3- My attainment is been average do to the amount of feedback to my blog is low that has resulted in my improvements to be basic as I’m not aware of the improvement fully.
Effort
2- I personal know that the amount of effort that I have input to the subject is high however I can improve the amount of effort I input by being organised with the other subjects.
Punctuality
2- My punctuality is great however I can improve my punctuality for Ms Wigley’s lessons.
Submission and quality of homework
3- The quality of my homework has been average due to my poor organisation of the other subjects so the quality of the homework is compromised.
Ability to work independently
2- My ability of work independent is great as I prefer to work independently.
Quality of writing
3- My quality of writing is average as my poor organisation compromises with quality f the writing which I need to improve over the half term.
Organisation of blog
2- My organisation of the blog is great because I was able to learn from my previous mistakes at the beginning of the blog scheme.
Oral contributions in class
2- My oral contributions in class have improved over the first half term as I’m more comfortable with the new environment.
The pace of the non-diegetic music at the beginning of the trailer is very slow and calm that connotes the relaxed relationship between the characters in the shot. Also the introduction to the trailer is music; this creates suspense to the storyline of the film for the audience because they are not familiar to the characters in the shot that forces them to link the music atmosphere to the characters’ relationship.
The script that the characters follow is the opposite meaning to the pre-production words on the screen which connotes the next actions by the characters is to be the stimulus to storyline which could lead to an adventure and action.
The camera shots used during the beginning of the trailer are medium shots of the characters at face level to the characters; this connotes to the audience that they can connect to the characters at the same level of social class. Also the medium shot allows the audience to witness the tension in the characters’ facial expressions without any distraction from the surrounding setting.
The camera shot of the characters and the coin in between them connotes to the audience that the coin flip is going to change the next actions the characters’ take into the storyline changing the outcome of the storyline. Also the camera shot captures the bridge tower with two sections to enter and exit; this connotes the characters next actions are to be apart from each other physically or mentally or both.
As the coin is flipped the camera moves from one side of the characters and to the other side that connotes to the audience that the coin has made the separation of the characters physically or mentally or both.
As the characters are aware of the result of the coin flip; the director focuses on the physically distance created by the coin, the characters run the opposite direction of each other. This stimulus the audiences’ thoughts on the storyline as they’re not fully aware of the change in the storyline made by the coin.
As the word “Manhattan” appears on the screen the non-diegetic music ends on a long note that connotes the effect of the changed destinies has been implicated into the storyline and the audience is to witness some of the changed destinies. As the beginning of the scene there is non-diegetic music that connotes the tension building up to the next scene.
As the characters discover the mobile phone the mentally change is visible to the audience as the male character refuses to give the mobile phone to the cab driver however the female has the opposite thought. This scene also connotes that the mobile phone is to be the reason that the characters are to take an adventure and action as the scene is given significance as it is a focus point to the protagonist characters.
As the male character answers the phone that he discovers the diegetic sound of the male on the other end of the telephone call; his voice connotes seriousness of situation this also is a bridge to the next scene.
The next scene with the Asian man walks to the stranger and shoot him has non-diegetic music that connotes to the audience that discovery of the mobile phone is to be the trigger to the adventure and action in the storyline. The tone of diegetic voice and the sharpness of the voice on the phone also connote the seriousness and the trigger of the adventure and action of the storyline.
As the protagonist characters realise the situation has reached very dangerous to their safety they run; the next scene is the flashback of the coin flip this connotes the change of the characters’ destinies also the coin flip is the result of the situation.
As the word “Brooklyn” appears on the screen the non-diegetic music begins that connotes to the change of atmosphere because the protagonist characters are surrounded by their family and relatives that makes them feel safer from the situation also the audience is made comfortable to the new characters.
The camera angle used at the family table feast all connotes stereotypical family atmosphere to the audience that allows the audience to connect to the family and feel sympathy for the protagonist characters.
As the characters realise their relationship is becoming distanced by the situation; they connote to the audience they are trying to recreating old feeling in their relationship by their physically positioning towards each other. The characters use an iconic image of a regenerated relationship by the female character leaning into the male character’s body.
