Moving Image Analysis

HOTEL BABYLON CLIP ANALYSIS

Here is the clip that I am analysing:

In the opening shots the hotel manager is confronted by two policemen. I believe that this could introduce the binary opposite of good vs. evil to the scene. The policemen look rather intimidating and we are not initially shown they’re facing creating a sense of mystery as to why they are there. The music starts promptly after we are introduced to the policemen however it is fairly slow and calm at this point.



Shortly after this, we can see three men in suits walk in to the hotel. The music becomes much faster and upbeat to highlight the anxiousness the audience may be feeling. One character is more focused that the others and he is giving the audience direct eye contact. He lacks much facial expression and this suggests to the audience that the reason he is here is not a good one.

We are then presented with a shot of a black man sitting in an armchair in the reception. He is seen looking up from his newspaper at the trio. I think this shot is significant because it foreshadows John’s attitudes towards other ethnicities. Also, the fact that the man immediately put down his paper when the three men walked past suggests that he feels vulnerable and insecure.

Next, we are introduced to the receptionist. She is seen to be wearing white suggesting that she is innocent and reliable. The mise-en-scene around her also appears to be fairly calm and even the music becomes slower and more relaxed when she starts to speak.

The next setting that we are shown is quite hectic. We can see people rushing around and most of them appear to be from different ethnic backgrounds. Jackie who manages these workers is informed that immigration have arrived at the hotel and after this the music begins to speed up again, highlighting the panic within the scene. Jackie is seen to be communicating with the workers in different languages as if this sort of thing has happened before. Jackie is also wearing red, connoting the danger she puts herself through everyday employing the immigrants.

There is a shot of the immigrants trying to hide taken from behind a gate and this could represent that the immigrants can never be free or it could be symbolic of the outcome if they were to be found. The editing surrounding this scene is very fast paced highlighting the panic and hysteria the immigrants are experiencing. The low key lighting used can be representative of the immigrant’s low significance in society.

A close-up is used of Jackie’s face when she finds out that one of the workers is missing, letting the reader see the worry in her expressions. The use of the close-up also helps the reader to feel part of the worry.

Next, the audience can see Ibrahim cleaning in the hallway. There is a lot of red used in this shot, including Ibrahim’s uniform, the hoover and the colour of the hallway. The colour red can signify the amount of danger Ibrahim is in.

Another close-up of Jackie’s face is used to highlight her emotions. The camera zooms from a medium long shot to a close-up because it suggests to the audience that this character’s feelings towards what’s about to happen are the most important and we need to focus on them. The editing begins to speed up again along with the music to illustrate the tension and suspense in the scene.

After Jackie has found out that they found Ibrahim, she confronts john. However he shows no remorse and we can clearly see this in a close-up we are shown of his facial expressions. He has a smug look on his face and shows a lack of interest in what Jackie has to say for herself.

After this encounter causes a disturbance in the reception of the hotel, the ‘innocent’ and ‘reliable’ receptionist we were shown near the beginning becomes ignorant as she orders Jackie to lead the immigrants out of sight of the guests, proving she doesn’t really care much for them.

The music becomes much slower once the immigration officers have left the hotel, giving the audience time to reflect on the loss of Ibrahim. We are shown shots of Jackie emptying his locker and the mood in this scene is fairly sad. This scene is followed my a shot of the staff canteen where the audience is shown how the different ethnicities act. Many of them are seen to be throwing food and lacking table manners but then we are shown a shot of Adam and Rachael praying for the food they are given, showing how much they value what they have. The music is slower still, giving the reader a chance to reflect on the past events.

EASTENDERS STILL ANALYSIS

The Clip:

My Analysis:

Video Analysis:

Written Analysis:

The fact that Andy is wearing black could signify the fact that he will be a bad influence on Kat. Also he is wearing purple, connoting his jealousy. However Kat is wearing white and even though this is a traditional colour, it highlights the fact that she is innocent and actually does love Aflie.

The shot is a mid shot and this allows the audience to see the expressions and feelings that the characters are putting across in the scene. The characters are also giving the audience eye contact. This doesn’t only help to engage the audience, but it also draws attention to the characters facial expressions. Kat looks shocked at Alfie’s appearance but the audience can clearly see that she is interested in what he has to say. However Andy on the other hand looks both shocked and angry that Alfie had showed up because he knows that what Kat and Alfie have is real.

The mise-en-scene is set in a church but it is actually fairly simple. This helps to attract more attention to what the characters reactions are, rather than what is going on in the background. The editing at this point is quite face paced, to keep up with the action in the shot and there is no music playing, just dialogue. The lighting is fairly low key to emphasize the characters mixed emotions however shots of Alfie tend to use high key lighting to illustrate his hope for him and Kat’s relationship.

The use of a high camera angle in this shot suggests Kats lacking enthusiasm towards the situation. She and Andy are therefore looking up at Alfie, showing that Alfie is much more confident in what he is doing and is a better person than Andy.

All the drama of the situation can lead the audience to forget that they are actually at Kat and Andy’s wedding, the priest in the background is there to remind the audience of this and he also represents the good left in Kat, that makes her decide to change her mind about the wedding and follow her heart.

OUR FRIENDS IN THE NORTH ANALYSIS

The mise-en-scene is fairly old fashioned. From this, the audience can tell the time that the programme is set. The setting is also very stereotypical of this time. The lighting used also helps to create a mood for the audience. For example, when George’s father enters the scene, he closes the door and by doing so, shuts out the light from outside. This could suggest that it is safer outside and that he is dangerous. The use of low key lighting in this shot can foreshadow the events that are about to come. Another way lighting is used to give an effect to the audience is when the lighting on George’s face is high key. The high key lighting at this point could signify that fact that he is a better person than his father and that there is hope for him.

Body language is also another key factor of the mise-en-scene that has an effect on the audience. For example, when George’s dad comes in drunk, he acts quite viciously. He leans in to his son’s friend and becomes very intimidating and this gives a stereotypical feature to the clip. The clothes the characters are wearing are fairly simple. They are not dressed very extravagantly illustrating the lived they live. These clothes also stereotypically represent the social class the characters are from.

