and helps the viewer to understand what is going on, the music also provides tone and emotional attitude towards the characters and narrative. It also sets the scene effectivly.
Analysis of sound
Identify as many examples of diegetic and non-diegetic sounds as you can:
Diegetic:
Engine sounds
Car doors slamming
Foot steps
Rain
Glass smashing
Gun shot
Whip of a belt
These are sounds that the character can hear as well as the audience.
Non diegetic:
Voice over
soundtrack
these are sounds that only the audience can hear.
From the dialogue what do we learn about the narrative
the main character tells the story of him growing uo wanting to be a gangster.
how important is the use of music?
it shows the era of the film.
Diegetic:
Engine sounds
Car doors slamming
Foot steps
Rain
Glass smashing
Gun shot
Whip of a belt
These are sounds that the character can hear as well as the audience.
Non diegetic:
Voice over
soundtrack
these are sounds that only the audience can hear.
From the dialogue what do we learn about the narrative
the main character tells the story of him growing uo wanting to be a gangster.
how important is the use of music?
it shows the era of the film.
Annalysis Of Sound - Goodfellas
Goodfellas (1990)
Identify as many examples of diegetic and non- digetic as you can:
Digetic sounds were:
Cars Driving
Body hitting the top of the car trunk
Car doors shutting
Whip of a belt
Rain
Glass Smashing
Gun shot
Non Digetic Sounds:
Soundtrack
voice over
From the dialogue what do we learn about the narrative?
The main character tells the story of his life and how he became a gangster.
How Important is the use of music?
The music help show the era of the film and sets the scenes.
Identify as many examples of diegetic and non- digetic as you can:
Digetic sounds were:
Cars Driving
Body hitting the top of the car trunk
Car doors shutting
Whip of a belt
Rain
Glass Smashing
Gun shot
Non Digetic Sounds:
Soundtrack
voice over
From the dialogue what do we learn about the narrative?
The main character tells the story of his life and how he became a gangster.
How Important is the use of music?
The music help show the era of the film and sets the scenes.
GOODFELLAS (1990) SOUND ANALYSIS!
Identify as many examples of diagetic and non-diagetic sound as you can:
Diagetic:
-Cars
-Knocking in the boot of the car
-Fire of the gun
-Stabbing
-Footsteps on the ground
-whipping of the belt/impact on his back
-running
-explosion
-rain
Non-Diagetic:
-The voice over
-Chicago town style music
From the Dialogue, what do we learn about the narrative? (storyline)
-The main character wants to become a gangster from a young age
-The boy telling you everything through a voice over about what he wants to do with his life.
How important is the use of music?
I found the music is very important as it seems to make a positive out of a negative situation. The music stays the same throughout the whole of the scene, making it seem like the situation he is in happens everyday.
Sunday, 25 September 2011
CAMERA WOK ANALYSIS: WATERLOO ROAD!!
FIRST SCREENING!
What is the atmosphere of the sequence, how does it make you feel and who do you identify with, if anyone?
At the beginning of the episode the beginning was very dramatic when he fired the gun at the vase making the audience want to watch more and feel very tense at the same time, knowing that something bad could happen. After Maxine had been shot, characters started to get upset which made the audience feel sympathetic towards the characters. Also at the end of the clip, where her mother is crying, it makes the audience feel sad but angry at the boy who shot her.
SECOND SCREENING!
List and describe shot types, angle, movement and distance?
-Close up, extreme close up
-Long shot
-Tilt shot
-Two Tone shot
-Reaction shot
-High angle shot, low angle shot
-Zoom
-Tracking shot
-Medium shot
-Crane
THIRD SCREENING!
-Distance:
When the camera is at a long shot, for example when the boy is jumping over the fences to run away, it makes us as the audience feel like we should be running after him to stop him. Also it makes us feel like he didnt hae any intention of shooting maxine, or he did, he just regreted it afterwards. The long shot was a good camera choice for this event however I would have personally used a tracking shot but with the full intention of the camera looking like it is running with him (camera in hand)
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Camera Work Analysis (Waterloo Road)
First Screening: What is the atmosphere of the sequence, how does it make you feel and who do you identify with, if anyone?
The atmosphere of the sequence was tense before she died, and you were held in suspense because the scene was quite long.
It makes the audience feel quite shocked when shes killed because we dont really expect it, then when she dies and her mum is introduced we have sympathy for the mum and friend because they have just lost someone very close to them.
Second Screening: List and describe shot types, angle, movement and distance?
Shot Types:
Reaction Shot, Aerial Shot, Two Shot, Long Shot, Close up Shot, Extreme Close up Shot, Medium Shot.
