to understand a variaty of soaps we all slit off into and looked into different genres to gain a better understanding

1. Soap Opera Presentations:
Names: Katie Georgia Sub- genre: scripted reality
Is the definition clear and easy to Yes very much so plenty of detail they explained it verbally
understand? instead of just letting us read good example (gemmas swimsuit)
What soaps could fit into this sub- The only way is Essex, made in Chelsea , Geordie shore , the
genre? valleys , jersey shore , real housewives, desprete scouswives
Have they given clear examples of Yes they went into detail about the stereotypical characters we
codes and conventions, using would expect to see not only in towie but other scripted
existing examples? realities (bimbos players and the 2some)
Have they covered the use of: Yes they gave us plenty of examples and why they wear the
clothes that they do (stereotypical clothing). How the props
Lighting used accentuate the identity of the characters and how that
Editing relays to their wealth. Also the lighting reflects the mood of the
Mise en Scene scene for example if the mood was a miserable one the lighting
Sound would be dark. All of scripted realities have a theme tune so it
can be anchored to the programme and also catchphrases (jel
reem ) the camera shots are also interesting because they use
big close ups to show the makeup and 2 shots for arguments
Any extra information? Yes they explored the glamour side of towie into allot of detail
and show how that created status in scripted reality
Questions?
Names: Sub- melodramas:
Steph Sam lily
Is the definition clear and easy to They broke the words down and gave us the origins of the word
understand?
What soaps could fit into this sub- Downton abbey, hollyoakes , emmerdale , corrie
genre?
Have they given clear examples of They gave us clear examples of the typical sort of character we
codes and conventions, using would expect to see in a melodrama. And also how all the
existing examples? individual storylines keep getting dipped into to keep the
audience interested
Have they covered the use of: Free hand camera to make the scene look more realistic, birds
eye views to show the identity of where the show is shot (
Lighting corrie is Manchester eastenders is London) holyoaks uses bog
Editing close up and coronation street hardly uses them. They use lots
Mise en Scene of different types of camera shots to create drama. Once again
Sound the mis en scene relays the area they live in and the age group
of people (eastenders gold hoop earrings) the sound is also
natural to the scene such as a radio in a cafe to create a sense of

2. realism editing is also important in hollyoaks the transitions are
fast to show a bust student life but corrie is more smooth
because it is aimed at a wider aged audience
Any extra information? Emotions and how they keep the audience interested.
Questions?
Names: Sub- genre: American fantasy
Is the definition clear and easy to American dream- wealth and fame not really realistic,
understand? alternative status
What soaps could fit into this sub- Dallas , 90210 , desperate housewives , subergatory , one tree
genre? hill
Have they given clear examples of Yes very much so using photos they gave a detailed analysis
codes and conventions, using
existing examples?
Have they covered the use of: Character stereotypes – femme fatale , heartthrob hunk , bad
guy , mother figure
Lighting Establishing shots to anchor where the soap is set
Editing Mise en scene- costume is over- excaudate to make the cast
Mise en Scene look glamorous. Location can vary, props are normally big
Sound houses fast cars and make up
Lighting- tends to have an orange tint to it to make the
character look better and glamorous which is different to British
soaps which use a more natural lighting
Camera- high angle establishing shot, two shots shows reaction
of both characters after an important event and also big close
ups to show emotion
Sound – tends to have alot of non digetic sound, dramatic
background music , diegetic sound to set the scene and give
subliminal messages e.g. gunshot , knock at the door
Editing – emphasize story line even more in major events, flash
backs to emotional memories relevant to current story line.
Tracking, panning and zooming to excaudate story line. Time
dilation
Storylines – affairs , death , drugs , teen pregnancy , car crashes
Any extra information?
Questions?

3. Names: Sub- genre: Australian soaps
Is the definition clear and easy to A soap which is set in Australia with exaggerated characters and
understand? storylines
What soaps could fit into this sub- H20, neighbours , home and away , the Sullivan’s , the young
genre? doctors
Have they given clear examples of Everyday summer clothes, beaches , brighter colours , not as
codes and conventions, using high maintenance , more spacious than British soaps,
existing examples? effortlessly good-looking characters
Have they covered the use of: Camera- they don’t like extreme close ups, panning shots to
show allot of background to anchor the setting , 2 shots , over
Lighting the shoulder shots and close ups are all very common just like
Editing any other soap
Mise en Scene Sound- non diegetic sound used to code where they are and set
Sound the scene such as waves , radio , seagulls
Stereotypes – cliques , BBQs , cricket , beach (idealised lifestyle)
in episodes where they come abroad they use stereotypes of
that country
Any extra information?
Questions?
Names: Sub- genre: Realism soaps
Is the definition clear and easy to Made to not look constructed, natural transitions between
understand? scenes , needs to be relatable to the audience that why they use
common storylines
What soaps could fit into this sub- Emmerdale , coronation street , eastenders
genre?
Have they given clear examples of Editing – very natural transitions there’s an element of
codes and conventions, using continuity nothing false or fake
existing examples? Lighting- very basic made to replicate day light there is nothing
used to make the stars face look any different
Stereotype – regional identity, age groups , professions(doctors)
and accent
Narrative – anything relatable to everyday British life such as
family arguments, there are more than one story lines running
at the same time and episodes normally end on a cliff hanger
Characters- drive the plot
Catharsis – purging of emotions , realism allows audience to
relate to the emotions and experiences of the characters
Sound- other that the opening theme tune, music is rarely used

4. in the scenes apart from maybe a radio in a cafe or night club
Have they covered the use of:
Lighting
Editing
Mise en Scene
Sound
Any extra information?
Questions?
Names: Sub- genre: Telenovels
Is the definition clear and easy to Yes, normally spoken in Spanish, higher set of morals than
understand? British soaps. Very melodramatic. Usually from Brazil, Mexico,
Columbia.
What soaps could fit into this sub- Fall within categories – working class melodrama, historical
genre? romance, teen drama, mystery/thriller, romantic comedy pop
band story.
Have they given clear examples of La reina, marble dance, the cat ate it
codes and conventions, using
existing examples?
Have they covered the use of: Editing-strong lighting on faces, strong make up, lots of two
shots, to us it’s not very realistic
Lighting Sound-classical music
Editing Stereotypes-rich guy falling in love with poor girl, priest, people
Mise en Scene from northern Mexico have moustaches and sombreros, in
Sound south Mexico colourful clothes. Real Mexicans will never be
heroes or protagonists instead they have people with coloured
eyes and blondes.
Catfights, sibling rivalry, lots of sex.
Macho man, beautiful girl, loving mother
Any extra information?
Questions?
Names: Sub- genre:
Is the definition clear and easy to
understand?
What soaps could fit into this sub-

5. genre?
Have they given clear examples of
codes and conventions, using
existing examples?
Have they covered the use of:
Lighting
Editing
Mise en Scene
Sound
Any extra information?
Questions?