Evaluation

Meaning

In our project we had to record and show a dramatic scene which would be seen in a ordinary soap opera. Our specific storyline was a parent being called in due to her sons attendance. We used specific performers, props, costumes and mise-en-scene to connote particular roles and atmosphere within out video. The three characteres that were in our video was a student who's body language is extremely relaxed and sloutched which connotes "Elliots" attitude towards the situation and education. This gives a negative representation of students. His costume consists of a black hooded jumper which again suggests and resembles his attitude to education, as he almost "cannot be bothered" that school is just a "doss" around for him. Also it could suggest his personaliy as being dark, moody and almost depressed. At the begining of the video 'Elliot's' attitude is uninterested, he seems like he cannot be bothered for whats happeneing which is all in his body language and tone of voice. At the ends of the video he seems to be genuinly sorry and says "please dont exclude me" which could connote that school children give of the impression that they dont care about school and learning when in fact they do. The teacher body language seems nervous and uneasy, which could suggests shes not a confident teacher which could reflect on her performance in lessons. That she might possibly not be able to control a class.. which would lead to an explanation at why 'Elliot' has been missing lessons. This is a un-sterotypical view of a teacher, as they are expected to be confident in teaching and what they are saying which doesnt seem to be in our video. We felt like this was more or a realistic approach, as it almost shows the truth behind education and teachers, that they are not always in control, and that sometimes pupils have more control over them. Also the costume connotes that shes not a bold and exciting character with the use of wearing all black clothing.How ever it could indicate the role of the teacher as 'villians' are known to always be in black costume. The parent's attitude is very intimidating towards to the teacher which adds more atmospher and tension to the scene.Also at the end of the scene where the parent says "iv had enough of this" and storms out connotes parents in denial about their childrens behaviour towards education, this gives a impression of bad parenting.  The props we used where school equipment such as books and folders to give more of a educational and school atmospher. The setting was set in the teachers office which gives a sense of importance and a personal feel. The lighting had a dull tone to it, to almost match with the characters attitude and personality

Narratives

In our videos I was the teacher and I asked Jay the student to have a meeting with him and his mum about missing a lesson at school. I had a meeting with Jay and his mum about his attendance to lesson and it shows the conflict between Jay and his mother. the purpose of this scene was to show the the conflict between the teacher, the parent and her son, and how the teacher tried to resolve the issue. The narratives in my video are multi -stranded. The meaning of this, is that the dramatic soap is told from many point of views. Our point of view is that we show a conflict between the family and the teacher.  The conflict of our video shows the situation between the parent and her son and how the parent suggest that she doesn't really seem to be interested in her son. There are many other views about this conflicts but we concentrate more on this one. The reason we did this because we were inspired from family soaps such as Eastenders and how they use conflicts between family, so we wanted to try this.For a normal family in a soap a conflict is usually told in a serial because its like never ending but for our video its just one episode because it does not carry on.  For our video we create a sense of conflict between the parent and the kid to show the tension between the family and how the school gets involved in this conflict. I think we have shown this and has been really effective because we have shown how the parent does not really care about her son very well and the tension between the teacher and the parent. Some of the shots we used to show this is close up shot for the  parent reaction and medium shot to show other peoples reactions as well. For our family soap it has to be realistic so the audience can adapt this to their lives. So we used a real issue and in our production we didn't use any cross cutting shots or other effects to make it unrealistic. we also had to make the video relaistic but yet interesting so people could watch it. i think we have show this because in our video we used a real issues but made in interesting.

Camera Shots & Angles
Our video starts with an establishing shot to set the scene and letting the audience know that this scene is clearly about to take place in a school office of sorts. the camera then shows the name of the room the scene is about to take place in ''Interveiw Room 1'' which also clearly gives away what is about to take place, an interveiw. The camera then cuts to medium shots of ruhee (the teacher) and begins to cross cut between ruhee and miss's hider (the mother). One of these Medium shots is not executed well as it isnt from the waste up and is filmed at a slight dutch angle which wasnt the purpose, The shots of miss hider on the other hand are in perfect proportion with head room and matches the rule of going from the waist upwards. The next scene is begun with the teacher in a close up shot showing that she is starting this meeting/interveiw. The camera then cuts to a semi medium shot establishing where and who everyone is in this scene.The scene then digresses into cross cutting close ups between myself (student) and ruhee (the teacher) when in convosation. This scene then goes to cross cutting from medium shots to close ups of miss hider (the mother) and ruhee (the teacher) to give the scene pace and variation. After cross cutting between miss hider and ruhee it cuts to a close up of me to show emotion. This scene ends with a medium shot of miss hider walking out of the scene, ending the episode.

