in this advert it represents the disabled individuals who are shown as heroes.
Monday, 24 February 2014
Representation of Disability
in this advert it represents the disabled individuals who are shown as heroes.
Monarch of the Glen Timed essay
The character of amy is shown to reinforce many of the stereotypes of age. As a teenager she is; alive, rebellious, irrational, reckless and spontaneous. She shows this by lying about being able to drive. The non diegetic music in the background (soft percussion) represents the anticipation of action and that something is about to happen. The foley used for the crash represents in a sound what the youth are like. The fast cut editing also reflects youth. She is also shown to be young by her costume. She is shown wearing baggy jeans with her hair tied up and what appears to be a pyjama top. This shows she doesnt really care about her appearance which in turn can suggest she doesnt really care about her life in a sense. She is a normal hormonal teenager which is shown when she throws a strop at Paul. When she runs away sad music is played which sets the depressed mood.
The character of paul represents the middle aged adults, he is a worker. He conforms to the stereotypes of being; responsible for amy, wise and a figure of authority. This authority is shown by yhe low camera angles which show power. Also when he and Amy are in the same frame the composition ensures he takes up more of the frame which asserts his authority through prominence. The conflict between him and amy is shown through a shot reverse shot. He is shown wearing a typical outfit of a working man.
The old people in the monarch of the glen challenge the stereotypes that are set upon them by the media. They are seen working together which challenges the stereotype that they are lonely and vulnerable. They lift heavy objects which also challenges the stereotype that they are frail and weak. This is shown by the diegetic sounds of the heavy objects crashing when they are put on the truck. They also work well with the youth which breaks down the barrier between the old and the young which is typically spoke of in these times.
Edward Green, Amy's headmaster conforms to the stereotypes of a working adult however does not conform to the stereotypes of his actual age. He is a figure of authority and is responsible, this can be seen by the choice of clothes he wears. He is seen in a suit and tie which highlights he is of importance, especially when everyone else in the extract is wearing casual clothes. But he is also arrogant. This is shown when paul offers to reimburse him with the damage to his car he responds with 'I should hope so'. However in a way he conforms with the stereotype of being lonely as he appears on his own and isnt seen with anyone else in the clip except paul when they are having a conversation about Amy.
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Monarch of the Glen
- Camera Angles, Shot Types, Composition and Movement
- Editing Transitions or Cuts, Pace of the edit, Prominence and Continuity (Shot Rev Shot, Match on Action)
- Sound - Dialogue, Soundtrack, Foley and sound effects (Diegetic or Non?)
- MES - Location, Costume, Lighting, Colours, Performance
Harry Brown - Representation of Age
The characters are youths who are seen as being troublesome. They are shown as taking drugs and riding around on motorbikes obviously with nothing else to do (negative stereotypes of the youth).
They are seen smoking crack and then running riot. Represents the underclass as the middle class view them. Shown to be reckless, rebellious and a danger to society. Only shows one subculture of the youth which gives them all a negative archetype.
They are stereotyped as a threat to the older generation when they almost hit the older woman with the pushchair.
Fast shot cutting incites action, shows a male dominated scene. Point of view shots from the teenagers show the adrenaline rush and how fun it may seem to them.
Framework for Analysis
Step 1: Look for significance in: Gender/ Ethnicity/ Religion etc. In:
Step 3: Differences with characters. Portrayed as opposites or other?
Step 4: Reinforcing or challenging stereotype.
- Character
- Behaviour
Step 3: Differences with characters. Portrayed as opposites or other?
Step 4: Reinforcing or challenging stereotype.
Terminology
DEPTH OF FOCUS
Unfocused, shallow to deep focus to represent drug abuse.
COSTUME & LIGHTING
Suit & tie, traditional, pride in appearance. Kitchen is clean and tidy, washes up after eating shows discipline.
COSTUME
Hooded tops & caps, chav/hoodie culture. Concealment & hidden, criminal costume.
LIGHTING & PROXEMIC CODES
Avoids the underpass, graffiti and darkness going underground = hellish. Vulnerability/intimidation goes the long way round.
LIGHTING
L--k-- with strobes and backlit representing night life/club, or threatening hiding in the shadows.
P--- & JUMP CUTS
Longer length of shot for the elderly and shorter shots for the youth. Traditional continuity for the elderly & discontinuity shows rebellion, energy & intoxication of youth.
NON DIAGETIC S---------
Grime: Fast pace up beat loud. Harsh & aggressive modern music for young people, symbolises intoxication & anger.
-.O.-
Shot on a handheld phone for youth, dynamic, immediate, subjective, involved in the scene from their perspective.
