This document provides a summary of the film Far From The Madding Crowd (2015) through analyzing elements of its film trailer. It summarizes that the film explores the relationships between the independent Bathsheba Everdene and her three suitors: sheep farmer Gabriel Oak, Sergeant Frank Troy, and William Boldwood. Through its use of costumes, setting, music and other mise-en-scene elements, the trailer conveys the time period and social class differences between the characters, and teases Bathsheba's difficult choices between her suitors. This analysis aims to attract and address audiences to view the full film.
The music video for Coldplay's song "Magic" tells the story of a travelling circus. Ziyi Zhang stars as Cecile, a magician whose abusive husband Claude is also portrayed by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Cecile's assistant Christophe, also played by Martin, notices Claude's mistreatment of Cecile. He uses new magic skills to levitate Claude away, saving Cecile. The video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund and draws inspiration from silent films with its vintage aesthetic and use of title cards. Flashbacks are used to illustrate Christophe's memories of Cecile's abuse as well as happier times between them.
The final documentary project subverted expectations by having a lack of editing of interview content, a personal story dictated by the interviewee, and minimal influence from the director on the story. The interviewee wrote the script based on song lyrics, and improvised the story with a musician who provided music. Though similar aesthetically to another documentary with narration and nature shots, this project took a more experimental approach through collaboration between the director, interviewee and musician.
The document provides a detailed analysis of two movie trailers: Wonder Woman (2017) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011). For the Wonder Woman trailer, it analyzes how the trailer uses techniques like voiceover, flashbacks, and slow motion to establish Diana's backstory and immortality. For the Harry Potter trailer, it examines how the trailer takes a darker tone by showing Voldemort hunting Harry amid a war. Both trailers employ postmodern techniques like fragmentation and anachrony to submerge viewers in the worlds of the films.
This trailer summarizes Wonder Woman's backstory and establishes her as a powerful female hero. It shows Diana reminiscing about wanting to save the world in the past tense, implying she has lost her way. Flashbacks reveal she fought in World War 2 but hasn't aged, showing the film's postmodern take on time. The trailer cuts between the past and present as Diana witnesses the darkness in humanity. It builds tension through music and slow motion fight scenes before climaxing with Diana emerging as a superhero by deflecting lightning with her bracelets. The trailer aims to excite audiences with fast-paced action and establish Wonder Woman as a groundbreaking female-led franchise.
The film Gemma Bovery follows a British couple, Gemma and Charles Bovery, who move to a small French village in Normandy. Their neighbor Martin, a baker, notices that Gemma's behavior mirrors that of the protagonist in Gustave Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary. Gemma engages in a series of affairs, just like her literary counterpart. Though Martin tries to intervene, he is unable to change Gemma's tragic path, which seems to be following the plot of the novel. The trailer uses the beautiful French countryside setting and Gemma's costumes to attract audiences with a sense of romance, danger, and spectacle.
Saving Mr Banks is based on a true story about Disney's efforts to obtain the film rights to Mary Poppins from author P.L. Travers, portrayed by Emma Thompson. The film appeals to a wide audience through its depiction of the Disney company's history, period costumes, and the changing relationship between Travers and Walt Disney, played by Tom Hanks. Scenes show Travers as a perfectionist who struggles to allow changes to her beloved character, while Disney aims to create an adaptation that will delight audiences of all ages.
Period dramas are films set in past time periods that rely on accurate costumes, sets, and locations to portray the era authentically. They often adapt classic novels or are based on historical figures and events. The plots typically center around love, family, and relationships between protagonists and antagonists, and commonly critique the social norms of the time depicted.
New Book Explores Gettysburg through Unique Storytelling and IllustrationsSavasBeatie
Savas Beatie recently announced the release of the book "Discovering Gettysburg" by author W. Stephen Coleman and illustrated by Tim Hartman. The book takes an unconventional approach to introducing Gettysburg and the famous Civil War battle that occurred there through unique storytelling and illustrations. It explores both the historic town of Gettysburg as well as the battlefield, visiting famous sites and introducing readers to some of the town's interesting characters. The book aims to provide both an accessible introduction for novices as well as new insights for experts on why the Battle of Gettysburg continues to fascinate Americans.
The music video for Coldplay's song "Magic" tells the story of a travelling circus. Ziyi Zhang stars as Cecile, a magician whose abusive husband Claude is also portrayed by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Cecile's assistant Christophe, also played by Martin, notices Claude's mistreatment of Cecile. He uses new magic skills to levitate Claude away, saving Cecile. The video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund and draws inspiration from silent films with its vintage aesthetic and use of title cards. Flashbacks are used to illustrate Christophe's memories of Cecile's abuse as well as happier times between them.
The final documentary project subverted expectations by having a lack of editing of interview content, a personal story dictated by the interviewee, and minimal influence from the director on the story. The interviewee wrote the script based on song lyrics, and improvised the story with a musician who provided music. Though similar aesthetically to another documentary with narration and nature shots, this project took a more experimental approach through collaboration between the director, interviewee and musician.
The document provides a detailed analysis of two movie trailers: Wonder Woman (2017) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011). For the Wonder Woman trailer, it analyzes how the trailer uses techniques like voiceover, flashbacks, and slow motion to establish Diana's backstory and immortality. For the Harry Potter trailer, it examines how the trailer takes a darker tone by showing Voldemort hunting Harry amid a war. Both trailers employ postmodern techniques like fragmentation and anachrony to submerge viewers in the worlds of the films.
