Finger Smith Assessment

Finger Smith: Sexuality

       From the clip we witness a women struggling to understand and control her passionate feelings for another women. Set in thr early Victorian time period of which condemned these thoughts, the desire for two women or two men to have a relationship was looked down upon.

       In the opening scene we see the two women together one of which complimenting a dress as the second female character holds the dress up, a voice over begins this shows who is the main character in the clip, each scene fades in the transition from one to the other almost as a fantasy/ dream. As the main female character lies next to the second female of which she has feelings for she moves her hand carefully over the perimeter of her body, during the voice over she says “full of meaning” from this we can assume she is beginning to understand her emotions towards the second women. As her  hand moves it trembles this shows a variety of feelings at the particular moment fear, lust and temptation she wants to be with this person but she is prevented. Through these scenes the main female character (the voice over) has worn white gloves on both of her hands these could relate to purity and innocents, also relating towards her social class.

       The camera focuses on the movement of the main females breathing emphasising her emotions growing from every moment with the second female. Quiet sounds such as red paint falling onto her dress is increased showing her fixation on the second women; who is asleep next to a boat, puts herself in her own world away from the cruel reality of life. The splattered paint on her dress represents love, fertility or a sign of approaching danger. In this outside scene the main female continues to wear white emphasising her purity and innocents, string instruments are used in the background relating to the time period.

       We are introduced to a third character in the clip representing the reality of life he manipulates the main female character as he realises she has feelings for the second female character. He stares intensely at the main female painting as he approaches and tries to make physical contact with her she flinches showing signs of fear, he explains he will be leaving, their time together almost to an end the main female continues to focus on her painting unresponsive to his frustration.

      Non digetic music builds as the main female character stares at the second female still in position for the painting, she tells the male character to wake her so she does not burn in the sun but he refuses showing a dominant male figure, the theme of sexuality is clearly shown as the man is a dominant position in the gender ratio.

       The male character begins to understand she has feelings for the second female he approaches the main female again, she removes her white apron and begins to move towards her friend but is  soon prevented by the male character quickly grabbing her by the waist and covering her mouth, this shows an aggressive side to the man. The diegetic music is stopped as the man has her pinned against a tree.

       As he speaks about their plan (love) needing to appear realistic the man uses words to attack her, almost raping her as she is prevented from moving or responding he threatens her “she’d laugh in your face if she knew” shows he she has feelings towards another women and he twists the emotion and uses almost like a knife to punish her. She agrees to marry him this is due to this attack on her emotions, he leans towards her for a  kiss but she flinches this shows she does not agree with the common sexual partnership. He removes her glove taking away her innocents

       Overall I believe this clip strongly represents the sexual desires towards the opposite sex. With the use of slow fades and transitions to emphasise her emotions which the audience are able to see.

Discuss the ways in which media products are produced and distributed to audiences, within a media area you have studied.

      Media products such as film are usually advertised through a variety of forms used in media to attract more of the target audience also the use of contracts with other businesses such as fast food restaurants help advertise films e.g. collectable characters from a certain meal deal. With the release of ‘The Dark Knight’ Burger King released Batman related accessories with children’s meals this helped the spreading of word for the film, this idea also helped include the younger generation who could not see the film due to the age certificate.
     Another way to attract the audience to a film is the use of sell lines or quotes from the film which are meaningful such as the Joker in ‘The Dark Knight’ “let’s put a smile on that face” and the most recognisable “why so serious?” this helps relate the film to the audience as from a psychological point of view when the phrase “why so serious?” majority of the population would think of the Joker or think of the film.
     During the distribution of the film three trailers were released a teaser trailer which shows the build up to the main symbol for Batman with the most recognised voices from Bruse Wayne and Alfred, a main trailer which shows the confrontation between good and evil (Batman and Joker) by showing the audience the high technical gadgets at the hero's disposal improves the film and the development of the character from the previous film 'Batman Begins' which was a foundation to the franchise. During the trailers the audience are introduced to the most common villain from the comic book series, the Joker, he is described as only carrying lint and knives in his pockets and clothes being custom made showing he has no identity and this supports the theme of him being an outcast from society same with Batman. The film’s title doesn't include 'Batman' unlike the first film this shows how he is not the main focus but Harvey Dent being a white knight who has fallen to a dark knight. When releasing the full trailer distributors projected a large Batman symbol on a skyscraper, fans followed the sign just how Batman follows in the films with this a large crowd was gathered in time to witness the full trailer.
     The 'Dark Knight' made a profit of $67 million on the first premiere this over pasted the record set by 'Spiderman 3' with %59 million. However there was a debate on the age certificate for the film as reviews mentioned the film not suitable for children at the age of 12, parents also agreed this age should of been increased due to the psychotic nature of the Joker and his obsession with knives and terrorist schemes.