The camera focuses on the main characters face when they are talking and then it changes to the other characters face when they begin to talk. The camera changes from a medium close-up to an over the shoulder shot so that the audience can see both characters in the shot signifying that they are both very important to the scene.

Also the pace of the editing changes depending on the action within the scene. At the beginning of the clip the editing pace is slow then when the fight starts in speeds up making it more tense, then once the character has been knocked out, the editing pace slows down and lingers on the characters faces so the audience can examine their reactions to the situation.

The dialect in this clip is of a ‘Geordie’ accent. The representation of the father in this clip could be slightly criticized as often people that do not speak in Received Pronunciation are stereotyped as the working class. This is evident in this clip as George’s father is an alcoholic. We are made aware of this because he speaks in a slurred and slightly inaudible voice. Slow and sad non- diegetic music plays after this scene, to highlight the main characters despair and sadness and also to match the pace of the editing because, after the violence, the pace slowed down George realised what he had done.

Over the shoulder shots are used quite frequently in this scene to involve the viewer in the character’s conversations and highlight to them that the scene is intimate and important. Another shot that is used quite a lot is a medium close-up and a normal view of a subject at eye level which makes this character equal with the audience, this makes the audience feel that they can empathise with them because they are neither more powerful or weak that us. Also medium close-ups signify which character is the main subject and they allow us to properly see the characters facial expressions and emotions.

Panning is also commonly used throughout this scene because the director wants the audience to follow certain characters because they are dominant within certain shots and can also lead the audience to believe that they are important and therefore need to focus on them.

CUTTING IT ANALYSIS

The establishing shot of the couple in the taxi clearly shows to the audience where this shot is set. This is illustrated by the clearly visible traffic through the back windscreen. The fact that the audience is not immediately informed of where the couple is travelling sets up mystery or enigma for them. There is a mid-shot where the woman is leaning on the man’s shoulder. This indicates their close relationship. This relationship is then established as being more romantic than friendly when the man kisses the woman’s hand. The characters are shown looking in to the distance from a frame against the windscreen. This could signify an emotional distance they may have as they aren’t looking at each other and the medium close up emphasises the seriousness of their conversation. Their conversation is followed by a mid-close-up of the woman holding the man’s hand, suggesting that she has forgiven him and this shot also draws the audience’s attention to a wedding ring on her hand, showing she’s married.

The setting of the following scene is set when the camera pans an ambulance driving along the road, indicating they are at a hospital and intriguing the audience as to why. There is a big close up used of the woman when she is talking to the man to highlight the seriousness of her visit and creating another enigma for the audience. Once she has entered the hospital we are shown a close up of the man to signify his anxiety. We are welcomed to the shot of the woman with her consultant with a crane shot. This emphasises the distance between her and the doctor across the desk. However contrasting to this scene, outside we are shown a wide-shot of the man as he waits outside the café. This then cuts to an extreme-close-up of him playing with his wedding ring. He is pulling it up and down his finger, foreshadowing that he may lose his wife.

In the consultant office, there are frequent over-the-shoulder shots used. These generally focus on the woman as she is about to receive her results and highlight the importance and intimacy of the scene. The audience has mixed feelings about this scene because these then cut to shots of the man waiting outside, smiling at his ring. Once the woman has exited the hospital, the audience is still unaware of her results. However, once the man see’s her emerge from the hospital gates she appears to be smiling. She is then obscured by the passing traffic and this foreshadows later events. A series of rapid, motivated cuts follow this scene to suggest she’s in danger and after she pauses for a mid-shot to call ‘Guess What’, she is instantly obscured by a passing bus. This then cuts back to a mid-shot, tilting upwards, of the man rising from his seat, followed by a close-up of his shocked face. A slow motion shot is used to express the man’s uncertainty of the situation his wife is in. Followed by a hand held shot to highlight his urgency to reach her. As he reaches her, a close-up, high angle shot, framed by his hand on her face is followed by an over-the-shoulder shot of her face as she speaks, highlighting what she has to say is important. Then, as she dies a slow zoom from a higher angle shows him embracing her. In this shot, the couple are surrounded by flowers, emphasizing her death and his mourning.

The pace of editing varies much throughout the sequence. Slow opening shots establish the caring relationship that the couple shares. These speed up as the conversation becomes tenser. The viewer is positioned as an impartial observer with slightly more attention given to the woman. This highlights that she is more in control of the relationship and foreshadows that she is the key to the enigma. The style and pace of the editing becomes more urgent as the couple approach the hospital. Also, the parallel editing of outside and the consultant office heightens the dramatic tension as the audience awaits the woman’s results. Rapid cross-cutting of the final sequence further build up emotional impact. Brief slow motion shots and used to extend the tension as the man witnesses the accident. Careful graphic matching of high and low angled point of view shots position the reader at the centre of the drama and the final aerial shot gives feelings of growing distance between the characters as the camera zooms out.

Naturalistic soundscape crates a sense of realism for the audience during the first part of the sequence, with the diegetic engine noise of the taxi and the heightened street noise from outside the hospital. No extra-diegetic music is heard and this helps the audience to focus on the dialogue which reveals the couple’s relationship. As the woman enters the hospital, a change in tone is created by low strains of synthesized music to emphasise the woman’s feminine emotion. This also places the viewer on the side of the female character. As this music fade, the music become more electronic, replaces by amplified street noises leading up to the crash, signaled by a brief sound effect of squealing breaks and shattering glass. After the accident, soundscape becomes symbolic of the man’s reaction with echoing silence and muffled heartbeats to express his point of view. The diegetic sound of the blaring horn symbolizes that the man is stunned, shocked and horrified to return to the reality of the situation. The last few words in the sequence are accompanied by diegetic sound only, but a mournful instrumental is introduced in the closing moments as we fade to black to emphasise the man’s emotion and sadness.