Angle:
High Angle and Low Angle
Movement:
Tracking, Crane, Handheld
Third Screening: Take one area of focus and answer how and why the camera work is used to make us feel this way? We chose camera angle.
High angle and Low angle were both used in this sequence for example, when Maxine is thrown on the floor a high angle is used to show how vunrable she is.
The atmosphere of the sequence was tense before she died, and you were held in suspense because the scene was quite long.
It makes the audience feel quite shocked when shes killed because we dont really expect it, then when she dies and her mum is introduced we have sympathy for the mum and friend because they have just lost someone very close to them.
Second Screening: List and describe shot types, angle, movement and distance?
Shot Types:
Reaction Shot, Aerial Shot, Two Shot, Long Shot, Close up Shot, Extreme Close up Shot, Medium Shot.
Angle:
High Angle and Low Angle
Movement:
Tracking, Crane, Handheld
Third Screening: Take one area of focus and answer how and why the camera work is used to make us feel this way? We chose camera angle.
High angle and Low angle were both used in this sequence for example, when Maxine is thrown on the floor a high angle is used to show how vunrable she is.
Camera Work Analysis
Waterloo Road - Maxine dies
What atomosphere does the sequence have? How does it make you feel?
The scene opens with a scared female character argueing with her boyfriend, which we assume as there was many two shots with them in conversation. At the beginning of the sequence, the acting and background music already portray to the audience that something bad is going to happen. .The atomosphere was full of tension and emotion. It made us feel anxious, scared and sympathy for the female character.
List and describe shot types, angles, movement and distance
-Close up - creates emotion and symathy for the character.
-High angle - shows the superior character.
-Medium shot - camera quite close to the subject usually waist up.
-Deep focus - shows the audience whats going on in the foreground and background.
-Handheld - used to create realism, urgency and sudden figure movement.
-Long shot - shot from a distance.
-Selective focus - particular part of the frame is focused and the rest blurred.
-Point of view shot
-Two shot - shows the audience a shot of two characters engaging in conversation, to signify some sort of relationship.
-Reaction shot - a shot that shows the reaction of a character towards another character or event.
-Tracking - camera moves on tracks to follow a subject at close proximity.
-Tilt - a subtle movement on the vertical.
How and why does the camerawork (angles) make us feel and why?
Earl (male) had low angle shots throughtout the sequence to represent that he is the superior character. The only time he had a high angle shot was when the police surrounded him, which shows the audience that the police and now more superior than him. Maxine (female) had high angle shots throughtout to show that she is vulnerable and to show the audience that she was smaller than Earl. Another example of Earl being the superior character is when he throws Janice (Maxines friend) onto the sofa and points a gun at her. This is filmed with a high angle shot so that we can see that she is scared and vulnerable of Earl.
What atomosphere does the sequence have? How does it make you feel?
The scene opens with a scared female character argueing with her boyfriend, which we assume as there was many two shots with them in conversation. At the beginning of the sequence, the acting and background music already portray to the audience that something bad is going to happen. .The atomosphere was full of tension and emotion. It made us feel anxious, scared and sympathy for the female character.
List and describe shot types, angles, movement and distance
-Close up - creates emotion and symathy for the character.
-High angle - shows the superior character.
-Medium shot - camera quite close to the subject usually waist up.
-Deep focus - shows the audience whats going on in the foreground and background.
-Handheld - used to create realism, urgency and sudden figure movement.
-Long shot - shot from a distance.
-Selective focus - particular part of the frame is focused and the rest blurred.
-Point of view shot
-Two shot - shows the audience a shot of two characters engaging in conversation, to signify some sort of relationship.
-Reaction shot - a shot that shows the reaction of a character towards another character or event.
-Tracking - camera moves on tracks to follow a subject at close proximity.
-Tilt - a subtle movement on the vertical.
How and why does the camerawork (angles) make us feel and why?
Earl (male) had low angle shots throughtout the sequence to represent that he is the superior character. The only time he had a high angle shot was when the police surrounded him, which shows the audience that the police and now more superior than him. Maxine (female) had high angle shots throughtout to show that she is vulnerable and to show the audience that she was smaller than Earl. Another example of Earl being the superior character is when he throws Janice (Maxines friend) onto the sofa and points a gun at her. This is filmed with a high angle shot so that we can see that she is scared and vulnerable of Earl.
Camera Work Analysis
Waterloo Road- Maxine's Death.
What atmosphere does the sequence have?how does it make you feel?who do you identify with?if anyone?
Within the sequence we get a cold vibe of Earl and a scared and vunerable Maxine. By starting the scene with them arguing we as the audience could tell something bad was going to occur.As part of the audience we feel empathy for Maxine however also feel empathy for her best friend Janice as she watched her best friend be killed, we also feel empathy for Maxines mum.This scene is full of many different emotions,however all the characters seem to be very vulnerable.