How Coronation street has changed throughout 3 decades?

Coronation street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford in North West England. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960. It is produced at the Granada Studios in Manchester by Granada Television and shown in all ITV regions. Since first being aired, it has been one of the most financially lucrative programmes on commercial television, underpinning the success of its broadcaster ITV and its franchise Granada Television. On 17 September 2010, it became the world's longest-running TV soap opera currently in production"

Withen three decades coronation street has changed dramatically, with the use of different camera movements/shots, editing, sound and mise-en-scene. These devices were used to give a particular look,message, feeling and emotion to the audience. The specific years ill be analysing will be an episode from 1961, 1979 and 2011 which il explain the how the technical catogories have changed and why.

Opening scene( establishing shot) and
wide shot to show intimidation.

1961 - The opening credits to coronation street are dark, gloomey,miserable,black and white and dull. This connotes aload of different things, for example it suggest theres no glamour what so ever in this soap opera, the fact there are drap northern houses codifys the economic status. Also the musky and old apperance gives the impression that the area is not cared for, its back in time with the old pavements which seem to be unmantained. The camera shots and movents seem to have a few bumps on track which connotes they didnt have as advanced and experenced camera men or equipment ( to do with budget ensamble shots). The opening scene is in a bar/pub, which suggest were the episode is specifically set (nothern part). The characters in the opening shot are dressed smartly and sophisicated, which connotes they could be whealthyand important,also the bar/pub itself looks quite stylised. There are no uses of cutting or close ups as there are mainly medium/long shots, this suggest there are no specific or important characters, that everyone has the same importance in the soap. There are the uses of low angles which ironically reverses hiraci, as its a wider establishing shot it shows the "community sopport" which suggests whos the most intimidating person out of the two women arqueing. Also the fact they are all wearing similar clothes again shows no specific importance, they all look and dress the same so there for they are the same. Although there arnt uses of close ups there are the uses of screen time which connotes who are the important and main characters. There isnt any silence throughout of the episode, the scene is very noisey also the sound quality isnt as advanced as it is now obvioulsy which makes its difficult to understand.

1979 - At this time things were more advanced and technical, as its shown in colour, uses or different camera angles/shots and movements to connote and evoke certain feeling or atmosphere. There was the use of mise-en-scene, being costume to suggest the characters class, personality and style. For example the old man in this scene is in this scene is wearing pyjamas and a dressing gown which is sterotypical for that age group, aslo connotes vulnerability. Compared to the other character in the scene wich is a middle aged man, in black leather jacket, smoking in the old mans house which connotes he's rebelious or a villian character. Also the use of angles and head room to suggest character roles. The opening to this specific episode was a long and slow intro, with just the male character walking around suspecioulsy, theres is the use of tracking shot and complete silence. Also he's body language suggests his character as he (flungs things on the table) connotes he doesnt care, makes the audience not appeal to him, also the silence creates tension and suspense. The opening was more like a film, which adds realism to the soap. The old mans house seems very homely, due to the colours and furniture for example : picture frames on the walls could suggest hes a family man, or was. Also the types of furniture in the living room (wardrobes) which could suggest his class (house is to small) which makes the audience sympathise with the character. Close ups are used to obviously show emotion and reactions, to involve audience which also adds realism. ( specific episode I annalyesd from below)

The opening credits in 1979 compared to 2011 :

In 1978 the opening credits connote the class, style and econmic state of coronation street at this particular time. the opening credits are incredibly dull, grim, musty and boring. The shots are extremely static and show no movement or feeling at all. The shots immediately go into showing the rows of tight houses,lined up next to eachother which all look old and washed out with musky colours, also the houses are all identical which seems to be neverending. This connotes that the everyone is the same, there is no individuality that everyones "dull and boring" which isnt nesercarily true but this is what the credits suggests. It also shows the economic state, with the run down roof tops which shows class and status, with there being no sense of glamour, life or colour. In this case the colours are dirty, musky, dull, boring and miserable ( navy,dark green, grey,black,brown etc). Also the fact that there is no one in the credits accept for a cat suggests there is no life to the street, no lively, exciting good-feeling atmosphere.

