Monday, 24 February 2014
Mock Exam
How does the clip challenge or reinforce positive or negative stereotypes of age?
1) Camera angles, shot types, composition and movement
2) Editing or cuts, pace of the edit, prominence and continuity
3) Sound; dialogue, soundtrack, foley and sound effects
4) MES - Location, costume, lighting, colours and performance
1) Camera angles, shot types, composition and movement
2) Editing or cuts, pace of the edit, prominence and continuity
3) Sound; dialogue, soundtrack, foley and sound effects
4) MES - Location, costume, lighting, colours and performance
1) When the adults are conversing with one another, there are long takes to reflect the serious atmosphere of their conversation, demonstrating the positive stereotypes of adults are responsible and wise. Point of view shots and over the shoulder shots are used in the confrontation scene so they audience understands how the young girl is feeling, showing her vulnerability and helplessness. In the part of the extract when the elderly woman discovers the young girl has gone, a wide angle is used to emphasize the stereotype of elderly people being isolated, lonely and a vast amount of space around them. Tracking movements are used whenever adults are in the frame doing something active, showing that they're working, responsible and of importance due to their capabilities. Tracking camera shots of the adults show they're of importance. In the scene where the elderly woman is in Amy's room, a wide angle shot is used to reinforce the stereotype of elderly people being isolated and inferior.
2) The editing in this extract challenged the stereotypes of age; when the camera showed the elderly people labouring and working on the farm, the shots were not slow and gradual, they were at quite a quickened pace to reflect the actions of the elderly characters. Shot/reverse shot is used when the characters are having a conversation to aid the flow of continuity. The transitions used throughout the extract show that the clip is shown from an adults point of view, further suggesting that adults are dominant and their way of life is "normal".
3) Sound motif is used heavily throughout this extract to help the audience understand the atmosphere within the scenes. In the part where Amy is packing her things to leave, the music is slow, giving off a sad atmosphere. When the elderly people are active and labouring, the music is upbeat and jovial, challenging their stereotype of being slow, isolated and grumpy. The music helps portray the elderly characters to be active and physically able. The music challenges the stereotypes of age in this extract; in Amy's first appearance the music pace drops drastically which isn't the usual sound stereotype for youhts. Another interpretation could be that the pace of music dropped and became slower to demonstrate that she's a troublesome character, hence the change in atmosphere from the upbeat and jovial adults. Yet another interpretation could be a foreshadowing of the conflict between her and other age groups. The sound of the cars crashing could be a representation of the conflict between ages. Throughout this extract there is stylised dialogue for each character to conform to their stereotypes. The young girl attempts to act mature within her speech when other adults are around but when her real age is exposed, her dialogue changes and uses excuses and lies like a child would, using phrases like "I hate you", reinforcing the negative stereotypes of youths with rebellion and irresponsibility. The sound effects of her fast-paced footsteps could be an interpretation that youths always run away from their problems whenever the situations becomes too difficult to handle, conforming to their stereotype of being vulnerable.
4) The props used in this extract challenge the age stereotypes; when the elderly people are working they are lifting heavy thing, using shovels and driving tractors.The first part of this extract is set on a farmland which appears to be a place of work and no children are present, implying that adults are responsible enough and physically able to work. The headmaster's costume was a well-dressed suit and attire which gives the audience the impression that he is an educated man with authority and is in a high position of power. The adult who is the guardian of the young girl is dressed in manual labour attire, suggesting that he's responsible enough to handle hard work. The young girl in this extract is dressed in jeans, trainers and a jumper
Thursday, 6 February 2014
Homework
How does the clip challenge or reinforce positive or negative stereotypes of age?
1) Camera angles, shot types, composition and movement
2) Editing or cuts, pace of the edit, prominence and continuity
3) Sound; dialogue, soundtrack, foley and sound effects
4) MES - Location, costume, lighting, colours and performance
1) When the adults are conversing with one another, there are long takes to reflect the serious atmosphere of their conversation, demonstrating the positive stereotypes of adults are responsible and wise. Point of view shots and over the shoulder shots are used in the confrontation scene so they audience understands how the young girl is feeling, showing her vulnerability and helplessness. In the part of the extract when the elderly woman discovers the young girl has gone, a wide angle is used to emphasize the stereotype of elderly people being isolated, lonely and a vast amount of space around them. Tracking movements are used whenever adults are in the frame doing something active, showing that they're working, responsible and of importance due to their capabilities.