This trailer summarizes Wonder Woman's backstory and establishes her as a powerful female hero. It shows Diana reminiscing about wanting to save the world in the past tense, implying she has lost her way. Flashbacks reveal she fought in World War 2 but hasn't aged, showing the film's postmodern take on time. The trailer cuts between the past and present as Diana witnesses the darkness in humanity. It builds tension through music and slow motion fight scenes before climaxing with Diana emerging as a superhero by deflecting lightning with her bracelets. The trailer aims to excite audiences with fast-paced action and establish Wonder Woman as a groundbreaking female-led franchise.
The film Gemma Bovery follows a British couple, Gemma and Charles Bovery, who move to a small French village in Normandy. Their neighbor Martin, a baker, notices that Gemma's behavior mirrors that of the protagonist in Gustave Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary. Gemma engages in a series of affairs, just like her literary counterpart. Though Martin tries to intervene, he is unable to change Gemma's tragic path, which seems to be following the plot of the novel. The trailer uses the beautiful French countryside setting and Gemma's costumes to attract audiences with a sense of romance, danger, and spectacle.
Saving Mr Banks is based on a true story about Disney's efforts to obtain the film rights to Mary Poppins from author P.L. Travers, portrayed by Emma Thompson. The film appeals to a wide audience through its depiction of the Disney company's history, period costumes, and the changing relationship between Travers and Walt Disney, played by Tom Hanks. Scenes show Travers as a perfectionist who struggles to allow changes to her beloved character, while Disney aims to create an adaptation that will delight audiences of all ages.
Period dramas are films set in past time periods that rely on accurate costumes, sets, and locations to portray the era authentically. They often adapt classic novels or are based on historical figures and events. The plots typically center around love, family, and relationships between protagonists and antagonists, and commonly critique the social norms of the time depicted.
New Book Explores Gettysburg through Unique Storytelling and IllustrationsSavasBeatie
Savas Beatie recently announced the release of the book "Discovering Gettysburg" by author W. Stephen Coleman and illustrated by Tim Hartman. The book takes an unconventional approach to introducing Gettysburg and the famous Civil War battle that occurred there through unique storytelling and illustrations. It explores both the historic town of Gettysburg as well as the battlefield, visiting famous sites and introducing readers to some of the town's interesting characters. The book aims to provide both an accessible introduction for novices as well as new insights for experts on why the Battle of Gettysburg continues to fascinate Americans.
This document provides costume and prop details for the characters in a short film about a family accidentally abandoning their dog toy. The director will provide most props, including a Christmas tree, wrapped box, paper, and dog toy. Character costumes include:
- Chloe wearing a red Christmas jumper in Scene 1 to convey Christmas and later a white coat from the director.
- Beth wearing a white jumper and green coat provided by the director in later scenes to represent her love of nature and caring for the dog.
- Paul wearing a blue Christmas jumper in Scene 1 and later formal wear for work scenes.
- Jacqui wearing a navy sweatshirt in Scene 1 to portray her approachability as a parent.
Courtly love was a code of conduct during the Middle Ages where married noblewomen and knights engaged in secret, adulterous relationships. As marriages were arranged to forge alliances rather than love, courtly love provided an outlet for passion and devotion between higher status individuals. A knight would pledge his chivalrous love from afar to a noblewoman and seek to prove himself through feats of bravery, while she would encourage but not fully accept his advances due to social norms.
This trend forecast focuses on the Twilightwoods theme for Fall 2016. It profiles an introverted 18-25 year old consumer who finds peace in nature. Her style is shy yet artistic, allowing her clothes to express her personality. The color story features earth tones like olive drab and bark that represent the depths of the woods at twilight. Recommended fabrics include lightweight jersey, chiffon and crepe suitable for wandering. Designs take a grunge-meets-military approach with slim silhouettes like cropped pants and long coats.
Period dramas are historical fiction films that depict a specific time period through elaborate costumes, sets, and culture. They often focus on the lives of famous historical figures and fictional stories based on real people and events. Common conventions include depicting the 1800s English culture through mansions, castles, and classical music, with the narrative usually centered around a strong female protagonist overcoming societal problems and courting suitors. Frequent themes involve religion, societal norms, romance, and etiquette.
This review summarizes the short film "First Impressions" directed by Amber O'Dell. It follows a 17-year-old girl experiencing a disastrous first date interfered with by her obnoxious older sister. The naturalistic performances from inexperienced actors enhance the realistic narrative. While the sister aims to sabotage the date, her presence highlights the damaged relationship between the sisters. By the end, a plumber provides a welcome distraction that allows the protagonist to salvage her evening away from the awkward tensions with her sister and date. The film explores the struggles of young love through its hybrid of romance and dark comedy genres.
The opening montage of City of God successfully introduces themes of violence and poverty. Extreme close-ups of a sharpened knife establish violence as an everyday occurrence used to gain power. The color palette is cold with blues and grays, though shots of orange carrots and chickens in vivid color provide hints of livelier representations of Brazil. Fast-paced editing, close-ups, and camera movements build a confused but stylized feel, while the escape of a chicken may metaphorize characters' inability to escape their circumstances in the favelas.