2011 - Episodes from 1960 till now are complete opposites in every way, just by the opening credits immediately gives 2011 corronation street a whole different atmospher and outlook than before. Firstly the colour palet is bright, romantic and vibrant which connotes Coronation street is a "happy and welcoming" place which gives a positive feeling to the audience. Camera movements used are tilting, panning, crane shots to show a variety of different parts of the street at different angles. Editing such as CGI (the pegion, last shot) are used to connote the soap is more advanced and technical. Each shot had spefic things in and out of focus to suggest important probs/parts, also every shot had edited in sunlight to again make the whole credits look brighter and happier. This is used to connote Corrie is a welcoming and friendly place.There are people in the 2011 opening credits compared to there being none in the 1961 and 1979 to again show its a lively, sociable and busy place..

Codes and conventions of a soap opera listing their 4 technical categories:

Main conventions of soap operas:

·         Meeting places – usually pubs, cafes, bars etc.

·         Cliff-hangers and gossip.

·         Over dramatic and exaggerated acting/story lines and situations.

·         Cross cutting/establishing shots( bird’s eye view at opening credits)

·         Close ups – to show expression and emotions which creates tension.

·         Dilemmas.

·         Fights/punch ups/cat fights.

·         Village or neighbourhood.

·         Theme tune.

·         Affairs/murders/ tragedies etc.

·         Romance, love and secret relationships.

·         Focus on personal relationships and family life.

·         Lower middle to working class.

·         Shot reverse shot.

·         Specific character roles ( villain etc)

Eastenders: (based on the episode - The Vic Fire 9/9/10)

About – Eastenders is a British television soap opera, which first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 on 19 February 1985 which is still popular and continuing to today. Eastenders story lines 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 series centers on the residents of Albert Square. The series was originally screened as two half-hour episodes per week. Since August 2001, four episodes are broadcast each week on BBC One, with each episode being repeated on BBC Three at 22:00 and an omnibus edition screens on Sunday afternoons. The British television drama is used to tackling many controversial and taboo issues previously unseen on mainstream television in the UK.

Camera shots, angle, movement and composition:

There are many different varieties of different camera shots, angles and movements in soap operas which are used to give a specific impact or feeling, to create a certain atmosphere. The opening credits uses a establishing shot and a bird’s eye view shot which gradually zooms out to introduce the bigger picture of the view of London, which connotes the location of the soap being a city soap opera.  This specific episode’s first shot is a medium long wide establishing shot to let the audience know where this specific scene is set. Which in this case was in the pub which connotes there possibly could be some sort of drama or issue that will take place in and around the pub. Also the fact that this episode is where the queen Vic burns down and the opening shot is everyone having a good time in the pub. This makes the audience believe that nothing bad would be happening to the queen Vic, until it does which shocks and surprises the audience. There is also the use of over the shoulder shot, showing Stacey’s and Peggy’s conversation, which can clearly be seen by the people in the pub. The shot could connote that this is a conversation “jay” shouldn’t be seeing, which adds suspense to the scene. Close ups are constantly being used to show the characters emotion, as this shot shows Phil about to set the pub on fire. His facial expressions show he’s clearly distressed and drunk with a “look I’m about to do it” expression which adds excitement to the scene. The movement of the camera tracks the fire spreading over the pub to add excitement to the scene, as it shows how fast the fire is spreading.  The rule of thirds has also been used in a particular shot of the statue of queen Victoria as the pub is burning down.