3) Throughout this extract there is stylised dialogue for each character to conform to their stereotypes. The young girl attempts to act mature when other adults are around but when her real age is exposed, her dialogue changes and uses excuses and lies like a child would, using phrases like "I hate you", reinforcing the negative stereotypes of youths with rebellion and irresponsibility. The adult who is seen as her guardian is dominant in his dialogue, giving her orders and being responsible in making decisions and saying what's best for her. The headmaster is an elderly man who explains to the girl's guardian that she should return to school and finish her exams, showing that he's wise and tradition in thinking. The sound effects of her fast-paced footsteps could be an interpretation that youths always run away from their problems whenever the situations becomes too difficult to handle.
4) The first part of this extract is set on a farmland which appears to be a place of work and no children are present, implying that adults are responsible enough and physically able to work. The headmaster's costume was a well-dressed suit and attire which gives the audience the impression that he is an educated man with authority and is in a high position of power. The adult who is the guardian of the young girl is dressed in manual labour attire, suggesting that he's responsible enough to handle hard work. The young girl in this extract is dressed in jeans, trainers and a jumper
1) Camera angles, shot types, composition and movement
2) Editing or cuts, pace of the edit, prominence and continuity
3) Sound; dialogue, soundtrack, foley and sound effects
4) MES - Location, costume, lighting, colours and performance
1) When the adults are conversing with one another, there are long takes to reflect the serious atmosphere of their conversation, demonstrating the positive stereotypes of adults are responsible and wise. Point of view shots and over the shoulder shots are used in the confrontation scene so they audience understands how the young girl is feeling, showing her vulnerability and helplessness. In the part of the extract when the elderly woman discovers the young girl has gone, a wide angle is used to emphasize the stereotype of elderly people being isolated, lonely and a vast amount of space around them. Tracking movements are used whenever adults are in the frame doing something active, showing that they're working, responsible and of importance due to their capabilities.
3) Throughout this extract there is stylised dialogue for each character to conform to their stereotypes. The young girl attempts to act mature when other adults are around but when her real age is exposed, her dialogue changes and uses excuses and lies like a child would, using phrases like "I hate you", reinforcing the negative stereotypes of youths with rebellion and irresponsibility. The adult who is seen as her guardian is dominant in his dialogue, giving her orders and being responsible in making decisions and saying what's best for her. The headmaster is an elderly man who explains to the girl's guardian that she should return to school and finish her exams, showing that he's wise and tradition in thinking. The sound effects of her fast-paced footsteps could be an interpretation that youths always run away from their problems whenever the situations becomes too difficult to handle.
4) The first part of this extract is set on a farmland which appears to be a place of work and no children are present, implying that adults are responsible enough and physically able to work. The headmaster's costume was a well-dressed suit and attire which gives the audience the impression that he is an educated man with authority and is in a high position of power. The adult who is the guardian of the young girl is dressed in manual labour attire, suggesting that he's responsible enough to handle hard work. The young girl in this extract is dressed in jeans, trainers and a jumper
Class notes - Thursday 30th January 2014
Apply the stereotypes of Age we learned last week (and below), justify and explain HOW the analysis on the slides constructs the stereotype and 'AGED' meaning
-Youths are classes as the stereotypes "beautiful and alive" because they are in their prime; they do not have wrinkles and haven't aged massively in their physical features which causes them to appear desirable. They're portrayed as "alive" because they have the freedom to do whatever the please; not worrying about responsibilities or consequences - they are free to make mistakes and live their lives to their own (sometimes reckless) decisions.
-Adults fall into the stereotype categories of "authority, responsible and control" because they have the upper hand when it comes to major decisions. Adults have life experience and wisdom which makes them respectable. They are at the age where they clearly know what's moral and immoral so they re completely responsible for their actions and the actions of younger people around them. Adults have control because people listen to them and they're wise enough to make decisions
-The stereotypes "vulnerable, frail and isolated" can be applied to both youths and elderly people. Youths can be portrayed as vulnerable, frail and isolated because they're gullible, naive and don't have enough life experience to know what's right or wrong. Youths could also feel isolated because they too young to be listened to or taken seriously and the pressure of adolescence could make them feel alone and not part of the crowd. Elderly people could fall into the stereotypes of "vulnerable, frail and isolated" because they are dependant on others and cannot fend for themselves. They are classed ad "frail" because they are no longer physically able to do the activities and regular routines that they used to part-take in due to their aged form. This also causes them to be slow. Elderly people are classed as the stereotype "isolated" because they are usually lonely; their friends and partners may have died or no-one wants to associate themselves with them due to their age.