List and describe shot types,angles,movements and distance:
-Close up; filmed from shoulders up
-Medium Shot
-Long shot
-Two shot;shot of two characters engaging in conversation usually to signify/establish a type of relationship
-Handheld;creates realism (usually shaky movements)
-Point of View shot
-Tracking;camera moves on tracks to follow a subject at close proximity
-Depth of field
-Establishing shot; a shot that establishes a scene,often giving the viewer information about where the scene is
-Reaction shot;a shot that shows a reaction of a character or an event sequence
-Low angle
-High angle
-Tilt;a subtle movement on the verticle (up or down)
Take one area of focus(angles) and answer the following:how/why does the camera work make us feel this way?By using low angle shots when filming Earl (main boy character) adds atmosphere to the whole sequence as it gives him the sense of power and the superior role, however Maxine is filmed with high angle shots as shes the weaker source out of the two, throughout the sequence we see that by using high angle shots adds to her vulnerability.
What atmosphere does the sequence have?how does it make you feel?who do you identify with?if anyone?
Within the sequence we get a cold vibe of Earl and a scared and vunerable Maxine. By starting the scene with them arguing we as the audience could tell something bad was going to occur.As part of the audience we feel empathy for Maxine however also feel empathy for her best friend Janice as she watched her best friend be killed, we also feel empathy for Maxines mum.This scene is full of many different emotions,however all the characters seem to be very vulnerable.
List and describe shot types,angles,movements and distance:
-Close up; filmed from shoulders up
-Medium Shot
-Long shot
-Two shot;shot of two characters engaging in conversation usually to signify/establish a type of relationship
-Handheld;creates realism (usually shaky movements)
-Point of View shot
-Tracking;camera moves on tracks to follow a subject at close proximity
-Depth of field
-Establishing shot; a shot that establishes a scene,often giving the viewer information about where the scene is
-Reaction shot;a shot that shows a reaction of a character or an event sequence
-Low angle
-High angle
-Tilt;a subtle movement on the verticle (up or down)
Take one area of focus(angles) and answer the following:how/why does the camera work make us feel this way?By using low angle shots when filming Earl (main boy character) adds atmosphere to the whole sequence as it gives him the sense of power and the superior role, however Maxine is filmed with high angle shots as shes the weaker source out of the two, throughout the sequence we see that by using high angle shots adds to her vulnerability.
Camera Work Analysis Waterloo road.
First Screening
The atmosphere at the begining was very tense, and after he had shot maxine everthing became calm, the other characters started crying. This makes the audience feel un-easy at the start and they start to sympathisis with the characters.
Second Screening
close ups
extreme close ups
tilt shots
tracking shots
two tone shots
zoom
long shots
high and low angles
reaction shots
Screening Three
Types=having the camera in different positions changes the mood instantly, the close ups in the scene make the audience feel more involved. The longs shots allow the audience to see exactly what the characters see. The extreme close ups allow the audience to feel the emotion that the character is feeling.
The atmosphere at the begining was very tense, and after he had shot maxine everthing became calm, the other characters started crying. This makes the audience feel un-easy at the start and they start to sympathisis with the characters.
Second Screening
close ups
extreme close ups
tilt shots
tracking shots
two tone shots
zoom
long shots
high and low angles
reaction shots
Screening Three
Types=having the camera in different positions changes the mood instantly, the close ups in the scene make the audience feel more involved. The longs shots allow the audience to see exactly what the characters see. The extreme close ups allow the audience to feel the emotion that the character is feeling.
Camera work analysis (waterloo road)
First Screening,
The atmosphere at first was very dramatic and tense, when the boy was holding the gun whilst arguing with the girl as you were anxious to weather he was going to shoot her. Towards the end when the girl was shot it became sad and depressing watching people greiving over her.
Second Screening,
The camera shots i saw throught out the clip were
Angle- High or low moments
Longshot- from a distance
Medium-shoulders and face
Close up- just face
Aenal shot- taken from over head posistion
Third Screening,
There were certain distance shots such as when the boy walks down the road with the gun you see from a far him walking towards the camera, then the ploice come onto the scene.
The atmosphere at first was very dramatic and tense, when the boy was holding the gun whilst arguing with the girl as you were anxious to weather he was going to shoot her. Towards the end when the girl was shot it became sad and depressing watching people greiving over her.
Second Screening,
The camera shots i saw throught out the clip were
Angle- High or low moments
Longshot- from a distance
Medium-shoulders and face
Close up- just face
Aenal shot- taken from over head posistion
Third Screening,
There were certain distance shots such as when the boy walks down the road with the gun you see from a far him walking towards the camera, then the ploice come onto the scene.