In the third installment of the Greyson Gray young adult thriller series, Greyson's friends are sent on a cruise ship to the Caribbean for safety while Greyson remains behind. Greyson races through battle lines and forests to reunite with his friends and love interest Sydney while evading his nemesis Orion. Meanwhile, those on the cruise ship uncover a sinister plot and find themselves stranded with only their wits to save them. The writing is thought-provoking and draws readers in with thrilling action and a romantic subplot, addressing deeper themes about society's vulnerable members.
Mark attends his 30-year school reunion and is only recognized by the school bully and local "bike". The short film conveys Mark's anxiety at revisiting his past through James Payne's performance and the contrast between Mark and another character. Though the production has a tight budget, the editing, camerawork, and script make this short film more than just a simple storyline and showcase growth in quality from the producers' previous work.
The document contains information about Divya D Vaghela's course enrollment for paper number 1 on Renaissance Literature. It discusses cultural studies and examines power relationships and marginalized characters in Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Specifically, it notes that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern were childhood friends of Hamlet's who were dishonest and incompetent, spying on Hamlet for King Claudius. In the end of the play, both Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are found dead after the death of the royal family.
The music video depicts 4 Roman gladiators portrayed by Fall Out Boy. It shows a linear narrative of a gladiator battle in ancient Rome for entertainment. The video contains heavy religious iconography like paintings of Jesus and the Virgin Mary that could link to criticism of the Catholic Church. It is set in ancient Rome with establishing shots of the Colosseum and city to emphasize the time period and grandeur. While unconventional for this genre by lacking a performance narrative, conceptual videos are common in pop music.
Thomas Lanier Williams, also known as Tennessee Williams, was an American playwright born in 1911 in Mississippi. Some of his most famous works examined themes of repression, desire, and the struggle of outsiders in society. One such play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1955 and explores the fractured relationships within the Pollitt family through characters like Brick and his wife Maggie. Williams drew from his own life experiences with alcoholism, depression, and the difficulties of being a homosexual man in the 20th century when writing about universal human truths in his plays.
The document discusses how lighting and color are used in filmmaking to influence mood and the audience's understanding of scenes. The color temperature of light can make it appear warmer or cooler, while filters are used to manipulate colors. Specific lighting techniques like backlighting, spotlights, and shafts of light are examined with examples. Digital color grading is also discussed as a tool used in post-production to achieve certain looks.
The teaser trailer for The Lovely Bones uses various film techniques to introduce the storyline and intrigue viewers. It begins by establishing the family is happy until the daughter is murdered at age 14. Various shots show the family grieving and a creepy man who may be involved. Supernatural elements are introduced through scenes of the daughter in an afterlife. The trailer leaves viewers wanting to learn more about how the murder will be solved between the worlds of the living and the dead.
This document provides a breakdown and analysis of several British social realism films from the 1950s to 2010s. It discusses how the genre has evolved over time, with earlier films like Look Back in Anger depicting more muted situations and using upbeat music, while later films like Nil by Mouth and Ill Manors show more brutal realities and incorporate natural sounds and locations. Camera work and editing have also become more experimental. Overall, British social realism films have gotten more realistic in portraying life's struggles and addressing issues like abuse, crime, and discrimination over the last 60 years.
The film "First Impressions" directed by Amber O'Dell follows a 17-year-old girl on a date that is sabotaged by her obnoxious older sister. It explores the highs and lows of young love and growing up through natural, unpolished performances from inexperienced actors. While the date goes poorly due to the interfering sister, a plumber who arrives to fix the sink provides a welcome distraction for the protagonist and they share a tender moment. In the end, the plumber encourages the girl to salvage her evening, and she leaves with him rather than remaining with her sister and disastrous date.
This document provides details on costumes and props for characters in a short film about a family mistreating their dog. It describes outfits for each character in their scenes that aim to convey information about the season, family traditions, and foreshadow later events. The director will provide most props and some clothing items to reduce costs and sharing responsibilities. Actors will provide some own clothes that their characters would realistically wear. Permission is needed for the underage actress and sizes are provided for costumes.
This document provides a detailed review of a production of the play "Road" by Jim Cartwright, set in 1980s Britain during Margaret Thatcher's government. The play explores the lives of the working class living in poverty and unemployment. Though first performed in 1986, the review notes the play remains relevant today in examining social and economic hardship. The production received praise for its intimate staging and strong performances that transported audiences back to 1980s Britain. While some found the play's structure difficult, most agreed it powerfully conveyed feelings of hopelessness but also humor during difficult times. The review concludes by reflecting on how the play provokes questions about contemporary government and society.
The community of Stronsay put on a production of Cinderella in January 2015 to lift spirits after Christmas. The pantomime was well-received by a packed audience. Elizabeth Miller gave an outstanding performance as Cinderella alongside talented performances from Rebecca Fish as Buttons and Josephine De Geer as Prince Charming. The meticulous costumes, scenery, and musical accompaniment contributed to the polished overall performance. The production raised approximately £1000 for the local school.
The opening sequence of The King's Speech establishes the historical context of the film by showing King George VI preparing to give a speech in 1925 at Wembley Stadium. Through the use of close-ups, costumes, and music, the sequence represents King George as a weak and nervous public speaker who struggles with his stammer. It introduces his supportive wife and sets up his journey to becoming a more confident speaker with the help of his speech therapist.