As the words “Where do you go” appear on the screen; this connotes to the audience that the adventure is continuing with more tension and pace for the characters destinies and the coin flip scene also remembers the audience that the characters’ destinies have been changed by the flip of the coin.
As the male protagonist character looks back to see what/who is following them the camera moves into the point of view shot to capture the car door open with a man walking out in a hurry. This shot creates the atmosphere of tension that the characters are facing; the pinot of view shot creates for the audience the same atmosphere as the characters so the audience understand the situation at a first account.
The camera shot of the mobile phone text allows the audience to witness account of the level of the situation. The diegetic voice of the female character emphasis the level the situation has reached with her tone and the sharpness of the words used by the character.
The words “Who do you turn to” is the bridge between the previous scene with the protagonist characters discussing about the mobile phone situation with the protagonist female character dealing with her stress created by the situation. Also the scene has non-diegetic music that connotes to the audience that the protagonist female character is dealing with a dilemma mentally about the mobile phone situation.
At the ending of the trailer the non-diegetic music creates the pace, the atmosphere the protagonist characters are going though, action and the change in the thinking pattern the protagonist characters have adapted to due to the mobile phone situation. The fast change in the camera shots and angles creates the ending of the situation and the action due to the situation.
The Mise-en-scene throughout the trailer is stereotype of the American couples also the location of the American couple. The capture of the elegant bridges and the skyscrapers all are stereotype of American city location. The amount of people in the chase scenes or the shoot out scene also is a stereotype of American cities. The noises in the shoot out scene of the cabs and the horns also are stereotype of American cities.
Media Language: What techniques does this trailer use to persuade an audience to see the film?
The genre of the film is romantic drama and actions due to the love triangle and within the love triangle are two enemies that would definitely led to action between the characters. Throughout the trailer the pace of the sound track/music is very fast this connotes the action that is going to take place within the film and the tensions building within the film about the love triangle. The fast paced sound track/music also connotes the target audiences’ preference of action and drama between lovers. The main focus throughout the trailer is on the character Bella Swan this connotes the narrower target audience being females aging from 12-21.
Representation: How is gender represented in the trailer?
In the film Bella Swan is represented as a dominant character as she is not influenced by any thoughts besides her thoughts. Female gender is represented as much focused on their goals especially about love which shows the powerful of actions impact on the outcomes of others lives.
The male gender represented as two sided as on Edward’s Cullen side the gender is represented as a sexual attraction also with Jacob Black’s character can be seen as a sexual attraction towards the target audience.
However it changes afterwards as Edward Cullen is seen as a loyal and obedient character to the rules set in front of him. He is also portrayed as mysterious character as he appears and disappears in the trailer which is part of the trailer however is has not much to say which makes understanding his personality much more difficult.
Jacob Black the character is portrayed as caring male towards his love by following her and trying to influence her thinking process against Edward Cullen. This has a negative impact on the target audience because he is the person interfering with the relationship of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.
Audience: What target audience would be attracted to this film? Give evidence.
The target audience is mainly to be female especially teenagers due to the storyline based on a love triangle which females finding suitable to their preference and the age being teenagers because this is the primary age that females go through the love process which will appeal to their thoughts. The complications in the love triangle and the male lovers would target teenager females which allow them to image themselves as Bella Swan in the love triangle throughout the film. However as the film is about love is can appeal to a wider audience of elder women because the male characters can appeal to their taste.
Institutions: What Hollywood values can you identify in this trailer?
I think that film is a medium budget film production as there were debut actors and actresses in the first film series however the first film brought the actors and actresses recognition in Hollywood. This change of status of actors and actresses would affect their pay on the next films. However the film used a range of special effects that were repeated and continuous meaning a low/medium budget film production also through were a lot of local shots used throughout the trailer.
However the film location gives a sense of cost as through were a range of beautiful scenes that connotes a medium budget film and the number of cast needed to move to the different locations.
