Taken- https://youtu.be/kZ02_Uzf7So
1. In the trailer, the different people represented are men, women, Americans, criminals, Frenches
2. Women= dominant, because it presents the weakness of women and how they need saving. Americans= Dominant, usually the hero. Criminals= dominant, because they are still men and violent and clever. Frenches= dominant, anything outside America is usually considered the bad guy.
3. Their are a lot of stereotypes in this trailer, one of which is its representation of women as a submissive, weak, need of saving always by a male hero and victims of sexual abuse. In addition is the stereotype of the hero being a man, strong, fearless and powerful over all. Another is the criminal stereotype of if they can being from another country as the bad guy and never the good American.
4. The Taken trailer would offend groups like women who feel wronged by showing women as so weak and wearing revealing clothes. Alienates the power of women. Also it would offend the french as they are targeted as the bad people while the Americans are the heroes of the story. It alienates coloured people.
5. They often use stereotypes because they want to appeal to a large audience most of which are still stereotypical and in order to make the most money they would do this
The Killing- https://youtu.be/Y5t4Aczm_fM
1. In the trailer, the different people represented are men, women, Danish,
2. Men= dominant/alternative, both because some men are following women and in other cases the women are helplessly in tears compared to the men. Women= Both again because we see in the beginning a fragile, young, blond girl running for her life scared but later the investigator who is a women is portrayed as the leader and doing all the complicated detective work.
3. The stereotypes in this trailer in the beginning is a fragile, young, blond girl running for her life scared with blood all over her face and wearing a short dress. this definitely reinforces the submissiveness of women. Some men are shown as strong and being a supportive dominate husband while the wife is the crying and a emotional mess who cannot keep it together.
4. The trailer may offend women because of how weak they are presented in someways as always running from the bad guy and hurt. It also alienates coloured people in general.
5. They often use stereotypes because they want to appeal to a large audience most of which are still stereotypical and in order to make the most money they would do this
No Offence- https://youtu.be/e9_lAFLVqME
1. The people represented in this trailer are men, women
2. women= dominant/alternative because main lead is very forward and takes control but other women are really hung by their appearance and wear revealing outfits. Men= alternative, they are being led by a women and do not show dominance
3. Stereotypes of women gushing over what to wear and how much cleavage to portray, making it very feminine
4. It may offend some women because of how they are portrayed but it also may offend other women that see the main lead women who is funny forward and dose not care about what men think bad.
5. They often use stereotypes because they want to appeal to a large audience most of which are still stereotypical and in order to make the most money they would do this
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Representation- information
Representation- process by which the media presents the "real world" to an audience. Media texts are artificial, constructed versions of reality
Even factual media- such as news- goes through the processes of selection, organisation and editing that shapes its content
Mediation
Media texts are a construction of reality and play an important role in the way we view the world.
Reality is therefore a subject to mediation which is the process that takes place when a media text's meaning is created
When mediation takes place, an institution, individual or even technology comes between actual event and the audience
Stereotypes
A stereotype is a standardised, usually oversimplified mental picture or attitude towards a person group, place or event. They act like codes that give audiences a quick common understanding of a person or group of people usually relating to gender, cast, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social role, or occupation
Media messages have to be communicated quickly which often means relying on stereotypes. stereotypes work as a kind of shorthand where a word, image or sound will stand for a lot more.
Representation: dominant or alternative?
A media representation will either reinforce or challenge the stereotype. if it reinforces the stereotype, its a dominant representation. if it challenges stereotype its an alternative representation
Even factual media- such as news- goes through the processes of selection, organisation and editing that shapes its content
Mediation
Media texts are a construction of reality and play an important role in the way we view the world.
Reality is therefore a subject to mediation which is the process that takes place when a media text's meaning is created
When mediation takes place, an institution, individual or even technology comes between actual event and the audience
Stereotypes
A stereotype is a standardised, usually oversimplified mental picture or attitude towards a person group, place or event. They act like codes that give audiences a quick common understanding of a person or group of people usually relating to gender, cast, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social role, or occupation
Media messages have to be communicated quickly which often means relying on stereotypes. stereotypes work as a kind of shorthand where a word, image or sound will stand for a lot more.
Representation: dominant or alternative?
A media representation will either reinforce or challenge the stereotype. if it reinforces the stereotype, its a dominant representation. if it challenges stereotype its an alternative representation
Thursday, 13 December 2018
Exam question practice
Discuss theories to gender in relation to the killing (20)
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Laura Mulveys ays Male Gaze. In the killing the teenage girl who is fed now was seen wearing a very slutty outfit as if she was dressing for men, wearing what they want her to wear. men have pushed this on women so much that they now dress for men. wheres Sarah Lund is quite opposite and doe not look at herself through the eyes on men.
Judith Butler- Gender is performative. In the killing the girl running through the wood is what society has created and hat society expects her to do. its the appropriate thing to do
Van Zoonen- Gender is constructed through what we see. So in the killing again the girl running through the woods in a short white dress which reinforces and teaches girls thats how they have to act and look which creates a circle of repetition.
Bell Hooks- Feminism is for everyone. Like in the killing, the detective is a women and no one is ever like Omg she's a women! its just accepted as a normality.
Why is the killing relevant to Hesmondhalge?
This show has received a lot fans, not just in Denmark but in the US and UK also. The killing is not just a TV Show thats popular but also increased tourism to Denmark. Also Sraha Luns jumper has become a trend. Its promoting a culture where women have rights.
Monday, 10 December 2018
Cultural industry theory- Hesmondhalgh
Cultural industry - an industry which produces creative texts of cultural or artistic value; Cultural industries are those industries that are most directly involved in the production of social meaning; Hesmondhalgh considers cultural industries to be those that deal primarily with the industrial production and circulation of texts.
He says that shows have different motives and agendas, not just a TV show. for example the killing send a messages about female empowerment but also about Scandinavian culture to increase tourism and positivism of Denmark. use tv to teach people the matter. cultural industry promotes culture and makes people want to visit Denmark
http://www.stvincent.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/Media/media_fact_sheets/168%20The%20Cultural%20Industries.pdf = weblink to everything about it
He says that shows have different motives and agendas, not just a TV show. for example the killing send a messages about female empowerment but also about Scandinavian culture to increase tourism and positivism of Denmark. use tv to teach people the matter. cultural industry promotes culture and makes people want to visit Denmark
http://www.stvincent.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/Media/media_fact_sheets/168%20The%20Cultural%20Industries.pdf = weblink to everything about it
Tuesday, 4 December 2018
Essay questions
"The killing is a show that gained critical acclaim and was seen as innovative in terms of its representation of its female characters. In what ways do you agree/disagree?