Camerawork Analysis (WATERLOO ROAD)
The atomsphere that Waterloo Road has is very sad, depressing and gloomy which makes the audience feel empathy towards the female character (Maxine). As an audience member you get pulled into the episode which makes you begin to feel the feelings that the characters are feeling e.g Steph Crying.
Shot Types used:
Aerial Shot- this is an overhead position which is an establishing shot. For Example in the car park you see everything that is happening. This gives the viewers a clear illustration of what is happening in the frame.
Angles used:
High Angle- this is used on the more vunerable characters e.g when Maxine was dying.
Low Angle- this is used on the more dominant characters to show power e.g Male character.
Distance, having the camera close up to the character makes the audience feel like they are in the room with them and feel more involved, which makes them feel the feelings and emotions of all the characters in the room.
Angle, the high angles makes you feel empathy. The boy had all the low angle shots because it portrays dominance. When the female character (Maxine) is dying there was high shots to show she was vulnerable.
Shot Types used:
Aerial Shot- this is an overhead position which is an establishing shot. For Example in the car park you see everything that is happening. This gives the viewers a clear illustration of what is happening in the frame.
Angles used:
High Angle- this is used on the more vunerable characters e.g when Maxine was dying.
Low Angle- this is used on the more dominant characters to show power e.g Male character.
Distance, having the camera close up to the character makes the audience feel like they are in the room with them and feel more involved, which makes them feel the feelings and emotions of all the characters in the room.
Angle, the high angles makes you feel empathy. The boy had all the low angle shots because it portrays dominance. When the female character (Maxine) is dying there was high shots to show she was vulnerable.
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Representation- Focus on Gender
Desperate Housewives Opening Sequence- Gender Representation
In the opening sequence of Desperate Housewives there are a lot of traditional representations of women roles, for example in the second frame we see an egypitian women drowning in the responsabilties of looking after her children, showing the typical view of what a women should be (A Mother). In another shot we see the man being won over by a newer, younger women and his older wife is being "canned" away literally, this showing us that when a man finds something newer and better the older thing is forgotton which shows that men think they can treat women how they like.
We also see the shift in representation of women in this opening sequence. We see at the end a woman in tears we then see her becoming strong and standing up to the man by punching him. This represents the power that women have nowdays but rarely feel like they can show it!
In the opening sequence of Desperate Housewives there are a lot of traditional representations of women roles, for example in the second frame we see an egypitian women drowning in the responsabilties of looking after her children, showing the typical view of what a women should be (A Mother). In another shot we see the man being won over by a newer, younger women and his older wife is being "canned" away literally, this showing us that when a man finds something newer and better the older thing is forgotton which shows that men think they can treat women how they like.
We also see the shift in representation of women in this opening sequence. We see at the end a woman in tears we then see her becoming strong and standing up to the man by punching him. This represents the power that women have nowdays but rarely feel like they can show it!
Gender Representation
The Doctor Who clip showed the traditional views on how men inferior to women. This was because the camera shots used to portray the male were low shots, therefore this indicates that he is dominate. However the female character was illustrated with high shots, this shows that she is vulnerable compared to the man. This indicates a very stereotypical representation between both genders.
The desperate house wives introduction is very traditional as it shows that she is cleaning up after the men, she was pregnant and she was shopping for groceries to feed her family.
The desperate house wives introduction is very traditional as it shows that she is cleaning up after the men, she was pregnant and she was shopping for groceries to feed her family.
Gender Representation
Desperate Housewives:In the beginning,you see Adam and Eve together and then Adam gets squashed by an apple. Then later on you see the man eat a banana,throw it away and the women who is pregnant comes and cleans it up straight away. Then another man finds a young woman who he is more attracted to then his wife so he cans his wife over and marrys the young more attractive woman. This title screen shows the history of men over the years of how superior men are.
Doctor Who:The doctor has always been a man never a woman. At the beginning the villian tells the woman to bow down and listen to what he has to say, but she disobeys and makes him listen to what she has say. She then turns out to be the heroin of the scene. The women at the side of the scene are the maids and you see that there is no men there, but the only man there is the bodyguard protecting the villian.
Gender Representation
Desperate housewives introduction
In this short clip it showed us how gender is represented in this TV drama. It showed us the traditional women, for example you can see a woman with lots of children sprouting from her, showing us the tradition of women having lots of children. It then shows us a man taking a bite from a banana, and then throwing it on the floor. Instead of cleaning it up himself, it shows a pregnant housewife sweeping up the mess for him. Traditional media has again showed us the roles that are expected of women in the past. It then shows a man with two women, one old and got rid of by the man and chucked into a can, whilst another appears who is young, pretty and new. This shows how women used to be 'owned' by men, and treated with disrespect. It then shows a women with her hands full of food shopping, showing us the chores women were expected to carry out, for example doing the shopping and housework. This whole clip shows us the traditional roles of men and women, and how men were superior to women.
