Wide Release, an expensive release method but also the most common, with this method, the film is released in nationally in all markets. This method is used mostly by the majors as for this method to succeed they must posses the marketing power to heavily invest in prints, and advertise in general.
Modified Wide Release, The film will open in a few major markets in the first week, rather than in all markets, the film then expands, relying on word of mouth to build awareness and reputation. this type of release also uses spot marketing which is advertising in a specific area, such as one city, then the advertising will spread to other national areas once it expands to other markets.
Exclusive and limited runs, This means the film will be released on a limited number of screens, usually in large urban areas, Toronto is an example of an area this technique is used in a lot. Positive reviews and word of mouth should then help the film to spread to additional theaters. This method is usually used for Art house or foreign films such as 'Ex_Machina' or 'Kill List
A multimillionaire couple that have a role in the popular Drama show, Breaking Bad, they have a very large house including a luxurious swimming pool. In the episode that they feature in as main parts, a party is being held for Elliott, this further shows their wealth as they are given ridiculously expensive gifts, such a signed electric guitar, this demonstrates how Elliott and Gretchen associate themselves with people of equal wealth.They fit into various stereotypes such as having a large house, they're well educated and are well dressed
Despite this couple being extremely wealthy, a counter type is introduced as they treat Walt and Skylar, a working/middle class couple with surprising warmth, offering them a large sum of money to pay for Walt's cancer treatment, this is good because it creates the image that upperclass people will happily help people of lower classes.
Characters in the Extract - DCI Gates Stubble Messy Collar Rather Thin Glasses, could show a sharp Nature but also intelligence Wearing his thick wedding ring Classy Car, Jackie has what would be seen as a posh/high class house, could be showing Gates' high taste in women - Jackie - Police office Worker Wearing Her Police Lanyard, shows dedication to her job as it surrounds a necklace she is also wearing, this could show that her police work surrounds all other parts of her life In the opening Interior scene, an office environment becomes apparant, a close
Black: Curtis Donovan - Misfits Omar Little - The Wire White: Nathan - Misfits - England Woody - This Is England - England Skylar White - Breaking Bad
East Asian Hiro Nakamura - Heroes - Japanese
Glenn Rhee - The Walking Dead - Korean South Asian: Mr.Sandhu - This Is England - Pakistani
The extract starts with an establishing shot of Alice in the center of the frame. This shows that she'll be the focus of the scene. Her hair is reddish colour which suggests she is alternative/ slightly on the crazy side. she also has a determined expression on her face which creates the atmosphere that she knows what she's doing and is confident, this reinforces a stereotype for women which is that they are organised and on top of things, always with a plan. A closeup of Luther reveals a stressed wincing expression, this could show that he is out of control of the situation which reinforces the stereotype that men in general are messy and unorganized, Luther is wearing a worn coat over a shirt with a loose tie, this creates a messy image, portraying him as untidy and unsettled. Alice is wearing a purple coat which could be seen as quite a cold/unwelcoming color, creating the image of Alice being quite abrasive.
An over the shoulder shot is used during the opening conversation to show Luther's face, then an identical shot is then used to show Alice's face over Luther's shoulder. this could have bee done to represent how they are both equal in the fight where usually women aren't equal to men, here, Alice and Luther are on the same level. and there is no inequality. There is then a long shot, revealing their wide open, urban environment, this could represent how insignificant both characters are within their dense, surroundings as they appear as small compared to their surroundings.
In the interior of the apartment, the scene and location is lit brightly and clearly, showing a clean and sheer apartment, this shows the stereotype that girls are clean/good at cleaning and not messy. To contrast this, Luther's outfit and appearance clash with the blank and clean surroundings of the apartment as he looks messy and, not necessarily unclean, but unfresh in a way, this reinforces the male stereotype that men are messy and untidy.
Towards the end of the extract, a mid shot follows Luther as he is speaking from behind with a slow zoom, then turning into a close up as he speaks, alternatively, straight after, when Alice speaks, there is an instant close up on her face. This could be to show how men aren't listened to right away and their ideas are glazed over/ignored, to contrast, the close up of Alice right ass she starts speaking shows how women are usually listened to as it seems as they are more serious, organised and believable.
Around midway through the extract, a moment of possible sexuality appears between Alice and Luther, this is shown through the pair drawing their faces close and Luther gazing at Alice's lipstick covered lips, something that creates sex appeal, reinforcing the image that women are lustful, rather than her eyes. For this, there is a mid shot with both characters slightly off center, facing in, however Luther is higher than Alice and is looking down on her. This was done to demonstrate how in general and in society's eyes, men are more powerful than women and how Luther could overpower Alice if he desired. However, this is met with a bold expression on Alice's Face showing that she is not afraid of Luther, this could be showing how nowadays, women are less afraid of oppresses as on a whole, the female gender is stronger which is a theme present throughout the extract, shown by the way Alice asks 'Did you come here for sex?' showing that she knows men's true desires, which could be seen, from a feminist perspective that men want sex for love and that women want love for sex.
Tuesday 17 November 2015
As atmosphere
Art from glee could be viewed as a character used to create an atmosphere of diversity within the glee club
Laughable
Forrest Gump would fit into this stereotype as even though he's the main character, his autism creates moments of comedy in his Film
As a burden
The character of Adelaide Langdon fits into the steryotype burden n the show American Horror Story as she repetitvley gets in the way of other character's activitys/desires
As Non sexual
All throughout Breaking Bad, Walt Jr is potrayed as non sexual as he suffers from ceberal palsy, this gets in the way of him being a conventional teenager
Tuesday 3 November 2015
Diegetic Sound - Sound that occurs on camera, not edited in
Non Diegetic - Sounds that have been edited in over the recording
Synchronous sound - Sound that matches with actions on the screen, for example, the sound of footsteps over visual of someone walking
Sound Effect - A sound other than speech or music made artificially for use in a play, film or other broadcast production
Voice over - a piece of narration in a film or broadcast
Sound bridges - One of the most common transitions in the continuity editing style, one that stresses the connection between both scenes
Sound motif - a dominant or reoccurring theme/sound
Throughout this clip from Mission impossible, there is a buildup of orchestral background music, creating tension within the clip, then as Tom Cruise does a death defying leap, the main and most recognizable section of the theme tune for the film occours. This is also noticeable in various similar action and adventure themes for example, the James bond films use the well known orchestral theme repetitively in Bond films which the audience then recognizes and knows that something violent/tense/some conflict is about to occour
Direct address - Also known as breaking the fourth wall is a situation where a character in the film will speak directly to the audience, momentarily breaking the illusion/realism in the film
In this clip, one of the characters looks directly at the camera in a bit parodying product placement n popular movies, this is effective as it feels as if the message is personalized to the viewer