This document provides examples of different types of codes used in media like films, television shows and magazines to convey meaning and information. It discusses colour codes like the use of dull tones in Corpse Bride to depict the land of the dead. It also covers dress codes showing how costumes reflect the time period and culture of characters. Technical codes like camera shots and lighting are examined from films like The Dark Knight and Fight Club. Symbolic codes use objects and imagery to represent ideas - masks and weapons signal danger in films like Texas Chainsaw and Saw. Non-verbal codes like facial expressions and physical contact between characters additionally communicate emotions and relationships. Overall, the document analyzes how various codes work together in visual media to set tone and provide
Downton Abbey is a historical period drama set in Yorkshire, England in the early 20th century. It focuses on the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants. Major events of the time period are covered like World War I. The show examines themes of class division between the upper class family and lower class servants, as well as historical and family events. It uses techniques like costumes, settings, and camerawork to portray social class and status of the characters. The iconic setting of Downton Abbey estate is prominently featured.
This document provides costume and prop details for the characters in a short film about a family accidentally abandoning their dog toy. The director will provide most props, including a Christmas tree, wrapped box, paper, and dog toy. Character costumes include:
- Chloe wearing a red Christmas jumper in Scene 1 to convey Christmas and later a white coat from the director.
- Beth wearing a white jumper and green coat provided by the director in later scenes to represent her love of nature and caring for the dog.
- Paul wearing a blue Christmas jumper in Scene 1 and later formal wear for work scenes.
- Jacqui wearing a navy sweatshirt in Scene 1 to portray her approachability as a parent.
Courtly love was a code of conduct during the Middle Ages where married noblewomen and knights engaged in secret, adulterous relationships. As marriages were arranged to forge alliances rather than love, courtly love provided an outlet for passion and devotion between higher status individuals. A knight would pledge his chivalrous love from afar to a noblewoman and seek to prove himself through feats of bravery, while she would encourage but not fully accept his advances due to social norms.
This trend forecast focuses on the Twilightwoods theme for Fall 2016. It profiles an introverted 18-25 year old consumer who finds peace in nature. Her style is shy yet artistic, allowing her clothes to express her personality. The color story features earth tones like olive drab and bark that represent the depths of the woods at twilight. Recommended fabrics include lightweight jersey, chiffon and crepe suitable for wandering. Designs take a grunge-meets-military approach with slim silhouettes like cropped pants and long coats.
Period dramas are historical fiction films that depict a specific time period through elaborate costumes, sets, and culture. They often focus on the lives of famous historical figures and fictional stories based on real people and events. Common conventions include depicting the 1800s English culture through mansions, castles, and classical music, with the narrative usually centered around a strong female protagonist overcoming societal problems and courting suitors. Frequent themes involve religion, societal norms, romance, and etiquette.
This review summarizes the short film "First Impressions" directed by Amber O'Dell. It follows a 17-year-old girl experiencing a disastrous first date interfered with by her obnoxious older sister. The naturalistic performances from inexperienced actors enhance the realistic narrative. While the sister aims to sabotage the date, her presence highlights the damaged relationship between the sisters. By the end, a plumber provides a welcome distraction that allows the protagonist to salvage her evening away from the awkward tensions with her sister and date. The film explores the struggles of young love through its hybrid of romance and dark comedy genres.
The opening montage of City of God successfully introduces themes of violence and poverty. Extreme close-ups of a sharpened knife establish violence as an everyday occurrence used to gain power. The color palette is cold with blues and grays, though shots of orange carrots and chickens in vivid color provide hints of livelier representations of Brazil. Fast-paced editing, close-ups, and camera movements build a confused but stylized feel, while the escape of a chicken may metaphorize characters' inability to escape their circumstances in the favelas.
In the third installment of the Greyson Gray young adult thriller series, Greyson's friends are sent on a cruise ship to the Caribbean for safety while Greyson remains behind. Greyson races through battle lines and forests to reunite with his friends and love interest Sydney while evading his nemesis Orion. Meanwhile, those on the cruise ship uncover a sinister plot and find themselves stranded with only their wits to save them. The writing is thought-provoking and draws readers in with thrilling action and a romantic subplot, addressing deeper themes about society's vulnerable members.
Mark attends his 30-year school reunion and is only recognized by the school bully and local "bike". The short film conveys Mark's anxiety at revisiting his past through James Payne's performance and the contrast between Mark and another character. Though the production has a tight budget, the editing, camerawork, and script make this short film more than just a simple storyline and showcase growth in quality from the producers' previous work.
The document contains information about Divya D Vaghela's course enrollment for paper number 1 on Renaissance Literature. It discusses cultural studies and examines power relationships and marginalized characters in Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Specifically, it notes that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern were childhood friends of Hamlet's who were dishonest and incompetent, spying on Hamlet for King Claudius. In the end of the play, both Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are found dead after the death of the royal family.
The music video depicts 4 Roman gladiators portrayed by Fall Out Boy. It shows a linear narrative of a gladiator battle in ancient Rome for entertainment. The video contains heavy religious iconography like paintings of Jesus and the Virgin Mary that could link to criticism of the Catholic Church. It is set in ancient Rome with establishing shots of the Colosseum and city to emphasize the time period and grandeur. While unconventional for this genre by lacking a performance narrative, conceptual videos are common in pop music.
Thomas Lanier Williams, also known as Tennessee Williams, was an American playwright born in 1911 in Mississippi. Some of his most famous works examined themes of repression, desire, and the struggle of outsiders in society. One such play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1955 and explores the fractured relationships within the Pollitt family through characters like Brick and his wife Maggie. Williams drew from his own life experiences with alcoholism, depression, and the difficulties of being a homosexual man in the 20th century when writing about universal human truths in his plays.
