Describe why the sound devices have been used in the clip. Explain how the music score has been used to guide the emotional response of the audience. Mr Moreton

Describe why the sound devices have been used in the clip. Explain how the music score has been used to guide the emotional response of the audience

When creating a clip for a TV or Film it is important that the editor adds Sound using Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sound. This can change a clip from Sad to Happy or Angry to Confused, sound plays a vital role in creating a scene and also engaging a scene and the Director in the Sherlock Clip Toby Haynes uses these devices to his advantage.

He uses the many Diegetic sounds to engage the audience. Haynes uses the phone Ringtone to help show reality which allows the audience to be immersed in the world as the phone ringtone is nowadays a very common sound to hear, its also designed to grab the attention of a person, so to uses a Ringtone at the start of the clip grabs the attention. Another way that Haynes immerses the audience is through amplifying the phone keys as this allows the audience to hear them therefore making them think that they are there. The next piece of Diegetic sound is the Door opening this is also amplified as the creaking would not be heard from across the room as loud as it is in the scene and makes the audience feel immersed, the creaking can connote that sherlock is an old character. The Footsteps you hear as Sherlock walks towards Moriarty help create tension as it is like the footsteps of a man pacing up and down as they “wait to hear the news”, this grabs the attention of the audiences attention.

He uses the many non-Diegetic sounds to engage the audience. Haynes uses the Soundtrack of a Bass as it creates tension as its like a face paced heart beat which indicates to the audience that sherlock may be in trouble it also grabs the attention of the audience as they will want to find out what going to happen to next. Another way that Haynes grabs the attention of the the audience is through the loud deep drum which creates anxiety as the audience know that he is in a possible danger. The next piece of Non-Diegetic sound is the light guitar that is associated with the program and with Sherlock this also grabs the attention of the audience. Toby Haynes also uses the notable Sharp sounds like a knife edge this indicates a villain and is a sound associated with the Horror genre this shows the danger that Sherlock is in and this grabs the audience's attention. As Sherlock enters the rooftop scene a Bee Gees song is being played called “Staying Alive” this is foreshadowing the “death of sherlock that happens later in the episode, this grabs the audience's attention as the song is recognisable.

When Haynes created the clip for Sherlock he used Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sound in a very clever way. The sound in the clip plays a vital role in creating a scene that is  engaging Toby Haynes uses these devices to his advantage.

Discuss how the director (Sam Mendes) engages the audience in the opening sequence of Skyfall (2012).

Discuss how the director (Sam Mendes) engages the audience in the opening sequence of Skyfall (2012).

Sam Mendes engages the audience in the opening of Skyfall through the use of Camera Work with Long Shots, Close Up, Pan and Low Angle. Editing with the use of Long Edits and Jump Cuts. Sound with Non-Diegetic, Quicker, Quieter and Diegetic. The Clip is the first 2 min of Skyfall were Bond is investigating  an apartment were a vital piece of evidence.

Mendes uses many Camera Movements such as the Long Shots which is used in the start of the clip when Bond  first appears in the scene. It is used so that you can make assumption who the character is however a bond fan would know who it is even though the camera is slightly blurred. This makes the audience feel anticipation as they  won't know who he is or whether he is a villain or a hero and this will mean that they will be on the edge of their seats. The Director also uses a Close Up of Bond after the Long Shot so that you can see Bonds eyes , the effect of this on the audience is that you can see that he is in an intense moment in the clip and the audience will feel that he is in danger and want to see what happens next. Mendes also uses a pan in this scene where bond walks down into the room and the camera moves to show the fall room. The effect of this is that it allows us to see the full room and then creates tension within the audience as they know that something is wrong but no one knows what's going so it puts the audience in suspense. Also within the clip the Director uses a Low Angle shot during Ronsons death scene as Bond attempts to stabilize him. The effect of this is that it make Ronson look weak and also Bond looks weak as we learn later that Ronson dies so it makes Bond look weak to. The effect of this on the audience is that it makes the audience feel empathy towards both Bond and Ronson as they feel sorry for Ronson as he's dying  and fro Bond to be in this position. Therefore Sam Mendes uses a variety of camera movements to engage the audience.