The mise-en-scéne of the taxi suggests both affluence of the characters and a sense of purpose. She pays the driver, symbolizing that she is in control on the relationship and in the situation. The traffic seen through the back windscreen highlights the ‘urban’ location and the fact that the couple are well groomed and stylishly dressed indicates their status and class. His smart suit and her makeup, hair and expensive looking coat suggests that they are professionals. There is a repeated focus on their gold rings, indicating a recent marriage and their commitment to one another. The hospital is signaled by a flower stall outside and the busy location highlights their busy lifestyles. The consulting room is lit from above and surrounded in darkness to emphasise that is it a place of drama and tension. Contrasting to this, the brightness of the outdoor café highlights a balance between her fear and his hope. Finally, the scattered flowers around her body within the closing shot, emphasise her death.

DR Who Analysis

The scene lacks much of an establishing shot, illustrating that the audience is not being introduced to the beginning of it. The mise-en-scene is set in a rural location, represented by the fields the surround the characters. The establishing shot is a close-up of a guard holding a gun and the dialogue ‘Let them approach’. The audience can gather that the character speaking at this time is important and upholds a higher class than that of the Doctor and Rose. This point then becomes clear when the guard refers to the lady as ‘Mam’. Also the dialogue use at this point is of a Scottish accent, allowing the audience to relate further with the setting of the scene. There is then a cut to a mid-shot of a black carriage and the fact that the carriage is black creates an enigma of mystery as to who is inside.

                As the Doctor and Rose approach the carriage, non-diegetic music of trumpets is played in the background, foreshadowing that they are approaching royalty. As the camera begins tracking the carriage, there is a diegetic sound of the carriage door being opened, before we are introduced to the character we can see that the inside of the carriage is coated in velvet, highlighting her class. There is then a close-up of the character as we are finally introduced to her. The close-up tells the audience where they should be looking. We can now clearly see that this character is of a much higher class as she is dressed in black lace signifying her wealth and the mystery that surrounds her as the audience has only just been introduced to her. The audience may still be unaware of who she I, but this is made clear with the Doctor’s dialogue as he introduces her to rose as ‘her majesty Queen Victoria’.

                Not only does this scene help the audience to define the setting but also the age as Rose apologizes for ‘being so naked’. The fact that Rose is dressed in denim emphasizes the difference in class between the two characters. As the Doctor hands her majesty his credentials, sound FX are played along with a close-up of her majesty’s face. This highlights that her majesty is impressed with what she has been given. The high key lighting that is present in the field creates a joyful atmosphere to co-inside with the emotions of the Doctor and Rose after their encounter with the Queen. There is then a close-up of the Doctor as he questions her choice of transport. The close-up has been used to highlight that what he is saying is important. The selective focus on his character also ensures that the audience is made to pay attention to him.

                The pace of editing varies throughout the scene according to which character is speaking and the cuts ensure that the audience is always looking at the person who is speaking. In a medium close-up of the Doctor and Rose, one of the guards is present in the background. The deep focus of the shot allows the audience to notice his presence, therefore foreshadowing his importance in the storyline. The guard is pictured on a horse suggesting that he also has a high status and he is wearing red to connote his power. As the Doctor and Queen Victoria discuss whether or not someone could be out to assassinate her, her dialogue is accompanied with non-diegetic sounds of violins playing in the background creating a dismal atmosphere. When her majesty begins to talk, the close-up is at a low angle. This means that the audience looks up to her and illustrates her power and authority over the other characters in the scene.

                As the conversation between the Queen and one of her guards picks up, the non-diegetic sound FX in the background pick up as she talks about tales of a ware wolf. The sound FX is used to create a sense of fantasy in the scene. Once her majesty is finished there is a close-up of Rose with a selective focus on her face. The audience can see that she is smiling as she admires the Queens mannerisms. Following this scene the audience is show a shot of the Doctor and Rose walking behind the carriage, surrounded by guards. This emphasises their status and class as opposed to that of the Queen as they are still seen as a potential threat. The mise-en-scene at this point is fairly dull as the sky is quite grey. This could foreshadow the atmosphere that is to follow this scene. We then switch to a slow track of the Doctor and Rose walking behind the carriage in which their dialogue suggests s to the audience that they are excited about their encounter. As they joke around the audience feels as if they are part of the conversation and the use of humor helps to lighten the tone in the scene. We then stop following the action as the tracking stops and cuts to the next scene.

                This scene begins with a low angled shot of a castle as the carriage arrives. The audience is looking up at the castle, highlighting that this is where the following scenes will take place and that there is some importance within the building. A gold telescope is clearly visible in this shot and creates another enigma for the audience as to why it is there. As the carriage draws in to the courtyard of the building, a high angled shot through a window looks down on the carriage, suggesting that whoever is looking through believes they are more superior to her majesty.  The window is murky and hard to see through, foreshadowing that the Queen may be in danger here.   

                We are then introduced to two more characters standing at the window and it is clear that one of them is the owner of the house. A close-up of the characters illustrates that they are to have large importance in the next scenes. The other character at the window appears to be threatening the other and the audience can tell through the dialogue being spoken or ‘your wife will suffer the consequences’. This man is also scared on his face and looks physically unattractive so the audience can immediately tell that he is a villain. The mise-en-scene at the point is fairly dark with low key lighting on the villains face and high key lighting on the others characters face. This shows the contrasts of good and evil in the characters personalities. At the end of the dialogue between these two characters, harsh non-diegetic music is played to suggest the seriousness of the situation that one of them is in.

                As the two characters come downstairs, a slow track follows one as he greets the Queen. We are then introduced to him as ‘Sir Robert’. The fact that we still don’t know who the other character is creates a tense atmosphere for the audience. An over the shoulder shot is used during interaction between the Queen and Sir Robert to highlight that they both share the importance in the scene and that the audience needs to focus on what both of them are saying. It also emphasizes that the conversation is important. When asked how Lady Isobel is, Sir Roberts reply is accompanied with non-diegetic, tense music as both he and the audience know, she is in danger. During the over the shoulder shot of Sir Robert, a soft focus has been used to show the ‘villain’ in the scene, this focus creates a sense of mystery and suspense because even though the character is out of focus, the audience is still made to acknowledge the fact that he is there. When Sir Robert is explaining why it would be unsuitable for her majesty to visit we are shown a close-up of the Doctors reaction as he senses that something isn’t right.

