Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Analysis of Trailer
The following essay will look to analyse the film trailer ‘City Of Men’ paying close attention to representation & audience. City of Men is a foreign film set in Brazil, specifically Rio de Janeiroe, and is directed by the award winning directors/producers that made City of God.
The trailer to City of Men shows quite a violent representation of the movie. For instance, in the trailer there are a number of scenes were guns are used such as the ending clip. From this I can gather that the age range that the film wants its audience to be is over 18 (or at least a young adult).
In the trailer the scenes are set in the slums and feature young black men. By using ABC1 Classification system i would guess that the audience they are targeting are around the C2/D1 classification i would say this because of the setting and the actors that they have chosen (young ethnic people) are appealing to this audience this is because it gives the C2/D1 classification a sense of Personal identity which is when the audience feel sympathetic towards a character or feel that the character represents a bit of themselves also it gives the audience a sense of escapism when watching the film.
Although the film is catered towards the C2/D2 classification I can infer from the trailer that it is more targeted towards males. I know this because of the way the trailer represents woman:
• As sexual objects to satisfy the leading men’s needs
• Scared, while the men are shown being brave when gunfire is heard, the woman cower huddled down with children.
Also the name of the film is a massive indication of who the film is catered to. The connotation’s of the films title ‘City of Men’ is of danger & masculinity a place where the traditional or stereotypical roles of woman as carers & mothers are seen as weak.
Another market in which the film might target is the more niche market of foreign film fans. This audience will be more likely to watch the film in the western world despite the fact that some of the audience will not fit into the classifications i have stated above.
The representation of the young men in the film is that they are naturally good but there personalities have become distorted because of the crime and poverty they live around. I came to this conclusion based on the fact that the start the trailer shows the lead males as friends on a beach but by the end a stand off was occurring between both of them as to suggest that there feeling of brotherly love has now changed.
Despite the fact that the representation of characters is important I find it more relevant to talk about the representation of the place in which they live in. As i have already said i believe that the film wants to show these characters as naturally good and that it is the place in which they live in that is the real antagonist. By showing at the start a Bird view angle of the city it emphasises how poor & desolate the whole city is rather than just showing the poverty of specific characters. This is important because it gives us a more authentic image of how society/people work in the city as the connotation of poverty is a lack of education, Ghetto’s etc.
In Conclusion, I believe that this film trailer is targeted towards young males of the C2/D1 classification. I also have stated that the film may find popularity in foreign film lovers.
The trailer to City of Men shows quite a violent representation of the movie. For instance, in the trailer there are a number of scenes were guns are used such as the ending clip. From this I can gather that the age range that the film wants its audience to be is over 18 (or at least a young adult).
In the trailer the scenes are set in the slums and feature young black men. By using ABC1 Classification system i would guess that the audience they are targeting are around the C2/D1 classification i would say this because of the setting and the actors that they have chosen (young ethnic people) are appealing to this audience this is because it gives the C2/D1 classification a sense of Personal identity which is when the audience feel sympathetic towards a character or feel that the character represents a bit of themselves also it gives the audience a sense of escapism when watching the film.
Although the film is catered towards the C2/D2 classification I can infer from the trailer that it is more targeted towards males. I know this because of the way the trailer represents woman:
• As sexual objects to satisfy the leading men’s needs
• Scared, while the men are shown being brave when gunfire is heard, the woman cower huddled down with children.
Also the name of the film is a massive indication of who the film is catered to. The connotation’s of the films title ‘City of Men’ is of danger & masculinity a place where the traditional or stereotypical roles of woman as carers & mothers are seen as weak.
Another market in which the film might target is the more niche market of foreign film fans. This audience will be more likely to watch the film in the western world despite the fact that some of the audience will not fit into the classifications i have stated above.
The representation of the young men in the film is that they are naturally good but there personalities have become distorted because of the crime and poverty they live around. I came to this conclusion based on the fact that the start the trailer shows the lead males as friends on a beach but by the end a stand off was occurring between both of them as to suggest that there feeling of brotherly love has now changed.
Despite the fact that the representation of characters is important I find it more relevant to talk about the representation of the place in which they live in. As i have already said i believe that the film wants to show these characters as naturally good and that it is the place in which they live in that is the real antagonist. By showing at the start a Bird view angle of the city it emphasises how poor & desolate the whole city is rather than just showing the poverty of specific characters. This is important because it gives us a more authentic image of how society/people work in the city as the connotation of poverty is a lack of education, Ghetto’s etc.
In Conclusion, I believe that this film trailer is targeted towards young males of the C2/D1 classification. I also have stated that the film may find popularity in foreign film lovers.
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Analyse the Opening Sequence for Heroes
In this essay i will be analysing the first three minutes of the television programme Heroes I will be comparing it to other TV shows in the same genre as well.
The opening to heroes shows a solar eclipse of the Earth. This striking image had become synonymous with the show since it has been created. The reason this image remains so popular is because of its uniqueness compared to other TV shows with an opening title. Comparing the title sequence of Heroes to that of Smallville you can tell the distinct differences between them. In Smallville the title sequence is considerably longer, shows each of the main character & has theme music which is both contemporary and popular. However in Heroes the title sequence shows none of the main characters and doesn’t have a particular theme song, only having a strange eerie noise in the background. The differences in the title sequence of heroes to other contemporary TV dramas may indicate what audience Heroes is trying to reach. I believe that the audience that Heroes is trying to reach by having this eerie, more adult title sequence is that of C1 &B2 perhaps with aspiring C2’s this is because it is more serious, dark & controversial than other TV shows and this type of more intellectual viewing might be better for this type of audience.
