Criminal Justice - Age

Initial Thoughts

My initial thoughts on the Criminal Justice clip is that there is a clear difference between the young and old generation. I also noticed that with age comes authority and power whereas the younger generation are much more timid and are intimidated by the older generation. Lastly i noticed that with age you become more confident naturally whereas the younger generation try to be confident when they are not.

The mise-en-scene helps the audience establish the different ages within the characters. Costume is one way of determining age, in this clip all of the criminals are wearing the same clothes which could be showing that there is no authority in this sense. Also all of the characters are wearing neutral colours therefore no one is standing out from each other in relationship with age. The older mans language is representing power to come with age as he is intimidating the younger boy. The younger boys posture makes him seem timid which is showing that the younger generation are less confident due to their age.

Camera shots is another way of establishing the ages of the characters. There is a close up which establishes the two men showing each other respect. This is that the younger and older generation can  have friendship despite their age. Another close up helps us establish age, a straight face and deep wrinkles show the audience the older generation where as shocked and frightened expressions show the audience the younger generation. A medium close up shows the older man getting in the younger boy face. This is then showing that power comes with age. In a medium shot you can see the posture of the older man. His posture is very relaxed which is showing that the longer you have been in this specific environment to more relaxed you become. This is further confirmed through the younger boy who has a very rigid posture and always looks on edge.Lastly there is an over the shoulder shot establishing the young boy and the older man having a conversation. The young boy is asking all the question which is showing that the younger generation rely and look up to the older generation. Therefore the older man is answering all the question showing that with age comes knowledge.

Editing is another way of establishing age. There are several eye line matches which show the younger boy looking up at the older men and the older men looking down at the younger boy. Therefore this is then portraying that with age comes power and authority. Continuity is kept throughout the clip which establishes that the characters age has not changed but also keeps the editing smooth.

Lastly sound can be used to establish age within the clip. When the older man says 'whack him' this is said in a sarcastic tone which is suggesting that with age  humour changes as the younger boy does not find this funny.  Also the older man says 'what you in for?' to the younger boy, then later in the clip the younger boys says 'what you in for?' to someone else which is showing that he is copied the older man. Therefore this shows that the younger generating are influenced by the older generation.

Overall this clip is showing that with age you gain authority, knowledge and power and that the younger generation can be timid and scared of the older generation but also influenced by them.

Representation of Gender- Cutting It

INITIAL THOUGHTS

My initial thoughts on representations of Gender in the Cutting it clip are that there is no obvious masculine and feminine figure within the two characters however the female character appears to be portrayed as more masculine than feminine with elements such as her paying for the cab, having control over what the couple are doing making the the male character unaware of where they are going. This is challenging the stereotype of masculine as it would usually be portrayed through a male character rather than a female character in this case. The male character is portraying masculinity to avoid important and sensitive conversation as he tells the female character 'no' when she wants to talk about their relationship.

CAMERA SHOTS

At the very start of the clip there is a medium shot which shows the man kisses the women's hand as a sign of respect but also being affectionate. Being respectful to a lady would be seen as masculine however being affectionate would be classed a feminine stereotype which is challenging the stereotype of masculinity.



There is an medium long shot which shows the women paying for the cab. This is representing gender in a way in which is not stereotypical as the masculine figure(man) would usually pay for the cab. This also links to the fact that the women appears to be in control throughout most of the clip which is
stereo-typically a masculine trait.

There is a close up of the women which shows the audience that she is crying which is portraying feminine to be weak and emotional. However you can see that she is trying to stay strong by holding her head up high which is also portraying feminine as strong minded and may not necessarily want to show there feeling and appear weak. This is further shown in a long shot of the women walking out of the consultants wiping her eyes before her husband can see that she was upset.

There is an long shot which shows the man confused in where they are going which is portraying masculine to not always be in control in a relationship.

There is a long shot which shows the man running over to the women who had just been hit by a bus which is portraying masculine to almost be heroic and strong.