I feel like the killing does both in the sense that they do have a powerful dominated lead female but also investigating a murder of a fragile vulnerable "blond" girl. Firstly, i could argue that the lead her self is a very powerful character where this is demonstrated by her taking on a case and investigating and physically chasing and being a detective. in addition this is further emphasized by her male partner who tries to be the dominant and try to take over the case, but she being the dominant women that she is, she fights back and retains control. The clothes that she wears is very repetitive, dull and smart clarifying she doesn't care about her looks and just wants to get the job done, not thinking about what men think of her which contrasts with Mulveys theory of the "male gaze" where women look at themselves through the eyes of men and also Butler who claims gender is performative. This shows that The Killing is innovative in the idea that it subverts gender stereotypes with a strong dominating main female
However the series is focused around finding the murderer of a dead girl who we now know was raped. in the pilot, the first thing we see ids her vulnerable, shy, submissive character as she runs away from the murderer. she is whimpering (which men would not do) and in this way it does support Mulveys and Butlers theory. The girl is also wearing a short white dress, further portraying the theory of dressing in the eyes of men. There is blood all over her, demonstrating how weak she is and not able to stand up for her fragile self . This is a very stereotypical scene that we are opened to as the audience that was not innovative at all.
The killing uses narrative codes appropriate to genre. in what ways do you agree/disagree
The enigma that we are trying to solve is the murder of a teenage girl. i partially disagree because due to Todrovs theory, its states a specific order the show should go with equilibrium. this goes against it because every episode we are trying to find the killer, uncovering little details as we go along which does not lead back to equilibrium. it stretches the show. This links to Knight who states "thrill comes from the prolonging of the inevitable" and is done for 9 ep finding small details to lead to the bigger picture. Another is Film Noir. there is a sense of film Noir but its set in modern times and it is not in black and white.
However i agree also because Film Noir their is a detective, a murder and of who is a vulnerable petty young blond girl. Narrative code of Neal (genre is instances of repetition and difference) where the women who was being chased to be killed was wearing a dress (mise en scene) and running screaming for her life and so seemed to be very vulnerable and weak in the situation. this is shown by the sound and cinematography of her screaming and looking small. Another example is in the killing there is a detective that is solving a murder case and is usually in dark dull areas when looking. This is supported by the cinematography that is very dark.
I feel like the killing does both in the sense that they do have a powerful dominated lead female but also investigating a murder of a fragile vulnerable "blond" girl. Firstly, i could argue that the lead her self is a very powerful character where this is demonstrated by her taking on a case and investigating and physically chasing and being a detective. in addition this is further emphasized by her male partner who tries to be the dominant and try to take over the case, but she being the dominant women that she is, she fights back and retains control. The clothes that she wears is very repetitive, dull and smart clarifying she doesn't care about her looks and just wants to get the job done, not thinking about what men think of her which contrasts with Mulveys theory of the "male gaze" where women look at themselves through the eyes of men and also Butler who claims gender is performative. This shows that The Killing is innovative in the idea that it subverts gender stereotypes with a strong dominating main female
However the series is focused around finding the murderer of a dead girl who we now know was raped. in the pilot, the first thing we see ids her vulnerable, shy, submissive character as she runs away from the murderer. she is whimpering (which men would not do) and in this way it does support Mulveys and Butlers theory. The girl is also wearing a short white dress, further portraying the theory of dressing in the eyes of men. There is blood all over her, demonstrating how weak she is and not able to stand up for her fragile self . This is a very stereotypical scene that we are opened to as the audience that was not innovative at all.
The killing uses narrative codes appropriate to genre. in what ways do you agree/disagree
The enigma that we are trying to solve is the murder of a teenage girl. i partially disagree because due to Todrovs theory, its states a specific order the show should go with equilibrium. this goes against it because every episode we are trying to find the killer, uncovering little details as we go along which does not lead back to equilibrium. it stretches the show. This links to Knight who states "thrill comes from the prolonging of the inevitable" and is done for 9 ep finding small details to lead to the bigger picture. Another is Film Noir. there is a sense of film Noir but its set in modern times and it is not in black and white.
However i agree also because Film Noir their is a detective, a murder and of who is a vulnerable petty young blond girl. Narrative code of Neal (genre is instances of repetition and difference) where the women who was being chased to be killed was wearing a dress (mise en scene) and running screaming for her life and so seemed to be very vulnerable and weak in the situation. this is shown by the sound and cinematography of her screaming and looking small. Another example is in the killing there is a detective that is solving a murder case and is usually in dark dull areas when looking. This is supported by the cinematography that is very dark.
Thursday, 29 November 2018
The Killing picture analysis
From this image from a point in the killing, it's an extreme close up shot where the girl is vulnerable and showing fear. The narrative structure is thriller and a mystery. Mise en scene- blood all over her face, her hair's a mess which shows struggle and lots of violence. She is in a dangerous position. The light has been shined on her face by the artificial light which is meant to be the airplane signifying her purity and innocence but also letting the audience get a look at her. we feel sympathy as the audience. the sound goes to a sudden silence from the tense music which makes us feel hope for her to be safe and allow us to take in all that she has been through. The light on her makes her look like an angel foreshadowing she will die. Also the diegetic sound at this moment of the airplane is a representation of her going away into death as it fades and goes away
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
Action Script
Ext- Airport- Afternoon
Middle aged man, dressed in black, Leaving the convenience store with a knife and hears sirens arising in the distance. The man rushes into his car and starts driving, not looking back.
The Diegetic sirens are catching up, getting louder and louder. Extreme close up shot of his face dripping with with sweat.
Tense music in background as the police cars are being followed by a crane shot. the focus is only on the police cars
The man starts to speed up as he looks at the time. switching shot from cars to man
Now the police cars seem to be getting louder as his heart starts to pound using non-diegetic sound. swerving of action of the cars as they turn at the same time.
The man suddenly stops with a thud, gets out of the car and starts to run at what looks like a house. As soon as he gets to the door, he opens it to music and a bunch of people throwing a (diegetic sound) party and the man is smiling with the knife in his hands.
As he walks to a cake and starts cutting it, we see the police cars through the window driving past the house, chasing something else and not him
Middle aged man, dressed in black, Leaving the convenience store with a knife and hears sirens arising in the distance. The man rushes into his car and starts driving, not looking back.
The Diegetic sirens are catching up, getting louder and louder. Extreme close up shot of his face dripping with with sweat.
Tense music in background as the police cars are being followed by a crane shot. the focus is only on the police cars
The man starts to speed up as he looks at the time. switching shot from cars to man
Now the police cars seem to be getting louder as his heart starts to pound using non-diegetic sound. swerving of action of the cars as they turn at the same time.
The man suddenly stops with a thud, gets out of the car and starts to run at what looks like a house. As soon as he gets to the door, he opens it to music and a bunch of people throwing a (diegetic sound) party and the man is smiling with the knife in his hands.
As he walks to a cake and starts cutting it, we see the police cars through the window driving past the house, chasing something else and not him
Wednesday, 21 November 2018
The Killing opening sequence analysis
Sound
- From the beginning, we start off with a sudden loud bang which suggests immediately that the show will progress in a scary sudden way.
