Secret Diary- representation on disability

Secret diary:

Representation on disability

All throughout the piece of drama, I find that there are various devices which are there to show the type of representation that it is.

At the start we see the door opening to reveal the girl who is nervously smiling and her face slightly changing as the camera goes onto the boy in the wheelchair then slowly tilts to the man who is standing behind. This may show that her regular customers do not tend to be guys in wheelchairs, this is also shown when they all go into the flat and the camera pans across the falt. We do not see any ramps or disabled acsess anywhere, which also carries the alarming fact of this situation. When the camera takes the view of the flat, the colour of the walls are a burgundy red and white, which may reflect the emotions expressed when both the disabled boy and blonde lady exchange their convesations. The type of objects which are displayed around the flat may show the type of personality of this woman and how she approaches others. The dependency on disabled people are seen to be to strong as it is not normal for disabled guys to be so keen on phoneing a call girl. In this case, Blake has done it all by himself, and this is seen as shock especially when Blake admitted phoning and his dad surprised by the fact he was able to do it.When the camera is on he boy, we get a medium shot  of him while we only get a shot of the fathers legs, this could suggest the power and control that the father has over his so, includong th efact that he disabled,. Although this is not an excuse, it could just mean that the father wants to be protectivbe of his son and doesn't want anything to happen to him.

After we follow the son and father to the bed where his father lifts the boy from the chair, we have a longshot of this so that the audience knows the situation of where he is in. Moreover, the father could be seen as the 'helper' as he does help the boy overcome his duties through life. However, I also find that the girl is also the 'helper' because she somehows hepls him overcome his desires and maybe his despreate wish even though he might never be able to be in this stae hence the diability. While this happens, the camera goes to the girl who is hiding behind a wall, we see a long shot of her, nervously waiting, it could show the state in which she is in as she is the main object here because she may have not experienced many sitautions like this especially with a disabled boy. When its the time for the dad to leave, his reactions are nervous and fidegty, just goes to show that he has never experienced this before and the fact that he is letting his son do what he wants may show how any parent might feel in these types of situations especially when they have a disabled son/daughter who needs caring.

The camera zooms in when she goes to bring him the drink, could give a sense of urgency which is intended for the audience to feel. We see her delicately placing the drink down, showing that she is firm and soft lady, definatley a person who can care for disabled people and this goes on when she helps him with his drink, shows that he is dependent on others. We go on to a medium shot of her while she helps take off his shirt. When it is off, we get to see him probably and this is a craned shot we have a high point view of his chest which the height of it is not normal, this brings to light how serious his condition is.  The stereotype here is that disabled boys are not seen to want this kind of experience as the thought of it seems embarrassing. Furthermore, the preferred text is that the author wants the audience to understand how pressurised and stereotypical people can be when dealing with the issue of disability. They want to show that disabled people have the same right as any other person even if in this situation they are seen to be less able to do anything.

Analysis on the Tv Drama - Hotel Babylon(unfinished)

How does the representation of ethnicity show on the Tv drama extract of Babylon?

All throughout the Tv drama, Babylon, I find many devices which are shown to represent ethnicity.
At the start of the drama we have a black man serving a white man who is laying down on a chair, in a robe. We clearly have an example here of a representation, espically as the man who is serving is black. The uniform that he has on, is sleek and formal defineately appropriate for the type of area that he is in. The actual message going out could mean that the types of behaviour used, espically when there was a lot of prejudice against blacks we have a slight example shown here, but the difference is that it is in the modern times. We then see him walking away but his posture and stance can suggest the type of personality he has, espically  when stereotypes of black man are not generally seen in this way, involving the type of walk that displays.  The background of the hotel at the start is shown to be bright and bold, this somehow shows the kind of hotel it is and how its customers might be. We then have the man in the suit walking up untill another black man climbs out from the pool, looking idealistically ghetto, not fitting in with the hotel style; a vey unique way of making the scene seem unrealistic- we would not find a man like this in a posh hotel, hence the use of a countertype as here we are judging about how black men are seen to be and where they are supposed to be. The response of the worker is somehow unexpected as he does not talk like his friend does and does not seem interested in the information which is being told to him. This is somehow a countertype which is out of place because the man starts talking in a very relaxed informal way which is very out of the blue, but it helps the audience understand the kind of background he comes from and the kind of influence which has been present. The fact that it is seen as a medium shot would help because it gives more informaton about the sceneary and the character, espically what they are wearing and how the postion themselves. In this case, we get to have the idea of both characters personality through their body language. We clearly know that these two men have evidently two different interets and tastes which may represent the two different sides of people who are 'black'. Throughout this there is a sort of relaxed tune streaming in the backgound which sets the scene, ultimately be a non-diegtic sound that goes on throughout the piece, may be there to suggest the theme that the director wants to create. The editing present from shot to shot run smoothly as we get over shoulder shots of the men, I find that this is a indivdiual perspective from one character to another, creating a sense of personality for the two men.
The background of these two characters in the hotel are very sleek and calmful, with purple and white  coloured walls, this may suggest that these specfic colours reflect the characters feelings especially the guy who came out from the pool.