Mendes also used many editing techniques to engage his audience throughout Skyfall. The first of these techniques were to use a Long Edit this is used throughout the scene as Bond searches for the Piece of information from the apartment. The effect of this is that it creates tension as you anticipate the next cut  however in this instance the audience will be on the edge of their seats as they know that something big is about to happen as it is the start of a Bond Film but are not sure when the next cut is coming. The next piece of editing he used was the Jump Cut which is used to show the Hard drive that is missing this is a vital piece of the Narrative of the film and Signifies this. The effect of this is that it allows the audience to see the importance of the object in the narrative, and it helps the audience see what's going on as they overlay the dialog to. Therefore Sam Mendes uses a variety of editing techniques to engage the audience.

Mendes also uses a good variety of different sounds in the clip, this is important to help engage the audience. He uses two distinct ways of adding sound to a clip Non- Diegetic and Diegetic Sound. His first use of Non-Diegetic sound is when the soundtrack begins quite but slowly builds up as the scene goes on. The Effect of this is that it creates tension so that the audience will be on the edge of their seats and will be paying attention. Another example of Mendes using the soundtrack to build tension is when Bond is investigating the apartment and the music began to get quicker and build tension as he began to look for what was lost. The effect of the music doing this makes the audience look around the screen with bond in time with the  music. An example of Non-Diegetic Sound in Skyfall is when Bond has to leave Ronson to most probably die and the soundtrack goes from loud to quiet so that you can hear both Bond and Ronson breathing. The effect of this is that it creates empathy for both Bond and Ronson as the audience are not sure whether to support their hero or support Ronson who is clearly dying this makes them pay attention towards the screen as they are not sure how it will end. The example of Diegetic sound is through the dialog between Bond and M who is back in base, the are taking through ear pieces but we can hear them as they amplify the sound so that you can hear. The effect of this is that it allows the audience to experience what Bond is hearing and decide what they would do if they were put in this position. Therefore Sam Mendes uses sound in a variety of ways  to engage the audience.

To create a true character and scene that can be believed the director and actors must apply Mise-en-scene. The first part of Mise-en-scene that must be used is Lighting Mendes uses this to his and the films advantage, Lighting is used in most of the scene to create a darkness surrounding Bond this could symbolise his past action and the weight in which they carry, which is one of the main features of this film as Bond goes through what is in essence a mid life crisis. The effect of this light on the audience is that they see the surrounding being dark so they think that he is in danger and will feel empathy towards Bond. The next part of Mise-en-scene that needs to be shown is the Props used Bond is carrying a Gun and aiming it for most of the scene this signifies that Bond is a Spy and is a trained killer this has a dramatic effect on the audience although the lighting suggests that Bonds in danger the sight of the Gun means that the audience will feel less inclined to think this and their mind will be put rest. The step in Mise-en-scene is to make the sure that the location fits the scene in this instance the scene is an apartment in Istanbul. The effect of the set they have chosen is that with the lights give the effect of a dark low apartment in Istanbul as there is a lot of Turkish designs and also the window shutters are made of the wood and looks old much like the ones you see in Turkey. The effect of this on the audience is that it makes them feel as if they are there with bond it is a way of submerging the audience into the world of Bond by creating a set that is authentic. The Final step in Mise-en-scene is the signifiers of the genre such as the Gun, Laptop, Wounds and Suspense. All of these allow an audience to be able to recognize what genre the film you watching is, the most important of these is the Gun for the action genre as you know that at some point that that weapon will be fired towards another. Therefore Sam Mendes uses Mise-en-scene to engage the audience.

In conclusion, Sam Mendes engages the audience in the opening of Skyfall through the use of Camera Work with Long Shots, Close Up, Pan and Low Angle. Editing with the use of Long Edits and Jump Cuts. Sound with Non-Diegetic, Quicker, Quieter and Diegetic.  

The Action Genre is the Most Successful Genre

The Action Genre is the Most Successful Genre

I do think that the Action Genre is one of the most successful genres because the general public is quite fickle in what they want to watch as they want to spend their money on being entertained. However if you judge a genre on the awards that they win to govern whether or not its successful then I would say that there is no outright winner.

