G322 Mock Essay Notes

1. Statement of
representation
Moment Camera Mise-en-scene Sound Editing
Lower class life as
chaotic and busy
Bells ringing over
dinner table
Use of telephoto lens-
makes everything more
crowded. Shot is
tungsten style WB
Bells ringing over them-
inferior to the bell:
representative of the
upper class
SFX- Lots of non
diegetic noise
added of people
commotion + bells
ringing: overloaded
with sound-
busy/hardworking
Fast cutting
rhythm,
showing busy
nature of their
lives- not calm
and relaxed;
hardworking
and ‘full on’
Grace, Majesty &
Power of the upper
class
Introduction to
Hugh Bonneville
character.
Directly after
servants scene:
contrast.
Use of wide angle lens-
makes area seem larger
and grander: house is
bigger. Use of
Steadicam + Crane:
graceful and smooth-
reflection of the class.
We follow him- he’s in
control; more powerful.
Continuity of direction
Use of gold Colour-
shows wealth and
power, highlighted by
the light reflecting off
gold picture frame.
Colour grading is much
more saturated:
warmer.
Use of soft classical
music-
connotations of
upper class
Slow cutting
rhythm and
gentle, shows
the affable and
peaceful nature
of the upper
class lifestyle
The working class is
represented as
unclean/dirty
in the extract the
working class
woman asks ‘why
are the papers
ironed’ another
working class
woman replies
‘we wouldn’t want
his lordships
hands to be as
black as yours’
The director uses a two
shot showing both
working class women and
their faces when talking
about her hands being
black. The two shot allows
AUDIENCES to see face of
disgust and disbelief that
the young woman even
had to ask the question of
why the papers had to be
ironed.
In the mise en scene they
are in the kitchen, carrying
the dirty dishes. Another
thing that signifies that the
working class are unclean
clothes. The director uses
tones of pale pinks that
almost looks dirty.
the director uses
sound by using the
dialogue between
the two working class
women to signify
that they view each
other as unclean ‘we
wouldn’t want his
lordships hands to be
as black as yours’

2. Statement of
representation
Moment Camera Mise-en-scene Sound Editing
Upper Class as
wealthy
Guy walking down
the stairs.
Crane shot –
showing details of
scene.
Costume – suit with pocket-
watch and bowtie. Paintings,
red carpet
Music, classical.
Higher class =
wealthy.
when the man is
walking down the
stairs.
It is tracking behind
him as if it is following
him, represents
power.
Large extravagant paintings,
with gold frames. He is walking
on a red carpet, shows his
power, wealth and that he is
admired. Large flamboyant
architecture.
beautiful music
playing in the
background, presents
his to be a friendly
character, somebody
people admire, sort of
god like.
Upper class
represented as
rich/wealthy
Upper class man
walks down stairs.
Long shot/ crane
follows him
downstairs allows
us to see the wealth
e.g red carpet.
Rich red carpet on wide
stairs, gold picture frames
and beautifully carved
wooden banisters to show
how wealthy they are. High
key lighting.
Soft classical piano
music to show
elegance of upper
class man.
The upper class are
represented as
having a more
relaxed life than
the working class
When the woman
was still having
breakfast in her bed
compared to when
the working class
are hurriedly eating
their breakfast
Medium long shot
and close up
This can be shown through
the setting of each of the
scene because when the
woman is having breakfast
she is in her bed and her
costume is her nightgown
whereas downstairs (can
metaphorically show how
they are lower) the working
class are already dressed
and they are eating around a
busy table.
When it is in the
lady’s bedroom the
music is quite and
has a slow tempo
when the scene
changes to the
kitchen with the
working class the
music’s tempo
increases and gets
louder which shows
how their lives are
busier than that of
the upper class.

3. Statement of
representation
Moment Camera Mise-en-scene Sound Editing
Upper Class as
wealthy
Guy walking down
the stairs.
Crane shot –
showing details of
scene.
Costume – suit with pocket-
watch and bowtie. Paintings,
red carpet
Music, classical.
Upper class is
presented as spoilt.
When the lady is
laying in bed.
Long shot’s and mid
shots are done on
purpose so that you
can see the golden
bedding and the
details. To get a
sense of how grand
it is. Long shot
allows us to see her
posture.
Golden sheets, she is brought
breakfast in bed. The tray is
silver and is full of china
wear. Which gives us the
impression that.
Light comes through into the
doom and brightens it up.
Again classical music
is played
throughout the time
we meet the lady.
She is very well
spoken, and
addresses her
servants is a slightly
arrogant way. ‘ o
Brien that will be all
for the moment ‘
probably the
servants surname.
( formal )
Working class have lower
quality of life
0:30 – servants
preparing for upper
class’ morning
Colour palette grey – connotations
of simple life, lack of luxury –
contrast with bright colour palette
for upper class connoting affluence
& luxury
Crowded space of servants’ area
contrasted with large rooms of
upper class – contrasts upper class
luxury with working class lack of
luxury
Musical soundtrack
(associated with luxury
for upper class) drowned
out by sounds of work &
bells – implies working
life & demands of upper
class remove possibility
for luxury