We then have a sharp transition to a two maids rolling in a chemicals trolley, with the music slightly changing to a geedy upbeat tune, signifies the change of characters and situation and could give a hint to the kind of characters displayed. We have a medium shot of them both near a door and talking to each other. We clearly identify their background by their voices and language which is hear to be french, 'Monsieur'. This then puts a stereotype on 'french maids' clearly shown onwards in the situation. When the older women says 'he pays double for double,' the camera edits to a high point where it is looking down to show the tag that she is holding, showing the evidence of the mans room and the two stars representing the two women. As the women go into the room, we find an oreintal man sitting down on the bed, dressed roughly in a sleeping gown. The background and the area of the room is enticingly inviting and could suggest what type of man this is. The camera has a long shot of him, futhermore to show the body language and custom that he is wearing. Then there is a long shot on the women, one standing nervously and the other confidently, the man says something and the girls look one way. We immediatley get to know what they look at as the camera transitions to a shot of money on a counter, helping us understand whats in store for the women. From there we clearly understand why the women are there. Moreover, we see the man holding the remote control as a side view and him pressing the button, after the camera goes onto the radio system and ranchy, upbeat music comes on, a very good edit to show the specfic actions that follow. We have a close of the orential man's face, showing the kind of experssion that is displayed and after us finding that it is the girls that he is looking at, a long shot on the maids. Somehow this creates a negative representation on this orentail man as we know he is paying for show girls. A lthough the fact that these two women are french and are maids, clearly gives the impression of 'french maids' which I had meantioned above. This also does not give a positive view on maids who are french and represent them to be 'slutty' which is not a good cliche.

Blackpool anaylsis on family, age and relationships (Meeting Steve) unfinished

All the way throughout the piece I identified various techniques which the director uses to portray the use of representations of age, family and relationships. At the start we have the camera on a man as a close up which pans to the woman, this helps determine the kind of staus that each character has seening as it pans from the father than to the mother suggesting authority in men. The background behind them is a nice, comfortable cream colour which may reflect their moods, even though it somehows means that they are disappointed when their daughter comes in with an older man. We also find that the scenery in front of them seems to be appear symmetrically in line especially with the bowl of fruit and drinks, it shows how orderly they are and they are concerned with keeping it pristine.  When this scene comes there is a distant sound of bells being rung and complete silence, we know this is heard from the characters, a diegtic sound so throughout we hear this untill the next two characters are introduced. This may symbolize the tension starting to a rise, especially when the bells ring. The slam of the door and of the characters walking in, is a very good technique seeing as the camera zooms into the parents so that the audience understands their feelings once seeing this as their expression changes. 
This is followed by the camera staying on the father, it may suggest who doesn't approve of this as all the other characters expression are the same but the fathers stands out. This may show the kind of authority he has within the family, as they might look up to him for approval. Afterwards we have them walking to the living room, and being met in a group of four with the men being in the same row and women vice versa. This could be applied to the sort of families which are seen in the media especially in comedies.
 Behind them, the surroundings are white and clean, showing that they keep their possessions well kept, suggesting that they don't look after any young kids or do not have them around. There is obviously a comparison as their moods do not reflect the color of their living room. As they sit down the father gets straight to talking and asking questions which he directs at the boyfriend, we see this as the camera has an over shoulder of both the father and boyfriend, this technique is very useful and effective as we get to look at the other character beside the character who is closer.The father's sarcastic voice shows the distain he has for the boyfriend, could mean he is jealous or not impressed, what we know about how old the boyfriend is this helps to understand why.