Media Mock Paper: Section B

Media Mock

Section B: Institutions & Audiences

     British film productions such as Pinewood Studios which opened their doors in 1936 Pinewood Studios was made to compete with Hollywood. This British film studio brought forth many memorable films such as ‘James Bond’ which are still being created today at the same studio. While such Hollywood films such as ‘Sherlock Holmes a Game of Shadows’ which has the support from large Hollywood producer Warner Brothers. Warner Brother’s studios was founded in 1918 and have produced such films as ‘Ocean’s Eleven’,’ Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘Harry Potter’.

     Patterns of production is crucial in the film industry production is the start producers think of an idea for a film this also includes the construction of a script and ways to fund the film, with American films e.g. ‘Sherlock Holmes’ the produces need to decide the best time to release the film this is broken down to holidays to which the public have more time off.

     Distribution focuses on the first moving image to which the public will see the distributor must use different forms of advertisement e.g. poster, trailers, billboards, radio, cinema or bus stops there will cover public areas which will heighten the attention of the public. The trailer is the strongest part as it is the first moving image to the public, there is a use of four types of trailers; a teaser trailer around a minute and a half it’s a short sample of an upcoming film would included the name of a recognisable actor/actress so the audience can be persuaded more to watch it. The main trailer uses more scenes of the key parts of a film there is a longer duration roughly around two-three minutes these would be shown in cinemas and be placed online. Short main trailer similar to the main trailer but there is a short duration usually for previews on television. Films in a foreign language films with subtitles are used as the distributor doesn’t want the audience to be put off. To create awareness of a certain film research is done by a group of participants around the age group of the target audience would be shown part of the film so the distributors would get feedback also this will allow the first word to be spread to the public this would add to the news of the film. In opening night the next three days are tracked to see where the film stands in comparison to other films on the market.

     Exhibition a survey showed that 2007 had the highest cinema figures in 40 years. This can be due to the location of the cinema and the service provided, a negative service can make the customer refuse to return to that cinema. Also most cinemas have adapted their facilities due to the rise of new technology such as 3D.

     However piracy is a large problem in the film industry. Around 77.75 million pirate DVDs are sold this takes money away from independent films however only slightly affects largely budgeted films.

     ‘Sherlock Holmes’ had a large budget some of that money was put towards posters and trailers which were effective in tempting the public. The many forms of media used to gain the publics interest the English character is mainly advertised at bus stops and on buses this adds to the films location and peaks the audiences interest as it is set in their location so the scenes are recognisable. This brings a positive effect on the distribution of the film however some methods of advertisement may be unnoticed such as advertising in newspapers, there is a significant increase to the public using internet rather than newspapers on the other hand it allows the producer to cover a large number of the population.

     Independent films such as ‘The King’s Speech’ are also successful in the film industry with a lower budget compared to ‘Sherlock Holmes a Game of Shadows’. ‘The Kings Speech’ won several awards this shows the strong point of independent films.

Gender Mock

Moving Image Analysis “Gender”

