1. Camerawork
The mid shot two shot represents the intimacy between the two characters and it
reinforces the romance between. The mid shot represents the romance as it shows them
dancing and holding one another which signifies the attraction between them.
Mise En Scene
The low key lighting creates a romantic mood and this ties in with the genre. The sharp
focus blurs the background in order to keepthe focus on the two characters and
represent the attraction and romance between them.
Conventions
This frame is conventional to genre because it features the two main characters holding
one another while dancing which represents the romance and attraction between them.
Using red colours connotes love and therefore this frame is symbolic to romance and
therefore it is conventional.
2. Camera Work
The two shot close up shows the two characters faces in detail and the fade brings the two
characters together in the same shot which represents the relationship between them. The two
shot represents the intimacy between the male and female and the close up allows the
audience to see their facial expressions.
Editing
The transition dissolve is a slow and gentle transition fade which ties in with the genre of
romance. It makes the trailer appear slow and calm which creates a romantic feeling
throughout the trailer.
Mise En Scene
The Mise enscene such as clothing is stereotypical of both genders, the female character is
wearing a floral dress which represents her class and is stereotypical of women to wear
brighter colours whereas the male is wearing a dark top. The low key lighting used during the
transition dissolve sets a romantic scene which signifies the romance between them.
Conventions
This frame is conventional because it consists of a close up shot of the two characters which
reflects that they are thinking of one another which is symbolic to their love and the romance
between them. This is conventional because it strongly relates to the genre.
3. Camera Work
This mid shot represents her social class and her wealth. It emphasizes this because of her
car, outfit and hair and make-up. The composition of the shot shows the car and her outfit
which both suggest her wealth.
Mise En Scene
The use of the mid shot is representational to her wealth because it allows the audience to
see her outfit, her feminine hair and make-up and the car which shows she is wealthy.
Editing
The focus pull makes the background become blurred and the focus is on the female
character which brings attention to her and shows she is the main feature of this shot.
Conventions
This is conventional because it uses red which connotes love and romance. The focus pull
on her shows that all his attention is on her which represents his infactuation for her and
this is conventional to the genre.
4. Camerawork
The long shot shows the two characters with the girl in the background running after the
male character. This signifies the relationship between the two characters and allows the
audience to see the attraction between them.
Mise En Scene
The low key lighting signifies the romance between the characters and the lights in the
background are out of focus creating a blurred effect putting attention on the male
character. The use of costume is stereotypical as she is in bright feminine clothing which
also represents her upper class whereas his clothing is of lower class which represents the
difference between the two characters.
Conventions
This frame is conventional because it shows the couple facing an issue in their relationship
which is expectedof a romance film. The couple face challenges throughout their
relationship. This is conventional to the genre.
5. Camera Work
The close up shot of the letter signifies that this is a main event in the film. This shot is an eye
line match from the mother’s eyes to the letters which suggests that this is an obstacle that will
challenge the relationship in some way which is conventional of romantic film.
Mise En scene
The Mise en scene is in minimalistic colours such as the red nail varnish and red stamp which
contrasts to the white background and white envelopes. The shot has used minimal colours to
keep the attention on the letters to show that this eye line match is important.
Editing
The editing used is the eye line match that represents the controversy between the mother and
these letters sent between the daughter and the male character.
Conventions
This frame is different to the rest as it is an eye line match from the mother’s eyes holding the
envelopes which suggests these are a key even in the film. Using the colour red connotes love
and the colour white connotes purity which contrast together reflecting the contrast in thoughts
between the mother and daughter.