In the short film Joyride there are different stages to how the narrative is revealed. The set up stage is shown when the audience sees the electrician on the phone we see that he is not interested in fixing the transformer so he drives off and leaves it without being fixed.
The second stage is confrontation this is seen when the electrician steps out of the car as he has seen there is a body on the floor; we then see that it is a trick to steal his car and the antagonists hit him over the head with an axe.
The final stage is the resolution this is when the car hits into a tree leaving the antagonists unconscious which helps the electrician escape to stay with the police.
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Joyride - Chris Jennings
The setup
When thr audiance see the electirtion at the secne of broken transformer and is on the phone to his manger about it then drives off not bothered about fixing the transformer.
The confrontation
When the audaince see a man lying in the middle of the road ,electrition stops his car and gets out to investigate .then turns around to get an axe in the face and get chucked into the boot of his car by the antagonists .
The resolution
When the car crashes into a tree ,the electrion gets out an escapes the car , but so does the man you put an axe to his face gets behind him and keeps him ransome for the police car that was chasing them and gets away by nocking him out.
When thr audiance see the electirtion at the secne of broken transformer and is on the phone to his manger about it then drives off not bothered about fixing the transformer.
The confrontation
When the audaince see a man lying in the middle of the road ,electrition stops his car and gets out to investigate .then turns around to get an axe in the face and get chucked into the boot of his car by the antagonists .
The resolution
When the car crashes into a tree ,the electrion gets out an escapes the car , but so does the man you put an axe to his face gets behind him and keeps him ransome for the police car that was chasing them and gets away by nocking him out.
Thursday, 21 January 2010
“One Hour Photo” - Ghislaine
What sort of person is the main character?
In these first few shots of the main character he is portrayed as a gentle, seemingly confused man but he is also perceived as a convict.
How do you feel about the main character and why?
At first I feel a slight bit of sympathy for him because he seems disturbed and saddened by the events that are happening to him.
Why have the opening credits been created in this way?
The opening credits have been set like this to emotionally capture the audience and to create a sense of compassion for the man. Also the technique used hints towards a roll of film.
The setting – what sort of atmosphere does this build and how have camerawork, mise en scene, editing and sound helped to create this?
The overall setting of the first scenes creates an unstable, lonely yet professional environment. The camera work used contains a variety of shots but the main one used is close ups, as well as this the main angle used in the shots is a high angle. Mise en scene also help to create this atmosphere as the clothes the main character wears are dull and suggests a lost, lonely man. The location that he is in is plain white and there is only a table and chairs within the room (an interrogation room) this gives a professional feeling to the first scene. The sound used for these first shots is quiet and peaceful, this helps to create the sense of a lonely man.
How do sound, mise en scene, camerawork and editing create the effect of the flashback?
The sound used in the flashback completely contradicts the sound used for the reality of the main character in the interrogation room. This is because the sound that is used for the flashback is quite happy and suggests that the man is reminiscing about good past times. The use of mise en scene also helps to suggest it’s a happy flashback as everything is brightly coloured this also contradicts to the costumes and setting of the police station.
How do aspects of mise en scene and sound work to communicate very different atmospheres between the two places (the police interview room and the family celebration in the garden)?
The mise en scene shows a very professional, plain place with no real feeling and seems to be quite unfriendly. This is because there aren’t any bright exciting colours, the walls and floors are white and all there is in the room is a table and two chairs. The sound here is also plain and quiet reinforcing the unfriendly aspect of the whole place. However, the flashback of the family party has a happy and friendly feel to it because there are bright, vibrant colours everywhere with bright balloons. The sound for the party also has a happy feel to it which gives a friendly feel to the whole flashback.
In these first few shots of the main character he is portrayed as a gentle, seemingly confused man but he is also perceived as a convict.
How do you feel about the main character and why?
At first I feel a slight bit of sympathy for him because he seems disturbed and saddened by the events that are happening to him.
Why have the opening credits been created in this way?
The opening credits have been set like this to emotionally capture the audience and to create a sense of compassion for the man. Also the technique used hints towards a roll of film.
The setting – what sort of atmosphere does this build and how have camerawork, mise en scene, editing and sound helped to create this?