      The scene is set as a young blonde women enters a dress store, we can see by her clothing she is from a high class. The camera pans and reveals a business dressed man and a customer in a bright red coat, the colour of which can represent she is a target or a victim, the women is clearly out of place in the store as the prices are too high she mentions she is looking for a dress for her “daughter’s wedding” this is a sign of sympathy as she hopes the shop owner could make a different price. The use of sympathy shows how the women (in the red coat) feels she has less control being the customer, the shop owner does not take any notice for her reason only “a little out of your price range is it?” this shows he is experienced many customers and does not want to make this customer welcome as she is not at the same class as him or the price.
      She leaves the store, the shop owner turns and he is attracted by the size of a ring on the blonde women’s finger, his mood changes to a welcoming one, the blonde character’s smart clothing proves she is at a high class. The large size of the ring could represent wealth and power the woman becomes the powerful character in this scene. Her confident attitude shows as the camera pans up to show her beauty and rich, powerful image. So far only two women have been in the store and one man (the shop owner) this supports the gender theme of women shopping but the shop owner is the only man in the store this makes him stand out more as he goes against the male stereotype.
     The scene changes’, editing has been done to make each scene change at a fast pace this relates to the show’s title “Hustle”, that a plan has to flow quickly and smoothly. We see two male characters talking in what appears to be a gents club; they have a drink, a very smart social able scene which shows the business side to their male characters.
     We return to the blonde women and the shop owner, the camera pans upwards as she wears a dress as she ponders over the price of the fashionable dress she twists her large ring this represents her partner and shows he is involved in the decision even though he is nowhere to be seen. She agrees with the price of the dress, the shop owner begins to wrap up the dress when the women notices her ring is not on her finger, she panics saying her husband got the ring made and that “he will kill me” this shows the level of power of her husband and this makes the theme stand out more. Also shows how the material position, the ring is precious to a women and when gone becomes an over exaggerated response. This time the shop owner shows concern as he offers to help find the missing ring, the background music is louder with the use of trumpets to give a comical situation as the women runs around the store, also to show an out of control moment. The calm nature of the women changes as we see her panic this could represent with no ring she has now power as the shop owner makes a suggestion this is the first moment where the women stops and listens to another person’s view. The music stops with the sound of a needle being scratched off the record this represents her coming back into reality but without the ring. The women uses wealth to get the ring back, offering a high amount of money to whoever finds it, she leaves the store to go to a hair appointment she also wants her dress to be ready for her to pick up this suggests she is more concerned about her appearance and belongings  than her money.
     A new male character enters the store he breaks the stereotype with his reason of getting a dress for his “birds” birthday however this suggest he is also from a higher class as he knows about fashionable dresses whereas that would be most common in women. He pretends to find the ring a high pitch sound is used to tell the audience what he has also the high pitched sound is mainly used when someone has an idea, this also relates to the main title. The shop owner is interested in receiving the ring so he can claim the reward from the blond women but the new male character also knows the size of the ring must mean a rich person and he becomes interested in a reward. The two characters debate over the ring the shop owner using his authority as the ring was in his store however the male character doesn’t back down and leaves his card with the shop owner. The owner is now caught between two characters both different genders which relates to the theme, as the male character turns to walk away he counts down until the shop owner surrenders to him the camera zooms in on the male characters face, this shows like the blonde character he also knows what is happening but the audience doesn’t.  The clip ends with the male character meeting with a female character he brings a handful of money out of his pocket the women is pleased but does not show much expression this suggests she expected him to arrive with money this could relate to how men always got money from their jobs.

What Is Wrong With The British Film Industry? (Assessment)

What Is Wrong With The British Film Industry?

     

     With the independent research I have done since September I believe the British Film Industry have little flaws as their films are achieving in the popular industry. Films such as Slumdog Millionaire claimed eight awards, compared with the high budgeted Hollywood films. The British Film Industry now struggles with the amount of technology that is on offer, there is a low budget given to independent films so not enough money can be put towards special effects and celebrity actors/actresses. The movie James Bond is an independent film and includes a new British actor Daniel Craig, plans for a new film was going to be added to its history in 2011 but due to low funds the crew are having to postpone this film and is estimated to be showed in autumn 2012. Today the public are more interested in Hollywood films than independent ones from a psychological point of view; we are exposed to Hollywood films from a young age so we have high expectations from films. From these reasons there are more Hollywood films on show in British cinemas than British films.

     Even in British films there are no British actors/actresses also low advertising is done to show these films, I believe if more money is funded into independent films then there can be more of an awareness for them, this can help increase the profit. Also most British films have the same/similar story and plot with the same ending, majority of films are based around the teenage life and subjects of life e.g. drinking, drugs, gangs and dropping out of school. This can be a way of the British Film Industry aiming their movies at a new audience, the younger generation.

     On the other hand British Films have a lot of competition, most Hollywood films are creating 3D movies this is done to bring the audience closer to all the action in the films, the special feature also creates depth and realism in the film. The independent films are still surviving in the tough economy.

     The independent films have a lot to offer as most are an ordinary person’s idea brought to life; I believe more British films should be made as it is coming from the audience. Overall I support the British Film Industry as it has achieved so much in our new world of technology.