Editing:

There aren’t as many uses of editing used in Eastenders as camera shots and movements but they are used well and effectively. The use of shot reverse shot which is used frequently in Eastenders to add and build tension and suspense, which shows the characters feelings, emotions and reactions. Camera effects have been used (CGI) to enhance the fire, to make it look more vicious and terrifying to over exaggerate the flames. This makes the audience even more nervous and tensed up by the viewers hoping and wanted Stacey to get out in time. CGI is also used at the opening credits, to make the soap look more realistic and professional. Continuity which is often used in Eastenders was very good and affective. The shots are smooth and make them flow and switch between one another. Continuity also is used a lot when characters move from one place to another. There is also the use of eye-line matching which makes it very clear that the two characters are having a conversation with each other. This again makes the scene run more smoothly and gives of a more realistic look and feeling.


Mise-en-scene: 

 There are many uses of mise-en-scene in Eastenders, which are used to connote the location, lifestyle, feelings and personalities of the cast. These categories are perceived by the costume, lighting, props, setting, and colour and make up. Each specific character has there own identity and style, which connotes what type of character they are. For example Peggy Mitchell is always dressed in bright bold colours (pink and red) which are usually smart and sophisticated. Her hair is always done up and make up is always worn. The character "Peggy" has specifically been dressed this way to connote her personality, which shows she’s a bold and dramatic person, with the use of bold and bright colours. Her outfits are always smart and feminine, which suggest she more wealthy and ladylike then others in the square, she takes pride in her looks. On the other hand, a new comer to the recent episodes "Zsa Zsa" is dressed in the specific clothes, hair and make-up to connote her personality and character. The fact she has bright blue highlights suggest she’s a "eccentric, out there" character, her clothing (leather jacket) suggest she’s got a punk/rocky and edgy style. She also looks like a rebellious character, who maybe tends to get up to no good.Props that's are used in Eastenders and specifically in this episode, is a empty bottle of alcohol that Phil's carrying around, which suggests he's drunk and obviously not himself. This then leads to Phil setting alight the queen Vic. The setting in this specific episode is in the Queen Vic, with a happy atmosphere as there's a wedding party taking place. This is also a convention of a typical soap, where something tragic always happens when something good is going on, which tends to be parties, weddings and any special occasion. This makes the audience be almost aware that something bad is going to happen, which makes the audience excited of what it could be. Lighting has specifically been used to set a specific atmosphere or mood in the scene. Especially in this still of drunken Phil going to attack Billy, the lighting here is very dark and grim to suggest this isn’t the best place to be. Whereas in another scene the lighting is very bright and vibrant, to set the intended atmosphere, which in this case it would be a happy and calm environment as there is a party going on in the vic. This is a strong contrast as downstairs everything’s bright and vibrant to connote happiness, whilst upstairs there’s the opposite atmosphere, with a dark and gloomy tone to connote danger or death.

Sound: There aren’t many uses of sound in soaps, especially in Eastenders, although the ones used are used well. When there are punch ups or fights there tends to be sound effects to exaggerate the “punches” etc to give a bigger impact and affect. There’s always the use of background music, which usually matches the specific mood or atmosphere. Which in this case incidental music is used where the only sound heard is the music being played in the queen Vic. Also music that tends to be played on the radio that we hear as the audience, are songs that are in the charts which gives the soap a sense of realism, which connotes the characters  are just like us, the audience.

Chart shows from 1985 to now?

Chart shows have dramatically changed throughout the years, from the type of presenter or DJ to the type of music played to the structure and rhythm. Depending on the music that's in 'fashion' at the specific time affects on the theme of the show,the presenter and the music played. For example if rock/punk was mainly in the charts the theme and rhythm of the chart show would likely to have an instrumental guitar/drum bass backing track for the introduction. Also it could affect the Dj presenting the chart show as they usually suit the music they play (classical music- upper class,posh male presenter)( hip hop/rap - lower working class,common/street accent and language etc)

Chart shows in 1985 were completely different to how they are today. Everything has gone from cheesy jingles to modern good quality shows/music and other elements. Chart shows were only ever heard on the radio where as now they can be heard and even watched on the internet, mobiles, tv and of corse the radio. The use of modern day technology has helped modernise and introduce chart shows to a bigger audience (mass) also the actual show can be watched where you can physically see the Dj at the studio and the guest which compared to chart shows in 1985 is much more interesting and entertaining. The 1985 chart shows i feel were extremely cheesy as they had jingles, a dj with a high enthusiastic voice were as chart shows now are more about interacting with the audience by using competitions, games and conversations about the media and news where as the chart shows in 1985 used to concenrate more on the chart show itself.