We get responding shots which are seen when the camera goes to the father than goes to the mother, from this we easily see the mothers reactions when the conversation turns ugly. It also corresponds to the important theme of family; mothers are the ones who you look up to for comfort. The boyfriend posture and body language is very relaxed as his legs are crossed in way in which seems to say he is 'not bothered', the camera shot of this is clearly seen and can be analysed. As we examine their clothing we find that the young couple seems to be dressed in colours that are dull and unattractive, especially the lady. Her dress sense is very grown up comparing to her mother who is very bright and young, suggests a very different approach to families background and sense. The father is also dressed brightly, somehow taking the interest in the 80s style, may suggest how he doesn't want grow up or that he is seen to be young looking by everyone around him, and so he has taken this on.These two sides of the couples , dull and colourful show the complete different personalities of both.As they start to get up we see the man just about to shake the fathers hand but unfortunately fails as the father rejects this offer and puts his hand in his pockets, this not only shows how disheartened he his but gives an insight to his personality.


After this we go into the scene where the mother and father are in the bedroom, the surroundings are are very clear, orangey cream, which may also reflect their mood. The curtains look big and stylised, could symbolise the intimate relationship that both characters have with each other, because to have a dull, draping curtain could ultimately change their feelings, especially as they are more close in the bedroom. The lady is in bed, but we don't see her get into bed, may signify the stereotype of mothers always in bed, or moisturising themselves before going to bed.
As we follow the man he undresses himself and falls into bed, there is a continuity shot were he falls and is then in bed as two separate shots, I find that is could mean how tired he is connecting with the issue of age and how old age you seem more tired out, this could be related here. The camera is mostly on him when he is laying in bed, but then the wife comes into view, but we find the husband not as content, an explantation of the feelings that are expressed in bed.


Overall there has been a number of examples which are there to use for the examining of age and family, this is shown throughout the various techniques.

Primeval essay on notes unfinished

How is gender represented?

All the way throughout the piece I identified variuos techniques which the director uses to portray the use of representations about genders. There many active and passive devices used to create a meaning throughout. The characters all had a purpose through the piece which made it even more interesting to understand and know. At the start I got to have more of an idea about the male character who got to lead the woman away as the camera gets to see a medium shot of this. Somehow this can show the type of authority that he has over her, as we know men in general are seen to be strong and supportive. The fact that she is being lead could suggest the role in which she displayed mostly because the 'women' are seen to be more supported by the 'men' this is clearly are judgement made in itself. After, we see the girl in the tractor who seems to have the hands on role with the knowledege that she is trying to distract the animal whose hunting down the man in the blue shirt. This act is seen as not normal as we do not see women in society mostly using a vechile like this, however this act portrays women to have different sides to her, as we afterwards find the type of clothes that she wears is not nessecarly common but it brings to light the type of dress sense many might be into. Her specfic role may be the helper as she seems to distract and help the other team member. The man she tries to help is seen as the leader as he was the one who made sure the team wasn't hurt by the animal and made sure it followed him. He was the one who was also involved in the action as he got to travel via the rope. The camera was also on him mostly throughout,could suggest how respected he is especially by his peers. His actions tell us that he may be the protaganist who helps his team mates when they are in danger, as he does dangerous actions to somehow save the team. Overall there was many visual convictions that were involved so that the audience knows exactly what goes on.

Generlised actions of the men walking are seen to be noraml as when all the characters came walking up to the camera, they all had their own kind of walk which helps understand the kind of personality they all have. This coincides with their type of uniform which also determines their kind of personality. When the camera pans throughout the cast we find, that they all have a particular part in the team. There is a man who is smartly dressed  and is saying various information about a particular area, we clearly know that this man is someone who delivers messages. His dress sense gives an idea of the intelligence that he upholds throughout.
The man in white with the gun appears to be the 'hero' in some sense as when he is holding the gun we get an idea that he has some authority and power within the group, his stance and posture could suggest the importance. Although, this can be debated that somehow he could be the 'helper' rather than the 'hero' because of how contained and serving he is, especially when the man in the blue orders him to do something.