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Representation of Age

Monarch of the Glen Assessment: Age

By Stephanie Rallison

     We see from the opening a focus on the woodland environment we see how the colour ties with the season, as the camera slowly pans across the workers all of which wear dark coats this can represent the relation to their job and the environment e.g. building plots on the land, the colours also represent the emotion of the workers. The background music picks up as the main character Amy enters from the house she goes against the choice of clothing to everyone else as she wears a bright yellow jumper this can suggest she does not understand the working world. Amy stands out more with this yellow top as it is more eye-catching making one of the young male workers notices her as she comes outside.

     Amy’s body language shows she is nervous as she steps into the working environment, almost immediately she is given the job of driving into town she is asked by Paul if she can drive Amy replies confidently stating she “passed first time” this represents how a young child would make them self seem important and skilled to a older figure. The dark blue truck can represent sadness this can be foreshadowing of what is still to come, the camera angle changes as there is a close up of Amy’s face as she struggles to know how to operate a vehicle. This delay causes the young male worker to be suspicious about Amy. The crashing sound of the tools from Paul, the young male worker and another female worker being thrown into the back of another vehicle is foreshadowing as Amy drives around the corner out of their watchful sight, a louder crash is heard and Paul and the two workers rush to the scene between Amy and her headmaster. The position of the damage vehicles is head on this shows little effort to try and avoid each other. The headmaster is the only character to wear formal clothing on the land his red tie symbolises anger for his vehicle and on the whereabouts of Amy. The camera switches from the young male worker to Paul as the headmaster informs them of the fact Amy is only 16 the shock by the worker then the calm reasoning by Paul shows two sides of how they are feeling about this news.
     Paul and the headmaster discuss the news about Amy and her school and the importance of education, this scene could suggest Paul has had an education this goes against the stereotype of workers not being educated also how books symbolize wisdom this corresponds with the theme of age. The headmaster believes Amy is still a young child “she has a vivid imagination” this relates to how she lied to Paul saying she passed first time as most drivers wouldn’t pass the first time this suggests that Amy wanted to look special and useful to have so she didn’t have to go back to school. All the characters now see Amy as a child as she is 16, this relates to teenagers being looked upon as immature and irresponsible.

    Paul confronts Amy about her lies the use of an over the shoulder shot shows how Paul has more power and control than Amy; this shot also shows how Amy appears small and weak. Paul orders Amy to go upstairs and pack the age theme shows as Amy being sent to her room. She shouts “I hate you” this also relates to the theme of age and how Amy’s true colours are being shown. The level of trust is lost between Amy and Paul.

     The same shot of the scenery is used again but with an Autumn Sunlight and a rainbow this represents the land being a haven to Amy, a place to protect her against all the problems in the world (protecting the innocents of a child), however the rainbow can represents Amy’s emotions during her situation also relating to her true colours being shown. Fiddles are played in the background this ties in with the country life as the men work. The scene changes to Amy’s room and a low level of violins are used this sets the atmosphere and shows how Amy is feeling without the use of words, the camera pans around the room as she packs leaving gifts on the bed for members on the land with their names written in on small cards we can see a lot of detail and care has gone into the making of them, Amy leaves a small teddy bear on the bed this can represent Amy leaving her childhood behind as she attempts to run away again. She looks at the happy photo of herself with Paul and two other characters, a pink lamp stands next to the image the colour representing love towards Paul and everyone. An older female character enters the Amy’s room with Amy nowhere in site the woman dashes out of the room to Paul who is working in the field she informs him that Amy has run away a close up of his face shows the fear and concern he now has to this shocking news.

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Moving Image Analysis

Moving Image Analysis

‘Life on Mars’

      The third episode of the second series called ‘Car Bomb’ contains the theme of racism and how women are treated by the dominant male characters. It begins with an urgent call about a suspicious car outside a school it is put down as a bomb, Sam Tyler, the main character, knows it wouldn’t be a bomb as being from the future he knows there were no reports of car bombs outside a school in 1973 however he is proved wrong as a heated conversation with another officer about Sam trying to impress Annie, the only female in the police force and a member of the main gang. This is the first moment we see the single women singled out from her male friends, we also see how the men react to trying to impress her Sam tries to avoid the conversation and focus only on the mysterious car in front of them, while his friend approaches the car with silence and with the tension building leaving the audience on the edge of their seats,. The car explodes making him be swept off his feet this emphasises the size of the explosion as the camera can only see half of the car however this shows the distance the officer is to his partners, as his friends run to his aid editing has been done to the movement of the characters making them run in slow motion this adds to the shock to the unexpected event.