Chart show in Radio 1 in 1985
At the beginning of every show the Dj is introduced and the radio station with the radio's theme tune and jingles. Also the music genre is a sort of funky disco pop which connotes the chart shows music genre. The Dj goes straight into the chart show and the songs in the charts at the moment. The Dj's fast pace/ average pitch up beat with a presentational voice to keep the viewers entertained. The tone of the show is fast, up beat, chatty and entertaining with a feel good vibe and energy. The targeted audience for the show would be people obviously into the specific radio show and genre which would be mainly mainstream structure for the introduction is the cheesy jingles introducing the show and Dj talking (radio promotion) which leads on to presenting the chart show itself.

2011 Radio 1 The official chart with Reggie Yates

Reggie Yates (DJ) and guest (Jessie J) 

The very first thing that happens at the beginning of the chart show is the Dj introduces the show with no jingle/theme tune or music which gives a more sophisticated, modern feel compared to the cheesy ingles in the 1985 version of Radio 1's chart show. Instead of paying attention on the actual chart show itself it goes straight into a 'guessing game' with a mystery famous guest. These techniques are used to keep the listeners listening and interested in the show compared to 1985 where it used to go straight into the songs in the charts. The elements used were very quiet music in the background, the Dj and guest with modern technolized theme tune at the end introducing the show. The music in the background was barely identifable but the guest was a hip hop artist so it suggests it would be around that genre. The Djs' voice was very common youngish male compared to the "posh" upper class highly motivated voice in the 1985's. The guest's voice (Jessie J) was again very common and "street" . The tone of the show seemed quite dull compared to the 1985 chart show as it had no energetic music at the start.  However the use of a conversation between the Dj an the guest gave a chatty comfortable feel (easy listening) whilst being humerous and entertaining. The audience for the show would again be a mass audience, mainly younger people who are more specifically into hip hop and pop music. The structure of the specific show is simply straight forward. The Dj presents show and immediately goes into guessing game with mystery guest which engages audience. Then leads to conversaton between Dj and guest with quiet music in the background. Then finishes with theme tune again introducing the show.

In conclusion everything from Dj's music, theme tune, style and by the way the chart show can be viewed has dramatically changed from 1985 to now which shows how much fashion and technology has changed during the years.

Codes and Conventions:

Heroic character:

Westerns:

The sorts of things you’d expect to see in a western film would be the obvious... the cowboys, deserts, guns, horses, tumble weeds etc. These are all used for a reason, that reason being that if you saw these things in a movie you’d immediately know and class it as the specific genre. Westerns usually have codes of honour, the law or personal, direct and private justice.



Villian male character:



Mise en scene: Each character has certain codes for example, you could easily tell the difference between a good and bad character, as the use of colour gives of the characters specific role, for example, the heroic character is usual handsome and wears a white hat is usually clean shaven, wear practical light coloured work clothes, where as the villains are usually bearded or unshaven which gives the impression they are uncivilised and dirty, they wear typical cowboy outfits and are dressed in dark colours (black hat) which increases and heightens the evil and sinister connection for the audience. The lighting is very bright to connote the temperature, and the use of tumble weeds gives the impression of loneliness, and dryness. They are usually set in lonely isolated forts, ranch houses or small frontier towns. 

 Close up of character before fight scene.



long shot of heroic character



Camera shots and editing: there are usually tracking shots to track the characters riding on the horses, to create excitement and acceleration. Extreme close up of the characters eyes, guns and fingers using crosscutting with the opposition to create tension, show there expressions and suspense. Also the use of a extreme long shot from the oppositions point of view looking down a empty pathway to see their enemy, which again creates tension and suspense.

Sound- the main soundtrack is usually dramatic old fashioned instrumental music to suit the western theme and to give excitement or tension to a scene. Also the villain character is usually introduced with sinister music, to create tension and suspense and to connote the characters role.

