Hangover 2

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Apocalypse Now Analysis

From watching the beginning of the short clip from apocalypse now i have found that there are different types of sound used in the beginning of the clip parallel sound is used because the sound of the helicopters echoes on the situation that the clip is in because they are in a war zone and the sound of the helicopters reflects on the jobs that the characters have to do. As the camera moves closer to the helicopters it gets the louder the sound gets and as they move further away the sound gets quieter. Also dietetic sound is used when the helicopters are being shown because the sound comes directly from the helicopter itself.

The speech of the characters could be mistaken for background noise because it is much quieter then the helicopters.
Also a sound bridge is used as the music starts at the end of one scene where the helicopters are flying away and it is still playing in the next scene were they are half way through the journey.

Overall the sound effects are used to build tension and attract the audience to watch it and make them think to themselves 'what is going to happen next?' the sound reflects the atmosphere and surroundings as most of the sound reflects fighting and the sound of a war.

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stereotyping -Tessa Perkins

Rethinking Stereotypes - (Tessa Perkins)

1. Stereotypes are always erroneous in content - I disagree with this as many stereo types can be right because for example if a teenager is living in bad circumstances where a family member drinks a lot then they are more likely to this that it is acceptable and turn to drink and drugs. For example in waterloo road the new character scout becomes a drug dealer because her mother is an alcoholic and cannot be bothered to look after her own children.

2. They are pejorative concepts –

3. They are about groups with whom we have little or no social contact; by implication, therefore, they are not held about one's own group – In some ways I agree with this however some teenager are stereotyped against as some people believe that all teenagers will turn to crime which is not true, and also some teenagers stereotype that teenage boys are lazy. But mainly I agree with this as most people will not stereotype or disrespect against others who are in the same social class as them. 

4. They are about minority (or oppressed) groups- I disagree with this as everyone can be stereotyped against for example old people and teenagers can be stereotyped against and they aren’t a small group as can people who live in specific countries for example all Italians are good cooks they are stereotyped and they are a whole country.

5. They are simple – I agree with this because most stereotypes are because that is what a certain group of people are known to the public because of their actions, and so the types of things they are stereotyped on  are because that is what the public believe all of the group do. For example that all Asian and Indian men are taxi drivers the only reason we have this assumption is because when we going into a taxi there is more likely to be an Indian or Asian man driving it because they have more of the jobs.

6. They are rigid and do not change - I disagree with this as I do believe that stereotype can be changed because if a certain group being stereotyped against make it know to the rest of the society that they don’t do what they are being stereotyped against then the society will start to change their minds and think why are these people being stereotyped against something they don’t do. For example if a teenage girl lives with her mother who is on benefits and has had children from a young age and has made nothing of her life and the teenager girls try to make something of their life the society will this that not all teenage girls in their situation are likely to turn out like their mothers. and also as times move on peoples views have changed for example that women are weaker than men this has changed because women now work and have jobs and ar just as strong as men.

7. They are not structurally reinforced – I agree with this because with most stereotypes they are just assumptions from other groups of people who then put that assumption onto the rest of that social group. For example just because Chinese food is nice people assume that all Chinese people can cook like that.

8. The existence of contradictory stereotypes is evidence that they are erroneous, but of nothing else -

9. People either 'hold' stereotypes (believe them to be true) or do not – I agree with this quote because you cannot be undecided about whether or not you hold a stereotype against somebody however some people stereotype groups of people just do not realize that it is stereotyping.

10. Because someone holds a stereotype of a group, his or her behaviour towards the group can be predicted – I agree with this because if somebody judges a certain group of people then you can predict that they will make their views known to the group and therefore you will be able to predict how they will react to the group.

Camera movement

crane shot


A crane shot is used to show the street where the characters of the inbetweeners live.

hand-held shot


hand-held shot this camera angle is used to show the surroundings of the characters who are on the bus.

Whip pan


whip pan the camera angle is used to show the fast paced atmosphere of the settings.

Pan


pan is used to show the facial expressions of each characters and the reactions to the characters surroundings.

aerial shot


Aerial Shot this shot is used to show the surrounding that the characters have entered and also shows the place where they are staying on holiday.

track


Track this shot is used to emphisise the movement and reaction of the characters

Zoom


zoom is used in this shot to show the size of the boat in comparison of where they are in the sea it also gets into the party mood as the camera shot reflects the music being heard.