      The women officer Annie acts and also represents the mother figure to all the male officers she cares for all her friends and also has a strong independent image this is her going against the stereotype that women are too sensitive to be police officers. We first see this caring personality as Annie collects money from her fellow colleges to give to the injured officer in hospital everyone contributes to the fund she is the only character to use polite manners in the episode this can symbolise the good cop in every police force. Annie is the only women in the room amongst all the men showing how it is unusual for women to be a police officer in those times.

      As the main character Sam looks at all the evidence he plans to visit the accused workers officer to find more clues about the next suspected bomb attack. Sam asks Annie to join him, this suggests the close bond between them, even when all the male officers abandoned Sam he knows Annie wouldn’t as she supports and cares for everyone however we see how she is caught in the middle of her friends and colleges, at 37:52 Annie is told to remain with the other officers and not to go with Sam as she decides who to follow one of the officers speaks in a low tone “your coming with us” this shows how Annie is controlled by the dominant men as she follows them silence falls as Sam is left alone.  The tone of voice makes Annie sound like an object, Annie wears a brown coat in the scene the plane colour symbolises natural beauty and the neutral party.

Although Annie was instructed to go with the other officers she still helps and appears in the suspects work office surprising Sam, Sam explains his findings to her showing the trust he has for her, Annie is still wearing her brown coat which was the main colour and fashion at the time also adding to the time period.

      Sam tells Gene Hunt (Sam’s boss) his hypothesis in front of all his colleges this is done in a long shot making everyone in the room focus on Sam, also to show Sam is wise as he is from the future this is something Sam and the audience know making everyone else look from a different planet this relates to the title ‘Life on Mars’ the name of the show also has the recurring theme of loneliness Sam hearing his heart monitor and doctors talking about his condition.

When Gene Hunt agrees to Sam’s theory the receptionist enters telling them the location, she asks “are you psychic?” This relates to the fact Sam is from the future and they don’t know it is key information that only the audience and Sam know. This is the second women working in the police department although she follows the stereotype that women are receptionists or should work at home or in a basic office. Annie goes against this.

      48:18 is the climax we have seen the crime been solved and now the suspect now being apprehended. The criminal holds a loaded gun to one of the officers head, the camera is angled in a behind the shoulder shot this is done to show the audience what the criminal is thinking and seeing the position of the police officers, Gene Hunt in front, Sam on the right holding a gun pointing at the criminal and the voice of reason from Annie on the left but slightly behind the two main officers this represents the men are more tough and protect the damsel (Annie) also the voice of reason is always at the back of a person’s head. The positioning of Sam and Annie represent good and bad Sam (bad) holding the gun like criminal is the violent side of the brain and Annie (good) the voice of reason she is not armed and Gene in the middle represents the criminal deciding between the two. No sound the background music stops so we can hear Annie and Sam give a speech on why the criminal should put the gun down, Annie still wearing her brown coat showing she is neutral. The criminal surrenders and relinquishes the gun into Sam’s hand.

      The police officers relax in the pub another iconic symbol of the show, the camera pans around the room and with a tableaux shot the whole police team claps praising the work from Sam, Sam is welcomed back into the group. In the pub there is only the sound of drinks and everyone talking, this creates a real image of police life and the end to a hard day. Through the laughter and jokes one of the officers makes a joke towards San and Annie, the receptionist hits him to correct his behaviour this shows the women are there to remind and be the ones with manners.

We see how Annie keeps everyone together with the convocation with Sam he said he will buy her a chocolate bar to thank her for helping him and being there for him, chocolate is usually used to represent love and passion this could hint the love Sam has for Annie.

British Film Industry Documentary

What Is Wrong With The British Film Industry

What Is Wrong With The British Film Industry?

By Stephanie Rallison

     There are a number of problems with the British film industry as there have been a number of films made with a low budget, the equipment used can be faulty or is low quality so the completed film does not create enough detail to the features of the set and characters. The most successful films in the British film industry are “Billy Elliot”, “Kings Speech” and “Slumdog Millionaire”. From the number of films that have been made most have been unsuccessful, there have been ideas about showing independent films to a small crowd of people before releasing to the public, as this will allow the audience to have a say about the film and allow the directors to get feedback about their work. However not one individual should have the right to shoes whether a film is good or bad as everyone is different and have their own opinions.

     Another problem with the British film industry is the people who are given the opportunity to make a film, it is said that most film makers focus more on the bank balance of the film and not the dream that most people would love to do in life, making a film. Some film makers don’t put all of their heart into a film this makes the final print less of an impact on the audience. Films are meant to connect with the audience and inspire them to achieve and on some occasions a plot to a movie can relate to someone’s own life and provide guidance and help.