F------
Traditional camera shot types, perspective on elderly, detached, objective.
DIAGETIC
Loud diagetic and shouting with lots of people talking over each other for youths, swearing.
DIAGETIC
Use of loneliness, isolation, emptiness & reality.
PROPS
Prescription drugs on the table show illness/ vulnerability.
PROPS
Crackpipe & '20 bag'. Youths take other drugs to get high, revealing risk-taking, criminality, pushing boundaries, free spirit.
M-------
Static t----- shots for the elderly representing a slow and static old person.
HIGH ANGLE
High angle shots over the youths to show judgement/moral superiority over them. Threatening world below - proxemic codes = symbolises hell below. Curtain drawn across to hide from the world outside.
LIGHTING
L--k--l------- for the elderly, miserable or harsh daylight/reality.
C----------
The teenagers are grouped together,which fits into the stereotype that youths are often found in a 'gang'.
SHOT TYPE
Ex----- l--- s--- show loneliness, isolation - daylight, no youth around, only come out at night. Empty side of the bed demonstrating loneliness & loss.
The Representation of Age
old people
- stereotypically shown as vulnerable and weak
- speak slowly
- lonely
adults
- arrogant
- money driven
- selfish
young people
- rebellious
- typically like fast paced music - rebellious
- talk fast
- slaves to fashion - insecurity
why do adults hate young people
The adults work for us to do nothing.
We are rebellious and we have no ambitions for the future.
Most young people are unemployed.
Young people have no responsibility and freedom, adults want to be able to be spontaneous and carefree.
They are jealous, they were too scared to lead the lives we live now.
why are adults obsessed with youth
we have beauty.
anti age creams make women want to look younger.
tv drama is made by adults to the viewpoints of adults - adult viewpoint.
old people stereotyped as pervert(family guy herbert the pervert)
aspects of being youths
positive
attractive (no wrinkles) physically and mentally able outgoing/ adventurous.
lacking in responsibility, you can rely on others sociable we are at the start of our lives and have a future ahead of us fun, beautiful. technological literate, free to make mistakes.
negatives
violent because of raging hormones. fashion is aimed at us because we are insecure. criminal. need rules and and regulation. drug use.
aspects of being old
positive
wise responsible, wealth achievement. freedom. being respected.
negatives
technologically illiterate. wasted all their chances in life. lonely. vulnerable. boring/grumpy. dependant on others
The Fingersmith - Sexuality
stereotypes of sexuality
- camp/butch
- threat
- promiscuous
- victim
camera angles
composition shows power - man is a threat
camera on bossom shows male gaze - shows woman has a desire for another woman (promiscuous)
high angle used when man grabs maud to show power (threat)
camera focuses on the curves of the woman (sexualised)
editing
soft frame = feminine
soft transitions - feminine (romantic challenges butch stereotype)
camera lingers on maud because its from her narrative (prominence) - sympathy is felt for her (victim)
mise en scene
feminine and gentle (promiscuous)
costumes are silken
prop - red paint = love and innocence
blurry mirror = shrouded sexuality
shadow on man = evil (heterosexual is a threat)
light on maud = innocent (homosexual is the victim)
sound
soft music - calming
voiceover - (prominence) makes you sympathise for her
changes to more dramatic music when the man is around (threat) creates drama (conflict between sexualities)
The Hustle - Gender
How is the representation of gender constructed through:
1.) mise-en-escene
2.) camera angle
3.) editing
4.) sound
mise-en-scene
the clip is set in an upper class environment of a designer shop which by the looks of it sells very expensive dresses. This is shown by the salesman who is dressed in a very smart and expensive suit. The women that shop in there are very well dressed aswell (suits) which show their importance. The clip emphasises that women do have an importance in society and there are a lot of wealthy women. This is also shown when the woman gives the salesman an order to find it, which challenges sterotypes that women take orders from men.
camera angle
at the beginning of the clip the woman who is shopping a high angle is used to show her inferiority to the male because she is a female, it emphasises how much smaller she is physically and metaphorically. The camera pans from the shop to the men in suits smoking in the lounge. A medium shot is used to just show their upper body to emphasise masculinity.
editing
The male figures dominate the camera time which shows they are more important in this scene than women. when the man and woman have a conversation the man is given more of the camera time. The camera cuts very swiftly which is more masculine instead of fading which is more feminine.
sound
a mellow soundtrack with brass instruments is used int he background to create a jazzy atmosphere. this may be used to set the mood of the shop. It also shows the jazzy atmosphere of the bar/lounge to create a relaxed feeling.
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