Media Essay
Pillow Talk and Fringe.

In both Pillow Talk and Fringe they both have styles of editing and pace. Pillow talk was directed by Michael Gordon in 1959 and was an oscor winning film. It also stared famous actors Rock Hudson and Doris Day. Fringe is a modern day American sci fi series.
Both differ Pillow Talk and Fringe from each other, one of the main factors for this is the time it was made in. Pillow Talk was made in the late 50’s however Fringe is made in the modern day, meaning different equipment was being used to make each extract. Making Fringe a much more high-tech and faster moving piece whereas Pillow Talk is rather basic and slow.
The styles of editing used in both extracts are very different. Pillow talk is much slower and simple where as Fringe is quicker paced. Pillow Talk is very basic compared to Fringe this is because Pillow Talk only has simple straight cuts when moving onto the next scene. They also use split screen which creates are more interesting view for the audience, this also allows the audience to see who the lady on the phone is talking too. Zooms are used throughout the extract to draw attention to key areas as well as focus on character responses to what they have been told. You are able to see that this was filmed in the earlier years because the shots stay in the same frame for several seconds whereas modern day film shot move very quickly are have more cuts and edits.
However Fringe is much faster paced and modern. Fringe cuts to the next scene very quickly, but using straight cuts and zooms to add interest. By it being a quick pass it makes the audience more intense and makes the whole scene more dramatic. By having close up shots of the characters face it shows their reaction to what the opposite character has said. The reason that that fringe has much faster pace is due to the fact that over time technology has advanced making these cuts more accessible.
The audience’s reaction to each extract is different from one another, in Pillow Talk the editing makes the audience feel as if they are get fully involved in the story. By the cuts being slow and very similar it makes the audience have fully attention and not get distracted. However compared to modern day films this would be seen as very boring and dull and would have a very different effect on modern audiences. But Pillow Talk at the time was a huge hit and was something very modern in its own right.
The Audiences reaction to Fringe is completely different from Pillow Talk. The way fringe is shot gives off a very dramatic effect, the close up shots, quick cuts and pace of the extract make the audience feel on edge. It creates a much more hostile atmosphere which then is given off to the audiences, so they know what type of vibe the extract is.
Colour is a big part in any tv program or film as it can indicate emotions. In Pillow Talk the lady wears a bright red dress when she is on her date, this shows love or danger, creating more depth into the story, the differs from Fringe as both men wear dull suits, showing this is a formal affair and they are talking about something serious.
Both extracts will attract different groups of people; Fringe would be more attractive towards young people. This is due to the fast pace and quick cuts fringe offers. It gets to the point fast and is very modern. Young people are used to seeing TV programs and films like this so are attracted to it. Slow films seem to be off putting as they don’t offer the same excitement and energy fast pace films give off.
Pillow Talk on the other hand would be more suitable for the older generation this is because it is slower and the cuts are not as dramatic as Fringe. The audience are able to relate and understand the characters more and get a feel for their lives. Whilst in Fringe it is more about the story line than getting to know the characters. It also has got allot to do with the genera of the extract. Fringe is a Sci Fi which is much more attractive to younger people than it is to older, Pillow Talk is a romantic comendy which the older generation will find more interesting, also they time the film is set in has a huge impact onto the people that would want to watch it.

Overall Fringe and Pillow Talk are very different extracts but both have cuts and zooms to make the piece more interesting and attract the audience.






By Aisha Essoulami