The document discusses how lighting and color are used in filmmaking to influence mood and the audience's understanding of scenes. The color temperature of light can make it appear warmer or cooler, while filters are used to manipulate colors. Specific lighting techniques like backlighting, spotlights, and shafts of light are examined with examples. Digital color grading is also discussed as a tool used in post-production to achieve certain looks.
The teaser trailer for The Lovely Bones uses various film techniques to introduce the storyline and intrigue viewers. It begins by establishing the family is happy until the daughter is murdered at age 14. Various shots show the family grieving and a creepy man who may be involved. Supernatural elements are introduced through scenes of the daughter in an afterlife. The trailer leaves viewers wanting to learn more about how the murder will be solved between the worlds of the living and the dead.
This document provides a breakdown and analysis of several British social realism films from the 1950s to 2010s. It discusses how the genre has evolved over time, with earlier films like Look Back in Anger depicting more muted situations and using upbeat music, while later films like Nil by Mouth and Ill Manors show more brutal realities and incorporate natural sounds and locations. Camera work and editing have also become more experimental. Overall, British social realism films have gotten more realistic in portraying life's struggles and addressing issues like abuse, crime, and discrimination over the last 60 years.
The film "First Impressions" directed by Amber O'Dell follows a 17-year-old girl on a date that is sabotaged by her obnoxious older sister. It explores the highs and lows of young love and growing up through natural, unpolished performances from inexperienced actors. While the date goes poorly due to the interfering sister, a plumber who arrives to fix the sink provides a welcome distraction for the protagonist and they share a tender moment. In the end, the plumber encourages the girl to salvage her evening, and she leaves with him rather than remaining with her sister and disastrous date.
This document provides details on costumes and props for characters in a short film about a family mistreating their dog. It describes outfits for each character in their scenes that aim to convey information about the season, family traditions, and foreshadow later events. The director will provide most props and some clothing items to reduce costs and sharing responsibilities. Actors will provide some own clothes that their characters would realistically wear. Permission is needed for the underage actress and sizes are provided for costumes.
This document provides a detailed review of a production of the play "Road" by Jim Cartwright, set in 1980s Britain during Margaret Thatcher's government. The play explores the lives of the working class living in poverty and unemployment. Though first performed in 1986, the review notes the play remains relevant today in examining social and economic hardship. The production received praise for its intimate staging and strong performances that transported audiences back to 1980s Britain. While some found the play's structure difficult, most agreed it powerfully conveyed feelings of hopelessness but also humor during difficult times. The review concludes by reflecting on how the play provokes questions about contemporary government and society.
The community of Stronsay put on a production of Cinderella in January 2015 to lift spirits after Christmas. The pantomime was well-received by a packed audience. Elizabeth Miller gave an outstanding performance as Cinderella alongside talented performances from Rebecca Fish as Buttons and Josephine De Geer as Prince Charming. The meticulous costumes, scenery, and musical accompaniment contributed to the polished overall performance. The production raised approximately £1000 for the local school.
The opening sequence of The King's Speech establishes the historical context of the film by showing King George VI preparing to give a speech in 1925 at Wembley Stadium. Through the use of close-ups, costumes, and music, the sequence represents King George as a weak and nervous public speaker who struggles with his stammer. It introduces his supportive wife and sets up his journey to becoming a more confident speaker with the help of his speech therapist.
This document provides examples of different types of codes used in media like films, television shows and magazines to convey meaning and information. It discusses colour codes like the use of dull tones in Corpse Bride to depict the land of the dead. It also covers dress codes showing how costumes reflect the time period and culture of characters. Technical codes like camera shots and lighting are examined from films like The Dark Knight and Fight Club. Symbolic codes use objects and imagery to represent ideas - masks and weapons signal danger in films like Texas Chainsaw and Saw. Non-verbal codes like facial expressions and physical contact between characters additionally communicate emotions and relationships. Overall, the document analyzes how various codes work together in visual media to set tone and provide
Downton Abbey is a historical period drama set in Yorkshire, England in the early 20th century. It focuses on the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants. Major events of the time period are covered like World War I. The show examines themes of class division between the upper class family and lower class servants, as well as historical and family events. It uses techniques like costumes, settings, and camerawork to portray social class and status of the characters. The iconic setting of Downton Abbey estate is prominently featured.
Edward Zwick is an American director known for heroic films like Glory and Legends of the Fall. He received several Oscar nominations, including four for The Last Samurai. Zwick's most famous drama was Blood Diamond, released in 2007, which explores the diamond trade in Sierra Leone. The opening scene uses visual techniques like maps, subtitles, and costumes to establish the setting and foreshadow the violence to come from the conflict over blood diamonds. Shots of the coast and villagers also create a sense of tranquility despite the corruption happening nearby.
The document discusses period dramas and their conventions. Period dramas are not just literary adaptations, and include shows set in specific time periods like Life on Mars. The BBC has produced many period dramas recently, though ratings have dipped for some. Contemporary audiences interpret period dramas through how times were different in the past. Proper mise-en-scene with accurate costumes, sets and props is crucial to period dramas but also very expensive. Life on Mars is considered a period drama even though it is set in the 1970s.