- When the girl is running, diegetic sound is presented through her tense out of breath breathing and terrified whimpering which displays vulnerability and no power. Another is the rustling of the leaves and the water splashing around as she runs.
- Strauss- binary opposition, known v unknown. There is no music on the killer but only on the girl.
- Through the scene, we come across a stop and it goes relatively quite while we hear a foley sound of an airplane flying above. This change from suspense music to an airplane is trying to focus our attention on it which makes us think there could be a rescue, luring us into a false sense of security for her.
- However after that pause, there is a sudden diegetic sound of a bang, expanding the suspense once again as we see the killer for the first time. The music carries on
- The drumming music represents her metaphorical heartbeat further portraying her fear of the situation. Drumming motif for the killing
- The pace of the tense music starts to speed up from here faster and faster demonstrating something bad will inevitably happen and setting the end of the scene.
- we are introduced to the credits which actually slow down as the scene continues and the background of the credits show fingerprints which signify DNA and overall investigation. This foreshadows the show, claiming it will be about the investigation of a murder
- The pace of cuts gets quicker which shows us how much she wants to get away and as the audience we are further en-captivated to find out what happens next.
- There is a freeze frame where everything just stops when the point of view shot of the plane shows hope and that there is no more rushing but she is just sitting there confused, not knowing what to do
- There are plenty of establishing shots as the girl is running through the dark woods. this shows that it's very dangerous and that she is all alone which foreshadows something bad happening
- There is a low angle shot of the killer that we see for a split second. This reveals the killers domination over the victim.
- From the beginning, I can see not very much because of the dark presence
- The endangered girl is wearing a white, short dress which contrasts with the suspected killers clothes of all black. This demonstrates the girls purity and how she is the vulnerable, submissive victim compared to the scary looking hooded figure. we can easily tell the difference
- The lightning from the airplane reveals blood all over her, bruises and dirt signifying shes in pain and in trouble
- This scene supports Laura mulvey's theory of male gaze. she is a very stereotypical damsel in distress who is wearing a short dress and is running scared which further supports this.
- Judith butler claims that gender is preformative in which an example of a stereotypical women is portrayed in the scene. She is subjected.
- As the girl is running, we notice she is without shoes. we can infer that she was probably wearing heels (a very feminine thing) and had to take them off in order to escape fast enough. This disadvantages her.
Thursday, 1 November 2018
Theorists
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Steve Neale- states that "Genre is instances of repetition and difference." Basically its saying that stuff like genre is being copied but changed slightly to give it a unique feel.
- An example of this is is the women who was being chased to be killed was wearing a dress (mise en scene) and running screaming for her life and so seemed to be very vulnerable and weak in the situation. this is shown by the sound and cinematography of her screaming and looking small. so this shows a steryotypical women scared that was copied from the outside world.- Another example is in the killing there is a detective that is solving a murder case and is usually in dark dull areas when looking. This is supported by the cinematography that is very dark. so Film Noir but set in a more modern period, which makes it unique but still a genre that is used
- In Billie Jean it follows the conventions of a music video.
- Billie jean uses Film Noir with the detective and it being black and white in the beginning
Todrov (theory of narrative)- stages of eqilibrium:
1. Equilibrium
2. Disruption of equilibrium
3. Recognition of the distribution
4. An attempt to repair the damage
5. New equilibrium
- An example of this is a happy family that is moving to Sweden for a new life but then the detective has to take up a case that she feels like she needs to solve. This is shown through the shots of her packing shows she is moving but then the phone call changes this.
- Another example goes against the theory because it starts with the disruption of the girl being chased which tells u though the editing that the show will be very fast paced.
Strauss- A binary opposition drives a narrative forwards. You need opposition to move a movie along. Two theoretical opposites are strictly defined and set off against one another. Two theoretical opposites are strictly defined and set off against one another.- An example of this is we only get to see the hero doing all the work through close up shots of her investigated while even at the end we don't know anything about the killer. this builds up suspense
- Another example is personal life vs professional life. The detective had her life all set to move but then had to take up a case at work that disrupted this. this is shown by the personal life being so happy and slow but the work has quickly dull and unhappy shots. even the sounds of peoples emotions are different. in personal life she was laughing but not in professional.
Knight- "Thrill comes from the prolonging of the inevitable"
- This could be like we know that the killer will be found later in the season but its still fun for us to experience the ride and how they get to the identity of the killer. the editing supports this theory but all the camera and editing shots of the investigation taking place.
- The chase scene of finding their daughter has a a lot of suspense because we know they will find her but we are still on the journey and don't know when we will find her and how.
Judith Butler- Gender is performative. Currently, the actions appropriate for men and women have been transmitted to produce a social atmosphere that both maintains and legitimizes a seemingly natural gender binary.
Patriarchal narrative is a society run by men.
Laura Mulvey says Male Gaze- where women can't see themselves through the eyes of women but through men. women make themselves look like what men want you to look like
Stuart Hall- The Encoding/decoding mode. What does the producer intend for them to see and what do they really see. Eg. in the killing, the producers have "encoded" to show that some of the characters are presented to be dodgy (the politicians) and from this we "decode" that they are suspicious and not trust worthy. we need to keep an open eye out for them as the producers want us to think
Hall- preferred reading (reading that the media wants you to take eg. in score they want you to buy the product), Op-positional reading is when you take the opposite eg. feminists would see the score advert as patriarchal and oppressive
Van Zoonen- Gender is constructed through what we see. Women's bodies are like objects and people study it and end up being like that. culture has shown people view the male body differently from those used to objectify the female body.
Bell Hooks- Feminism is for everyone. Struggle to end patriarchy from make domination. the idea that feminism is a political commitment rather than lifestyle. People can be who they want to be and don't have to look like what en want the too. eg. Like in the killing, the detective is a women and no one is ever like Omg she's a women! its just accepted as a normality.
Bell Hooks on Music vids
The colour codes: Lighter skinned women are considered more desirable and fit better into the western ideology of beauty.Black women are objectified and sexualised in hip-hop reflecting the colonialist view of black women (sexually disposable). Commodified blackness, a mediated view of black culture that is considered the norm.
Michael Eric Dyson-Dyson suggests that political hip hop in the 1990s didn’t get the credit (or commercial success) it deserved and this led to the rap music of today – which can be flashy, sexualised and glamorising criminal behaviour. Dyson states: “Hip hop music is important precisely because it sheds light on contemporary politics, history and race. At its best, hip hop gives voice to marginal black youth we are not used to hearing from on such critics. Sadly, the enlightened aspects of hip hop are overlooked by critics who are out to satisfy a grudge against black youth culture…” Michael Eric Dyson, Know What I Mean (2007)
Paul Gilroy- Basically he says there are still problems from the end of slavery hanging around. explores influences on black culture. One review states: “Gilroy’s ‘black Atlantic’ delineates a distinctively modern, cultural-political space that is not specifically African, American, Caribbean, or British, but is, rather, a hybrid mix of all of these at once.” Gilroy is particularly interested in the idea of black diasporic identity – the feeling of never quite belonging or being accepted in western societies even to this day. For example, Gilroy points to the slave trade as having a huge cultural influence on modern America – as highlighted by Common’s Letter to the Free. Diaspora: A term that originates from the Greek word meaning “dispersion,” diaspora refers to the community of people that migrated from their homeland.