The action genre has dominated the Box Office in recent years with films such as “The Expendables” and “Fast and Furious 6” bring in over $800 million gross profit world wide, but why is this? The need for film production companies to make money quick and relatively easily with a film that brings big explosions but low on story is very attractive to companies who need a quick supply as money. I feel that companies such as Universal and Warner Bros need these film to bring money in so that not only can they stay afloat in such an economic climate but create money to use in another film or franchise that needs money. However the successes of the Genre do not just stand in the Box Office numbers but indeed continue to the awards as well with films such as “Ben Hur” receiving 11 Academy Awards. However it must be noted that “ Ben Hur” was first released in 1959 and the audience has since changed, to an audience who would rather see explosions and gunfights then true acting. Therefore from this you can see that the action genre is successful but only through audience adaptation.

Other Genres such as Adventure, Drama and Comedy have lost their places in the Box Office, but have began to regain their position of leading the awards given out. Some of the best films in recent times have not been a storm in the Box Office but a storm amongst critics. Films like the “The Artist” which was a hit with critics and won 5 Oscars including Best Picture but only made $44 Million on opening weekend, compared to “Fast and Furious 6” which made $97 Million on opening weekend, so a film that won 5 oscars only made half the amount of money that a film no awards given to it. Due to this many writers and directors have turned to a combination of Genres to try and get the attention of the paying public. An example of a film that has done this and made money and achieved greatness in the awards is “ Back to the Future” which is an Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi film which not only made $350 million alone worldwide but achieved 1 oscar with 4 nomination and is one of the films that is seen to have changed the film industry as a whole Therefore from this you can see that other genres have had to come together to create themes of many genres to create a film that “Hits it Big” in the Box Office.

In conclusion I do think that the Action Genre is one of the most successful genres the general public wanting to watch a film that will entertain them. However if you judge a genre on the awards that they win to govern whether or not its successful then I would say that there is no outright winner. Overall the action genre makes fun and exciting films and does what films should do entertain you but films can be so much more than that a way of escaping your life or a way of showing life in a new way.

Camera Movement Used in Batman Vs Bane scene - Mrs House

In the scene Batman Vs Bane there are lots of Camera Movement used throughout: High Angles, Mid Shot, Close Up, Tracking, 360 degree Pan and Long Shot,  All of the Shots have different effects.

One of the first shots id a High Angle shot on Bane, this is when the angle is looking up towards the character. The effect of this is that it makes Bane in this case look powerful as it appears that he is looming over Batman. The effect on the audience is that it makes them feel empathy for the  Batman and feel that Bane is more powerful than he really is. This makes them sit up and pay attention to the action about to happen as they are drawn in to see how Batman will over power a seemingly impossible opponent.

Another one the first shots we see in the Mid Shot this is use to show just the upper half of Batmans Body. The effect of this is that it allows the you to see Batmans upper torso and head this allows you to get a look at the character and make come accustomed the character. The effect of this on the Audience is that it makes them realise who the character is and how serious he is taken the role so you should take his performance as that too.

Another one of the the camera movements used in the scene was a Close up this is a shot that shows just the head and face of a character in this case Bane. The effect of this is that it can show the emotion on the face and we can see in this shot that Bane is prepared to do anything as he has a stiff look almost directly at the camera that looks right at you. The effect of this on the audience is that is makes the audience feel afraid of bane as he looks at them instead of above them this is an example of Subjective Filming. It also makes the audience feel sorry for Batman for having to fight Bane as they can see how determined he is to win.

On of the Camera Movement that Nolan used in this scene is Tracking this is when the camera tracks the movement of walking or running and shakes to follow the steps simulating the movement your head does while moving. The effect of this is that it puts you right in the scene with them and makes you feel what the character is feeling. The tracking in this scene is used to I think to show the power of the two men as it shakes during the fight and when either of the men are walking toward the other one, this makes them feel empathy for both as they see the power of the two of them it also keeps them on their seats as they want to know how it ends.

One of the most effective shots in the scene is the 360 degree pan this is when the characters or character is in an important scene then the camera does a 360 degree movement around them. There are many different effects that can be seen when the 360 degree pan, ranging from Tension to Action in this scene the Pan is used to simulate Tension as you are not sure who is going to win the fight. The effect on the audience is that it makes them stand up and pay attention to what is going to happen. In this case the effect is that the audience will want to pay attention as they will need to know who will win.

In conclusion the amount of camera movement that is used create a variety of effects some are power and some are tension they depend on where they are used and how they used within the location.