Following off from the title sequence there is a voice over telling you the events of the previous episode. This is a very traditional aspect of TV dramas especially ones that are made in the United States. This could show that although Heroes is a new & contemporary television show it also has strong traditions with American culture & television. The voice over itself is of a very serious tone which is typical of American television. This is done to create a serious reflection of the events in the story so far.
The first shot is a bird’s eye view of the protagonist falling from a building. This is an enigma code in the sense that it makes the audience wonder why he is doing this. The fact that he is falling is a denotation however the connotations of him falling are that perhaps he cannot control his destiny or that he wants a change. The symbol of a man falling is a very powerful image as it has been used throughout times and even in dreams to show the frailty of mankind.
The image then cuts to the image of the protagonist (Peter Petrelli) lying in a hospital next to his brother, Nathan, this dramatic change in scenes gives the audience a feeling that peter was involved in this event but is now over it. This means that the previous scene was possibly the driving force behind the next scene. This makes the audience aware of what they’re watching in the show.
The opening to heroes shows a solar eclipse of the Earth. This striking image had become synonymous with the show since it has been created. The reason this image remains so popular is because of its uniqueness compared to other TV shows with an opening title. Comparing the title sequence of Heroes to that of Smallville you can tell the distinct differences between them. In Smallville the title sequence is considerably longer, shows each of the main character & has theme music which is both contemporary and popular. However in Heroes the title sequence shows none of the main characters and doesn’t have a particular theme song, only having a strange eerie noise in the background. The differences in the title sequence of heroes to other contemporary TV dramas may indicate what audience Heroes is trying to reach. I believe that the audience that Heroes is trying to reach by having this eerie, more adult title sequence is that of C1 &B2 perhaps with aspiring C2’s this is because it is more serious, dark & controversial than other TV shows and this type of more intellectual viewing might be better for this type of audience.
Following off from the title sequence there is a voice over telling you the events of the previous episode. This is a very traditional aspect of TV dramas especially ones that are made in the United States. This could show that although Heroes is a new & contemporary television show it also has strong traditions with American culture & television. The voice over itself is of a very serious tone which is typical of American television. This is done to create a serious reflection of the events in the story so far.
The first shot is a bird’s eye view of the protagonist falling from a building. This is an enigma code in the sense that it makes the audience wonder why he is doing this. The fact that he is falling is a denotation however the connotations of him falling are that perhaps he cannot control his destiny or that he wants a change. The symbol of a man falling is a very powerful image as it has been used throughout times and even in dreams to show the frailty of mankind.
The image then cuts to the image of the protagonist (Peter Petrelli) lying in a hospital next to his brother, Nathan, this dramatic change in scenes gives the audience a feeling that peter was involved in this event but is now over it. This means that the previous scene was possibly the driving force behind the next scene. This makes the audience aware of what they’re watching in the show.
Friday, 21 November 2008
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
The Media Awards
In the media awards i found that the three most enjoyable films where A Rappers Ambition, Concrete Angel & Kuch To Hua Hai.
A Rappers Ambition
This was enojyable to watch for numerous reasons. Firstly they had put innovative shots in. The most memorable being the glass breaking on the floor and then quikly rewinding back into the hand of the thrower. In this film lots of close ups where used to show the characters emotions while rapping. Also the close ups created a feeling that you where the one they where battling against. This film won best overall production.
Concrete Angel
This was an enjoyable film to watch thanks to the amazing acting ability of the characters. The opening sequence showing the protaginist in the coffin from numerous camera angles created a sombre mood. Also the film utilised the presence of a narrator while others had used text shown on screen this made the film more interesing and captivated the audience for the time it was shown. This film won Best Actor & Best Short Film.
Kuch To Hua Hai
Kuch To Hua Hai was an extremly well produced bollywood trailer. It captivated auience with the use of a grid near the end similar to the one shown in the popular sitcom the brady bunch. Also Kuch To Hua Hai used traditional indian music in the background which strongly showed what they were trying to portray (a romance). The best scene in Kuch To Hua Hai was at the start when they showed high angle camera shots of Central London.
A Rappers Ambition
This was enojyable to watch for numerous reasons. Firstly they had put innovative shots in. The most memorable being the glass breaking on the floor and then quikly rewinding back into the hand of the thrower. In this film lots of close ups where used to show the characters emotions while rapping. Also the close ups created a feeling that you where the one they where battling against. This film won best overall production.
Concrete Angel
This was an enjoyable film to watch thanks to the amazing acting ability of the characters. The opening sequence showing the protaginist in the coffin from numerous camera angles created a sombre mood. Also the film utilised the presence of a narrator while others had used text shown on screen this made the film more interesing and captivated the audience for the time it was shown. This film won Best Actor & Best Short Film.
Kuch To Hua Hai
Kuch To Hua Hai was an extremly well produced bollywood trailer. It captivated auience with the use of a grid near the end similar to the one shown in the popular sitcom the brady bunch. Also Kuch To Hua Hai used traditional indian music in the background which strongly showed what they were trying to portray (a romance). The best scene in Kuch To Hua Hai was at the start when they showed high angle camera shots of Central London.
Monday, 20 October 2008
Web 2.0
Web 2.0 has many definitions but the main one i found was that it is basically how we communicate with each other using the internet. Website such YouTube, Facebook & Wikipedia use user generated content instead of its own. This makes us, the consumers, also producers. Web 2.0 is much more advance than web 1.0 mainly in the way we interact with each other. Previously, the internet was a tool for information but now it can be used in many different ways and is more about sharing information rather than just taking it.
List of Web 2.o sites
List of Web 2.o sites
Key features of web 2.0
- User generated content
- Social networking (internet community)
- Faster internet connection (broadband)
- Blogs
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