The opening sequence of The King's Speech establishes the historical context of the film by showing King George VI preparing for a speech at Wembley Stadium in 1925. Through costumes, camera shots, and music, it represents the King as a weak and nervous public speaker struggling with his stammer. The sequence introduces the protagonist and his battle with public speaking, setting up the overarching narrative of the film.
The opening sequence of The King's Speech establishes the historical context of the film by showing King George VI preparing for a speech at Wembley Stadium in 1925. Through costumes, camera shots, and music, it represents the King as a weak and nervous public speaker struggling with his stammer. The sequence introduces the protagonist and his battle with public speaking, setting up the overarching narrative of the film.
The film Legend depicts the true story of infamous London gangsters Reggie and Ronnie Kray who ruled over criminal operations in 1960s London. Scenes are set in the gritty East End of London through the use of aerial shots and depictions of daily life to convey the sense of power and danger the Kray twins commanded. Costumes, vehicles, and locations help establish the era and contrast between the Krays' criminal dealings and lavish lifestyle. Elements like guns, money, and dark lighting are used to create an atmosphere of risk and secrecy around the Krays' illegal activities and help attract audiences to the true crime story.
Edward Zwick is an American director known for heroic films like Glory and Legends of the Fall. He received several Oscar nominations, including four for The Last Samurai. Zwick's most famous drama was Blood Diamond, released in 2007, which depicts the violent conflict over diamonds in Sierra Leone. The opening scene uses visual techniques like maps, subtitles, and costumes to establish the setting and portray the characters' living conditions. Shots of guns, soldiers, and people running create tension and foreshadow the danger and violence to come.
Tim Burton is an American filmmaker known for directing gothic fantasy and horror films such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Nightmare Before Christmas. He has also directed blockbuster films such as Batman and Planet of the Apes. Burton frequently collaborates with costume designer Colleen Atwood, who has won four Oscars for her work designing costumes for Burton's films Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd, and Fantastic Beasts, as well as other directors' films. Atwood is renowned for her ability to design costumes that develop characters and bring period settings to life.
David Puttnam was a British film producer known for inspiring films like Chariots of Fire and The Killing Fields. He worked to help young people break into the film industry. Rachel Morrison made history as the first female cinematographer nominated for an Oscar for her work on Mudbound. Si Bell is a cinematographer from the northeast of England who has worked on productions around the world. The costumes in Cruella effectively show Estella's transformation into Cruella through increasingly bold outfits reflecting her changing personality.
This document discusses the genre of historical/costume dramas on television. It notes that these productions are set in historical eras and feature elaborate costumes from that time period. They typically have a multi-stranded narrative structure, are part of a series, use flashbacks, and depict upper class representations focusing on aspects like class, gender, and age rather than sexuality, disability, or ethnicity. Mise-en-scene plays an important role through the use of accurate costumes, settings, props, and body language to make the shows believable as period pieces.
The director conveys multiple genres in the opening scenes of Edward Scissorhands through visual and auditory elements. Horror is shown through the snowy Twentieth Century Fox logo and creepy music, while fairy tale aspects are represented by gingerbread and childish imagery. The film also transitions between tones, using scary music before shifting to a lighter tone. Romance is seen through the relationship between the little girl and grandmother. The opening scenes juxtapose warm, colorful settings with the dark, Gothic castle to blend horror, comedy, fairy tale and romance genres.
The director conveys multiple genres in the opening scenes of Edward Scissorhands through the use of visual and auditory elements. Horror is shown through the snowy Twentieth Century Fox logo and creepy music, while fairy tale elements are displayed with gingerbread pieces and childish imagery. The film also transitions between tones, using scary music before shifting to a lighter tone to appeal to wider audiences. Romance is seen through the warm bedroom scene and relationship between the little girl and grandmother. Throughout the opening, the director juxtaposes shots of the gothic castle representing horror with scenes of the colorful neighborhood and use of comedy to counteract scary elements and attract different viewers.
The poster depicts the distressed and hardened facial expressions of the characters, representing the hardship and loss within the story. Their eyes convey a sense of defiance and lack of life, intriguing viewers about the plot. The tangled hair and dark background further indicate a lack of care and foreshadow the tragic storyline. The poster advertises the famous source musical and prominent starring cast, including Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe, to draw interest from fans of their previous blockbuster roles.
The opening sequence of The King's Speech establishes the historical context of the film by showing King George VI preparing to give a speech in 1925 at Wembley. Through camera shots, music, and costumes, the sequence portrays King George as a weak and nervous public speaker who struggles with a stammer. It aims to make the audience feel sympathetic towards the King as he works to overcome his stammer with the help of his speech therapist. Overall, the opening sequence effectively orients the viewer to the time period and genre of the film as a historical drama about King George VI's personal struggles.
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1. Far From The Madding Crowd
(2015, directed by Thomas Vinterberg)
Accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9MclJzXe9g
At the time of publishing this Slideshare, Far From The Madding Crowd hadn’t
won any awards however the film trailer had been viewed 201,689 times.
2. Plot Summary
The independent, beautiful and determined Bathsheba
Everdene (Carey Mulligan), attracts three different
suitors: sheep farmer Gabriel Oak (Matthias
Schoenaerts) captivated by her attractive premeditation,
handsome and reckless Sergeant Frank Troy (Tom
Sturridge), and a wealthy and mature singleton William
Boldwood (Michael Sheen). This timeless, historical
adaptation of Tom Hardy’s world famous novel, explores
the nature of Bathsheba’s relationships and love
‘triangle’- as well as the human ability to overcome
sufferings through resilience, determination and
diligence.