Monday, 6 December 2010
Bad Boys for Life
The opening of my chosen scene has Detective Marcus Burnett and Detective Mike Lowrey in the middle of the frame with a low camera angle position which creates importance towards the characters; also the light hitting them creates the importance towards the characters as they are the focus point of the frame. The panning shot of the characters creates a typical Hollywood shot of a climax of the film which creates the tension for the characters and the audience. The panning shot also creates a very uneasy atmosphere for the characters as if their next few actions can have a huge impact on person they both know.
The facial expression of Marcus connotes bad news that he is hearing on the phone also the non-diegetic music creates dramatic tension of the bad news for the audience; to find out the dilemma the characters are facing. The non-diegetic music used in the first scene is a sound bridge to the next to link the two scene together as the two scenes are linked by the dilemma; first scene being the discovery of the dilemma and the next scene the discussion of the dilemma.
The panning shot of the office meeting room with the police officers surrounding the room connotes a very serious matter is being discussed inside of the room and that the result of the discussion can change a person’s life. The positioning of the officers outside the meeting room connotes they are somehow linked to the individuals inside the meeting room. The lighting during this scene is fully lit connotes the tension building up to the discussion about to take place and the result of the discussion.
Long shot is used when the doors are opened and the people make their way in which connotes the sense of tension because of the number of people within the shot that are related as being officers.
The discussion scene shows the relationship between Marcus with the people surrounding them. The furthest person is the FBI officer who tells Marcus the bad news and what input his the government has in this situation; hence his positioning in the room relation to Marcus. The levelling of the characters in the room connotes the tension within the building about the kidnapping as the levelling of Marcus shows his mental strength in current condition.
Low camera angle is used when Marcus hears the location of Syd to connote the level of problem he is dealing with.
Before the discussion takes place and during the discussion there is non-diegetic music which connotes the tension and thoughts in Marcus’s mind and the music acts a musical clock. As the longer the discussion goes on without a solution the dilemma is going to get worse.
Medium shot is used when Marcus finishes with exchanging words with the authorities within the meeting room and leaves; the use of the medium shot shows Marcus being physical drained by the dilemma that he is to facing.
Long shot is used when Marcus walks out of the meeting room and enters other room with Mike following behind; this frame shows Marcus understanding the level of the dilemma as reached its highest point as he is moves himself physically away from everyone to deal with his emotions.
Panning shot is used when Mike walks into the room with Marcus and walks pass Marcus to show the audience that their relationship is more than partners as officers because Mike is able to break Marcus personal space and time when he is dealing with his emotions. The position of Marcus to Mike shows the different level of relationship they both have with the kidnapped person; as Marcus is the brother he is an emotional wreck on the table and Mike is somewhat better than Marcus a he needs to help solve the dilemma.
Close up shot is used to focus on Marcus’s face to see the emotional wreck he has become as the result of the discussion and the understanding the level the dilemma has reached. This close up shot and low angle shot allows the audience to sympathy with Marcus as brother in a helpless position.
The low angle shot of Marcus and Mike connotes that the next few acts are going to be lead by Marcus and Mike because of the isolation of the people outside of the room who brought bad news to Marcus about the dilemma.
The non-diegetic music used in the scene connotes the tension built up by the meeting and focus on helping Syd out of the dilemma.
Point of view is used when Marcus and Mike are hugging of the eyes of TNT Fanuti and TNT Fanuti walks towards them. The use of close up shot on DEA Tony Dodd with TNT Fanuti in the frame connotes to the audience that the two are going to help with the rescuing of Syd.
Medium shot is used when the other department officer walk towards the room Marcus and Mike are inside shows the men’s physical appearance being tough and rough. The low camera angle connotes the physical power the men are capable of when the men are walking to the door and the men walking through the gate way to the door.
The use of medium shot to capture the facial expressions of Mike and especially of Marcus when they see the number of people willing to help them in the situation despite them knowing the dangers of the mission.
The use of medium shot when the doors are opened by TNT Fanuti shows the number of people behind him and beside him to connote the solution to the dilemma. The non-diegetic music connotes the men willing to help as they are some kind of angels in disguise.