                A mid shot of three characters is shown whilst the Queen is speaking to Sir Robert, this gives the audience the idea that they are not to be trusted and don’t care for her status. However they are shown to the reader as being of obvious importance because they are drawing their attention away from the Queen as she is speaking. The audience is then drawn back to the Queen as she says the name of the house ‘The Torchwood Estate’. This is accompanied with a tense non-diegetic sound of violins to foreshadow that the events that will take place in the house will be dangerous. A comical tone is then added to the scene as the conversation turns once again to Roses unsuitable clothing and the tense moment becomes more relaxed as these characters are unaware of what is really going on in the house.

                As the character head towards the house, we see the suspected villain glare at the group as they head inside. The mid-shot allows the audience to see that he is unhappy with what is going on but he still has evil intentions. This shot is followed by a medium long-shot of a guard walking towards the carriage before getting something from it. The audience is keen to see what this object it and a close-up of a box allows them to do so. During the close up, non-diegetic music of a harp plays to highlight that whatever is inside is special, important and could be the solution to the problems ahead. A mid-shot of the Doctor and Rose watching the box being carried away emphasizes their curiosity to find out what is inside and the audience can relate to this. The music continues until the scene ends.

                Next the audience is introduced to another setting. The lighting is very low key and this signifies mystery and evil however the lighting on one characters face is of a higher key to show her importance. The audience can see that these characters are in danger by their facial expressions and the close-up is used to give the audience a chance to pick up on these emotions. Most of the characters are dressed in maid’s uniforms however the character at the center of this shot is dressed in a luxury red velvet garment to illustrate her class. The music playing with this scene is very intimidating and as the audience hasn’t yet been made aware of what the characters are looking at, the music helps build suspense. There is a mid-shot of a cage with someone sitting inside however because the lighting is dark, the audience is unable to recognize who it is and the music still playing in the background adds to the suspense. There is an extreme close up of the characters mouth as it silences the others, highlighting that this character has more power and control over the others because he is more threatening.

                The camera has been positioned inside the cage to gain a view of the other characters from its perspective and the audience can see that the other characters are chained up and therefore they are more vulnerable. As the shot cuts back to an extreme close-up of the characters mouth, the music becomes louder and more worrying as it the shot comes to an end. In the next scene the camera is positioned inside the safe where the box is being placed. The editing is slower and there is no music playing. The lighting is low key to highlight a worried atmosphere and a close-up of the guard telling the others to ‘guard it with your life’ suggest that the objet inside is extremely precious to the Queen. The scene ends with a diegetic sound of the safe door being slammed shut and the shot swipes to the next from black. The ending to this shot suggests that the box isn’t safe there and that it is important for the audience to know where it is.

Waterloo Road Analysis: Series 7, Episode 14

As a group I have heped to analyse part of this episode that we are going to edit and re-create. This is the part of the episode that we have decided to analyse:



Analysis:

The establishing shot is of Vicky standing in the doorway. She is wearing green which is a colour with connotations such as jealousy and envy. The shot enables the audience to see Vicky in the background and a blonde girl talking to a boy in the foreground. Even though Vicky is in selected focus, there is a reason to believe that Vicky is jealous of her as it suggests that Vicky is in the back of this boys mind at this moment. Also, in this shot, Vicky is pictured leaning against the doorway signifying that she lacks support.

The establishing shot cuts to a POV shot as Vicky looks on at Ronan and Maddie. The lighting on Vicky is low key, signifying that she is in a dark and unhappy state of emotion at this point but the lighting on Ronan is high key to highlight their contrasting emotions towards the situation. Maddie is wearing black which connotes negativity, symbolising the fact that she may have brought a negative vibe to Ronan and Vicky’s relationship with her presence at this time. This shot helps the reader to establish the setting they are currently in through the use of props.

This shot cuts to a mid-shot of Maddie standing next to Ronan, highlighting their closeness at this time. The dialogue in this shot allows the audience to recognise that Maddie has a northern accent. As a conversation builds between Maddie and Ronan in front of Vicky, they share eye contact- secluding Vicky once again and indicating that they are hiding something between them. Ronan’s facial expressions as he turns to face Vicky suggest that he feels guilty about talking to Maddie highlighting that Vicky has more power in their relationship.

This cuts to a mid-shot of Vicky, still standing in the doorway, to allow the audience to see her reaction to what she has just seen. Vicky’s arms are crossed which immediately shows the audience that she is not impressed but this could also connote that she feels insecure in front of Maddie. Vicky’s dialogue ‘You having a nice time?’ emphasises the jealousy that she is feeling. There is a cut from this shot to an over the shoulder shot of Ronan over Vicky. Maddie is now cut out of the frame by Vicky’s head suggesting that she feels the need to involve herself in the conversation. Ronan’s jacket is open symbolising that he has nothing to hide and that he doesn’t keep any secrets from Vicky-he’s an open person. Also the fact that his hands are in his pockets highlights his relaxed approach to resolving the tension between Maddie and Vicky.

The camera stays positioned on the tripod and as Vicky moves about the frame, she forms an over the shoulder shot of Maddie cutting Ronan out of the frame. This emphasises that Vicky has the dominant role in their relationship and wants Ronan all to herself. Also, as Maddie is once again in the frame, it could be seen that she is trying to worm her way in to their relationship once again. From this point, shots cut from Ronan to Vicky as they start a conversation. The use of close ups and over the shoulder shots illustrates the importance and intimacy of the conversation. This cuts, once again, to a close up of Vicky as she starts to talk to Maddie. The dialogue ‘get out!’ that follows highlights that Vicky is capable of standing up for herself and when Maddie interrupts, Vicky insists she leaves, suggesting that she has more power than Maddie when it comes to Ronan. A close up of Ronan helps the reader to clearly see his reaction to what Vicky is saying to Maddie and his facial expressions allow the reader to realise that he is shocked by Vicky’s appearance.

A cut to a medium long shot as Maddie leaves the room lets the audience see both Vicky and Maddie’s reactions at this moment and the non-diegetic sound of shoes walking emphasises that Maddie has decided to follow Vicky’s orders and leave. The camera tracks Ronan walking towards Vicky and this is followed by various over the shoulder shots as the pair talk. As the conversation becomes more of an argument, the cuts between the shots become more frequent. The audience can tell that they are having an argument because of the tone in their dialogue.