In this short clip it showed us how gender is represented in this TV drama. It showed us the traditional women, for example you can see a woman with lots of children sprouting from her, showing us the tradition of women having lots of children. It then shows us a man taking a bite from a banana, and then throwing it on the floor. Instead of cleaning it up himself, it shows a pregnant housewife sweeping up the mess for him. Traditional media has again showed us the roles that are expected of women in the past. It then shows a man with two women, one old and got rid of by the man and chucked into a can, whilst another appears who is young, pretty and new. This shows how women used to be 'owned' by men, and treated with disrespect. It then shows a women with her hands full of food shopping, showing us the chores women were expected to carry out, for example doing the shopping and housework. This whole clip shows us the traditional roles of men and women, and how men were superior to women.
Gender Representation
Desperate Housewives introduction:
Within the opening sequence of this TV drama we see that traditional representations were still present as women has the 'house wive' role. Examples of this were that women were cleaning up after their husbands as men seemed to still have the superior role. we see within the opening sequence that women still carried on with chores whilst pregnant. Women also did all cooking and cleaning. Although within the opening sequence we see women doing 'house wive' chores we also see that women can be more dominant over the male generation, desperate housewives shows that women can have a career but also still look after their husbands and homes, and example of this is within the opening sequence when 'Adam and Eve' are shown and the apple drops upon Adam. At the end of the opening scene each main character has their own apple this is trying to convey each women can do both gender roles by working and being a typical housewife.
Within the opening sequence of this TV drama we see that traditional representations were still present as women has the 'house wive' role. Examples of this were that women were cleaning up after their husbands as men seemed to still have the superior role. we see within the opening sequence that women still carried on with chores whilst pregnant. Women also did all cooking and cleaning. Although within the opening sequence we see women doing 'house wive' chores we also see that women can be more dominant over the male generation, desperate housewives shows that women can have a career but also still look after their husbands and homes, and example of this is within the opening sequence when 'Adam and Eve' are shown and the apple drops upon Adam. At the end of the opening scene each main character has their own apple this is trying to convey each women can do both gender roles by working and being a typical housewife.
Monday, 19 September 2011
Media Representation: Ability / Disability
The stereotypical disabled character Andy in Little Britain:
We chose to look at this character because it is easy to point out how he is shaped like our stereotypical view of disabled people. One stereotype of this character is his voice: just because he is in a wheelchair, they have made him sound dumb, but thats like saying everyone who is in a wheelchair for paralysed limbs, for example, are all dumb. Another way the audience is lead to believe that Andy is 'dumb' is through the way his carer talks to him. He acts like Andy is a child and talks down to him patronisingly.
Another stereotypical characteristic of Andy is the way he moves. At the end of the scene below, Andy throws down the paint roller as if he has little control or care over it and doesn't realise his own strength.
These actions show our stereotypical view of disabled people: that they all have little control over themselves and are all unintelligent.
We chose to look at this character because it is easy to point out how he is shaped like our stereotypical view of disabled people. One stereotype of this character is his voice: just because he is in a wheelchair, they have made him sound dumb, but thats like saying everyone who is in a wheelchair for paralysed limbs, for example, are all dumb. Another way the audience is lead to believe that Andy is 'dumb' is through the way his carer talks to him. He acts like Andy is a child and talks down to him patronisingly.
Another stereotypical characteristic of Andy is the way he moves. At the end of the scene below, Andy throws down the paint roller as if he has little control or care over it and doesn't realise his own strength.
These actions show our stereotypical view of disabled people: that they all have little control over themselves and are all unintelligent.
REPRESENTATION OF SEXUALITY!
WATERLOO ROAD
This clip shows a young boy who is confused with his sexuality. He thinks he has the personality of a girl but the body of a boy and this clip shows how he trys and deals with the situation after getting bullied for it.
The programme shows that his sexuality choice is wrong by showing him getting bullied for being different. However, he brings this on himself when he gets caught in the girls changing room. Although, at the end, we find that it is ok to be different in many ways and it doesnt matter what anybody else thinks of who you are, as long as you are happy with your choice of lifestyle.
The programme does conform to stereotypes because there are some people in real life who get bullied for being different. Most people don't agree with it and tend to bully those who are in a situation like this. Personally, it is quite good that they show this and how to deal with the situation because there could be many people could be confused and not sure what to do about it.