     British films aren’t always advertised well it does not get enough attention from the public, this adds to the reason why British films are made with a low budget and not supplied with a reasonable amount of money to be put towards their development. Most films in the UK are from Hollywood as the development of the films is well planned and every scene contains many camera angles and careful consideration to how it will look on the big screen. For these reasons, Hollywood films are more successful and this is also why they are placed in the UK’s cinemas. The genre of the films is another problem as they are repetitive; the most common films are related to teenager gangsters, this then breaks down into teenage pregnancy, drugs or unemployment the same genre used in most movies all with the same results and the same kind of ending. This could be the British film industry’s way of connecting with the younger generation, also a change in time to young people’s social life.

     In conclusion the British film industry has changed over the film years and there have been many problems with this change. Audiences would prefer to see a film produced in Hollywood than in Britain as it is the same genre also not enough money is used in the budget of making the film resulting in limited resources and low quality equipment this effects the production of the film making the final print less appealing to watch in theatres.

Peak Practise Analysis

Peak Practise

By Stephanie Rallison

     From the clip from Peak Practise there is a theme of gender, the main character Dr Glover, a female doctor, helps a drug addicted man who is in prison. The female character goes against the stereotype about female doctors however  the vulnerable side of a female is shown clearly as the patient in prison shoves Dr Glover  to the ground, with the male guards rushing in to control the prisoner we see a fragile moment of Dr Glover, her facial expression shows fear and shock. The camera is slightly above her so we can see how small the doctor is at this moment.  Throughout the scene in the prison there is no sound being played in the background, only the sound of the keys being used by the guard, this represents loneliness of being locked away, being hidden from everyone else. The uniform being worn by the prisoner is the same as everyone else’s showing no individuality and blue to represent grief. He grieves for his friend who died and the fact he wasn’t allowed to pay his respect at the funeral makes him believe it was his fault for the death. The prisoner begs Dr Glover “please make it go away” this is emotive language allowing the audience to connect with this character and to make the audience think about is it his fault, the death of his friend and his addiction to the drug his body is so used to. The quote can also refer to the prisoners pain of losing his best friend and his addiction also it can suggest the prisoner believes everything can be taken away by medication the pain can disappear if he has a form of drug.

      In the opening scene the camera slowly zooms in on Dr Glover and her partner Jack this symbolises the growth of their relationship.  We see Dr Glover with her husband Jack, he stands over her as he talks suggesting his level of authority in the relationship. Even when Jack shows his care for Dr Glover he stands behind her but still above her, with his arms around her also symbolising his power over her and his authority in the relationship. There is no background music during the clip this could be for the audience to hear what is happening, how the characters are feeling clearly and to hear what the characters are hearing. The only sounds we hear are actions in the background and in the scene, the keys being used to open the cell door and the knock on the office door which interrupts Dr Glover’s time with her husband. We don’t know much about Jack or his role in the clip, all we can tell is the fact he is married to the main character.

      Dr Glover is the only women in the whole clip compared to the many male characters in the camera shot, this can symbolise a women struggling in a male society and how she has to prove she deserves to be a respected doctor and this can explain why she went to the prison to treat the drug addicted patient even though she would known the risks. Dr Glover is knocked down physically and mentally in the last scene showing the true face of an innocent victim, a fragile women and a women trying to earn the same rights and respect as a man, the guards had to drag the prisoner back to his cell while Dr Glover sat in shock at what had happened, this gives the argument on what a man would of done in that situation, would he of fought back, defended himself or got back up straight away. The fact that Dr Glover done none of these actions shows the reality she is a women and she was able to go down so easily that it frightens her.

     In conclusion this clip was interesting however not much editing had been done in the making of it leaving the clip uneventful, in my own opinion I believe this show was not very appealing to the audience compared to the drama shows we have now. The clip only suggests the theme but doesn’t enforce it unlike most dramas today however the clip does leave the audience wanting to watch more and to find out how3 Dr Glover develops from this shocking experience bringing her back to reality of the argument of women vs. men.