3. Mise-en-scene: setting/location
The lush, green and plush rolling fields of Thomas Hardy’s fictional setting, Wessex
(corresponding with southwest county of Dorset), creates a feeling of oasis, rural,
expansion portraying the Wessex countryside and vast, Jurassic-like coast line as
Eden-like; allowing audiences a source of escapism. This also reminds audiences of
the films location being highly rich in agriculture, appearing to probably be the
main source of income due to the large amount of farm workers sifting through the
bundles of hay at the beginning of the trailer. This attracts and addresses
audiences as they react with spectacle and awe; influencing them to come and see
the film at the exhibition stages seeing the stunning, picturesque and scenic
landscapes in HD quality.
Extreme close up shots of nature such as blooming, flourishing brightly coloured
fuchsia flowers, beige coloured wheat and slow moving, peaceful and calming
streams delivers strongly vivid, acute and HD ‘mini’ montages portray Wessex as an
oasis of creation, breath taking views of nature; influencing character, individuality
and beauty. This makes the audience react with spectacle and awe at the beautiful
shots of ‘the cosmos’; attracting and addressing audiences with captivating, eye-
catching and scenic shots of nature and the varied landscapes (countryside and
oceanic views) of Wessex.
4. Mise-en-scene: iconography and props
Evidence of chaff cutters cutting wheat reminds audiences of the films location
being highly rich in agriculture, appearing to probably be the main source of income
due to the large amount of working class, farm workers sifting through the bundles
of hay at the beginning of the trailer. This attracts and addresses audiences as they
react with spectacle and awe; influencing them to come and see the film at the
exhibition stages seeing the stunning, picturesque and scenic landscapes in HD
quality.
Genre codes and conventions are clear from the constant use of the colour red such
as Sergeant Frank’s red richly coloured, gold ornate detailed, thick woollen army suit
and Bathsheba’s red, richly coloured, cotton, hand sewn detailed corset dress; in
turn this could be conveyed as an element of love as well as danger due to the high
competitiveness between the three men for Bathsheba’s love. The imagery of the
wedding ring placed on supposedly Bathsheba's left wedding ring finger at the end
of the trailer is a key focus of the film, a symbol of unity, bond and attachment all
three of the men are determined to achieve. The ring is the main focus as the
storylines is focussed on Bathsheba gaining a husband. This makes the audience feel
spectacle and awe over the final decision Bathsheba makes; further attracting and
addressing audiences to view the film.
5. Mise-en-scene: colour and lighting
There is a varied use of colour and lighting in the trailer. Loving and emotional scenes between both
Gabriel and Bathsheba and Sergeant Frank and Bathsheba convey a sense of attachment, connection
and chemistry between both Bathsheba and the two men as bright light is used showcasing richly
coloured costume worn by Sergeant Frank. For example in a scene when Sergeant Frank Toy
confesses that his obsession with her makes him able to ‘not think’ portraying her as dominating,
powerful and prominent in his mind the bright lighting makes their costumes and setting in a forest
look iridescent, HD, eye-catching and richly coloured, reminding me of a German Christmas story.
Due to the scene being eye-catching, attracting making the costumes luminous; audiences will react
with spectacle and awe attracting and addressing audiences to view the film.
Scenes between Bathsheba and William Boldwood are often darkly lit with dark colours being worn
by both characters as well as the set being dressed darkly, for example with darkly coloured curtains
and wallpaper in the background. This could possibly convey that they are both ill-suited for each
other resulting in their relationships ending in a failure or divorce if they pursue it with marriage;
audiences would react with jeopardy and suspense due to the couples lack of chemistry, bond and
attraction further attracting and addressing audiences to come and watch the film at the exhibition
stages to find out where Bathsheba’s emotions lye.
The sun rays hitting both Gabriel and Bathsheba’s face, on the top right hand side, convey a sense of
hope, promise, chemistry and connection with their relationship; this makes the audience feel
positive and in awe and spectacle of her attachment and new-found love interest, possibly
reassuring audiences that Gabriel may be her future husband. This would entice, attract and address
audiences to come and view the film at the exhibition stages as they have been teased about
Bathsheba’s future in terms of her relationship and want to know the outcome by viewing the film at
the cinema.
6. Mise-en-scene: Make up and costume
Characters all wear costumes of the 1870s such as Bathsheba wearing minimal makeup
showcasing her clear, glowing porcelain complexion, Victorian corset dresses in colours such as
royal blue, light violet and floral detailing as well as gingham, button up overlays; this was the
common style of dress at the time. However the use of richly coloured fabrics, good quality
material and neatly embroidery designs conveys Bathsheba as financially well off, independent
and stable making the audience react with awe and spectacle. This attracts and addresses
audiences to come and watch the film.