Gilroy on black music
There are still problems from the 13th amendment- Gilroy suggests that black music articulates diasporic experiences of resistance to white capitalist culture.
When writing about British diasporic identities, Gilroy discusses how many black Britons do not feel like they totally belong in Britain but are regarded as ‘English’ when they return to the country of their parents’ birth e.g. the Caribbean or Africa. This can create a sense of never truly belonging anywhere.
Stuart Hall: race representations in media
Stuart Hall suggests that audiences often blur race and class which leads to people associating particular races with certain social classes.
He suggests that western cultures are still white dominated and that ethnic minorities in the media are misinterpreted due to underlying racist tendencies. BAME people are often represented as ‘the other’.
Hall outlined three black characterisations in American media:
· The Slave figure: “the faithful fieldhand… attached and devoted to ‘his’ master.” (Hall 1995)
· The Native: primitive, cheating, savage, barbarian, criminal.
· The Clown/Entertainer: a performer – “implying an ‘innate’ humour in the black man.” (Hall 1995)
Tricia Rose: Black Noise (1994)
Hip Hop gives black female rappers a voice introducing female empowerment. Hip hop gave audiences an insight into the lives of young black urban Americans and gave them a voice.
Hip Hop gives black female rappers a voice introducing female empowerment. Hip hop gave audiences an insight into the lives of young black urban Americans and gave them a voice.
Gelfer: Changing masculinity in advertising suggests that the way masculinity is represented in advertising is changing. Looking at advertising over the last 20 years: “Previously, masculinity was mostly presented in one of two ways: either a glamorous James Bond-style masculinity that attracted ‘the ladies’, or a buffoon-style masculinity that was firmly under the wifely thumb. Thankfully, and somewhat belatedly, things are beginning to change.
Gelfer: Five stages of Masculinity Gelfer suggests there are five stages of masculinity – how people perceive and understand what it means to be a man. Stage 1: “unconscious masculinity” – traditional view of men Stage 2: “conscious masculinity” – as above but deliberate Stage 3: “critical masculinities” – feminist; socially constructed Stage 4: “multiple masculinities” – anyone can be anythingStage 5: “beyond masculinities” – it doesn’t exist
Gelfer says advertisers need to think about how their target audience views men and masculinity when creating campaigns.
Gelfer: Five stages of Masculinity Gelfer suggests there are five stages of masculinity – how people perceive and understand what it means to be a man. Stage 1: “unconscious masculinity” – traditional view of men Stage 2: “conscious masculinity” – as above but deliberate Stage 3: “critical masculinities” – feminist; socially constructed Stage 4: “multiple masculinities” – anyone can be anythingStage 5: “beyond masculinities” – it doesn’t exist
Gelfer says advertisers need to think about how their target audience views men and masculinity when creating campaigns.
David Gauntlett- Gender Fluidity. He disagrees with the popular view that masculinity is ‘in crisis’:
“Contemporary masculinity is often said to be 'in crisis'; as women become increasingly assertive and successful… men are said to be anxious and confused about what their role is today.”
Instead, Gauntlett suggests that many modern representations of masculinity are “about men finding a place for themselves in the modern world.” He sees this as a positive thing.
“Contemporary masculinity is often said to be 'in crisis'; as women become increasingly assertive and successful… men are said to be anxious and confused about what their role is today.”
Instead, Gauntlett suggests that many modern representations of masculinity are “about men finding a place for themselves in the modern world.” He sees this as a positive thing.
Jean Baudrillard theory on postmodernism
Postmodern Productions often blur the lines between the lines of
good+evil, light+dark, for both viewers and characters eg. we read the vid
differently from then to now.
Hyper-reality is a condition where reality has been replaced by a simulacrum (representation or imitation of a person or thing) eg. in billie jean reality has been replaced of him being a pedo into MJ being represented as a god.
simulacrd- an image or representation of someone or something eg. MJ represented as an amazing
Hyper-reality is a condition where reality has been replaced by a simulacrum (representation or imitation of a person or thing) eg. in billie jean reality has been replaced of him being a pedo into MJ being represented as a god.
simulacrd- an image or representation of someone or something eg. MJ represented as an amazing
god in Billie Jean
Baudrillard wrote a philosophical treatise called ‘Simulacra and Simulation’ Simulacra and Simulation is most known for its discussion of images, signs, and how they relate to the present day. Baudrillard claims that modern society has replaced all reality and meaning with symbols and signs, and that the human experience is of a simulation of reality rather than reality itself.
The simulacra that Baudrillard refers to are signs of culture and media that create the perceived reality; Baudrillard believed that society has become so reliant on simulacra that it has lost contact with the real world on which the simulacra are based.
Baudrillard wrote a philosophical treatise called ‘Simulacra and Simulation’ Simulacra and Simulation is most known for its discussion of images, signs, and how they relate to the present day. Baudrillard claims that modern society has replaced all reality and meaning with symbols and signs, and that the human experience is of a simulation of reality rather than reality itself.
The simulacra that Baudrillard refers to are signs of culture and media that create the perceived reality; Baudrillard believed that society has become so reliant on simulacra that it has lost contact with the real world on which the simulacra are based.
In post modern media, pastiche (an artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period.) can be playing
a homage (tribute) or a parody of past styles eg. Billie Jean is a
parody to Singing In the Rain where the main white protagonist is feeling free
walking in the rain whereas MJ has a different experience by being
followed as a man of colour, its a coloured persons version of singing in the
rain, being represented as a criminal. . It can reference pop culture
as part of the narrative.
Gerbner
Cultivation Theory- if we see the same thing in the media again and again, we start to believe it.