The overall setting of the first scenes creates an unstable, lonely yet professional environment. The camera work used contains a variety of shots but the main one used is close ups, as well as this the main angle used in the shots is a high angle. Mise en scene also help to create this atmosphere as the clothes the main character wears are dull and suggests a lost, lonely man. The location that he is in is plain white and there is only a table and chairs within the room (an interrogation room) this gives a professional feeling to the first scene. The sound used for these first shots is quiet and peaceful, this helps to create the sense of a lonely man.
How do sound, mise en scene, camerawork and editing create the effect of the flashback?
The sound used in the flashback completely contradicts the sound used for the reality of the main character in the interrogation room. This is because the sound that is used for the flashback is quite happy and suggests that the man is reminiscing about good past times. The use of mise en scene also helps to suggest it’s a happy flashback as everything is brightly coloured this also contradicts to the costumes and setting of the police station.
How do aspects of mise en scene and sound work to communicate very different atmospheres between the two places (the police interview room and the family celebration in the garden)?
The mise en scene shows a very professional, plain place with no real feeling and seems to be quite unfriendly. This is because there aren’t any bright exciting colours, the walls and floors are white and all there is in the room is a table and two chairs. The sound here is also plain and quiet reinforcing the unfriendly aspect of the whole place. However, the flashback of the family party has a happy and friendly feel to it because there are bright, vibrant colours everywhere with bright balloons. The sound for the party also has a happy feel to it which gives a friendly feel to the whole flashback.
Chris Jennings “One Hour Photo”
A) The main character – what sort of a person?
The main character seems to be in a prison or is under arrest for a crime he has committed within the first few shots which is confusing. Bust as it goes on you uncover that the man is very troubled and lonely which leads to his imprisonment.
B) How do you feel about the main character and why ?
My feelings on the main character when he is being interrogated are that I feel sympathy for him seems to be disturbed by something that has happened to him before he was in prison.
C) Analyse the opening credits – why have they created them in this particular way?
The opening credits of (One Hour Photo) are used to emotionally capture the audience and to pull them into that start of the film.
D) The setting - what sort of atmosphere does this build and how have camerawork, M en S and sound helped to create this ?
The setting of the prison suggests that it’s a sad environment as you can see from mans facial expressions and tone of voice. The use of camera work is slow shots with a very quite and sometimes in the scene no music gives to the effect of a dull environment the sound is a very dull quite sound to go with the scene.
E) How do sound, mise en scene, camerawork and editing create the effect of the flashback?
Slow motion scene showing a happy time at a Childs birthday party with a happy quite music to go with the happiness in the scene at the party. This shows a happy time which gives to the audience that this is a happy time.
F) How do aspects of Mise en scene and sound work to communicate very different atmosphere between the two places?
When the man is being interrogated in the police interview room the place seems to be life less with no other sound than the camera and the two men talking in the interview room which gives the impression to the audience is that it’s a very dull, bland colour, quite environment.
The Childs party is the total opposite to the police station as it’s a very happy and colourful environment with laughter and happiness of children smiling and just the happiness of the atmosphere at the Childs birthday party.
The main character seems to be in a prison or is under arrest for a crime he has committed within the first few shots which is confusing. Bust as it goes on you uncover that the man is very troubled and lonely which leads to his imprisonment.
B) How do you feel about the main character and why ?
My feelings on the main character when he is being interrogated are that I feel sympathy for him seems to be disturbed by something that has happened to him before he was in prison.
C) Analyse the opening credits – why have they created them in this particular way?
The opening credits of (One Hour Photo) are used to emotionally capture the audience and to pull them into that start of the film.
D) The setting - what sort of atmosphere does this build and how have camerawork, M en S and sound helped to create this ?
The setting of the prison suggests that it’s a sad environment as you can see from mans facial expressions and tone of voice. The use of camera work is slow shots with a very quite and sometimes in the scene no music gives to the effect of a dull environment the sound is a very dull quite sound to go with the scene.
E) How do sound, mise en scene, camerawork and editing create the effect of the flashback?
Slow motion scene showing a happy time at a Childs birthday party with a happy quite music to go with the happiness in the scene at the party. This shows a happy time which gives to the audience that this is a happy time.
F) How do aspects of Mise en scene and sound work to communicate very different atmosphere between the two places?
When the man is being interrogated in the police interview room the place seems to be life less with no other sound than the camera and the two men talking in the interview room which gives the impression to the audience is that it’s a very dull, bland colour, quite environment.
The Childs party is the total opposite to the police station as it’s a very happy and colourful environment with laughter and happiness of children smiling and just the happiness of the atmosphere at the Childs birthday party.