Right at the end of the clip the man is leaning over women when she helplessly on the floor which is portraying masculine as stronger and have more power as he is leaning over her and also is portraying feminine to be helpless and weak.


SOUND

At the start of the clip there is the synchronous sound of the women saying 'im sorry' to her husband which is portraying feminine to be easy to give in and the one who is picking up the pieces in a relationship. Then by the man saying 'forget it, its gone' shows masculine to be forgiving.

When the women says 'i want to go in on my own' this is portraying feminine to be strong on there own and that they don't always need a masculine figure to help them get through hard times.


MISE-EN-SCENE

The fact that the women is wearing make-up although it is only minimal is portraying feminine to care about there appearance and want to look presentable where ever they are going like in this case to see an consultant.

The women keeps talking to her husband however he is avoiding the conversation as if he does want to talk about what she is going to bring up. This is portraying masculine to not be interested in relationship conversation and that it is better not spoke about which more of a rough approach.

Both of the characters are wearing smart clothing which is portraying both masculine and feminine to want to look well presented and have self respect when it comes to clothing.

EDITING

There is a reverse shot/reverse when showing the conversation between the man and the women. Within this there is an eye line match which shows the women looking up at the man and man looking down on the women. Therefore this is portraying masculine to more powerful and have more authority over feminine.

Analysis of Breakfast of Tiffany's Opening Scene

At the very start of the film opening there is a institutional logo to show the audience who has created the film which is 'Paramount Pictures'

Throughout the opening of this film, there are credits which are essential in openings. When the title of the film appears on the screen 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', the women is actually eating her breakfast out side Tiffany's which is a good contrast created by the producer. Overall all of the credits fade in and fade out of the opening.

At 10 seconds the setting is established, you can see tall modern buildings, street lights and flags which is portraying this area to be urban. There is also a yellow taxi which is associated with America meaning that the audience can assume that the film is set in an American city.The fact that the street lights are on, the lighting is dusk and there is no one around indicates that it is early morning. The women appears to walk very elegantly towards to building window which matches what she is wearing which is also elegant.The man at the end has car which looks fairly expensive and vintage which portrays him as wealthy along with the act that he is wearing a suit. The women in the clip has a little black bag and a white shall which adds to her elegance and completes her outfit. The main women in the opening of the film is wearing a long, sophisticated dress with pearls on it which is portraying her as a posh, upper class and wealthy women.This is further shown through her wearing black silk gloves. She is wearing minimal natural make-up which shows her elegance. The man at the end of the clip is wearing a black suit which is portraying him as wealthy and possible posh.

All of the shots throughout the opening are dissolved either faded in or faded out. This is able to show a relationship between the two shots and that the shot is most probable in the same place as the previous shot. There is an action match when the audience see the women walking up the shop window and then the next shot is her standing outside the shop window. In the middle of the clip there is a straight cut from the women's reflection to the women face. This is just shows an end to the previous shot. At the end of the clip, you see the women running to the door with the man behind her and then next shot is them in the house therefore making this an action match.

There are two pan shots which following the women walking away from the shop. There is a tracking shot of the taxis as it follows it as they pull up outside the shop.There is an low angle shot which shows the audience the shop sign establishing where the women is. It also shows the height of the building and how tall it is.There is a long shot which allow the audience to establish what the women is wearing. At the start of the clip there is a establishing shot of the city, this is showing the audience where the following shots are going to be.

Throughout the clip there is the non-diejectic sound of mood music which is relaxing and elegant which matches the calm city and the elegant women perfectly.The music is automatically portraying the main character as soft and kind. There is the diejectic sound of the man shouting 'Hey' but apart from this there is no other sound.

Thoughts from the pieces of Music

After listening to this piece of music i feel it would be most effective in a scene which is slow motion either where someone is being taken away or a funeral scene when the coffin is being carried through the church. I also thoughts this music would be effective in a slow motion war battle where loads of people are being killed. Both of these images are very dark and dramatic as i think this is the perfect type of image to fit the piece of music.