Barthes-
Enigma codes- story avoids telling the truth or revealing all the facts, in order to drop clues in through out to help create mystery. This drives the narrative forward because we want to know what happens next. unanswered enigmas tend to frustrate the audience. (we used it in newspapers how in the daily mail front page there is a 'turn over' bit which pushes us to read on which drives the narrative forward). This also can be found in music vids whee mysteries are established as the vid goes on. Narrative funtions to first establish, then solve. John Berger
“Men look, women appear” Women are there solely for the objectification of women within all platforms of the media.
is an expert in fandom and participatory culture. Key to this idea is the concept of the ‘prosumer’ – audiences that create as well as consume media. This culture has revolutionised fan communities with the opportunity to create and share content. It also links to Clay Shirky’s work on ‘mass amateurisation’.
eg. he argues the sims is not a game but a community of fans, friends, designers, creative artists and collaborators. He calls this 'convergence culture'
Wednesday, 31 October 2018
First Exam
1. Steve Neale states that 'Genre is instances of repetition and difference.' Repetition and difference do apply and apply to the
clip viewed because in the scene with the two characters they are engaging in
conversation in the flashback. This is an example of Film Noir. The Film Noir genre includes a
criminal, being set in an urban location with an investigator, however, this investigator in the clip is not like the stereotypical ones which huge dark coats but instead wears a dark hoodie which still differentiates him from society appearance wise. In addition Mr Robot is also different because the characters are not typical stereotypical
characters but are more modern and been taken place in a public area with no
shouting or actual physical violence which shows that Steve Neales quote of Film Noir does not apply in this clip. The scenery of Mr Robot is very dark which is another significant feature of Film Noir. This character also demonstrates a bleak view of humanity which is common in this genre. On the other hand, the clip viewed does
follow the same motive of the investigator. Not all of Film Noir is mentioned
such as the physical violence. In conclusion, i believe that Steve Neales quote is not competently linked with the clip as there are instances of repetition and differences.
2. The clip establishes character from right
from the beginning when there is a black screen with the credits and only the
main characters voice. This sets the scene. We hear him speaking in his head,
which is interior monologue and non-diegetic sound. The character
continues to speak explaining his view on the rich and upper class and how they
control everything. The scene starts of on one person and then zooms out to give
a bigger picture to the audience. They are viewed as bad people as its in Film
Noir and they are arguing. This establishing shot sets the scene
with tall buildings in the background further portraying the people in suits
power. This is known as mise en scene. The confrontation between the two
characters establishes initiate narrative as a flashback to give the audience
background information on the character. As they talk we learn all about his
views on criminals and the current capital system. From the monologue to the
flashback there is a change is music and close up shot of main character. This
is non-linear narrative structure. Later the continuity of editing is slow but
it gradually speeds up as the tension grows and the music changes. this speeding up of editing suggests the show will be fast paced and intense. At first
there is diegetic sound but after the suspense beings non-diegetic sound starts
to play. In cinematography there is another establishing shot of Ron’s coffee
which is important as the scene carries on. This suggests that there might be an argument further on in the scene as the main character hates business owners with lots of money, as they are capitalists and he is talking to the person who owns the business. There is a conflict of interest and they are both different. Finally, Mr Robot uses theremain character talking in his head which is interior monologue and diegetic sound. as the audience we are now in his head and see that he doesn't like how people are ruling like gods without permission. There is tension between the two characters as there is a heart beat like sound which represents panic, trouble and fear. Everything is getting more intense
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Monday, 8 October 2018
Editing terms
Editing
The stage in the film-making process in which sound and images are organised into an overall narrative
Continuity Editing
The most common type of editing, which aims to create a sense of reality and time moving forward. Also nick named invisible editing referring to how the technique does not draw attention to the editing process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1sHcmA9Gas
Jump Cut
An abrupt, disorientating transitional device in the middle of a continues shot in which the action is noticably advanced in time and/or cut between two similar shots, usually done to create discontinuity for artistic effect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH4cNrUB4ss
Credits
The information at the beginning and end of a film, which gives details of cast and crew etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjal1Wpo1M
Cross Cutting
The editing technique of altering, interweaving, or intercepting one narrative action (scene, sequence or event) with another- usually in different locations or places, thus combining the two: this editing technique usually suggests Parallel action (that takes place simultaneously). Often used to dramatically build tension and/or suspense in chase scenes or to compare two different scenes. Also known as inter-cutting or parallel editing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmptU7vEkNU
Cutaways
A brief shot that momentarily interrupts continuous action by briefly inserting another related action. Object, or person (sometimes not part of the principle, scene or main action), followed by a cutback to the original shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrIwfImLXOA
Freeze Frame
The effect of seemingly stopping a film in order to focus in on one event or movement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejMA-okgm9I
Eye-Line Match
A type of edit which cuts from one character to what the character has been looking at.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77KP_uWMrXI
Flashback
A scene or moment in a film in which the audience is shown an event that happened earlier in the film's narrative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVd6CnKLPgY
Graphic Match
An edit effect in which two different objects of the same shape are dissolved from one into another.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guWSqVOCbU
Juxtaposition
The placement of two (often opposed) images on either side of an edit to create an effect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQtkbQkURCI
Linear Narrative
A style of storytelling in which events happen chronologically.
Montage Editing
The juxtaposition of seemingly unconnected images in order to create meaning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBNnHlqO4cs
Parallel Editing
A type of editing in which events in two locations are cut together, in order to imply a connection between the two sets of events.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQgtu2rEGvM
Visual Effects
Visual effects are usually used to alter previously-filmed elements by adding, removing or enhancing objects within the scene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lztIp8J-Bo
Match on Action
A shot that emphasises continuity of space and time by matching action of the preceding shot with the continuation of the action. (for example a shot of a door opening after a shot of a close up of a characters hand turning the door handle.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv93covb53w
Kul shove effect-
A character does something and then their reaction is shown
The stage in the film-making process in which sound and images are organised into an overall narrative
Continuity Editing
The most common type of editing, which aims to create a sense of reality and time moving forward. Also nick named invisible editing referring to how the technique does not draw attention to the editing process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1sHcmA9Gas
Jump Cut
An abrupt, disorientating transitional device in the middle of a continues shot in which the action is noticably advanced in time and/or cut between two similar shots, usually done to create discontinuity for artistic effect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH4cNrUB4ss
Credits
The information at the beginning and end of a film, which gives details of cast and crew etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjal1Wpo1M
Cross Cutting
The editing technique of altering, interweaving, or intercepting one narrative action (scene, sequence or event) with another- usually in different locations or places, thus combining the two: this editing technique usually suggests Parallel action (that takes place simultaneously). Often used to dramatically build tension and/or suspense in chase scenes or to compare two different scenes. Also known as inter-cutting or parallel editing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmptU7vEkNU
Cutaways
A brief shot that momentarily interrupts continuous action by briefly inserting another related action. Object, or person (sometimes not part of the principle, scene or main action), followed by a cutback to the original shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrIwfImLXOA
Freeze Frame
The effect of seemingly stopping a film in order to focus in on one event or movement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejMA-okgm9I
Eye-Line Match
A type of edit which cuts from one character to what the character has been looking at.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77KP_uWMrXI
Flashback
A scene or moment in a film in which the audience is shown an event that happened earlier in the film's narrative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVd6CnKLPgY
Graphic Match
An edit effect in which two different objects of the same shape are dissolved from one into another.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guWSqVOCbU
Juxtaposition
The placement of two (often opposed) images on either side of an edit to create an effect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQtkbQkURCI
Linear Narrative
A style of storytelling in which events happen chronologically.