The dialogue within the pair’s conversation creates the feeling that they are reaching a climax in their argument: ‘It’s because she fancies you!’ ‘Well at least someone does!’ is spoken in a shouting tone and as the conversation ends on this note, Vicky hits Ronan. Music of drums begins as this action happens to create a dramatic and exciting aspect in the scene. The camera tracks the couple as they move across the room, Vicky still hitting Ronan. The music, still loud, becomes quieter as Ronan tries to tell Vicky to stop. Close ups of Vicky as she hits Ronan express her anger to the audience and close ups of Ronan emphasise the fact that he is vulnerable in this situation and Vicky is dominant in the relationship. The audience can clearly see that Ronan is not trying to hurt Vicky because he cares for her, creating sympathy for his character.

This scene cuts to a close up of Vicky as she stops hitting Ronan. She is holding her head in her hands to suggest that she isn’t happy with what she has just done as she is upset. Diegetic sounds of her crying are used as she realises what she has done. The camera zooms out to a mid shot of Vicky as she turns away from Ronan. As she begins to walk away, she walks in to a pole and diegetic sounds of this help to exaggerate what has happened. The mid shot of Vicky turns in to a mid shot of Ronan as Vicky falls to her knees and exits the frame. This suggests that Ronan is finally starting to gain some power and dominance in their relationship. The camera then pans Vicky falling closer to the ground and, again there are diegetic sounds of her cries to exaggerate her pain. The music gets louder as the drama builds again and the camera pans up to a close up of Ronan. His facial expressions reveal that he is shocked by what has just happened. The fact that Ronan is standing over Vicky shows that he had little power in their relationship before but now he does.

Script for the recreated version:

Our Recreated Version:

This is our recreation of the Waterloo road analysis. 'Ronan in the deep'

Analysis of our recreated scene:

Camera:

- We used lots of POV shots to engage the audience and to make them a part of Vicky and Ronan’s conversations and expose them of their troubled relationships.

- We also did a few medium shots and long sots to establish the setting and expose the audience to the immature school environment.

- We also did one close-up when Vicky tried to hug Ronan where he pulls away. The close up is drawing extra attention to what is happening in this shot and the audience can see that Ronan isn't going to forgive Vicky.

-We used a few pans and tracks to follow the actors face and expose their reactions to the events. 

-During the fight scene we encorporated a hand held shot to give the scene a sense of realism, which meant that the audience felt involved and created an exciting atmosphere.

Edits:

- We used a couple of fades to emphasise the events and also engage the audience to make them feel eager to find out the next part.

-Most of the time though we used cuts as we could change the pace of these to create emotion for the audience.

Music/SFX:

- We had one non digetic sound where the instrumental of ‘rolling in the deep’ by Adele is played during the fight; this makes the fight scene humorous and emphasises the childishness of the situation and the lyrics go well with what is happening in the scene.

- As Vicky hits her head the diegetic sound is used to exaggerate what has just happened and to put emphasis on the end of the fight.

Mise En Scene:

-High key and low key lighting were used in different shots to highlight the tone and emotions coming from the dialouge being spoken.

- Katy wears black in one of the scene which connotes negativity and darkness this foreshadows the fight.

- Ronan wears blue to show his calmness of the situation and his open collared top showed he is open and laid back.

- The location suggested the dangers of relationships, for example it could be very productive but also very dangerous if things were misused or misconduct.

Monarch of the Glen Essay (Re-written)

The establishing shot sets the scene of the episode and suggest that the following scenes consist of a happy tone. Non-diegetic music of an acoustic guitar is played during the following shot as the farmers work to signify their simple, natural lifestyle. The music also has a ‘jolly’ tone which could suggest that the characters are energised and youthful. All the characters appear to be wearing denim to connote their class and occupation.

As Amy walks through the door to the courtyard, the music begins to sound much more meaningful and signifies that she is hiding something. The tone of the music leads the audience to sympathise with her character as an adult would with their child. A cut to a mid-shot of Amy trying to start a car is played after the audience hears dialogue of her being ordered to come to the front of the house, highlighting her lack of choice and the other character’s authoritive manner over her. Close-ups of Amy struggling to start the car illustrates her naivety and lack of experience, reinstating how young she is.

                Once Amy drives off, the other characters start working again and this is emphasised by the exaggerated diegetic sounds of tools being used in the background of the shot. Shorty after, we can hear sound FX of a car swerving and crashing and even though the audience is not directly shown this action, it is clear what has happened and Amy’s immaturity is significant here. We are then introduced to Amy’s headmaster, who is vastly older than the other characters in the shot. He is also wearing a suit, which in comparison to the other characters, makes the audience believe that he is superior to them.

                A medium long shot is then displayed of the two cars crashed, however a rainbow is pictured over them, making the shot look humorous and suggest that Amy isn’t taking the situation seriously because she is too young to understand. The car Amy is driving is portrayed as very big in comparison to her head teacher’s which is ironic because she is much less aged than him and it could signify the fact that she has lied about her age and that she is trying to grow up too fast. It could also represent the two differing age extents of the naive and foolish Amy to her wise and experienced headmaster.

                The smoke that surrounds the scene could symbolise how unclear the encounter between Amy and her head master appears to the other characters. The head master is portrayed, once again, as being more mature and superior to the other characters through the accent which he upholds. In comparison to the other characters that have more common accents, Amy’s teacher appears to be wise and respected by the way he talks. Also, the head teacher is wearing a duller colour which signifies his age; whereas Amy is wearing yellow which connote youth and her innocence.