After listening to this piece of music i feel it would be most effective in a scene where someone is leaving home or their family and are perhaps not going to see them again. I also though it would be effective in showing someone going away to the war or maybe someone coming back from the war and they are lost and confused as they have been away for so long. I can imagine them searching around a small town looking for someone they know, but no one is in sight. This could be in slow motion so that it would fit even more with the music but it would still be dramatic and tense.

Half-term Homework- Regional Identity

INITIAL THOUGHTS:
My initial thoughts on this Regional Identity clip is that there is a clear representation of a rural area however you are able to see the two different lifestyles of people living in in the rural area. The stereotypical rural representation is being shown at the start by the man and the woman's clothing, their posh accent and words they use. However when you got further in to the clip rural is being shown to be small and have a lack of facilities but also very busy and loud by loads of people rushing down the stairs. This element is challenging the stereotype of a rural place as they would not normally be seen as busy and loud as these are stereotypes of urban places such as the city

CAMERA SHOTS:
At the start of the clip there is an over the shoulder shot which allows you to establish what both characters are wearing on their top half of their body. The women is wearing a little white hat and had minimal makeup on and the man is wearing a suit. This is showing rural to be traditional and pure. Also in the over the shoulder shot you can see some of the background of the room. There appears to be various picture frames on the wall which are old fashioned which is suggesting rural to be traditional and old fashioned.

At 2 minutes 16 seconds there is a long shot we establishes the new environment. Firstly i can see that the road is very small and narrow and that there are clothes hanging across the road which is blocking any light therefore the road appears gloomy and dark. Also there is not one in sight expect one person. This shot is suggesting rural to not be busy and have a lack of any special facilities hence why they have to hang washing across the street. The fact that the street is so dark is sets a mysterious atmosphere which is suggest rural to maybe be a dangerous place. This is challenging the rural stereotype as it would usually be seen as a relaxing place where people shouldn't have any worries.

In this medium long shot you can establish what the women is wearing. The all black long dress appears to be very traditional which is the stereotype of a rural women. She also looks to be cleaning the clothes with a large bucket of water. This is a very traditional way of cleaning however it could be seen as a cheap and poor way which essentially challenges the stereotype of a rural woman as they are not necessarily seen as poor. Although the fact that it is a women cleaning confirms the stereotype of a rural women as there lifestyle is revolved around doing house work.


EDITING:
There is an eye line match between the man and women at the beginning of the clip. The man is looking down at the women which is suggesting that in the rural lifestyle the man has more authority over the women in the relationship.

SOUND:
When loads of people are rushing down the stairs you can hear their fast footsteps. This is showing rural to be busy in some places, The is challenging the stereotype of rural as they are usually seen as relaxed rather than busy.

You can also hear a train in the background which is an asynchronous sound. This sound would usually relate to an urban place however it sounds like a steam train which is old fashioned and would make more sense to be in a rural place rather than an urban place.

Although throughout most of the clip there is narrator, you are continuously able to hear footsteps which is suggest this place to fairly busy.

MISE-EN-SCENE:
Throughout the whole clip there are elements which suggest a rural place. These are things such as small roads, small buildings, old fashioned photo frames and all of the scenery being very gloomy and dull.

The clothes that the characters are wearing are a massive indicator to the regional identity. All the women have hat of some sort to cover their head and are covered from head to toe. This is suggest rural women to have a lot of self respect. The man at the start of the clip is very well dress with a suit on. This is suggesting rural men to want to look smart and respectful.

When the women is washing the clothes in a pot and all the clothes are hanging across the road, this showing the traditional elements which is being suggested in the rural place This could also be showing the lack of facilities there are. Also the cleaning is being done by a women which confirms the stereotype of a rural women as they are know to be house wives.

When loads of people rush down the stairs it appears to only be men which is suggesting that in this area men are the ones who go to work to earn money for the family.

Overall there are many representations of rural however the fact that it sometimes appears busy and rushed, the stereotype of rural is challenge and is almost showing the urban lifestyle.