Montage Editing
The juxtaposition of seemingly unconnected images in order to create meaning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBNnHlqO4cs
Parallel Editing
A type of editing in which events in two locations are cut together, in order to imply a connection between the two sets of events.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQgtu2rEGvM
Visual Effects
Visual effects are usually used to alter previously-filmed elements by adding, removing or enhancing objects within the scene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lztIp8J-Bo
Match on Action
A shot that emphasises continuity of space and time by matching action of the preceding shot with the continuation of the action. (for example a shot of a door opening after a shot of a close up of a characters hand turning the door handle.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv93covb53w
Kul shove effect-
A character does something and then their reaction is shown
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
Film Noir conventions
- Investigator (narrating/voiceover)
- Crime- money related
- Heavy smoking/drinking
- Flash forward/backwards
- Urban locations
- Bleak view of humanity
- Detective
- blinds, mirrors, shadows
- Breaks the convention of filming
- High contrasts, black and white lighting
- Use reflection to increase sense of drama and unreality
- Extreme high and low camera angles
- Crime- money related
- Heavy smoking/drinking
- Flash forward/backwards
- Urban locations
- Bleak view of humanity
- Detective
- blinds, mirrors, shadows
- Breaks the convention of filming
- High contrasts, black and white lighting
- Use reflection to increase sense of drama and unreality
- Extreme high and low camera angles
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
Mise en Scene
It's the arrangement of the scenery, props, etc. on the stage of a theatrical production or on the set of a film. An expression used to describe the design aspect of a theatre or film production, which essentially means "visual theme" or "telling a story"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm3UGUpm_cM&safe=true
I have chosen this scene from once upon a time and when analysing this scene I can see they used props such as wands to signify magic. The costumes the people wear was very positive as they were all bright and positive colours and poufy posh dresses demonstrate the joyfulness and celebrations of the scene. in addition the clothing they wear portray wealth and now the power of the people and that they are now at the top when they were at the bottom. shows change. the flashback there was lots of costume change and lighting change of different characters which show the progression of there mood and what they have been through not only in their clothing but all the challenges they have faced and how they have overcome it. The lighting is bright which again signifies the power of the people and reflects the mood of how happy they are. The people are in a huge building with much mosaic in the scene. The characters are also wearing bright, sparkly and rich jewellery which can reflect their personality. The makeup is very heavy and bright but also quite simple which symbolises its a big occasion but no need to go over the top like a night out in a club. its just a coronation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm3UGUpm_cM&safe=true
I have chosen this scene from once upon a time and when analysing this scene I can see they used props such as wands to signify magic. The costumes the people wear was very positive as they were all bright and positive colours and poufy posh dresses demonstrate the joyfulness and celebrations of the scene. in addition the clothing they wear portray wealth and now the power of the people and that they are now at the top when they were at the bottom. shows change. the flashback there was lots of costume change and lighting change of different characters which show the progression of there mood and what they have been through not only in their clothing but all the challenges they have faced and how they have overcome it. The lighting is bright which again signifies the power of the people and reflects the mood of how happy they are. The people are in a huge building with much mosaic in the scene. The characters are also wearing bright, sparkly and rich jewellery which can reflect their personality. The makeup is very heavy and bright but also quite simple which symbolises its a big occasion but no need to go over the top like a night out in a club. its just a coronation.
Monday, 24 September 2018
10 Lessons from the Top Film Editors notes
10 Lessons from the Top Film Editors
1
- Don't just think about the great editorial choice, think about what it means for the story and project. Does it go together. Its not about showing off.
2
- Trust the process
3
- Bad ideas lead to good ideas
- "Be willing to lay aside preconceived notions and re examine them in a new context"- Kelly Dixon
- Keep an open mind all the time and remember other people have ideas too.
4
- Editing is editing. Its just a process of revision. "Every scene is a Delicious course and then when you put them all together, you cant eat them all so you have to pick the ones you really like." -John Refoua
5
- Organisation=editing
- Break editing down into smaller chunks
6
- Just edit
- start small and get bigger. the idea is to first get your brain to understand how the story works and how the scenes are constructed and what you need as an editor
7
- story telling is a muscle that can be built up. storytelling is a skill that you can become better at through lots and lots of practice
- How do editorial decisions effect the story.
- The editing can tell a story
8
- Beware of reactions
- reaction shots are there like the audience. a persons reaction shot brings the audience into the scene.
9
- study the process
10
- when not to cut
1
- Don't just think about the great editorial choice, think about what it means for the story and project. Does it go together. Its not about showing off.
2
- Trust the process
3
- Bad ideas lead to good ideas
- "Be willing to lay aside preconceived notions and re examine them in a new context"- Kelly Dixon
- Keep an open mind all the time and remember other people have ideas too.
4
- Editing is editing. Its just a process of revision. "Every scene is a Delicious course and then when you put them all together, you cant eat them all so you have to pick the ones you really like." -John Refoua
5
- Organisation=editing
- Break editing down into smaller chunks
6
- Just edit
- start small and get bigger. the idea is to first get your brain to understand how the story works and how the scenes are constructed and what you need as an editor
7
- story telling is a muscle that can be built up. storytelling is a skill that you can become better at through lots and lots of practice
- How do editorial decisions effect the story.
- The editing can tell a story
8
- Beware of reactions
- reaction shots are there like the audience. a persons reaction shot brings the audience into the scene.
9
- study the process
10
- when not to cut
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
Sounds
Sound
Diegetic Sound (natural) - Sound that can be heard by the characters within a scene/ sound part if the imaginary world. sound in the actual scene, so we would hear this if we were there. eg. a door closing, a band playing a performance. but if we hear like a heart beating that is not natural and is added by editing, if we were there we wouldn't hear this.
https://youtu.be/sbKL5g5i8MI
Non-diegetic Sound (not natural) - Sound that the characters cannot hear and is not part if the imaginary world of the story. coming from a source outside the story. No one can hear it but us, the audience. This includes musical soundtrack or a voice over (however this excludes a narration by character within the story, referred to as an internal monologue and is diegetic).
https://youtu.be/sbKL5g5i8MI
Score- The musical component of a programs soundtrack usually composed specifically for the scene.
Sound Effects- Sounds that are added to a film during the post-production stage.
Foley Sound- The reproduction of everyday sounds from footsteps, a door opening, or a creek in the floor, that are done on post production by Foley artist.
https://youtu.be/OONaPcZ4EAs
Synchronous sound (or on-screen sound) - is the sound that is matched or synchronized with what is viewed. eg. if the film portrays a character playing the piano, the sounds of the piano are projected. Creates realism
Asynchronous sound- Sound which is indigenous to the action but no precisely synchronized with the action. Makes audience feel uncomfortable. sound that doesn't fit in the pace/beat in the film.