Arc


arc this shot is used to show the character from all the different angles and also to show his surroundings.

Camera Angles

Camera Angles

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Mise-En-Scene

The setting for this scene is in the centre of someone's house and all the characters are watching a TV this is shown by the light that shines off their faces, in the background there is an arche-way that leads onto another room of the house. 

The costume and make up for this scene suggests that the characters are quite warm as it appears they have sweat running off their faces suggesting that they have done quite a lot of work to get to the point they are at now,the costumes also suggest this as they all look untidy.

The facial expressions of these characters in this scene are quite embarressed and look as if they feel awkward and uncomfortablewith being in the company they are with this may have come from the TV they are watching. the man in the centre of this scene looks quite smug and enterained about the fact that the other 3 men look uncomfortable.

The lighting in this scene comes from the key light at the back of the room this is where most of the light comes from but also some filler lighting comes from the side of the film as they are watching the tv this light reflects off the characters and they're faces. Fill light is used in the background to light up the whole room and scene not just the characters faces.

The positioning in this scene is central as all the characters are in the centre of the room this is so all the attention focuses on the main characters that feature throughout the film. 

Flow Diagram

Flow Diagram Media !!!!

Class survey

Class conclusion  I found that when carrying out the class survey that many people enjoy British films as they can relate to them as the films tend to have a British humour which we find funny but the class also like American films because more money can be spent on it meaning it will be better quality. i also found that most people enjoy comedies because they like to have a laugh and have a certain sense of humour which they find in films. 

Pros and con’s of types of viewing:  

Cinema:
pros:

Has a big screen so the viewing experience will be better as the picture will be clearer. Also it is a shared experience so you can take in the atmosphere because everybody is looking forward to watching the film. You can watch the film as soon as it is released. Comfy seats also make the experience more comfortable as does surround sound.

Cons:
  The cost of watching the film can put people off because they can just buy the film on DVD when it comes out and watch it as many times as they like for a similar price. The fact that it is a shared experience does not appeal to some people as they may like to watch films on there own and not have any interruptions. Some people talk in the cinema and eat loudly which may put people off and disrupt the film.

TV:

Pros:
you can now record live TV  so you can watch the program as many times as you like which saves money so you do not have to buy the DVD. Also you can fast forward the breaks so that you can watch the whole film through without Pauses. You can also pause live TV so that if you need to do something then you will not miss any of the film.

Cons:
The disadvantages of watching films on the TV is that it is a smaller screen so the picture is not as clear also you have to wait for the film to come in the TV to watch it or if you are watching a DVD then you have to wait until the DVD has come out to be able to watch it.

DVD:
pros:
You can keep the DVD and watch it as many time as you like and whenever you want. The DVD has special features which no other viewing way does and also you can share the DVD with others. 
Cons:
The disc may get scratched therefore you won't be able to watch it. it also takes up space in the house if you have lots of DVD's also you have to pay for DVD's and you can't copy them (legally )

Downloads: 
Pro's
Downloading is free and you do not have to pay for films. also you don't have to wait for the DVD to be released and you can share the downloads with other people.
Cons:
you can't get subtitles with downloads and you also need good connections in order for the download to work and also it take a while to download films so you have to wait to watch it.

Glossary

key Definitions:

Production- The concept of the film is developed from idea to,script,to filming to editing.

Marketing- Publicity for the film in all countries of release to create interest/hype in the lead up to theatrical release.

Distribution- Supplying the product/film to cinema's in hardware/software.

Exhibition- showing the film to the audience.

Blockbuster: a film or book or other product that is a great commercial success.

Above the line costs: Any cost involved in the advertising production process that is specifically listed in the production budget.

below the line costs: Costs covering virtually every item a production will require in regard to crew, set production, equipment rentals, location fees, props, office space, and so on.

media conglomerate: companies that own large numbers of companies in various mass media such as television, radio, publishing, films, and the Internet.

subsidiary: a company that is controlled by a parent company.

Denotation- The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. e.g dove- white bird

Connotation- An idea or feeling that a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning e.g dove - peace and rose- love and a rose- flower

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Representation in soap / tv drama and script

Representation in TV Drama or Soap Opera

Harry Potter and the dealthly hallows part 2 Case study

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