Editing Devices used in Bane Vs Batman Scene- Mr Moreton

In the Scene from the Dark Knight Rises were Bane meets Batman for the first time. The editing devices used are Rhythm, Jump Match, Match Shot and Long Shots

A Rhythm is used in the scene as the editor has cut the scene so it goes to a different view point every time a punch hits. The effect of this is that it creates pace and power as the cutting helps you feel how quick the punches are being thrown. The effect on the audience is that it makes them feel as if they are part of the fight as each time a punch is landed the camera changes to a different perspective.

A Match Shot is used in the scene when Bane climbs down the chain with the camera shot at first coming from above and then the next shot coming form below. The effect of this is that it creates a fluidity through the scene and keeps the pace of it going. It also shows that Bane is relentless in his pursuit of Batman and will not stop. The effect on the audience is that it makes them feel more weary of the power that Bane hold and how he can use it. Also having the editing device makes them feel worried for batman as they see the power of Bane.

A Long Shot is used near the start of the fight , the long shot is when the editor leaves the action going from one view for a long time. The effect of this can vary as it depends on what is going on in the scene whether its a fight or a conversation. The effect the Long edit has on the audience is that it creates lots of tension and will make the audience sit on the edge of their seats during the scene. It also creates a sense of anticipations you don't know when the next shot or scene will come from, this is vital in this scene as you don’t know when the fight will end.  

A Jump Cut is used to midway through the fight after Bane had climbed down the chain. It is used in the punch Bane gives Batman. The effect of this is to show the speed and power of Bane compared to Batman and the use of the Jump Cut really emphasizes this as it cuts mid punch from a over the shoulder view of Batman to one of Batman that gives it true speed and fluidity. The effect on the Audience is that it makes them feel the power of Banes punch just from his Punch and makes them feel true empathy for Batman.

In conclusion in the scene Batman vs Bane there is a lot of different editing techniques used and most will give the effect in this scene of Power and fluidity (Rhythm, Match Shot) which gives contrast to the empathy you feel from the rest (Long Shot, Jump Cut, Rhythm

Analyse a TV drama or film clip for the Representation of Stereotypes- Mrs Rutherford

In the clip Batman vs Bane from the clip above Mise en Scene and sound are used to show a variety of different stereotypes.

Mise on Scene is used to represent the characters Bane and Batman in different ways. Bane costume throughout the clip is a bullet proof vest type of costume on his torso and cargo shorts on his legs, he is also wearing a mask across his mouth and face this is because in the comic books of which Batman and Bane are based Bane wears a mask in it. From his costume I can connote that Bane is either a forma or serving military man and gets into this sort of situation a lot, as you wouldn’t see a non-military man wearing or having access to body armour like this. Batman’s costume is a variation of the costume that he wears in the comic books it is a full body armour suit with a cape and mask as well. From this I connote that Batman as well must get into this situation a lot as you wouldn’t think he would wear a full on bat suit around the streets.

The Lighting used in shots with Bane in them is adapted through out. At first the lighting is used to light up all of Banes body however as the scene turns more brutal the lighting is brought more and more down. The lighting is very similar in Batman shots as his lighting is dark throughout as he is not in as much control as Bane is. The only time the lighting is bright for Batman is at the beginning I think its bright here as Batman would feel he has the upper hand on Bane.

The production design for this scene is that it is mainly focused on Bane as it is the first time the Batman has meet Bane face to face however the gap is not massive as the focus is not solely put in Bane some is put on to Batman as he is the main character in this story. From this you can connote that Bane will most likely win the fight as he is in focus the most but it will not keep “The Batman” down.

The performance of Christian Bale as Batman is Focused and serious in how he attempts his work. From this I connate that he takes his job as Batman serious and this confrontation is very serious. The performance of Tom Hardy as Bane is similar to Bales however he is more assertive and in control with his posture and body movement. From this you connote that Banes character is much more confident in his ability and from this you could say that Bane is the likely person to win this battle.

Sound is used in this scene to represent both Batman and Bane in similar but slightly different ways. Sound represents Bane in a positive way as he speaks formally and in a low pitch with a calm but in control tone. He speaks directly towards Batman with what seems to be an educated dialect with British heritage, which makes him, sound intellectual. Sound represented Batman in a negative way as he speaks mumbled throughout the scene. He speaks in a formal dialogue with a low tone as he mumbles we cannot hear what he is saying for the majority of the scene and he does not speak nearly as much as Bane does, from this you can say that Bane is the one that is in control in the Scene.    