Sci- fi:

Space setting

Science fiction films usually are set or themed around futuristic places or things, such as space, space craft, aliens, special powers or ‘end of the world’ situations where an average person gets chosen to be the hero of the moment and has to somewhat save the world or a group of people, who tends to make a big impact to the world etc. Usually fighting again villains who could be people or inhuman beings (aliens) who are set out to destroy ‘the world’. Films such as the matrix, star wars and war of the worlds are all sci-fi films that all contain these codes and conventions.



Neo as an ordinnary character

Mise-en-scene:  the main male characters in sci-fi films are usually very handsome and ordinary, yet have a major job to do or mission, for example Keanu reeves in the matrix, is an ordinary guy who gets chosen to play a massive part in ‘saving the world’ and the same with Tom cruise in war of the worlds, also with Hugh Jackman in X-men. These actors are specifically chosen to play the male heroic character as they are handsome and well known actors. The women in sci-fi films are unlike any other genre, they are strong, and fully capable to look after themselves, for example trinity in

matrix, and the female characters in x-men.  


Neo as the male heroic character, out to save the matrix world



The clothing worn is usually very futuristic, edgy, and usually black and tightly fitted to show their masculine figures. Props usually consist of futuristic “alien-like” (lazers etc). Scenes are usually set in again futuristic places, such as space, space craft etc to connote that they are isolated and different to any human being, usuallybecause they have special powers or a different appearance.               

 

Black leather suits(show strength

their masculinity.

Slow motion (dodging bullets)






Avatar - CGI  ( Computer generated images)

 

Camera shots/movements and editing: in science fictions films, camera angles can help establish unreal landscapes, situations and characters. Shots such as high angle and establish the location of the specific scene, which informs the audience to understand the wider/larger world in which the movie is set in (outer space) before using close ups to establish the different characters and smaller scenes. Shots like the Dutch angle (oblique) are slightly skewed and are tilted at a specific angle to convey strangeness, awkwardness to make the shots more edgy which can create a characters point of view or highlight the strange derangements of the character or action. Also the use of slow motion shots, “dodging bullets, weapons etc) are used to captivate the audience and to add more focus to the characters movement, which again adds tension and excitement to the shot. Also crosscutting and hand held camera movements and steady/smooth hand held camera shots are used. Tracking shots are used to involve the audience by following characters movements across a scene, which is useful in a fight or battle scenes where a lot of actions proceeds. Also the use of CGI is commonly used in science fiction films, to again add to the strangeness, un-humanlike scenes and characters.

Sound: the sound used in science fiction are usually high pitched, creepy and futuristic themed, the use of non-diegetic sound is used to create more of an atmosphere to create more excitement, for example the sharp noise of a bullet etc.

Action adventure:

The main codes and conventions for the action adventure genre is guns, explosions, chases ( car, helicopter, plane, foot and boat chases), fights ( martial arts, punch ups, shoot outs) heroic stunts and acts, a bombshell love interest between a strong male hero and a beautiful female (damsel in distress), the plot based on good vs evil, where the evil character tends to be stronger and better and has a master plan ( determined to destroy the world, steal money/treasure or to kill the hero character) which is the catalyst for the hero’s adventure. There’s usually a ticking clock scenario which creates and increases suspense and tensions. Comedy moments with the hero and the hero’s buddy/companion (captain jack sparrow and will turner “Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom”. Action adventure films – Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, The Dark Knight, Iron man, Spider Man, Incredible Hulk, Lord of the Rings, Rambo, Tropic Thunder etc.

Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and his Companion Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp)

Frodo Baggins ( Elijiah Wood) and companion Samwise-Gamgee (Sean Astin)

Mise-en-scene: Characters in action adventure films have to have a specific look to play a specific character, for example the hero is usually a strong, handsome, well known as an actor, caring etc, such as Orlando Bloom, Robert Downey Jr, Christian Bale, Tobey Maquir, Russell Crowe, and Mark Walberg etc who usually wear a superhero costume of outfit to show there masculinity.