Afterwards, we see a man and his custom is all ragedy and faded , this may represent danger as when we look on he has a gun in his hand, this sums up the type of personality that happens to shine through.  

Collage of using images to represent my main character in my film(unfinished)

I cannot describe as such what kind of images portray my characters or my film but films, such as submarine and Twilight are just an example of the type of genre I want my film to be set as. The images of the posters reflect the type of personality each characters displays and that it helps the audience understand their motives. The feeling you get from these image aren't just serious and mysterious but interesting and exciting, this is exactly how I want the audience to feel when my characters are on full view. This helps create the charged atmosphere and emotions throughout.

Analyse on the three films on Friday 4th November.(Unfinished)

We first got to understand the term of what Protagonist meant as it involves a hero, a postitive character in the story or the main character who is at the centre of the film. This coincides with the 'anagonist' role which is vice versa and involves being the villian of the story. We also got understand what it is meant by media narrative and the narrative techniques applied in the text.
The narrative of the story changes through time which means more of the story ius added, this affects the ending of the story and concludes with the 'clear up' of the plot.
Enigma codes control how much we know of the story and effectively holds the audiences attention, it also creates mystery throughout the narrative.
Action codes are events in the story that we know are important in finding out the orginal plot, this develops the narrative and gives the onlooker something to think about. The story begins to progress after a serious of action codes which are easily identified.



As we carried on throughout the lesson we got to watch three different films, all with different motives and situations.
 Firstly we beagn watching Children of men, which have a very serouis and seral feel to it as it is set in the future. Just by watching the first few seconds of the film I had the urge to write down as many devices which was used, as there were a jumble of spoken words being said at once. This involved a blank screen which is a good technique to engage the audience and indulge them in the first few minutes, because we as the onlookers would be questioning on why there is a blank screen and why aren't there any pictures on display?

This had gone on for a few seconds there was a quick opening of people crowding round a tv, with people in the background walking up the streets, seeing as this was set in a mini shop. The news report of a dead boy rang out so that it was very clear for the rest of us to hear. There was a good technique there as when there was a blank screen first time the sound of the news report was close and intimate but when going to this scene the sound afterwards was very distant and far away, could suggest how far away a time that was. The fact that the camera is positioned in a way that the man who is ordering the coffee is at the centre. This clearly suggests the importance he has in the first scene rather than all the other characters. We follow him out the store and into the street afterwards.

This report hastily talks about a sudden event which has happened to a boy who had died at the young age of 18. This begins to develop curiosity among the audience as the concern for a man who died at a 'young' age turns to a heart breaking turning point. This could give us a hint about the rest of the film, so this effect is clearly a disequilibrium term.


All the characters have the same expression on their face as they look upon the sudden news report, gives a sense of despair and lose. We begin to feel sympathy for the event even though we are not in the scene, to add the effect to this there is the sound of wailing or crying which seems muffled but it is very effective towards this piece.





We seem to follow this man through the shop and so instantly know that this could possibly be the main character.









The background is greem and dusky, and we know this is a different time streme as the news reporter stated the time which they were in, '2027.' There is a lot in the mise en scene which help us determine the state of the film, the genre, and the target audience.

As we continue following this man who has a coffee in hand, the camera is clearly poistined on the other side of him, facing the shop. This is evidently done as after a few seconds, a sudden bomb is seen to go off and the sound of it gives of a shudder. This is definatley a good technique as the atmosphere was very calm and became tense when this sudden incident appeared. From this analysis, I find that the man we followed seemed to be the main character and possibly the protagonist. 

The actions codes were also fully displayed as the bomb could signify a trigger for an important event later on in the story, addtionally there are full enigma codes in this begining which creats suspense and curiosity.
A women is left wandering in the streets this creates a very tense atmosphere as specific feelings start appearing to

We finally get the introduction to this film with the written language being displayed. The title is very simple and direct to suggest the type of film it will be and the kind of genre. After the audience just witnessed the incident, the atmosphere and emotions are began to change especially when there is a small serious pause.