                As Paul and the head master enter an office, the lighting on Paul’s face is fairly high key, symbolising the fact that his innocence towards Amy’s teacher as he was oblivious of Amy’s lies. There is a frequent series of over the shoulder shots used within this scene to highlight the importance of the conversation and the growing understanding between the two characters as they are both older than Amy. As Paul is told that Amy hasn’t sat any of her exams yet, a quick cut is used to enter the next scene. A pan is used to allow the audience to follow the action as Paul grabs and realises that he now has authority over her. At this point a low angle over the shoulder shot is used on Paul to signify his superiority in comparison to her. And a high angled shot is used on Amy to allow the audience to share the disappointment that Paul has in her. The opposing high and low angled shots could also illustrate the age gaps between Paul and Amy and the distancing relationship between the pair as Paul tells her to leave.

             Followed by a cut, we are introduced to Amy’s bedroom by a tracking down of the camera on to Amy’s bed. Her room appears to be fairly childish as it is decorated in pink and there are a lot of teddy’s around. We are then shown a close up of a teddy bear in selective focus, emphasising that Amy is still young and immature even though she is planning to leave it behind as she is trying to grow up so she can gain respect. Also in the close up of the teddy bear, are some teen magazines once again suggesting that she isn’t as responsible and grown up yet as the other characters.

                We then pan Amy as she walks towards her mirror and sad non-diegetic music begins to play in the background to symbolise her emotions towards leaving. This makes the audience feel sorry for her because they know that she is not yet ready to leave the comforts of the farm. As Amy looks in to the mirror, which is decorated with photos, she reflects on her memories on the farm. We can tell that she still cares about everyone their despite acting as though she doesn’t in a childish way. A close up of one of the photos makes the audience believe that Amy has finally began to value what she had.

Primevil Analysis

The establishing shot features a couple arguing with the woman wearing a pink top which explores the typical female gender connotations. The man appears to be wearing an unbuttoned shirt which could reflect his laid back attitude during the argument they just had. The music becomes louder as the women raises the tone of her voice and we then see a mid shot of the woman climbing in to a masculine looking car which appears to dwarf her in size. We are then shown a track of the man walking away and as he appears in a conversation with two other men, an over the shoulder shot is used so the audience can see the woman in the car behind him. Diegetic sound is played of the engine starting and as the man walks out of the shot the music becomes a lot louder, perhaps foreshadowing that walking away from her was the wrong thing to do.

                Followed by a cut, in the next shot we are shown a mid-shot of a yellow bulldozer and it appears to be destructive as it is crushing the greenery surrounding it. However the colour yellow has connotations of happiness and hope which contradicts the destructive appearance of the machinery. As we zoom in to the bulldozer, we are introduced to two more characters and it is revealed that a woman is driving the machinery, the non diegetic music is loud and the audience can just hear the diegetic sound of the bulldozer which appears to be drowning the music, highlighting its destructive nature. We cut to a mid shot of a man squatting in the leaves and he is wearing a pink shirt which contradicts the general stereotype of the genders. A zoom to a close up then allows us to see that the man has placed a chunk of meat in the leaves and this close up, along with the dramatic music, makes the audience believe that this prop will have some importance in the following scene as they are forced to focus on it.

                We then cut to a pan of the woman working the bulldozer. She is seen to be wearing a black leather jacket which upholds a very masculine look and she has a boyish haircut. Diegetic sounds of the bulldozer play throughout the scene and a close up is shown of the bulldozer destroying some of the earth to emphasise its destructive nature. A mid shot of a man wearing a blue t-shirt is shown and his facial expressions make the audience believe that he is shocked at her level of experience with working the bulldozer. This is followed by a pan of the ditch that the bulldozer has made and a close up of what appears to be a bone. As the shot is shown, the tone of the music strengthens dramatically as the audience and the characters come to realise what it is.

                Gender roles are then placed as the man orders Abbie to stop what she is doing so he can take a look. However Abbie seems to have more power as the bulldozer dominates the scene. There is a quick cut to show her cutting off the engine before another mid shot of the man is shown where his facial expressions give us an idea that something is wrong.  Diegetic sounds of a roar are played before a hand held view of the surrounding forest is shown, perhaps to represent the point of view of the male character, adding to the drama and creating a sense of vulnerability for the audience. A track is then shown amid the action as a creature begins to run towards the male character to allow the audience to see the point of view of the creature as well. We can then see that Abbie is taking charge as she starts the engine, reinforced with the use of diegetic sounds.

                A quick cut of the man as he jumps in to the ditch is played along with tense music. There is then a high angle shot looking down on the man in the ditch as he appears to me vulnerable compared to the animal, taking on the stereotypical role of a woman as the damsel in distress. A low angle shot of the sabre tooth is then shown to emphasise the vulnerability of the character and it also allows the audience to see things from the point of view of the character. The two shots then cut from one to another in quick edits to portray panic before we here Abbie shout ‘Oi!’ which, once again contradicts her stereotype of a feminine female however the large masculine vehicle she is in is seemingly protecting her from danger. A series of quick cuts are shown during the action shot of Abbie as she fits the sabre tooth and this scene is played along with diegetic sounds of the animal although the sounds of the bulldozer appear to be overpowering the animal. As Abbie fights the animal it appears that the gender roles are being reversed. However as the man escapes the ditch yelling ‘c’mon!’ it appears that he is trying to take over the masculine, heroic role, even though he is running away from the character.

                The pace of the music quickens during the next shots as the sabre tooth appears to be catching up with the man, the fast paced music emphasises the hurry and panic of the situation and adds to the drama being created. A mid shot of the man and as he escapes up the ladder he is removed from the shot. We are then shown a high angled shot, looking down on the creature, suggesting that the male character has escaped. However once the creature begins to climb the tree, the music become faster once again to correspond with the shock of the character. We are shown a close up of the sabre tooth’s teeth along with the diegetic sound of a raw to show the character’s point of view to the audience. This is followed by another point of view shot as the character discovers a rope. The setting looks quite idealic but this is contradicted by the situation and the vast growing tempo if the music which brings the audience to realise what is going on.

                Quick cuts are used during the same shot as the man prepares himself for climbing the rope and the music changes to a slower tone as we are lead to believe that the mans actions will save him. However as he jumps, a shot of the sabre tooth as it starts to follow him is shown and the music becomes tenser. A hand held shot is taken from the rope so the audience can become familiar with the characters perspective and a close up of his feet brushing against the trees is played along with diegetic sounds and the music become faster as we realise that he may still be in danger. The man appears to be clinging to the rope and appears to be vulnerable and this is also shown by his facial expressions. Long shots of the character going in to the distance make the audience believe that he has escaped and the music changes once again to suggest this before we are shown the creature catching up. Point of view shots are continuously sown to out the audience in the characters position.