        

Whereas the villain characters are sometimes foreign, older than hero character, not as attractive, usually wears long dark coats/cloaks etc, and sometimes have a scar on their face etc, to give a sense of violence etc for example The joker “ Heath Ledger”.to view more famous villain characters who have the “Scarred’ look go to link: www.listal.com/list/scarred-and-dangerous-gemmali

 The women in action adventure films are usually very vulnerable who tend to get held hostage in revenge to the hero character who usually is ‘in love’ with the female who are very attractive who tend to end up being a heroic character for example “ Mary Jane in the Spiderman films”. Action adventure films are either set on a deserted island or Caribbean, out of the ordinary, tropical, forest areas or in a busy American street/city. Lighting is used to symbolise the good from the evil, the use of weather to suggest characters feeling or mood.



Spiderman saving (damsel in distress) with "American street/city setting in the background"

Tropical rain forest setting, with dark lighting to suggest unease or danger in the scene.



Establishing shot to show scene (arena) and situation (fighting)

Camera movement/shots and editing: in action adventure films cameras are used to compliment what the audience are seeing, which creates the specific atmosphere that the director specifically wants. Establishing shot is used at the beginning if the scene to inform the audience of the scene and situation.



Close up of evil character to show
emotion.



Close ups are used to show emotion, usually on hero’s face when villain has done something to spite them ( kidnapped there love interest etc) the point of view and tracking shot is used in chase scenes to involved the audience to add excitement as it makes the audience feel like they are involved in the chase scene also. High angle vs Low angle is used to give a character a certain sense, which could be if look up a sense of power ( usually done with villain ) or a sense of vulnerability ( usually to hero or female character) which would be where the camera is looking down on to the characters. The editing is usually very fast paced to give excitement which involves the audience.


Low angle shot to show power and importance in characters.



Sound: a mix of diegetic and non-diegetic sound would be used in action adventure movies to emphasise the specific action scenes, to make things greater than they are. Orchestral music is usually played during action scenes and depending on what’s happening the music would be greater and louder to give more excitement to the scene.







Terms:

Media - The term media in general refers to many various types of communication, For example, radio,the newspaper and television are different types of media. The term can also be used for reporting agencies or the press. Media can also be refereed different types of data storage options in the computer part of the media. The many other parts to media can be advertising,film,Internet,Radio,magazines and gaming. Media is something we all need and we all use, whether it's to inform,educate or entertain,media is all around us and is accessible were ever we go.

Modern media - Gives a on-demand access to certain types of media on a digital device, anywhere or anytime, things that are under the modern median category are social networking sites, Blu-ray Disks, iPhones, iPads etc, Modern media is simply advanced types of media and technology.

Mediated - is a edited or manipulated version of a media texts. Example of this is 'live at the apollo' 'big brother' and 'match of the day, they are all cut and edited to give someone or something a specific repetation or intereptation by the audience. For example : um

media'how we use it?

What is media? Media is alot of things, it can be?

Television :



American reality show.

 Reality television is a genre of television programming which is supposedly "unscripted" which is mainly used to entertain and usually contains dramatic, over the top and humorous situations, actual events or document or actual events which usually feature ordinary people.

Fictional 'love' story.

Fictional television -Shows that have been made up in real television shows or other media which are used and created to entertain and relatable and interesting to viewers for example "Vampire diaries" "90210"

Music -

Soundtrack - Can be used to create a certain atmosphere in a film, television programme etc, for example a soundtrack with a heavy beat can create a tense,exciting atmosphere and feeling to a scene.

Videos: 3-4 minute videos to entertain and relate to the specific song, some are used to entertain, tell a story or simply to send a message.




30 seconds to mars music video - to entertain and send a message.

 

Newspapers/magazines - To publish story's about things happening around in the media, which could be about politics, celebrities, public or tragedies/incidents. To inform, entertain and aware readers.

Internet media - YouTube, google, social networking sites, which enable to you research, view music/videos, to inform, socialise, educate and entertain.



Highway 2002





Film -

A film,which can also called a motion picture or movies, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with camera's or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects. The process of filmmaking has developed into an art form and industry.

Radio - used to broadcast, inform (latest news) and obviously to play music, depending on the specific genre.