Cristina - One Hour Photo
One Hour Photo
The main character- what sort of a person?
He is in prison in the first few shots, looking very confused and kind. But as it goes on it stars to unveil that he is actually a very troubled man who is very lonely which leads to his imprisonment.
How do you feel about the character?
You feel sorry for the character when he is being interrogated he does not look or act like a normal criminal, you also want to find out more about the character because when he is asked about the family the atmosphere changes and you can see it affects him.
Analyse the opening credits- why have they created them in this particular way?
I really liked how in the opening credits it looks as if it is film roll being processed when the production company etc was being introduced.
The setting- what sort of atmosphere does this build and how have camerawork, M en S, editing and sound help create this?
Atmosphere is built by using sound to emphasise that something is going to happen, overall the setting is creepy and isolated. The main one which is a close up really only lets you focus on the main character and how emotionally attached he is to the family
How do sound, Mise en scene, camera work and editing create the effect of the flashback?
The flash back is important we see this through the sound as the sound gets louder and then cuts to a ‘happy memory’ the differences between the music shocks the audience as it completely contradicts the reality of the situation. As they slow down the flashback it really helps to show just how important it is to him.
How do aspects of Mise En Scene and sound work to communicate very different atmospheres between the two places (the police interview room and the family celebration in the garden)?
In the police interview room everything is white and isolated there is only a table and a chair, it’s very cold and eerie as there is no background music and just the sound of the two men talking it shows it’s important
Whereas in the flashback it’s very happy music it’s parallel to what is going on also it’s all been done in slow motion to show it’s importance.
The main character- what sort of a person?
He is in prison in the first few shots, looking very confused and kind. But as it goes on it stars to unveil that he is actually a very troubled man who is very lonely which leads to his imprisonment.
How do you feel about the character?
You feel sorry for the character when he is being interrogated he does not look or act like a normal criminal, you also want to find out more about the character because when he is asked about the family the atmosphere changes and you can see it affects him.
Analyse the opening credits- why have they created them in this particular way?
I really liked how in the opening credits it looks as if it is film roll being processed when the production company etc was being introduced.
The setting- what sort of atmosphere does this build and how have camerawork, M en S, editing and sound help create this?
Atmosphere is built by using sound to emphasise that something is going to happen, overall the setting is creepy and isolated. The main one which is a close up really only lets you focus on the main character and how emotionally attached he is to the family
How do sound, Mise en scene, camera work and editing create the effect of the flashback?
The flash back is important we see this through the sound as the sound gets louder and then cuts to a ‘happy memory’ the differences between the music shocks the audience as it completely contradicts the reality of the situation. As they slow down the flashback it really helps to show just how important it is to him.
How do aspects of Mise En Scene and sound work to communicate very different atmospheres between the two places (the police interview room and the family celebration in the garden)?
In the police interview room everything is white and isolated there is only a table and a chair, it’s very cold and eerie as there is no background music and just the sound of the two men talking it shows it’s important
Whereas in the flashback it’s very happy music it’s parallel to what is going on also it’s all been done in slow motion to show it’s importance.
“One Hour Photo” - Charlotte
“One Hour Photo” - Charlotte
What kind of character is the main character?
The main character portrayed by Robin Williams is a non violent and seemingly peaceful man, but he is obviously a criminal as he ends up sitting in an interrogation room, being investigated.
How do you feel about the main character?
To be honest, the main character freaks me out about as he seems too peaceful, although you may feel a bit sorry for him. He seems a bit confused but he is weird.
Analyse the opening credits – Why have they created them in this particular way?
The opening credits are shaped like a roll of film. This may connote with the narrative of the film as the main character is convicted with a camera and two rolls of film. It looks like the filmstrip is being processed.
The setting – what sort of atmosphere does this build and how have camerawork, mise en scene, editing and sound helped to create this?
In the first scene which includes the camera flashing at the character, it uses shallow depth of field this helps the audience focus on one object. The atmosphere builds around this as the focus of the narrative is based around cameras and the life of the main character. The camerawork and editing don’t use slow motion or any continuity techniques through the scene in the interrogation room as it is meant to represent daily life. Mise en scene builds atmosphere as it suggests that the main character is in some sort of trouble. This is shown through the setting/location as he is in an interrogation room at a police office. Also his clothing has dull colours and he is portrayed as quite a dull man. This contrasts with the flashback which is shown next as they are all wearing bright colours. I would say that contrapuntal sound is used to create atmosphere as the music is peaceful but the main character is being interrogated so the situation in reality isn’t really peaceful.