This clip shows a young boy who is confused with his sexuality. He thinks he has the personality of a girl but the body of a boy and this clip shows how he trys and deals with the situation after getting bullied for it.
The programme shows that his sexuality choice is wrong by showing him getting bullied for being different. However, he brings this on himself when he gets caught in the girls changing room. Although, at the end, we find that it is ok to be different in many ways and it doesnt matter what anybody else thinks of who you are, as long as you are happy with your choice of lifestyle.
The programme does conform to stereotypes because there are some people in real life who get bullied for being different. Most people don't agree with it and tend to bully those who are in a situation like this. Personally, it is quite good that they show this and how to deal with the situation because there could be many people could be confused and not sure what to do about it.
Reprensentation- Age.
The Monarch Of The Glen.
In this extract there is different characters which represent all sorts of ages. The first characted you meet is a 16 year old girl who is streotypical teenager who lies about her age to impress a Man, she is also skipping school, and ran away to live with her uncle who is now dissapointed in her as he has found out what she has done.
Another Character seen in the extract is the uncle who looks like he is in his late fourtys working on what looked like a farm. He was looking after his niece as her father was away.
Another character looked like she was the mother of the uncle and the nan of the 16 year old girl, she seemed to me a caring women who has been stereotyped to dress in old clothes.
Representation of AGE.
This TV drama is called Monarch Of The Glen. The representaional area it is focusing on is age. In this TV drama we have various age groups ranging from teenagers to the elderly. This specific clip contains an example of counter type representation, this is shown when the old man is dancing because it clearly shows hes is active.
Representation of Gender
Wire in the Blood
In the extract, the woman is shown as a busy working woman. She always seemed on the go and stressed because of her job. We also see that she was too busy with work, and so couldnt spend time with her child, as we see that she is trying to arrange a babysitter. The woman in the extract seems to have a higher status than the man because of her job role. On the other hand, the man is shown to be not as busy with work, and so this is different to the stereotypical man. In the scenes of him looking after the child, it shows us that he is unable to make simple food, which is an example of a sterotypical man. In the scenes shown, it seems as if the woman and man have swapped the stereotypical roles, for example women are usually advertised or seen as in the kitchen cooking, looking after the children and cleaning the house, and men are usually seen to be busy with work and not the one spending most of the time with the children. This extract shows us something different, as they are both countertypes.
In the extract, the woman is shown as a busy working woman. She always seemed on the go and stressed because of her job. We also see that she was too busy with work, and so couldnt spend time with her child, as we see that she is trying to arrange a babysitter. The woman in the extract seems to have a higher status than the man because of her job role. On the other hand, the man is shown to be not as busy with work, and so this is different to the stereotypical man. In the scenes of him looking after the child, it shows us that he is unable to make simple food, which is an example of a sterotypical man. In the scenes shown, it seems as if the woman and man have swapped the stereotypical roles, for example women are usually advertised or seen as in the kitchen cooking, looking after the children and cleaning the house, and men are usually seen to be busy with work and not the one spending most of the time with the children. This extract shows us something different, as they are both countertypes.
Genre Conventions: Inbetweeners
Sub-genre:
Comedy/sitcom which means its hybrid.
Narrative: The group of boys go to school together its about what they do in and outside of school for example going out to a night club.
Familiar settings: Most of the episodes are based in the school, but some scenes show when the characters go out or are at home.
Dialouge: The characters talk like fairly average teenages, one of the characters tries to speak like a gangster at point.
Music
Comedy/sitcom which means its hybrid.
The conventions of the sub-genre:
Characters: A group of teenage boys are the main characters.Narrative: The group of boys go to school together its about what they do in and outside of school for example going out to a night club.
Familiar settings: Most of the episodes are based in the school, but some scenes show when the characters go out or are at home.
Dialouge: The characters talk like fairly average teenages, one of the characters tries to speak like a gangster at point.
Music
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Genre Conventions of TV Drama
Skins Episode One
Sub-genre: Contemporary Drama
Drama Type: Series
Characters: Michelle, Sid and Anthony in the first scene. These are some of the main characters in Skins.
Stories and Narratives: In the first scene Michelle and Anthony are trying to think of someone that Sid could have sex with. They also telling Sid where to get drugs. The second scene shows Anthony trying out for chamber choir at an all girls school. Whilst we see Anthony sing, the scene also switches to Sid trying to get drugs.
Familiar Setting: The first scene is set in a cafe, followed by the second scene in an all girls school. When Sid is going to get drugs, he travels on the bus, and then walks down a street.
Dialogue: Most of the dialogue in the first scene, is spoken by teenagers in an informal fashion about indecent subjects.
Music: In the first scene there wasn't any music. In the other scenes, it was Anthony singing.