                We can then see a medium long shot of Abbie as she emerges from the bushes. She is holding a gun and appears to be coming to the male characters rescue once again. The male character appears to have taken on the normal female role with his naivety that he might still be able to escape on his own. As the animal and the man both reach a clearing, he falls to the ground before a sound FX of a gun is played along with a slow motion shot of the animal falling to its death.  Shot of the woman is shown so the audience can realise that she has saved him and the music quietens to reveal a close up of the male character as he catches his breath. Even the physical appearance of the male’s character can lead us to believe that he never really has the qualities it takes to become a hero.

                The following shot opens with a zoom in to the ditch where the male character appears to be completing manual work. As he is digging the music becomes louder before a close up of a hand entrenched in the mud can be seen. This leads the audience to believe that this has some importance in the following scenes. The following shot tracks four characters marching, to add masculinity and it also gives the effect that they are respected. The woman is amongst them and this suggests that she has male gender connotations. Also the fact that she is with them whilst the other man is working suggests another shift in the usual gender connotations. As the man emerges from the bushes he is questioned by the four about his findings. Whilst he is explaining what is happening the music begins to play to add an eerie tone to the scene. As the characters stand in a circle and question the man’s findings, the camera pans around them as they talk. An older man in a suit appears to be leading the characters and when they decide to split up the man makes sure that everyone knows that he will be ok by himself, trying to gain some of his masculinity back.

                The next scene opens with a change in the tone of music. We are presented with a medium long shot of a barn setting in with the lighting is fairly low key, perhaps to foreshadow the events that will come. The woman in the barn is wearing black underneath her white coat to signify her cruel character behind her seemingly innocent one. The woman is also wearing a low cut top and is quite exposed with a full face of makeup she also looks out of place with typical glamorous feminine stereotypes taking place. Mr West appears in manual clothing and is covered in mud. He is wearing a blue shirt which upholds male gender connotations and there is a lower key light on his face as opposed to the woman he is with, foreshadowing his dark nature. Her hair is pulled back in a bun, suggesting she is calm and controlled compared to him. The woman uses a sarcastic tone with her voice in the way she talks to Mr West and he appears to be threatened by her. As he walks away in to the shadowed barn, the woman still acts calm and collected as she brushes herself off. The music becomes tenser as Mr West walks away and as he turns round the audience can see that he has a gun in his hand. This mid shot is accompanied by dramatic music and the diegetic sounds of the gun being fired at the ground and the dogs barking creates a sense of panic along with the shocked look on the woman’s face.

                As Mr West pushes her to the floor, we can see that her white coat has been opened, revealing her black dress and reinstating her change in attitude towards Mr West. A high angle shot of the woman is shown to highlight that she is vulnerable and that Mr West has authority over her. A slow motion shot is shown as he edges towards her with the gun pointed in her direction and then we here ‘give me the gun’ which seems to overpower all the other action and noise in the barn. The shot widens to reveal Abbie standing, also with a gun to show her power and another man in pink helplessly holding a shovel to illustrate that he isn’t as powerful or superior as the other characters and that he is, in fact, quite feminine. In a long shot on Mr West towering over the woman the gun of another man enters the shot, the music starts again but is fairly mellow as the woman is being rescued however as the man walks toward Mr West, it tenses a bit to emphasise the fact that he is dangerous. Abbie then asks the woman is she’s alright, as she had also come to her rescue to show that she is a fairly heroic character. Mr West is still seen as a threat as the man still has his gun pointed at him. Abbie then asks about the sabre tooth in a superior attitude and when Mr West replies that he doesn’t know what she is talking about, the music starts again, highlighting that the problem is not yet solved.

Hustle Analysis (re-write)

In the establishing shot we are introduced to a shop assistant as he is serving a customer. The way this customer is dressed leads us to believe that the two characters share different social classes and that the customer is having trouble fitting in to her posh surroundings. The shop assistant is dressed in black and withholds a superior manner over her. This is reinforced with high angle, over the shoulder shots of the woman. The way the shop assistant speeches suggests that he is fairly camp and that he fits in well with the girly setting of the shop. In the following shot, another woman enters in the background and this woman differs vastly in style in comparison to the first customer. She is dressed in a skirt and looks much more feminine and the fact that her décolletage is on show portrays her character as being very flirtatious. She looks as if she fits in more there. Before we can see a shot of the woman where she appears in the foreground of a shot, we are shown a close-up of her ring. This close-up then pans in to a shot of her face where her facial expressions make her come across as being very suggestive. The fact that we are shown a shot of her ring before a shot of her illustrates her materialistic nature and this is an emphasis of a stereotypical female character.  

                Once the shop assistant makes his way over to the seemingly innocent character, she asks to try on a dress. He then asks her if black is ok and she replies with ‘naturally’ making the audience feel that she is actually not the sweet and innocent female stereotype at all and that she is in fact up to something. This shot closes with a fade as the audience are now made to feel weary of her intentions. The next shot opens with opens with a fade and diegetic dialogue of the woman can be heard. The male gaze is used her as the camera pans up her body from the bottom as she is trying on the dress. She yells out ‘oh yes’ whist explaining that the dress is perfect, however, taken out of context, she is once again being shown as a physically attractive character and is portrayed in a sexual manner. During this scene, she appears to be very enthusiastic with the thought of purchasing a new dress and the typical female gender characteristics are again made clear in an over exaggerated way. It appears that she has a controlling presence over the shop assistant and that she is dominant over the rather camp shop assistant who begins to take on her feminine qualities of being so enthusiastic over the dress.