Dialogue- Spoken between or by characters
Contrapuntal sound- Sound or music that opposes the action on screen eg. montage of a someones horrible life but the music is happy like "what a wonderful world"
https://youtu.be/pCGAYS08Do4
Diegetic Sound (natural) - Sound that can be heard by the characters within a scene/ sound part if the imaginary world. sound in the actual scene, so we would hear this if we were there. eg. a door closing, a band playing a performance. but if we hear like a heart beating that is not natural and is added by editing, if we were there we wouldn't hear this.
https://youtu.be/sbKL5g5i8MI
Non-diegetic Sound (not natural) - Sound that the characters cannot hear and is not part if the imaginary world of the story. coming from a source outside the story. No one can hear it but us, the audience. This includes musical soundtrack or a voice over (however this excludes a narration by character within the story, referred to as an internal monologue and is diegetic).
https://youtu.be/sbKL5g5i8MI
Score- The musical component of a programs soundtrack usually composed specifically for the scene.
Sound Effects- Sounds that are added to a film during the post-production stage.
Foley Sound- The reproduction of everyday sounds from footsteps, a door opening, or a creek in the floor, that are done on post production by Foley artist.
https://youtu.be/OONaPcZ4EAs
Synchronous sound (or on-screen sound) - is the sound that is matched or synchronized with what is viewed. eg. if the film portrays a character playing the piano, the sounds of the piano are projected. Creates realism
Asynchronous sound- Sound which is indigenous to the action but no precisely synchronized with the action. Makes audience feel uncomfortable. sound that doesn't fit in the pace/beat in the film.
Dialogue- Spoken between or by characters
Contrapuntal sound- Sound or music that opposes the action on screen eg. montage of a someones horrible life but the music is happy like "what a wonderful world"
https://youtu.be/pCGAYS08Do4
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Camera shots, angles and movement
Camera Shots
Aerial shot- A camera shot taken from an overhead position. Often used as an establishing shot.
Close up- A head and shoulders shot often used to show expressions or emotions of a character. Also it can be a shot of an object filmed from close to the object or zoomed to it, that reveals detail.
Extreme close up- A shot where a part of a face or body of a character fills the whole frame/ dominates the frame.
Establishing shot- A shot that establishes a scene, often giving the viewer information about where the scene is set. Can be a close up shot but is often a wide/long shot and usually appears at the beginning of a scene.
Medium shot- The framing of a subject from waist up .
Two shot- A shot from two characters, possible engaging in conversation. usually to signify or establish some sort of relationship.
Point-of-view shot- Shows a view from the subjects perspective. This shot is usually edited so that the viewer is aware whose point of view it is.
Overhead shot- A type of camera shot in which the camera is positioned above the character, action or object being filmed.
Reaction shot- A shot that shows the reaction of a character either to another character or an event within the sequence.
Camera Angles
Camera angle- the position of the camera in relation to the subject of a shot. the camera might be at a high angle, a low angle or at eye level with what is being filmed.
High Angles- A camera angle that looks down upon a subject or object. Often used to make the subject or object appear small or vulnerable.
Low angle- A camera angle that looks up at the object or subject. Often used to make the subject or object appear more powerful/dominant.
Camera framing (or oblique)- Camera angle that makes what is shot appear to be skewed or titled.
Camera Movement
Pan- Where the camera pivots horizontally, either from right to left or left to right to reveal set or setting. This can be used to give a panoramic view. sometimes used to establish as scene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P5nPMXtz6w
Track- A shot where the camera follows the subject/object. The tracking shot can include smooth movements forward, backward, along the side of a subject or on a curve but cannot include complex movement around a subject. 'Track' refers to rails in which a welled platform (which has a camera on it) sits on in order to carry out smooth movement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLuEskAhRGE
Crane- A crane shot is sometimes used to signify the end of a scene/program/film. The effect is achieved by the camera being put onto a crane that can move upward.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMeP0aWbLRU
Steadicam- A Steadicam is a stabilising mount for a camera which mechanically isolates the operator's movement from the camera, allowing a very smooth shot even when the operator is moving quickly over an uneven surface. informally, the word may also be used to refer to the combination of the mount and camera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnYJve0-3p8
Tilt- Where a camera scans a set or setting vertically (otherwise similar to a zoom pan)
https://youtu.be/Q1JW_YtSX44
Zoom- Using a zoom lens to appear to be moving closer to (zoom in) or further away from (zoom out) a subject/object when in fact the camera may not move (so strictly not camera movement). can be used for dramatic effect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIlPrM3EU4Q
Sound
Diegetic Sound (natural) - Sound that can be heard by the characters within a scene/ sound part if the imaginary world. sound in the actual scene, so we would hear this if we were there. eg. a door closing, a band playing a performance. but if we hear like a heart beating that is not natural and is added by editing, if we were there we wouldn't hear this.
Non-diegetic Sound- Sound that the characters cannot hear and is not part if the imaginary world of the story. This includes musical soundtrack or a voice over (however this excludes a narration by character within the story, referred to as an internal monologue and is diegetic).
Score- The musical component of a programs soundtrack usually composed specifically for the scene.
Sound Effects- Sounds that are added to a film during the post-production stage.
Foley Sound- The reproduction of everyday sounds from footsteps, a door opening, or a creek in the floor, that are done on post production by Foley artist.
Asynchronous sound- Sound which is indigenous to the action but no precisely synchronised with the action.
Dialogue- Spoken between or by characters
Aerial shot- A camera shot taken from an overhead position. Often used as an establishing shot.
Over the shoulder shot- Looking from behind a characters shoulder, at a subject. The character facing the subject usually occupies 1/3 of the frame but it depends on what the meaning the director wants to create (an example is, if the subject is an inferior character, the character facing them may take up more of the frame to emphasis this)
Overhead shot- A type of camera shot in which the camera is positioned above the character, action or object being filmed.
Camera Angles
Camera angle- the position of the camera in relation to the subject of a shot. the camera might be at a high angle, a low angle or at eye level with what is being filmed.
High Angles- A camera angle that looks down upon a subject or object. Often used to make the subject or object appear small or vulnerable.
Low angle- A camera angle that looks up at the object or subject. Often used to make the subject or object appear more powerful/dominant.
Camera framing (or oblique)- Camera angle that makes what is shot appear to be skewed or titled.
Pan- Where the camera pivots horizontally, either from right to left or left to right to reveal set or setting. This can be used to give a panoramic view. sometimes used to establish as scene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P5nPMXtz6w
Track- A shot where the camera follows the subject/object. The tracking shot can include smooth movements forward, backward, along the side of a subject or on a curve but cannot include complex movement around a subject. 'Track' refers to rails in which a welled platform (which has a camera on it) sits on in order to carry out smooth movement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLuEskAhRGE
Crane- A crane shot is sometimes used to signify the end of a scene/program/film. The effect is achieved by the camera being put onto a crane that can move upward.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMeP0aWbLRU
Steadicam- A Steadicam is a stabilising mount for a camera which mechanically isolates the operator's movement from the camera, allowing a very smooth shot even when the operator is moving quickly over an uneven surface. informally, the word may also be used to refer to the combination of the mount and camera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnYJve0-3p8
Tilt- Where a camera scans a set or setting vertically (otherwise similar to a zoom pan)
https://youtu.be/Q1JW_YtSX44
Zoom- Using a zoom lens to appear to be moving closer to (zoom in) or further away from (zoom out) a subject/object when in fact the camera may not move (so strictly not camera movement). can be used for dramatic effect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIlPrM3EU4Q
Sound
Diegetic Sound (natural) - Sound that can be heard by the characters within a scene/ sound part if the imaginary world. sound in the actual scene, so we would hear this if we were there. eg. a door closing, a band playing a performance. but if we hear like a heart beating that is not natural and is added by editing, if we were there we wouldn't hear this.