    

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Bullying Script

Script for Scene Bullying

School Bullying Clip Analysis

      The scene is set in a school car park; this is shown by the movement of the camera it pans around the area then zooms in from the ground to the schools logo this makes the symbol key and important, the height of which the camera climbs can suggest high standards of the school, the deer representing pride. The movement from the camera as it scans the car park can suggest we, are looking through the eyes of a person a student or teacher. Majority of the cars are black this creates a depressing mood also a foreshadowing moment. No sound is used in the clip this creates a silent and lonely mood the cars cover most of the scene making the path to the buildings unclear, the only access to the entrance is shown but it leaves the question why is there nothing there?

     In the next scene we are introduced to a character, the camera zooms in on him from a distance this makes him the main character. He wears black clothing suggesting a negative image, he wears a red fez this suggests his background culture, the colour stands out making it noticeable. The colour red symbolises danger this could suggest the character could be a target or a victim another foreshadowing event. The only sound we can hear is his footsteps the sound echoes showing he is alone. As the character approaches the entrance he is stopped by another pupil “what the hell are you wearing?” he wears brighter clothing an opposite to what the main character is wearing this is an opposing force, the bully of the clip. He does not reply showing a timid side to him, we are not told his name this suggests he prefers to keep to himself.

     Next we have our main character dashing down a corridor hands on his face almost shielding himself from reality, he’s not wearing his fez this shows he is trying to fit in with everyone but it is unsuccessful with this as he is alone again only his footsteps can be heard. The long shot gives a dramatic effect to the mood also makes us sympathise with him.

     At this moment we witness the tension building, the teacher who is also wearing black asks the main character if he is ok but is quickly ignored. His footsteps are stilled heard as the pupil runs away this is still foreshadowing as he has been running ever since he arrived at the school and it makes the audience wonder where he will run to. The sound of the footsteps get lighter and lighter as the pupil runs off creating a distance from the pupil and the teacher, this goes back to the high standards of the school. The teacher turns slowly to the window, we see a female student who does match the expectations of the school her bright blond hair stands out symbolising peace, she is also alone this shows the students are all alone. As the main character runs away we cannot hear his footsteps this could show his time is running out as he can no longer run from his problems.

    

Our main character runs down the corridor he is confused not knowing where to run to and decides to hide in a cupboard. He attempts to end his life a close up of him making a noose creates tension as there is no sounds not even the sound of footsteps, this is the climax building as we don’t know anyone who will help him. The noose is black representing death, this recurring colour was foreshadowing this event. The death of a teenager at school. We see the frightful moment where we witness the life being taken from the pupil, we can only hear him chocking making the scene more dramatic and horrific, the sound of his legs hitting the wooden wall can symbolise the sound of a wooden coffin closing.The teacher bursts into the room and sees the lifeless body he tries to help by grabbing the body to support it and save his life, the light entering the room from the opening of the door can symbolise the doorway to heaven. The clip ends leaving the audience wondering if the pupil survived.

School Bullying Re-enactment

School Bullying Clip

    

      A clip from Waterloo Road it shows an extreme form of bullying where the victim, Harry tries to drown himself in the swimming pool. Harry is bullied for what he has to wear in the clip (brightly coloured swimming trunks) and how he looks. The comments thrown at him makes Harry feel singled out and alone as not even the teachers notice how he feels or how he is being treated.

      The scene is first set with Harry alone in a changing room, the fact he separates himself from the other boys can suggest he does not feel comfortable around them as could feel exposed, getting changed with other boys. The background music creates slight tension as the pace builds up, the sound of the locker closing can represent Harry's fate being sealed, the plan to steal his trunks has been done and the next stage of the bullies plan is about to unfold.

      The camera is focussed on the swimming pool as Harry walks past, his reflection is seen in the water, this is a foreshadowing event it creates more suspense to the clip. The convocation between the teacher and Harry is paced; we can tell the teacher is not focussed on Harry's problem. She turns her head quickly "what is it?" This sounds similar to how a teenager would speak to another person, this can suggest the teacher acting like a school girl as she doesn't reply to Harry in a polite manner but instead she is more focused on talking to the male swimming instructor.

      As Harry comes out of the changing room with his bold trunks the music dies down, this is done so the audience can hear the comments the other students make and so the audience can empathize with Harry. A behind the shoulder shot is used so the audience can see from the angle the other students are standing also a medium close up of Harry is used often as he walks past his peers. As Harry is shoved into the pool the camera falls as well giving more of a dramatic effect as he emerges from the water another over the shoulder shot has been used but this time for the audience to see from Harry’s point of view, we see the bullies Fin and Josh in the main view point with the added members of the class standing behind them this could represent how the other students follow the two boys and not try to help Harry.