For Batman, there was a series of events which had a numerous devices displayed. At the begining, the camera is panning towards a group of buildings with some active music in the background, this of course begins to alter our attention on the specfic genre that this film could be put through, and this is answered when we hear and see the gun being cocked. Action and enigma codes are present thourgout the start with the sound s being high pitched and clear. The lighting is positive with a high key note added on. We only see the accounts of antagonist characters being portrayed so we firstly do not have an idea of the a super hero film but we do know that this particular film has a situated genre to it. To the ending of the begiining we have a disequiliubrum which tries to stop the bulgary thourghout but dismissivly fails and gets shot. The part I found interesting to analyse was when all of the bulgaers were shot down by a man, this man had a mask on but when taken off the sound trac immeadiatly changed and played out a serious, almost dangerous music which helped determine the kind of character this was. Also by looking at his experssion it was easily understood that this was a villian, just by his sly, menacing face.

Preliminary Exercise evaluation (unfinished)

The exercise that we did was a challenge but because we all contributed to the work which was needed to make it successful it turned out to be a good piece of work. There were a number of things we had to think of before we started filming, especially the safety and storyboard.


Safety
There were many precautions which we found we had to be aware of. Firstly we knew we had to be  careful with the pod including how we handled it and how we positioned it throughout our time in the project.

This is a footage that I had taken ages ago before my film idea had arisen but I found that it would fit into my film. Although this is just the idea, it is good a beginning to help my fellow colleagues to get the idea for the start of my film.

Preliminary Exercise

My film Presentation

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Response to the film- Questionnaire

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Background

This film idea that I came up with was actually a thought that I had and had it written down ages ago and turned into a story. To make it even possible was the reading that I had done to come up with this thought. As I liked it, I began to think more and write done various other views and ideas which eventually I made into this specific story.

The main character Sam is a teenage boy whose parents had died in a car crash, this lead to him being adopted at a young age to a widower  who made him join the pact thinking that it will help him through life only to find that a mission is left for him to do concerning a very important deed when he turns 16, which leaves it haunting him for the rest of his life. He has know Mellissa all his life so when he is shown what to do by his half brother, Matt, he is distraught. He can’t defeat the Order so he has to go along with it. She doesn't realise this and thinks he might be angry because of family problems, even though her friends tell her to ditch him because he's not interested in her.




Characters




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Sam is a boy who would get into fights just to protect someone. His love for Mellissa is strong and real but as we know he cannot defeat the Order. His relationship with his foster parent is not close and sides more with the pact.

First two minutes of my film

     At the beginning of the film we see the opening credits with slow, serious music, the background consisting of slow snippets of images of woods at night. After a few minutes the screen, the title appears fading in with the background and then fading out until screen turns black and the music fades.In the forest

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     At the start of the film we see cigar smoke slithering in the air as it is held between a young man’s thumb and index finger. The camera stays at a medium close position where it is situated at a point ,looking straight at the smoke. It then pans out to look at the young man who is sitting on an antique red velvet chair smoking heavily on the cigar. From behind the camera, we hear a door creaking open as this happens the camera slowly turns to face the subject, a blond young man.

    “Oh, I didn’t say I was dropping by, did I? I’ve got something for you, Sam. The Archangel’s assistants gave this to me for you.”  This is what the man says at the door presenting a ring to the boy in the chair, but then places it onto a wooden desk. This is shown by an extreme close  up looking at the ring being placed, a non- diegetic sound of the ring’s heavy sound crashing onto the table. The camera zooms into the red ring where the focus blurs and in its place there is a distant photograph of a young lady in her teens standing near a forlorn tree where she is wearing a blue worn put top with faded jeans. She is staring into the distance, looking out the other way, where her hair is captured swaying in the wind and a beautiful smile is planted on her face. In the background there is a lake covered with mist and by the side of that a forest. The picture is taken in the daytime so there is sunlight streaming in. This stays like that for a few seconds and the picture is distorted and ripples like its a disturbed puddle. In its place the young mans fingers pick up the ring and look at it like it is something out of a nightmare. At this point the camera is taking a close up of the mans fingers until it reaches his face and then zooms out to display the characters emotion. I think this a good technique as the audience needs to know how he is feeling and why the object has made him feel that way. At that instance he flings the ring away like it is some disease he dosn't want to catch, this is only because he finds out the person he has to kill is Mellissa, his best friend who he cares about the most. We get a medium long shot of him sauntering backwards, he hits a wall and slides down. The next shot is a side angle of him mumbling to himself and his head shaking hastliy. ' It can't be her, It can't be.' This image of him fades and after we see him in his bedroom tossing and turning mumbling various words. The camera is coming from the front of the room and zooming into him in bed. The audince at this point should be quesitive by what's going on so at a random second he jumps up from bed and moans 'Mellissa' into the air, this is followed by the camera delving into his mouth and coming back with a womens mouth shouting for pupils to get to class, and this is the first scene commencing.