Non-diegetic Sound- Sound that the characters cannot hear and is not part if the imaginary world of the story. This includes musical soundtrack or a voice over (however this excludes a narration by character within the story, referred to as an internal monologue and is diegetic).
Score- The musical component of a programs soundtrack usually composed specifically for the scene.
Sound Effects- Sounds that are added to a film during the post-production stage.
Foley Sound- The reproduction of everyday sounds from footsteps, a door opening, or a creek in the floor, that are done on post production by Foley artist.
Asynchronous sound- Sound which is indigenous to the action but no precisely synchronised with the action.
Dialogue- Spoken between or by characters
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Narrative Strand
A narrative strand is a story which focuses on certain characters. in a single narrative strand, the story only focuses on certain characters. In a single narrative strand, the story focuses on only on the main hero or heroine In the story for instance, superman. multi-narrative story focuses on many different characters like in X-MEN.
Different types of narrative structure:
- Linear narrative structure has a beginning, a middle, and an end, without flashbacks.
- Non linear narrative structures do have flashbacks and are not concerned with chronological sequencing of events.
- Parallel and frame structure is when we see different peoples stories and then later they all come together and it links.
An example could be switching to a different magical universe where the characters lives were different before they were cursed. There could also be flashbacks of Elena swift where the audience learn more about her background that links to plot.
An example could be switching to a different magical universe where the characters lives were different before they were cursed. There could also be flashbacks of Elena swift where the audience learn more about her background that links to plot.
pilot
Henry's mother opens the door when they get there and was very worried but he doesn't want her to go and claims she is Snow Whites daughter and his adopted mother, who is also the Mayor of the town is the Wicked Queen. they are in a cursed city where everyday repeats itself and no one ages. This is all a shock to Elena and she doesn't believe him and leaves to go back to New York. As she leaves the mother invites her in for something to drink.
Act 4: night
Elena decides to go home and as she goes home she feels like she did the right thing of bringing the child home to his home and not leave him on his own. As she is about to leave the town. The sheriff stops her car and immediately puts her under arrest for theft
Act 1:
Elena swift is a private detective who lives in New York city all alone. She is an orphan and is celebrating her 28th birthday today. She is not fond of children and doesn't really want anything to do with them. When she was younger she used to steal to provide for herself when she used to run away from the orphanage. She comes home to her flat from a long day of work and puts a candle on a cupcake, lights it, makes a wish and blows it out.
Act 2: night
As she blows out the lone candle, she hears a knock on the door. She opens it to witness a surprise from a young 11 year old boy claiming to be her son Henry. He says that their home is in trouble and needs them. she is confused and tells him to go home but the boy wont leave her so decides to drop him off home in Maine.
Act 3 night
Elena swift is a private detective who lives in New York city all alone. She is an orphan and is celebrating her 28th birthday today. She is not fond of children and doesn't really want anything to do with them. When she was younger she used to steal to provide for herself when she used to run away from the orphanage. She comes home to her flat from a long day of work and puts a candle on a cupcake, lights it, makes a wish and blows it out.
Act 2: night
As she blows out the lone candle, she hears a knock on the door. She opens it to witness a surprise from a young 11 year old boy claiming to be her son Henry. He says that their home is in trouble and needs them. she is confused and tells him to go home but the boy wont leave her so decides to drop him off home in Maine.
Act 3 night
Henry's mother opens the door when they get there and was very worried but he doesn't want her to go and claims she is Snow Whites daughter and his adopted mother, who is also the Mayor of the town is the Wicked Queen. they are in a cursed city where everyday repeats itself and no one ages. This is all a shock to Elena and she doesn't believe him and leaves to go back to New York. As she leaves the mother invites her in for something to drink.
Act 4: night
Elena decides to go home and as she goes home she feels like she did the right thing of bringing the child home to his home and not leave him on his own. As she is about to leave the town. The sheriff stops her car and immediately puts her under arrest for theft
Teaser
Act 1: school
Elena is a teenager, who does teenage things. she often gets bullied for being too shy and quiet but is too scared to stand up to them. she not popular, loud and doesn't have lots of friends but has always dreamed to be the head of the military squad just like her mum would always tell her to be before she died. there are try outs and even though she is very quiet she decides to give to a go for her mum.
Act 2: school
the next day A new girl moves to school who becomes instantly loud and popular. Her name is Alex and she is amazing at everything she does. she tries out to be the head of the military squad even though she has not practiced or done anything that requires you to be part of the military, she gets the part.
Act 3: Home- school
Elena is furious when she comes home and collapses on the floor. she is rushed to hospital and told she has terminal cancer and around 6 months to live. her emotions are all over the place and is in absolute distrought but she can't get her not being the head of the military squad after working so hard out of her head. the next time she gets to school she has a rush and hits Alex and begins to bully and torment her. she likes the power she has over someone else.
Act 4: outside
she feels really happy and like a changed person. all the fear has suddenly left her and she feels like she can do anything. she makes new friends at school and learns they are bounty hunters and makes lots of money. Elena gives what she is about to do a second thought but then ultimately knows she is gonna die soon so wants to make all the money she can make as quickly as possible and have fun with her remaining 6 months.
Elena is a teenager, who does teenage things. she often gets bullied for being too shy and quiet but is too scared to stand up to them. she not popular, loud and doesn't have lots of friends but has always dreamed to be the head of the military squad just like her mum would always tell her to be before she died. there are try outs and even though she is very quiet she decides to give to a go for her mum.
Act 2: school
the next day A new girl moves to school who becomes instantly loud and popular. Her name is Alex and she is amazing at everything she does. she tries out to be the head of the military squad even though she has not practiced or done anything that requires you to be part of the military, she gets the part.
Act 3: Home- school
Elena is furious when she comes home and collapses on the floor. she is rushed to hospital and told she has terminal cancer and around 6 months to live. her emotions are all over the place and is in absolute distrought but she can't get her not being the head of the military squad after working so hard out of her head. the next time she gets to school she has a rush and hits Alex and begins to bully and torment her. she likes the power she has over someone else.
Act 4: outside
she feels really happy and like a changed person. all the fear has suddenly left her and she feels like she can do anything. she makes new friends at school and learns they are bounty hunters and makes lots of money. Elena gives what she is about to do a second thought but then ultimately knows she is gonna die soon so wants to make all the money she can make as quickly as possible and have fun with her remaining 6 months.
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