OCR Basic Revision of Camera Movements and shots - video with examples

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The use of a mid-shot shows the female character sorting out letters and mail. This adds a realistic view to her life and highlights that this is her house, the use of diegetic sound also enhances the realism of a middle-class life as we hear her husband making the tea and her rustling the letters, these sounds all appear stereotypical of the everyday life of a middle class family. The mise-en-scene and sound is present so the audience can relate to this atmosphere and also gives us an insight into the social class of the programmes intended audience.

 

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Parallel synchronous sound is used in the extract to make it more realistic,the action of walking causes the footprints coming down the corridor which is a natural sound present in the hospital.
The Irish man in this extract is represented as a conventional dominant male this can be seen through many aspects shown in the clip;

• he is wearing a blazer and smart trousers with a blue shirt-this shows he is quite a smart man of a higher social class and background.this is supported through the language he uses and how he behaves and acts towards other characters.
• the camera gives low angle shots looking up to him presenting him as a high authority making an important point to the other characters.
• he supports the female characters in this extract and goes against other dominant males and sticks up for the ladies.when he is with the females he shows a softer calmer side which is quite stereotypical of men treating ladies nicer however this also contrasts with the norm in society as men are seen as being controlling of woman in the home and other places.
• the camera only shows mid shots and close ups of the male and does not go below the midst ,this is because he is represented as a positive character which is shown through the camera angles.

The doctor in this extract is represented as a quite a fragile 'weak' man.This can be shown through the conversation he has with the Irish man.However when he talks to females he matches the stereotype that men dominate over woman and try to control them when confronting them.

• extreme close up shots are used to focus attention on his feelings and reactions to his ex-girlfriend who is trying to rebel against him.
• The doctor is wearing a pink nurses robe which shows his position as a doctor in the extract.
• later in the extract the doctor apologizes to the female patient who he caused harm to during a procedure.The camera looks down on the doctor to show how he feeling bad and trying to get sympathyfrom the audience

The Cosby Show took a very different approach as to how the characters of an ethic background were presented.The Father in the show was a well educated doctor of a high social class and status in society.His children went to a private school which was very unusual in comparison to previous tv shows were the children of this ethnic background were represented as of a lower class with little knowledge let alone a good education.

Hollyoaks Title Clip

This video shows the opening titles to Hollyoaks from the 2010 series.I first played the video without sound so i could analyses the clip and see how it creates the opening scene of the programme and presents the genre and sub genre of the drama.Hollyoaks is the sub genre of teen.
The clip shows the main characters of the programme and presents them all quite similar but they are set in different environments.
 The images are short film clips of the characters in an imaginary background which are formed through a green screen and effects of the camera . All the characters are dressed very smartly and appropriately which gives the connotations that the girls are quite glamorous and like to always make an effort and look nice ,in addition the males in these clips are also dressed very smartly in suits and give the impression they care a lot about their looks and represent themselves in a positive way.


The opening shot of the title sequence shows an extreme closeup of a pair of red,glossy rose lips clutching a juicy red cherry inbetween their teeth.The brightness and the colour reflects the idea that the characters are of an upper class and identify themselves of a high social status.

The females in this clips are seen as confident and classy through their facial expressions and body language,for example they blow kisses to the camera and smile with a "Hollywood smile".All the female characters are posh and have big hair which reflects the idea that they take care in their image and that they lead big elaborate lifestyles.

The image below shows a screenshot of one of the main characters in the opening titles.

The male in this shot is holding the british flag which immediately gives the audience the predictable knowledge that the programme is set in london,england and that the characters are of a higher class and social status.The facial expression of the boy implies that he is sneaky and he is snarling and that he is a bit of a lad.The whole shot gives connotations that its set in britain and that there is a lot of drama going on in their community.