-Youths are associated with the stereotypes "rebellious, threatening and irrational" because of how they are portrayed in the media and news reports. Adults and elderly people are afraid of youths because they are physically able, independent and free to do as they please which leaves youths with copious amounts of power.
-Elderly people are seen as the stereotypes "traditional, wise and experienced" because they are set in their ways and think that they know how everyone should behave. They are seen as "experienced" because they've done the majority of things they wanted to do in their lives and have a deep understand of how the world works (which also makes them wise).
-The stereotypes "impetuous, reckless, irresponsible and spontaneous" apply to youths because they do not think properly about consequences, are easily influenced and make instantaneous decisions purely because they can
-Adults fall into the stereotype categories of "authority, responsible and control" because they have the upper hand when it comes to major decisions. Adults have life experience and wisdom which makes them respectable. They are at the age where they clearly know what's moral and immoral so they re completely responsible for their actions and the actions of younger people around them. Adults have control because people listen to them and they're wise enough to make decisions
-The stereotypes "vulnerable, frail and isolated" can be applied to both youths and elderly people. Youths can be portrayed as vulnerable, frail and isolated because they're gullible, naive and don't have enough life experience to know what's right or wrong. Youths could also feel isolated because they too young to be listened to or taken seriously and the pressure of adolescence could make them feel alone and not part of the crowd. Elderly people could fall into the stereotypes of "vulnerable, frail and isolated" because they are dependant on others and cannot fend for themselves. They are classed ad "frail" because they are no longer physically able to do the activities and regular routines that they used to part-take in due to their aged form. This also causes them to be slow. Elderly people are classed as the stereotype "isolated" because they are usually lonely; their friends and partners may have died or no-one wants to associate themselves with them due to their age.
-Youths are associated with the stereotypes "rebellious, threatening and irrational" because of how they are portrayed in the media and news reports. Adults and elderly people are afraid of youths because they are physically able, independent and free to do as they please which leaves youths with copious amounts of power.
-Elderly people are seen as the stereotypes "traditional, wise and experienced" because they are set in their ways and think that they know how everyone should behave. They are seen as "experienced" because they've done the majority of things they wanted to do in their lives and have a deep understand of how the world works (which also makes them wise).
-The stereotypes "impetuous, reckless, irresponsible and spontaneous" apply to youths because they do not think properly about consequences, are easily influenced and make instantaneous decisions purely because they can
Monday, 3 February 2014
Terminology
Shot Type
Extreme long shot show loneliness, isolation, no youth around, only comes out at night. Empty side of the bed demonstration loneliness and loss.
Extreme long shot show loneliness, isolation, no youth around, only comes out at night. Empty side of the bed demonstration loneliness and loss.
Diegetic
Loud dialogue and shouting with lots of people talking over each other for youths, swearing.
Framing
Traditional camera shot types, perspective on elderly, detached, objective
Point of view
Shot on a handheld phone for youth, dynamic, immediate, subjective, involved in the scene from their perspective.
Non Diegetic Sound
Grime:Fast pace up beat loud. Harsh and aggressive modern music for young people, symbolises intoxication and anger.
Lighting & proxemic codes
Avoids the underpass, graffiti and darkness going underground = hellish. Vunerability/intimisation goes the long way round.
Costume & Location
Suit and tie, traditional, pride in appearance. Kitchen is clean and tidy, washes up after eating shows discipline.
Costume
Hooded tops and caps, chav/hoodie culture. Concealment and hidden, criminal costume.
Depth Of Field
Unfocused, shallow to deep focus to represent drug abuse.
High Angle
High angle shots over the youths to show judgement/moral superiority over them. Threatening world below - proxemic codes = symbolises hell below. Curtain drawn across to hide from the world outside.
Props
Prescription drugs on the table show illness/ vunerability.
Props
Crackpipe and '20 bag'. Youths take other drugs to get high, revealing risk-taking, criminality, pushing boundaries, free spirit.
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