In Conclusion Mise on Scene and Sound as used to show the stereotypes of a Villain and a Hero in very different ways with Mise en Scene portraying the stereotypes in a familiar way with the villain clearly being signalled out through costume however the hero would normally get the majority of the lighting and production design. The sound does not represent the stereotypes of the two characters as a Villain normally speaks less formally at the hero an

Does the media reflect reality or create reality? To what extent does this shape our society?

I feel that the media can both reflect and create reality through many forms. These forms such as TV, Radio, Newspapers and the Internet can be used by many people of any age across the globe that’s to the growth of Globalisation. Media is used in many different ways during a person day for example yesterday I used a verity of media products to check the weather, watch TV, update my Facebook status and even watch YouTube so as you can see media is a big part of my life and many others across the globe. 

The media reflects reality through many forms: Newspapers, the News on TV, Radio, magazines etc. All these forms are mainly used, as ways of reporting on reality however all of these go about this reporting in different ways. Newspapers are notorious for bending the truth around their reports: Stuart Hall a media analysis says that there is a Gap of representation from the true meaning of the story and the media representation of it this theorem is best seen in newspapers. However there are papers that do report on stories by twisting them to influence people in till thinking other things for example a paper may report badly on a Politician so that the public doesn't vote for that party.  The News is normally contractually obliged to report the news and stories of the world in complete truth and honesty towards the situation. This is one of the few Media forms that do reflect reality in its entirety. Radio much like the News reflect reality as people need to know what’s going on in the world while they are driving otherwise they may be lead to go down the wrong way. Magazines are also one of these forms that reflect reality and also create it. “Gossip Mags” like Hello and OK do report on real people but the images and stories are sometimes twisted in till creating sales for the Magazines. However Magazines like Auto car and Xbox Magazines don’t do this twisting they in fact do report on reality.    

The Media Creates reality through, Social Media, TV and posters.  Social Media like Twitter and Facebook were people create profiles don’t reflect themselves but create reality through an alter ego. This means that they will only post images of them were they look good and post things that make their lives seem interesting. TV shows rarely reflect true reality but a melodramatic drama which someone is either shot, stabbed, arrested and caught in bed with someone else. TV shows like EastEnders and Waterloo Road are prime suspects of these occurrences, however the shows ideas are built on reality they don’t reflect the true nature of the world where the incidents are much more rare. Posters advertising for beauty products do not reflect what the products will do to your looks, they show a thin, beautiful model whose skin is near perfection but this is far form the reality of what the products will do infect they rarely change much about you.

The media is also used to shape the way that society sees the world. Through things such as Social Networks and Newspapers can affect the way that people think and how people act. There are lots of different newspapers across Britain and each affects the public in its own ways. For example the Sun is the countries biggest and most popular Newspaper and the influence that it holds means that it can affect the way people vote in elections or the way people respect a certain social group or national disaster.

This means that the news and the papers can truly change the way that society thinks and acts. Social Media is another way that the media can affect society for example if lots of people are talking about a topic the nit will only grow and become a world wide trend this shows the power that social media has for example if someone started a trend in one part of the world about supporting a certain law and people in another country see this and agree then it doesn't take much for it to be a world wide trend. Another way that social media can affect society is through the amount of follows people have for example Justin Bieber who has missions opan millions of followers this means anything he says its seen by millions of people around the world and means that he can affect so many people that he has more power in his tweets that some real countries do in actual politics. He has over 43,000,000 followers on twitter which is over 3,000,000 more than the population of Kenya, which means things he says are seen by more people then in one of Africa’s highest populated counties countries. Showing that having followers means you should be respectful and mature in what you say because you have untold amounts of power.  The media is shaped by society but the media shapes society, this is because the things in media are only there because the public wants it to be there you cant have one with out the other.

In conclusion does the media reflect society or create it  I think there is a fine line between both and the Gape of Representation is important in deciding what reflects and what creates. The media does shape society but it needs society in ordered to know how to shape them. 

By Matt Goodman

This is from the 2010/2009 labour conference where The Sun are reporting that Labour have completely lost the plot. 

This is just one of the deaths from an EastEnders Episode.