Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Mise-en-scene: dog, table, red cloth, matches the red clothing, stands out from the rest of the scene. Central to the scene. Dog looks relaxed. Excitable lady combing the dog, fussing over him.
Light and Sound: lady talking, fidgeting noise. Camera click. Camera flash.
Britishness: a lady proud of her dog. Britsh people, dog is a mans best friend.
Color: red blanket stands out. Blanket matches the woman's clothing, she has a dog on her jumper. Not much other color.
Stereotypical: woman fussing over her pet. Proud of her dog.
Mise-en-scene: white clothing. Angelic. Baby does not look very comfortable.
Light and Sound: white light. Happy and angelic. New baby. ‘happy glow’. Click of the camera. Flash of the camera. Bright, filer lights from the side to soften the faces.
Britishness: English accent.
Color: white, pure.
Stereotypical: stereotypical happy glow from the mother.
Mise-en-scene: chair, lady wearing a nurses outfit, hat. body language is stiff and serious. Facial expressions are serious and showing no emotion. Only smiles quickly when the photographer says a joke.
Light and Sound: flashes of light when the picture takes. Not really any other lighting used.
Britishness : typical nurse
Color: the lady's blue dress stands out
Stereotypical: typical nurse
Mise en scene: Clothing for boxer. Boxing gloves and shorts. Facial expressions show aggression and enthusiasm about what he is doing. Loves boxing. No hair. No make up. Simple. Concentrates on the boxing. Smiles in between photos to show he’s proud of himself.
Sound and light: flashes of light when the picture takes. Not really any other lighting used.
Britishness: it doesn’t
Color : the gloves are bright red, so they stand out and are the main attention.
Stereotypes: black man boxing
Mise en scene: Dated clothing and hairstyles, show date of film. Formally dressed except the child. Dressed scruffily and casually. Stereotypically stood, the mother is more enthusiastic than the rest of the family and the grandmother doesn’t really look like she knows what’s going on. Women look like they’ve made an effort to wear make up. Grandmother is wearing glasses shows her age. Mother is in the centre of the shot to show she’s central to the family and she’s the only one that is enthusiastic about it as she keeps talking to the photographer. Father and son are hiding behind the mother showing thy don’t really want to be there and feel awkward and ‘protected’ by the mother and grandmother. Facial expressions on the son make him look fed up and bored. The father keeps pulling faces and deep breathing to show he’s preparing himself to pretend he wants to be there and that he is fed up of being fussed over about his tie and papers in his pocket. The mother is smiling and over the top with her emotions to show her enthusiasm about the picture and the grandmother looks confused about where she's meant to be and laughs randomly.
Sound and Light: Classic photographic lighting studio, sets the scene. Standard lighting with filler light on the side to soften the faces. People talking and its as if we’re overhearing the conversation. Flash of the camera and the sound of a camera clicking shows the audience a picture has been taken.
Britishness: Classic family. Mum, dad, child and grandmother. The way they’re dressed. Their accent. Mother is head of family and in control. Son is fed up.
Color: two characters that are fed up with it are wearing dull colours and the other two characters are wearing more vibrant colours to show their more enthusiastic approach to the picture.
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Children of Men Essay.
Children of Men was released in 2006 and was directed by Alfonso Cuaron; starting Julianne Moore and Clive Owen. The film is set in London 2027, we find out in the first opening scene about London and the World at the time, the human race has come to a standstill, no new life can be formed.
Right at the start of the opening scene we are fed information about the world crisis. This is done by a voice over of several news reports. It is played on a black screen which then makes the audience focus in on what the people are saying more. The audience then know this information that they are receiving is vital to the rest of the film. It explains to the audience in just the first few seconds what is happening in the world of 2027. On the news report we hear about the death of the youngest person in the world, him only being 18. This automatically grabs the audiences attentions and makes them then start to ask questions about why is the youngest person 18 and why did he die?; Creating drama and interest in just several seconds.