      We see how the pool is divided with majority of the class around the Fin the main bully and Harry by himself the fact that he floats by himself can represent how he has been cast away from the social groups in his class. The sound of rude comments about Harry echo in the pool as they are being chanted we see what Harry is seeing all the students laughing and looking at him we see this from his own eyes. Harry takes his last gasp of air as he begins to sink underwater, the camera becomes unfocussed this can symbolize his mind becoming unclear and alone. The slow music shows times slowing down and Harry’s connection to reality and life fading away. Editing has been done, slow motion has been added to Harry’s movement this adds to reality slowing down and Harry’s life ending but this movement stops the water explodes as the swimming instructor rescues Harry and brings him to the surface. Reality hits the class as they did not notice Harry was in danger, even Fin is shocked, the swimming instructor says “I will check him over to be sure” this is the attention Harry has not received during the whole clip. It finishes with Harry smiling and the teachers hand on his head this can represent love, comfort or protection because finally Harry is being noticed.

      I will be working in a team to re-enact this scene but include our own ideas for the way the victim is treated and how he feels as this will give more of a understanding of why a child would want to take their own life.

Cutting it analysis

“Cutting it”

By Stephanie Rallison

     From the first scene we are given an insight to the two main characters, a close up of their hands holding shows trust also a worrying atmosphere. The male character does not know where they are going while the female character pays the taxi cab, this can symbolise the female as the dominant partner in the relationship. The female character is going to a consultant suggesting she may have cancer or a form of illness, as she walks away her coat is unbuttoned and open this gives a brave figure, as she spoke to her partner the 180’ rule is used a lot and quick cut scenes adds pace to the scene and conversations.
     In the consultants room the female character has a brave face while she begins to cry, there is an aerial shot of the room this could symbolise death, it makes the audience wonder if she does have cancer. As she is being given the news she has a brave reassuring smile trying to remain in control, in a cut scene to that, the camera pans across her partner who waits patiently outside, with the same reassuring smile as he focuses on his wedding ring, a close up of the ring represents love, commitment and trust. Going back to the consultant room another aerial shot is done showing God, heaven looking down on the consultant and his patient, this can represent judgement her life at a standstill.
     As she leaves the room she ties up her coat this can symbolise her secrets and feelings being bottled up she wants to keep everything in control. In the background we see members of the public wearing white coats this represents peace, meaning the female character does not have cancer, also being set outside of the hospital there are no doctors or nurses standing outside the building, this could also prove she doesn’t have cancer, she is free from treatment no more doctors , nurses and tests.
     As the female character returns to her partner a dramatic event takes place she calls out “guess what!” A large vehicle passes in front of her, silence comes and the sound of glass breaking fills the screen a exploding smash echoes making the scene freeze. The mysterious vehicle passes and we see the female lying on the curb and white roses scattered next to her broken body. The roses symbolise a wedding, love peace hospital sickness and death. Editing has been done a lot to this scene, slow motion as the camera shakes gives the audience a look through the male characters angle, and this puts us in his shoes. We hear the thumping of a heart beat this adds to the dramatic effect also symbolising love and shock, all he can hear is his own heart beating or this could be the heart from the injured partner slowly getting quieter and quieter. The male partner rushes to help her he knocks over the chair which she would of sat on, no one notices her lying injured on the pavement or the chair falling to the ground this could shoe the two main characters are alone only there for each other . His run and actions are all in slow motion this is dramatic and shows the shock going through his mind and body, as he attempts to run across the road, he still checks for passing cars so he doesn’t have the same fate as his partner, no other vehicles stop to let him pass safely or stop for the women on the pavement this adds to the idea they are lonely. As he makes it to her, comforting her cold body as she slowly slips away the white roses next to her and the sound of violins in the background representing grief, sadness, fear we have a bird’s eye view of the couple, their last moment together his watch on his wrist indicating the time of death a foreshadowing moment. Lastly the female character whispers “a perfect day” this could suggest they were married in the morning as this would explain their smart clothes and the many times the rings are in the camera shot showing their commitment to each other and the consult was planned to be done after they were married. The quote could be stating she doesn’t have cancer making the day be summarised as perfect.
     In conclusion the clip was mostly suggesting theories about the characters and the question about if the women was cleared from cancer is still a mystery, however this could of been intended by the director to get the audience involved. Overall the clip was enjoyable and had a variety of camera angles and actions in each scene.

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