Pride and Prejudice - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-Zg5es7mg
Sound: As the scene starts we hear a high tempo music overlay (non diagetic) the scene aswell as the (pleonastic) sound of rain. It is pleonastic as it can be seen as a form of pathetic falacy, fitting in with the mood of the scene. If we listen carefully we can also hear the exaggerated sound of breathing (diagetic) and panting as we watch Elizabeth run over the bridge. She seems to be distraught, giving us the impression she is hiding from someone and the music overlay supports that effectively. As the background music suddenly cuts, the rain stays pouring and a conversation been Mr Darcy and Elizabeth are exchanged. Typical colloquialisms are used as we can categorize both characters to be upper class. The pronounciation of words in a posh, soft (high pitched for Elizabeth) voice is evident throughout the course of the conversation. As the scene comes to an end, the sound of rain fades away and again a music overlay, this time, of a soft, depressing piece is played to emphasise the mood of the character presented (Elizabeth) as Mr Darcy leaves.
Editing/Camera Angles/Camera Movement: The scene starts off with a wide shot to show the struggle of running far distances, however it could be seen as a weather shot too, which helps emphasise the struggle. The camera tracks her movement, sneaking round the corner as Mr Darcy follows Elizabeth. This type of camera movement is used to put us in the position of Mr Darcy as if we were slyly following her. The camera angle immediately changes to a shot reverse shot and over the shoulder shot whilst they conversate. This creates intensity and lets the audience in on the conversation letting us purely to focus on whats being said, the facial expressions and responses.
Towards the end of the conversation, a close up is taken back and forth from Mr Darcy to Elizabeth which shows intensity between the two characters. The scene ends with a wide shot, slowly zooming out, showing the building, (pond?) and landscape clearly presenting upper class and wealth.
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Misfits - sound analysation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4yYKLR0tyY&feature=related
Diagetic: The dialogue between the characters represents how teenagers can be opinionated and close to the verge of quarrelsome. The colloquialisms, for example how Kelly speaks with the slang associated with chavs, represents the different stereotypical social groups within teenagers.
Non-diagetic: The background sound near the end of the conversation sounds eerie which builds up suspense and secrecy which suggests how teenagers can be paranoid and crafty.
Pleonastic: The non-diagetic sounds heightens into pleonastic sound. The music which is played from their earphones is pleonastic to exaggerate how teenagers are typically known to listen to loud music as they can be anti-social. The music played is upbeat and fast paced to illustrate the stated minds of teenagers of how we like the latest music. Kelly and Nathan are listening to Lady Gaga, whereas Simon was listening to another genre of music which sounds distorted, which implies how he is seen as different and often excluded from the rest.
Diagetic: The dialogue between the characters represents how teenagers can be opinionated and close to the verge of quarrelsome. The colloquialisms, for example how Kelly speaks with the slang associated with chavs, represents the different stereotypical social groups within teenagers.
Non-diagetic: The background sound near the end of the conversation sounds eerie which builds up suspense and secrecy which suggests how teenagers can be paranoid and crafty.
Pleonastic: The non-diagetic sounds heightens into pleonastic sound. The music which is played from their earphones is pleonastic to exaggerate how teenagers are typically known to listen to loud music as they can be anti-social. The music played is upbeat and fast paced to illustrate the stated minds of teenagers of how we like the latest music. Kelly and Nathan are listening to Lady Gaga, whereas Simon was listening to another genre of music which sounds distorted, which implies how he is seen as different and often excluded from the rest.
Thursday, 18 November 2010
TV Drama Examples
Social Types: Misfits represents rebellious teenagers who cause mischeif and work together to solve inexplinable happenings.
Groups: Skins represents middle aged class teengagers and their way of life
Events:
Places: Eastenders is a British television long-running soap opera set in the fictional London borough of Walford in East London.
Groups: Skins represents middle aged class teengagers and their way of life
Events:
Places: Eastenders is a British television long-running soap opera set in the fictional London borough of Walford in East London.
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Deconstruction of TV Drama (Misfits)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMABaMyZOrc&has_verified=1
What techniques enhance our viewing experience and create realism?
The series starts off with non diagetic sound which builds up the characters personalities. the music speeds up whilst the characters are get ready to do their first day of community service and the music soon cuts off to the voice to the probation worker.
A cut is made to advance the story, from when the characters get changed to the scene outside.
A wide, low angle shot is taken which shows all the characters standing next to each other which shortly is followed by a close up of each of their faces.
An over the shoulder shot is shown to show who the character is speaking to and what their reaction is going to be.
The use of shot reverse shot is taken when the two characters are talking to each other, it is cut away very rapidly as the characters talk very fast to each other.
Match on action and shot reverse shot is used for when the two male characters attempt to have a "fight". it shows the anger in ones face and the humor in the other, which makes the audience laugh as the character (nathan) is represented with a funny and humourous personality which we soon begin to fall in love with.
As the scene ends to play the opening credits of the series, we can already come to a conclusion about the characters and what they are like. It has already captured the audiences attention by getting straight into the action without any hesitation.
the techniques listed and explained enhances our viewing experience and creates realism as
What techniques enhance our viewing experience and create realism?
The series starts off with non diagetic sound which builds up the characters personalities. the music speeds up whilst the characters are get ready to do their first day of community service and the music soon cuts off to the voice to the probation worker.
A cut is made to advance the story, from when the characters get changed to the scene outside.
A wide, low angle shot is taken which shows all the characters standing next to each other which shortly is followed by a close up of each of their faces.
An over the shoulder shot is shown to show who the character is speaking to and what their reaction is going to be.
The use of shot reverse shot is taken when the two characters are talking to each other, it is cut away very rapidly as the characters talk very fast to each other.