       
        

My ideal film - Sacrifice

Firstly I have an idea of making a fantasy film involving love intertwined with it. My idea for a film consists of many genres that I would pick especially romance and fantasy as I have a great passion to direct and make this idea come alive. There are a number of films I find I would be passionate about making as I have many plans ideal yo make a great profit IF there are people who will support me in this plan.

       This film idea that I came up with was actually a thought that I had and had it written down ages ago and turned into a story. To make it even possible was the reading that I had done to come up with this thought. As I liked it, I began to think more and write done various other views and ideas which eventually I made into this specific story.

        The main character Sam is a teenage boy whose parents had died in a car crash, this lead to him being adopted at a young age to a widower  who made him join the pact thinking that it will help him through life only to find that a mission is left for him to do concerning a very important deed when he turns 16, which leaves it haunting him for the rest of his life. He has known Mellissa all his life so when he is shown what to do by his half brother, Matt, he is distraught. He can’t defeat the Order so he has to go along with it. She doesn't realise this and thinks he might be angry because of family problems, even though her friends tell her to ditch him because he's not interested in her.

 Both characters unfortunately fall in love through time because as we know he has a deed to do, so it is clear he has to stay away from her even if his intention is not to. Mellissa realises this but still has the love for him. Nearing the end he finds that he is compelled to kill her, but just at that point of death when she is at knife point, with Sam about to stab her,  Mellissa cries out and it is not just a normal tear it is the charm to break Sam out of it completely. However they both do not realise that this is an act of sacrifice which we find Sam is determined to do for her after figuring out the truth. It is a heart breaking experience as the audience is at the point of disappointment but this can finally be demolished as Sam and Mellissa have their final kiss and both die in a flash of lighting, and a pile of dust is left in their place.

Pitch Line

SACRIFICE is the new Twilight, Sam and mellissa destined to be together even though danger awaits them. If anyone loves Shakespeare this is the forbidden love for you.
A love story between two innocent people, Sam & Mellissa. A forbidden love that can never be true only until the end is near. A thriller which catches your eye, a love which will never die.








The Next Idea For My Ideal Film



EVERNIGHT

Three Colours Blue

Three Colours Blue

The film ‘Three Colours Blue’ has many devices which are there to entertain the audience and express meanings.  Devises such as visual, aural, non-verbal, verbal and written are the main ones which are present in many films including this particular one. Firstly at the start of the film there is sound but with no picture, of a low, deep pitch of an engine, this is followed by the camera zooming out to show a black wheel turning as it is on a motorway. As I heard this I felt the tension and the stiffness that came over me as I seemed to have an impulse that there was going to be some danger that would follow. This followed with a girl being shown at the back of a car, gazing out to find lights in a tunnel, this might represent that whoever was driving, including the girl might be in a dreamy state. This I think might also give a hint to the audience of what’s to come especially when I realised that as we followed the car, there were different times-the colour of the sky had changed, this was shown while I was still observing and the various places the car drove in. To me, this gave the impression that whoever was driving might have been on the wheel for a number of hours and it would be obvious that an accident may occur. This also had the same reason when a leak was shown at the bottom of the car, this could also indicate the danger which was sure to come. The technique was crucial as the shot of the dripping going softly and quietly could represent unawareness and carelessness by the characters.

While the leak was shone, the camera was out of focus on the girl who was playing beyond. She is instructed to go back in the car by her mother and we see them driving on. From when she went back into the car, it seemed like they were going somewhere important, this might have been the way in which they acted as they got ready to drive off again. Afterwards there is snippet on when they are on a road, and the sound of howling wind gets louder and more strong as they drive further, this makes the piece seem eerie and sinister. Next we see a boy with a toy and he is aiming to get the ball into the hole but fails, however as the car drives past, he finally achieves, this might signify the accomplishments which the family might have had throughout their life. But then there’s a screech and crash as the car thuds into a tree and there is a quiet but muffled cry, possibly from the girl before a ball falls out of the car. I found that this could connect with the little girl as she had gone running out of the car as they had the break. The ball could represent the girl and how graceful and innocent she is, and that she is able to be set free e.g. just like the ball. I like the way the director had made the time of the crash significant even though we knew that danger was striking, there was still some silence which had calmed the tension and curiosity between the audience. Although this somehow changed when the sudden crash happened and created a big impact on the audience watching.

