TV Drama Analysis Hollyoaks: Max’s Death

Shot 1 Handheld camera making it more personal Balloons in the background sets the occasion Close up shot of subjects face Costume is smart and connotes importance Frames the subject

Shot 2 Medium over the shoulder shot enables you to see one persons emotions Both wearing casual clothes connotes middle class Pictures and photos in the background make the shot realistic Eyes closed makes the subjects emotions more sincere

Shot 3 Medium long shot enables view of the whole body Balloons, bows and decoration set the scene People in background create a realistic verisimilitude Main character is centered so your eyes are drawn to her

Shot 4 Close up of an action toy Represents that someone has fallen Creates tension as we don’t know what has happened to Max or Tom Clear foreground image with blurred background draws the viewers eye

Shot 5 Close up of character Close up enables us to read the characters emotions and reactions Costume has connotations of being smart, especially for a young boy Character clear while background is blurred make our eyes draw towards him

Shot 6 Ariel long shot enables the viewer to assess the whole situation People at the side of the shot create a realistic verisimilitude Main characters huddled around body, centered Creates suspense and emotes sadness as the programme ends with this shot