The shot then shows a large group of people crammed into a small coffee shop, watching the TV where this information is coming from. This straight away makes the audience think about why they are all cramped into the small cafe.
We then see Theo Faron; actor Clive Owen, enter the cafe. He pushes through the crown which grabs the audience’s attention and makes us think that this person is the main character. When in the shop he buys a coffee and then leaves, by the camera following him out to the outside it is confirmed that he is the main character.
The outside is a typical city, tall buildings, cabs and red buses; however this city is very different to the cities of now days. The roads are breaking, buildings falling, and people everywhere there are cars and bikes on the roads as well as more futuristic buses. The colours are all dull and grey creating a depressing environment which also then sets the tone for the film. There is a bit of colour from the red buses, but there is no natural light. The area looks polluted by the grey sky.
The camera follows the main character down the road, it then pan round showing his face and the direction he has just come from. The reason for this is so that the audience can see the explosion from the cafe. This then brings more questions to the audience, why has it exploded? Why in the cafe? Etc.. The camera goes towards the explosion to see what has happened to the people in side, many run out in terror, cut and bloody, but also many have died. This is the last cut shown in the opening, it bring questions to the audiences mind and makes them want to carry on watching it to find the answers.
Throughout the whole opening there are only ever two cuts, the director had done this so the audience’s attention is there for the whole opening. If there were more shots the audience may get confused and be put off by the film. Non-diegetic sound is mostly used throughout the opening, to build suspense and keep the audience watching. This stops when the explosion happens creating a more dramatic scene and building impact on the audience.
Children of Men was released in 2006 and was directed by Alfonso Cuaron; starting Julianne Moore and Clive Owen. The film is set in London 2027, we find out in the first opening scene about London and the World at the time, the human race has come to a standstill, no new life can be formed.
Right at the start of the opening scene we are fed information about the world crisis. This is done by a voice over of several news reports. It is played on a black screen which then makes the audience focus in on what the people are saying more. The audience then know this information that they are receiving is vital to the rest of the film. It explains to the audience in just the first few seconds what is happening in the world of 2027. On the news report we hear about the death of the youngest person in the world, him only being 18. This automatically grabs the audiences attentions and makes them then start to ask questions about why is the youngest person 18 and why did he die?; Creating drama and interest in just several seconds.
The shot then shows a large group of people crammed into a small coffee shop, watching the TV where this information is coming from. This straight away makes the audience think about why they are all cramped into the small cafe.
We then see Theo Faron; actor Clive Owen, enter the cafe. He pushes through the crown which grabs the audience’s attention and makes us think that this person is the main character. When in the shop he buys a coffee and then leaves, by the camera following him out to the outside it is confirmed that he is the main character.
The outside is a typical city, tall buildings, cabs and red buses; however this city is very different to the cities of now days. The roads are breaking, buildings falling, and people everywhere there are cars and bikes on the roads as well as more futuristic buses. The colours are all dull and grey creating a depressing environment which also then sets the tone for the film. There is a bit of colour from the red buses, but there is no natural light. The area looks polluted by the grey sky.
The camera follows the main character down the road, it then pan round showing his face and the direction he has just come from. The reason for this is so that the audience can see the explosion from the cafe. This then brings more questions to the audience, why has it exploded? Why in the cafe? Etc.. The camera goes towards the explosion to see what has happened to the people in side, many run out in terror, cut and bloody, but also many have died. This is the last cut shown in the opening, it bring questions to the audiences mind and makes them want to carry on watching it to find the answers.
Throughout the whole opening there are only ever two cuts, the director had done this so the audience’s attention is there for the whole opening. If there were more shots the audience may get confused and be put off by the film. Non-diegetic sound is mostly used throughout the opening, to build suspense and keep the audience watching. This stops when the explosion happens creating a more dramatic scene and building impact on the audience.
Thursday, 13 January 2011
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
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
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