There are various devices which are used such as diegetic sounds which the boy gets to hear when there crash happens, aural sounds that help create feelings of emotions; sound effects are also vital to build reactions and impressions, and mostly visual images and snaps which are essential for the audience, if they need to understand the story a little more.
 

Analysing the film Seven UNFINISHED

• At the start of the film, loud eerie music is present in the background which is slow and deep to suggest how the type of genre this particular film could be put in.
• The title appears to jump and flash across the screen which develops tension and unease througout the whole piece which the audience feels and understands.
• Images of blood appear quickly on the screen this might suggest that this particular film would appeal to audiences who are interested in horror, the sharp sound track of the film also conjures up the type of genre it could appeal to.
• It made me feel uneasy and uncomfortable watching the opening but I found that this would be ultimately different for a person interested in this type of genre. They would feel entirly at ease and interested in this specific piece. This means the whole mise en scene is vital if you want the film to entertain and grab the audience's attention.
• There were many devices used which made the piece inviting to watch and easy to analyse. I found that there were numerous shots which were non-verbal such as the man's hands being in view while he was turning pages and placing pictures in the book, which could suggest how interested this man was doing the task which was shown. By the way he was placing and putting various pictures in order, it suggested calmness and steadliy, this might mean something could suggest that this man knows what he is doing and doesn't seem hesitate to stop.

• Iconography:
•  Semiotics- Study of symbols

- Cut up pictures- suggets targets, specfic people
- Scribbling out faces- Could represent death,
- Creating a book- Life, his task
- Razorblade- Icon which is sharp and dangerous could suggest lies and uncertainty. Peharps the characters are going to fall victim to the same appartus- a razorblade.

Three Films I have chosen to analyse

Three Movies I have analysed

The Adjustment Bureau- In the first 5 minutes of this film, I have identified various aural, visual and written language which has given a quick insight to what might be the genre, story and the audience appeal in the film. Firstly, it starts with the title being simple and quiet then beginning with cheering and newspaper articles with an upbeat tone in the background. The main character is involved with the special occasion shown by him talking to a big crowd, which is followed but just a quick shot of a man in a hat looking onwards at the main character in the crowd; this can give us the sense that this particular man could be involved with the character later on. Afterwards a shot of an office is seen with people talking in the background,  following after that the same man with the hat is found in a small room looking at a specific book in hand, we clearly now know that this man will have an essential part in the film as it is most common to happen. This may be the reason as it is easy for the audience to understand the plot before it goes any further. We then find the main character sitting down on a sofa watching T.V, this may be used to convey the behaviour and personality this person has as the audience would already know that he is acting Vice President by the event that happened before. Afterwards, we find the man with the hat, occupied by a group of other men in suits with hats strutting towards the camera in way to show a status which is high and respected, this can be perceived that they are important and may be trouble towards the main character which might become the plot of the film.  

Overall I find this film very planned together with characters having a great significance to the main character throughout the play which defiantly helps the onlooker find it easier to understand. After looking at it for five minutes, I got to realise that the target audience might be ranging from young adults to old and specifically woman as I know the play revolves around the romance between the main character, a man and a woman he falls in love with.

The Curious Case of Benjamin – In the opening of this film, a soft rhythm of a hospital machine beeps as an old lady comes into shot. This may be  shown to explain how serious the character’s situation is. As the camera starts to zoom out, we find the lady is hooked up to wires on a hospital bed.   This image might show the significance the character will be throughout the film. A spoken dialogue is followed when the old lady starts conversing words to a young woman sitting across the bed. Both characters introduce each other by having a conversation about the weather, this is a good technique as it is important for the audience to know who they are. The lady starts talking about a memory she remembered which starts playing as she talks in the background. It is about a man who is blind but has a passion for build clocks. He marries his wife and has boy although when the boy is called to war, he has no choice but to leave his mother and father. The man finally gets to build his adored clock only to find that his son dies. As people go to watch the clock being shown in a town hall, they find it goes backwards. The man starts explaining that it is a remembrance of the sons who could have been home if the clock was turned. Somehow this is the hidden plot as the main character Benjamin Button is a man at birth and a baby at death whose timeline is reversed just like the clock. As I analysed this film I found that it included various aural, visual and written language which appealed to a specific audience, mostly for older children and adults of both genders who have an interest in the genre fantasy. Although as I only got to see the first five minutes of the film, there was not enough information to decide the proper target audience.