Sub-genre: Contemporary Drama
Drama Type: Series
Characters: Michelle, Sid and Anthony in the first scene. These are some of the main characters in Skins.
Stories and Narratives: In the first scene Michelle and Anthony are trying to think of someone that Sid could have sex with. They also telling Sid where to get drugs. The second scene shows Anthony trying out for chamber choir at an all girls school. Whilst we see Anthony sing, the scene also switches to Sid trying to get drugs.
Familiar Setting: The first scene is set in a cafe, followed by the second scene in an all girls school. When Sid is going to get drugs, he travels on the bus, and then walks down a street.
Dialogue: Most of the dialogue in the first scene, is spoken by teenagers in an informal fashion about indecent subjects.
Music: In the first scene there wasn't any music. In the other scenes, it was Anthony singing.
Genre Convenstions
Inbetweeners:
The sub genre for the Inbetweeners is comedy,the Inbetweeners is a series because each episodes has a different storyline however it sticks to the same lead characters within each episode.
The conventiones of the sub genre:
Characters:
The characters in the Inbetweeners is based on four different boys, who are all best friends the group consists of Will who is the most intelligent one within the group as he aspires a career in law the others see him as the most boring one as he doesnt like to get involved in typical boy things such as drinking,partying and girls but throughout the series Will's constantly dragged into it due to another character called Jay. He is completly different to Will as he loves sex,girls and drinking. He's not self conscious and is very lively.Neil on the other hand lacks any intelligence and believes anything Jay tells him, he's ditzy and the funny one out the group. Lastly Simon is one of the sensible ones and is into typical boy stuff however he's inlove with Carly and spends most of his time talking about her.
Narratives:
The narratives of the Inbetweeners normally revolves around school,parties and road trips.Within each episode it brings a new narrative each as funny as the last, the boys are constantly in hilarious awkward situations and most of the time getting in trouble.The Inbetweeners focuses on how teenage boys act in everyday life, which revolves around sex,girls and getting in trouble.
Familiar settings:
Within each episode we see familiar settings such as; School corridors, common rooms, in the car and also in their homes. We see new settings when the boys leave the area for school trips or road trips such as; the seaside, Thorpe park and a caravan park.But in most episodes we see the four boys at school or at home.
Dialogue:
Within the Inbetweeners we see all different types of dialogue however most revolves or relates to girls and sex, the dialogue used is based to entertain an older audience because theres a lot of swearing and also references to sex,which is not always appropriate for younger audiences.
Music:
The music used in the Inbetweeners is usually upbeat and happy as there never really is a dull or sad scene.Theres different genres of music played depending on where the scene is held or the mood within the scene.
The sub genre for the Inbetweeners is comedy,the Inbetweeners is a series because each episodes has a different storyline however it sticks to the same lead characters within each episode.
The conventiones of the sub genre:
Characters:
The characters in the Inbetweeners is based on four different boys, who are all best friends the group consists of Will who is the most intelligent one within the group as he aspires a career in law the others see him as the most boring one as he doesnt like to get involved in typical boy things such as drinking,partying and girls but throughout the series Will's constantly dragged into it due to another character called Jay. He is completly different to Will as he loves sex,girls and drinking. He's not self conscious and is very lively.Neil on the other hand lacks any intelligence and believes anything Jay tells him, he's ditzy and the funny one out the group. Lastly Simon is one of the sensible ones and is into typical boy stuff however he's inlove with Carly and spends most of his time talking about her.
Narratives:
The narratives of the Inbetweeners normally revolves around school,parties and road trips.Within each episode it brings a new narrative each as funny as the last, the boys are constantly in hilarious awkward situations and most of the time getting in trouble.The Inbetweeners focuses on how teenage boys act in everyday life, which revolves around sex,girls and getting in trouble.
Familiar settings:
Within each episode we see familiar settings such as; School corridors, common rooms, in the car and also in their homes. We see new settings when the boys leave the area for school trips or road trips such as; the seaside, Thorpe park and a caravan park.But in most episodes we see the four boys at school or at home.
Dialogue:
Within the Inbetweeners we see all different types of dialogue however most revolves or relates to girls and sex, the dialogue used is based to entertain an older audience because theres a lot of swearing and also references to sex,which is not always appropriate for younger audiences.
Music:
The music used in the Inbetweeners is usually upbeat and happy as there never really is a dull or sad scene.Theres different genres of music played depending on where the scene is held or the mood within the scene.
TV DRAMA TYPES!!
THE SERIAL: Has a continuing narrative (story line), it doesnt have a specific end to every episode, for example: leaving cliff hangers. There is normally only 13 episodes involved in a serial. For example, Waterloo road and Footballers wives. These are serial dramas because they end with cliffhangers which the next episode begins with.