How do sound, mise en scene, camerawork and editing create the effect of the flashback?
The sound used in the flashback is parallel as the music seems happy and the family are enjoying themselves at the child’s birthday party. The sound changes completely from the reality of the main character in the interrogation room to the flashback. Mise en scene creates the effect of a flashback as the costume used through the flashback includes bright colours which match with the light hearted music. Slow motion is used throughout the flashback; this slows time down to show that they don’t want the happy memories to end. This matches with the dialogue at the same time from the main character. Many close-up shots are used throughout the flashback to show the families’ facial expressions which show happiness.
How do aspects of mise en scene and sound work to communicate very different atmospheres between the two places (the police interview room and the family celebration in the garden)?
The white police interview room is plain and doesn’t have the feeling of happiness, it connotes strictness and order. The sound used in the police investigation room (non- diegetic), is peaceful but contradicts with the situation as the man is being questioned for an offence. On the other hand there is the garden which is the complete opposite to the interview room. It has bright colours everywhere and the families smiling. The sound has a happy melody. Basically the mise en scene and sound are complete different in each of the places.
What kind of character is the main character?
The main character portrayed by Robin Williams is a non violent and seemingly peaceful man, but he is obviously a criminal as he ends up sitting in an interrogation room, being investigated.
How do you feel about the main character?
To be honest, the main character freaks me out about as he seems too peaceful, although you may feel a bit sorry for him. He seems a bit confused but he is weird.
Analyse the opening credits – Why have they created them in this particular way?
The opening credits are shaped like a roll of film. This may connote with the narrative of the film as the main character is convicted with a camera and two rolls of film. It looks like the filmstrip is being processed.
The setting – what sort of atmosphere does this build and how have camerawork, mise en scene, editing and sound helped to create this?
In the first scene which includes the camera flashing at the character, it uses shallow depth of field this helps the audience focus on one object. The atmosphere builds around this as the focus of the narrative is based around cameras and the life of the main character. The camerawork and editing don’t use slow motion or any continuity techniques through the scene in the interrogation room as it is meant to represent daily life. Mise en scene builds atmosphere as it suggests that the main character is in some sort of trouble. This is shown through the setting/location as he is in an interrogation room at a police office. Also his clothing has dull colours and he is portrayed as quite a dull man. This contrasts with the flashback which is shown next as they are all wearing bright colours. I would say that contrapuntal sound is used to create atmosphere as the music is peaceful but the main character is being interrogated so the situation in reality isn’t really peaceful.
How do sound, mise en scene, camerawork and editing create the effect of the flashback?
The sound used in the flashback is parallel as the music seems happy and the family are enjoying themselves at the child’s birthday party. The sound changes completely from the reality of the main character in the interrogation room to the flashback. Mise en scene creates the effect of a flashback as the costume used through the flashback includes bright colours which match with the light hearted music. Slow motion is used throughout the flashback; this slows time down to show that they don’t want the happy memories to end. This matches with the dialogue at the same time from the main character. Many close-up shots are used throughout the flashback to show the families’ facial expressions which show happiness.
How do aspects of mise en scene and sound work to communicate very different atmospheres between the two places (the police interview room and the family celebration in the garden)?
The white police interview room is plain and doesn’t have the feeling of happiness, it connotes strictness and order. The sound used in the police investigation room (non- diegetic), is peaceful but contradicts with the situation as the man is being questioned for an offence. On the other hand there is the garden which is the complete opposite to the interview room. It has bright colours everywhere and the families smiling. The sound has a happy melody. Basically the mise en scene and sound are complete different in each of the places.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Preliminary Peer Feedback - Cristina
Peer Evaluation Feedback
What our peers thought about our preliminary piece:
• Good use of sound throughout the piece
• The music was appropriate and related to the piece
• Continuity error- when I pull the glasses down the next shot they are up
• There was good framing throughout
• The cutaway worked well as it showed variation
• More footage
• The colour was good quality and didn’t have any problems with the white balance.
What our peers thought about our preliminary piece:
• Good use of sound throughout the piece
• The music was appropriate and related to the piece
• Continuity error- when I pull the glasses down the next shot they are up
• There was good framing throughout
• The cutaway worked well as it showed variation
• More footage
• The colour was good quality and didn’t have any problems with the white balance.
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