Alice in the wonderland (Disney)- The beginning of this film, starts with a soft melody of a chorus that is followed by a written language of the title Alice in the Wonderland zooming in. The background consists of the parliament of London and the Big Ben; this would show where the setting is set. This is shown until we are brought to a London mansion window, looking in we see a group of men talking amongst each other before a young girl comes walking in and a man asks a question. We then see them both in the bedroom and he is talking about his dreams to her, as with other films,  we can easily understand that these two characters are the subject to the film as they seem outlined then the others by the way they are presented. They also talk about her nightmares which she suffers from, and as I went through the story I realised that there was a connection as her dream is her future. This continues when she grows up, she is seen getting into a carriage with her mother and also explains her dreams. They end up at a coronation of the girl, Alice, being taken for marriage; this is followed by her finding a rabbit and chasing it until she falls into a pit. This where the visual aspects come into the film and CGI is used, this makes the film more believable and authentic which is a good way if you want a clear message of entertainment get across to the audience. In my opinion the genre is clearly fantasy but may have tracks of Sci-fi, I also know that the film would appeal to a younger age range and probably adults if interested in this topic. I have also found the three many aspects: Visual, audio and written language in this film which has made it easier to analyse throughout watching it. I find that this film has a hidden message behind it; expressing how daydreams can come true and that we have only got to believe it to experience it. Although this specific film from Tim Burton doesn’t go with exactly the book plot as when the film finishes we realise it was real after all, even though in the book it was all a dream, this does not satisfied me as much as it should do because, I think films like this should have more suspense thrown into it.

How is media vital in our life?

How is media vital in our life?

The media is consisted of various platforms which are vital for connecting with the global relations as it is for modern life. Technology is developing throughout time to create different and useful ways in which we communicate and media is one of them.  People in this day and age would have the skill to use technology to its greatest, and by using this, would have the ability to transmit or transfer conversations or information via phones, emails, fax, texts and mobile phones which we tend use every day. To have an understanding of the media, can bring us closer together in ways in which will prepare us for a much bigger future and encourage more ideas and concepts. Even though it may seem a pain to use, for example when you fill in a form online, it can beneficial when stuck.

In many aspects media is seen as a crucial part of human lives today, as it can be very helpful for important interests. It is easier to communicate and express ideas that were impossible before when technology was still in the making, and create it into something extraordinary. Things that seemed would never come to light had been computers, phones, film, radios, television and the internet. These are the most relevant platforms many humans have gotten to understand involving them with the mass communication vital for lives today.

Although, not everyone will have the same view on what media means to us, others may criticize how the media is damaging us in a way that we won’t be able to get out of. It can prevent us from socialising face to face if using the internet by communicating, harming us if we do not know how to use advanced technology and changing the way people behave. It does not just mean machinery; CDs, DVDs are just an example of where human ideas have taken us, replacing old fashioned stereos or even human hands.

There also many different reasons in which it could affect our daily lives to an extent where many may find it misleading. It is such an easy way to use technology and abuse it, for example abusing people’s rights on the internet and taking advantage to the usage it can provide. It not only develops depression amongst many, it also creates a feeling of comfort which may not be beneficial.

In my opinion I find the media a very big part of my life. I use various forms of communication involving different types of media such as internet and phones, to share and convey my thoughts and views. In general, it is easy to understand that the media IS changing our perspective of life and the way in which people conduct themselves. In some ways this can affect our daily lifestyle and change the way we see life that may be harmful in a way. However I do find that the term media can be expressed in many ways which are present in front of us, including the common form of audio, visual, written platforms that can delve easily into our life’s every day.

Welcome

Welcome to my MEDIA AS blog post!