SOAPS: Is an ongoing serial drama that will last for narmally a year, They have a large cast of the central characters. Its a never ending serial. For example, Eastenders and Hollyoaks. These are soaps because they last all year and they have a continuing story the goes in to each episode. The new episode tends to start with "last time on..." or the episode before may start with "next time on..."
THE SERIES: Linked programmes with the same lead character but each episode is a complete story rather than ending with a cliffhanger. For example, House and Spaced. These are a series because they always contain the same lead characters, normally at the end of a series, something tragic happens in the story, which makes them start a completely new series. For example, series 1 and series 2.A series drama normally contains these certain genre:
MEDICAL (casualty)
CRIME AND JUSTICE (the bill)
FAMILY (smallville)
HIGHSCHOOL (skies)
A TYPE OF SCIENCE FICTION (Dr Who)
DIFFERENT DRAMA TYPES:
THE MINI SERIES: A serial or series with only around 6 episodes such as Hollyoaks later. This is a mini series because it is only on for a certain amount of time and contains 6 episodes.
THE ONE OFF DRAMA: A special drama that is only one episode, such as a Dr Who Christmas special. This is a one off drama because it is only on at one time of the year.
THE COSTUME DRAMA: Typically an adapation of a classic text such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
TV Drama Conventions
Miranda
The sub-genre is a comedy drama.
Stories/Narratives: Each episode has a different story line therefore it is a serial made up of mini series. Episodes of Miranda will never be the same, they will always have a completly different plot/narrative throughout them. This means it won't have any cliffhangers or linking programmes during most episodes.
Familiar settings: Miranda is usually set in Gary's restaurant, Miranda's joke shop or Miranda's apartment. But on some occasions it is set in other locations such as the park or in a club. These are all in farmiliar settings to make the audience connect with the show more and to give a feel to Miranda and her life. The audience are seeing and experiencing things through Miranda's perspective.
Dialogue: The dialogue in this TV drama is mainly proper English with the occasional mild language. Miranda is a very high educated lady, therefore the level of dialogue is very intellectual yet grounded and easily understood.
GENRE CONVENTION!!
MY FAMILY!!
THE SUB-GENRE IS:
a comedy drama series!
THE SUB-GENRE CONVENTIONS ARE:
CHARACTERS: You have the traditional family of the mother (Susan), father(Ben), son (michael) and daughter (janey), but also includes a cousin (Abby) and a family friend (Roger).
STORIES/NARRATIVES: The parents go off to work most of the time, the mother works for an art gallery, and the father is a dentist. It is just a normal family life, and showing what a typical family is like. The episode changes each time, this makes it a series.
FAMILIAR SETTINGS: This TV drama is mostly set their living room inside their house or at either of the parents work places.
DIALOGUE: The parents disagree with eachother, the family friend, the family friend and the cousin are more like the people who annoy the family. Their children are just typical teenagers (what you would expect, e.g arguing with parents, fighting with eachother.
MUSIC: The theme tune is catchy and easy to remember. It makes you want to expect a happy family as the theme tune is easy to listen to, however that can be misleading.
Genre Conventions
The inbetweeners
The sub-genre for the Inbetweeners is comedy and it is a series because each episode has an ending and each episode has a new story line.
The main characters in The Inbetweeners are the friendship group of 4 boys, with the series carrying on from when they are about 16 to 18 years old, there are also minor characters like the parents of the boys, some of the school bullies, and a brother of one of the characters.
The story lines differ throughout the series but are based on the boys lives and what they get up to from day to day, including their social life and being at school.
The most popular settings are at school, on the street or in any of their living areas.
All of the characters swear a lot in the series, they speak very informally, very sexually and about sex most of the time and are quite rude towards one another and other people in the series.
There is an opening theme tune at the beginning and end of each episode, and sometimes music throughout to match the scenes to give them more effect, usually an up beat song to match the theme tune.
The sub-genre for the Inbetweeners is comedy and it is a series because each episode has an ending and each episode has a new story line.
The main characters in The Inbetweeners are the friendship group of 4 boys, with the series carrying on from when they are about 16 to 18 years old, there are also minor characters like the parents of the boys, some of the school bullies, and a brother of one of the characters.
The story lines differ throughout the series but are based on the boys lives and what they get up to from day to day, including their social life and being at school.
The most popular settings are at school, on the street or in any of their living areas.
All of the characters swear a lot in the series, they speak very informally, very sexually and about sex most of the time and are quite rude towards one another and other people in the series.
There is an opening theme tune at the beginning and end of each episode, and sometimes music throughout to match the scenes to give them more effect, usually an up beat song to match the theme tune.
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