Match on action and shot reverse shot is used for when the two male characters attempt to have a "fight". it shows the anger in ones face and the humor in the other, which makes the audience laugh as the character (nathan) is represented with a funny and humourous personality which we soon begin to fall in love with.
As the scene ends to play the opening credits of the series, we can already come to a conclusion about the characters and what they are like. It has already captured the audiences attention by getting straight into the action without any hesitation.
the techniques listed and explained enhances our viewing experience and creates realism as
Thursday, 4 November 2010
TV Drama
Soap Opera
EastEnders is a long-running British television soap opera first broadcast on BBC One on 19 February 1985. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End of London. The average audience share for an episode is currently between 35% and 45%. EastEnders has remained a significant programme in terms of the BBC's success and audience share.
Partners
The cross over between casulty and holby city are often given the name "Casualty@Holby City."
Casualty, and its spin off, Holby had its first crossover in 2004, enabling a further crossovers of storylines and characters to date.
Drama Trilogies
Series
Doctor Who a British science fiction television drama series. its theme follows a continuous adventure of a mysterious and eccentric humanoid alien.
Serial
Single Drama
You, Me and Marley is an independent drama movie set in Belfast.
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Editing Techniques
180 degree rule
Link: 180 degree rule - Moviemaking Techniques.
Shot Reverse Shot
Shot reverse shot is used as a very clever film technique to show one character looking at another character and back again, where the viewer assumes the action is direct.
Shot reverse shot is usually used whe filming dialogue. This is because we can fully capture the speakers action and the listeners reaction to what is being said.
Link: Shot Reverse Shot example.
Match on Action
Match on Action is a continuity editing technique. It is when something (an action) is happening in the scene and a cut is made, whilst the same piece of action is going on. It tends to connect different views of the same action at the same time.
Link: Match on action example.
The 180 degree rule is a guideline in film making where the camera is expected not to "cross" as it shows two characters in the samew scence should have the same left/right relationship with each other regarding their positioning.
If a camera is seen to pass over the "180 degree boundary" during an edit, it is known as "crossing the line." A shot taken from the opposite side is known as a reverse angle. Link: 180 degree rule - Moviemaking Techniques.
Shot Reverse Shot
Shot reverse shot is used as a very clever film technique to show one character looking at another character and back again, where the viewer assumes the action is direct.
Shot reverse shot is usually used whe filming dialogue. This is because we can fully capture the speakers action and the listeners reaction to what is being said.
Link: Shot Reverse Shot example.
Match on Action
Match on Action is a continuity editing technique. It is when something (an action) is happening in the scene and a cut is made, whilst the same piece of action is going on. It tends to connect different views of the same action at the same time.
Link: Match on action example.
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Propp and Todorov Theory
Propp
1) Preparation - get ready for a journey, of the film
2) Complication - something (usually bad) happens which sabotages the situation, forcing the group (or person) to change plans.
3) Transference - the main character (hero) attempts to make group decisions.
4) Struggle - part where people die,
5) Return - hero survives and escapes.
6) Recognition - hero saves the day and is rewarded.
Propp's character types
Hero - The main character, saves and gets with the 'pretty girl'
Villain - fights and struggles against the hero.
Prize - the reward for the hero (main girl)
Mentor - the hero's sidekick, advises and guides the hero into victory and success.
Helper - an individual or group of people who attempt to help the hero into victory and success.
Blocker - person or group of people who attempt to stop the hero fulfilling his/her mission.
Dispatcher - character who sends the hero off.
Todorov
Was created in 1954.
1) Equilibrium -
2) Disruption
3) Recognition of disruption
4) Attempt to repair disruption
5) A return or restoration of NEW equilibrium
when did they come about?
1) Preparation - get ready for a journey, of the film
2) Complication - something (usually bad) happens which sabotages the situation, forcing the group (or person) to change plans.
3) Transference - the main character (hero) attempts to make group decisions.
4) Struggle - part where people die,
5) Return - hero survives and escapes.
6) Recognition - hero saves the day and is rewarded.
Propp's character types
Hero - The main character, saves and gets with the 'pretty girl'
Villain - fights and struggles against the hero.
Prize - the reward for the hero (main girl)
Mentor - the hero's sidekick, advises and guides the hero into victory and success.
Helper - an individual or group of people who attempt to help the hero into victory and success.
Blocker - person or group of people who attempt to stop the hero fulfilling his/her mission.
Dispatcher - character who sends the hero off.
Todorov
Was created in 1954.
1) Equilibrium -
2) Disruption
3) Recognition of disruption
4) Attempt to repair disruption
5) A return or restoration of NEW equilibrium
when did they come about?
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Gregory Crewdson
Denotation: a woman sitting in a 'field' of flowers of different colours. the setting is in a kitchen.
Connotation: she seems depressed and gloomy. it makes us wonder why and what she is feeling. the flowers are supposed to bring out a happy mood, yet they seem to be dying, which depresses the image; suggesting irony.
the picture is set in a ktichen which gives a weird effect, drawing many questions. the lighting coming in from the right makes us focus onto what the woman is looking at as she is facing the left.
Enigma: many unanswered questions can be drawn to this picutre, such as:
Why is the setting in a kitchen and not a field?
Why has she got dirt covered over her, looking depressed?
Why is she in a bed of flowers?
What is she looking at?
Here are just a few the many questions this picture draws, for the audience to interpret their own answers.
Notion of Codes: The facial features of the woman brings a sad and depressing mood. the slight tilt of her head suggests she may be contemplating, whether thats on the past or the current situation. the clothes she is wearing are dirty, smothered in mud.
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