                A cut to a scene of two men talking in a lounge, directly from the previous shot makes the audience believe that there must be a link for them to make between these two scenes. The setting that the men are in is very mature and classy and the males take on a strong masculine stereotype as they drink alcohol and smoke. The non-diegetic music playing in the background of this shot and is jazz which leads us to believe that these characters are comfortable in their surrounding and uphold a high level of class and wealth. We then cut back to a scene in the shop where the woman appears to have lost her ring. She then orders the shop assistant to help her find it and she appears to have power over him once again. The non-diegetic music that plays in the background starts to speed up and this creates panic and makes the scene seem more hectic. The woman gets on the floor and starts to mess up the displays which signifies her destructive nature. As the assistant starts to help her she begins to beg him to do something which suggests that she is dependent on a male to help her, even though he is seemingly feminine himself and he appears to be threatened by the way she address him. She explains that she is late for a hairdressers appointment which highlights that she cares about her appearance and reinstates her level of femininity and after the shop assistant explains that she can rely on him to find it, she directly addresses the audience with her response, breaking the 4^th wall and involving the audience in their situation.

                As she leaves the store, we are introduced to yet another customer but this time he is male. A close up of his face reveals that he is chewing gum and although he is wearing a suit, the mannerisms that he upholds and his accent suggest that he doesn’t belong in such a classy setting. A high angle shot on the shop assistant as he searches though the clothes on the floor looking for the ring makes us believe that he feels threatened by this other male and that he is vulnerable against him. The man wears a white shirt to suggest he seems to be innocent but a black blazer signifies his negative intentions.  His shirt is unbuttoned and connotes his laid back approach, whereas the assistant is panicking whilst he is looking for the ring. We are then shown a close up of the man getting the ring out from his pocket before we hear him explain to the shop assistant that he’s found it. The use of a close up here draws the audience’s attention to the ring and nothing else in the shot. Also, the way the man carries the ring suggests that he is of a lower class as he doesn’t appear to take as much care of it as the shop assistant would.

                The assistant tries to confront the customer and when he refuses to give the ring to him, he appears flustered and doesn’t know how to react but the other male’s character shows a lack of respect for him as he knows that he is superior to him with the way he carries himself. When the assistant refuses to give the man the customer’s number, the man begins to walk away, showing his carelessness. The shop assistant shouts ‘no, wait’ as the man begins to walk away and he is portrayed as playing a very feminine role in this shot as he is like a woman running back to the man that has hurt her. The male then turns to the camera and gives a direct address to the audience. He smirks at the camera highlighting that he knew he would get his way and it’s as if he wants the audience to know that he never doubted that.

The final shot is of the male entering a cafe where he meets up with the previous female character. He is seen giving her money and looks please with himself. He is taking on the role of the breadwinner in the scene. However the woman looks fairly displeased with what he has brought her showing that she is superior to him and that he is respectful to her so typical gender roles are reversed. Also she speaks to him in a dismissive way which could suggest that she is actually using him as part of a bigger hustle.

Fingersmith Analysis (re-write)

The clip illustrates a struggle in sexual identity and two characters in particular, represent this issue. The male in this clip is more powerful and has a clearer sexuality. However we are made to sympathise more with Miss Maud.

                The clip opens with heavy breathing from both female characters and implies a sexual emotion between them. Both females are dressed in traditional, Victorian dresses however their actions at this point are considered unusual of the time. The room they are in consists of a high key, natural light and implies that, to them these emotions are coming naturally. As the characters turn to face the mirror, they are forced to reflect upon their feelings and appear to lose a sense of innocence, reinforced by the off-white clothing.

                The audience is then exposed to a voice over of Miss Maud, which gives her point of view and helps the audience to sympathise with her confused sexual emotions. As we understand how she feels, we feel sorry for the situation she is dealing with. We are also made to think this way with the addition of orchestral non-diegetic music which demonstrates her sad emotions. Her voice appears as a whisper and can imply her sexual thoughts.

                The camera then fades to a shot of a bedroom and the fade suggests the lack of clarity or understanding of Miss Maud’s sexuality. The lighting her is very low key and illustrates that her feelings are wrong but this is paired with soft, romantic music which signifies that she is comfortable with touching the other female. The camera tracks the hand as it glides down the female’s body and the audience is therefore made aware of the feelings between the pair.

                This is followed by another fade which implies that the emotions are delicate, romantic and that there are only good intentions is Miss Maud’s actions. The setting is constructed to look idealic and feminine and it represents a clearer picture of the female’s feelings. The other female is sleeping as Miss Maud watches and paints her which has romantic connotations and the soft music gives a sensual tone. This is then interrupted by the male character who, dresses in black, already upholds negative connotations and introduces a harmful vs. unharmful, danger vs. safe set of binary opposites.

                We stay on Miss Maud’s face during an extended close up as she paints and as he moves in to the shot and attempts to grab her hand, this immediately signifies his authority over her and suggests a traditional male and female relationship of that specific age. Also, at this point, the non-diegetic music becomes tenser which gives the audience an impression that she is uncomfortable around men and that her actions are becoming more unnatural following his presence. As he walks away, over to the sleeping female, Miss Maud is forced to follow his and ends up watching her. Close ups of her chest, hands a neck form a shot reverse shot sequence in which we can see Miss Maud’s facial expressions. We, as an audience sense that she has become more certain of her sexuality as she licks her lips. However, the male, seeing this drags Miss Maud away after grabbing her hand. This shows his instinctive male nature and it is clear that he is the more powerful character as his hand is placed over her mouth.

                We track the couple as they run to a tree and he turns her to face him, away from the other female to highlight that his beliefs about her sexuality imply what she is doing is wrong. He stands in front of her and prevents her from moving to reinstate to the audience her lack of freedom over her sexual preference. He appears intimidating and after the other female wakes, he threatens her by saying he will tell her and asks her to marry him. He leans in to kiss her and his shadow acts as a mask over her face and signifies her lack of identity. The music is very tense and gives and eary feel to the natural, light setting. The male kneels down and removes the lady’s glove which has been a constant symbol of her purity. This signifies that he is territorial over her because she is not acting as she should.

                To conclude, I believe that, even though the male in the clip has more power, we don’t empathise particularly with him because his feelings are clear. We do, however sympathise with the female as the facial expressions, music and voice over allow us to relate with her and to have empathy with her over her confusion of her sexuality.