Facial hair is evident throughout the trailer as commonly due to the fashion men grew long
beards, side burns and moustaches. Due to the male characters difference in class and status:
sheep farmer Gabriel Oak wears the least expensive, poor quality and dull brown, navy and
khaki coloured clothing consisting of a thin cotton shirt, khaki trousers, a thick woollen beige
coat and beige felt hat; conveying him as working class and low in status compared to
Sergeant Frank Troy and William Boldwood. Sergeant Frank Troy wears his bright red richly
coloured, gold detailed woollen army suit consisting of a jacket, trousers and black leather
polished laced boots conveying him as middle upper class due to his army job with middle
upper status. William Boldwood wears the most expensive, richly coloured and high quality
clothes as he is the wealthiest being a land owner and aristocratic gentleman who is upper
class with a high status, he wears high necked white crisp shirts with a black, tweed woollen
suit and black leather polished shoes portraying him as conservative, powerful and wealthy.
The appearance of these men throughout the trailer make the audience react with spectacle
and awe due to the vast difference is appearance, class and status; further influencing them to
view the film at the exhibition stages.
7. Editing: sound and visionThe heavy, pacing and commanding low beating orchestral string soundtrack creates an atmospheric, bewildering and intimidating feel
to the trailer; the music appears to increase in pace and pauses when key moments appear in the protagonists relationships with three
prominent, captivating and authoritative men. For example, wild sound including the three men’s confessions of their feelings for
Bathsheba influences the audience to react with spectacle and awe due to Bathsheba’s difficult, complex and significant revelations:
Sergeant Frank Toy confesses that his obsession with her makes him able to ‘not think’ portraying her as dominating, powerful and
prominent in his mind; William Boldwood confesses that his main intentions are to ‘protect her for the rest of her life’ portraying him
as a financially independent, caring and considerate of her stability in the future conveying her as eligible, eye-catching and desirable;
Gabriel Oak states that ‘he is not going to be telling stories to her for the rest of her life’ portraying that he isn’t a financially
independent, wealthy man however he can provide his dedicated love, attachment and devotion to her. The deep toned, commanding
and authoritative confessions conveyed by all three men creates an emotive, overwhelming and perplex atmosphere; further attracting
and addressing audiences.
Pausing of the soundtrack when vital information such as the films title, the directors name and association with other films (or
previous work), release date and slogans such as ‘From Tom Hardy’s Classic Love Story’ allows audiences to pay key attention to vital
information previous to the films release, therefore attracting and addressing them to view the film at exhibition stages. A gun shot,
part of wild sound, adds suspense and tension to the already bewildering, commanding and intimidating atmosphere making
audiences react with jeopardy and suspense; further attracting and addressing audiences.
Carrie Mulligan (protagonist in film, playing Bathsheba) singing “Come all you fair and tender girls that flourish in your pride, beware
keep your garden fair, let no man steal your time” conveys Bathsheba wanting to be independent, free and a liberated by freedom of
having no man; being portrayed as a feminist. This portrays the three men’s confessions as unexpected in Bathsheba’s life; making the
audience react with jeopardy and suspense as she may be doubting, questioning and dithering over her final decision in marrying
either three of the men.
A voice-over announcing the wedding vows of supposedly Bathsheba and her male suitor (either of the three men) in old English:
“With thou have this woman unto thy wedded wife…would thou love her, comfort her and honour and keep her so long as he both
shall live” creates an overwhelming, dominating and authoritative effect; making the audience question, reacting with jeopardy and
suspense, over who Bathsheba has picked to be her wedded husband. Audiences would react this way due to no camera shots of
Bathsheba’s husband being revealed therefore making the audience react with enquiry, puzzlement and querying; further attracting
and addressing a wider audience as they would want to know who Bathsheba marries, answering their question for the trailer that has
teased them.
8. Cinematography
Establishing shots set the scene keeping audiences focussed and alert. Establishing shots of the lush, green
and plush rolling fields of Thomas Hardy’s fictional setting, Wessex (corresponding with southwest county of
Dorset), creates a feeling of oasis, rural, expansion portraying the Wessex countryside and vast, Jurassic-like
coast line as Eden-like; allowing audiences a source of escapism further attracting and addressing audiences
to come and see the film at exhibition stages.
Quick, fast paced tracking shots of Bathsheba cantering across a field on her horse with wild sound of
hooves thumping loudly on the grass portrays Bathsheba as a free spirit who is independent, untamed,
adventurous and outgoing woman, influencing the audience to react with awe and spectacle as she is a
revolutionary woman of the era she is a product of as women were commonly the possession of men– she
flouts the stereotype of a female at her time who would probably be part of the Suffragette movement.
Contrastingly, a fast paced, quick tracking shot of herself and supposedly her husband or Gabriel Oak
galloping across a lush green, richly pigmented in colour, field conveying a sense of unite, co-operation and
togetherness; having tamed Bathsheba from her previous adventurous, free spirited tendencies creating a
heroic, triumphant ending to the trailer making the audience react with spectacle and awe at what appears
to be Gabriel Oak’s achievement. Further influencing audiences to view the film at the exhibition stages.
Close up shots and extreme close up shots of all three of Bathsheba’s suitors: Gabriel Oak, Sergeant Frank
Toy and William Boldwood show each characters emotion towards Bathsheba; all sharing their obsession,
fascination and awe towards her developing a love for her. Examples of these include WilliamBoldwood
being situated to the far left of the frame, as seen in the second top photo on the right, creating a sense of
desperation for Bathsheba; agreeing with the quadrants system allowing audiences to witness each
character in the frames story offering depth to each shot and the story they are conveying. This would make
the audience react with awe and spectacle wondering whether his wishes are going to come true, further
attracting and addressing audiences to view the film.
9. Title and Credits
Slogan - For example ‘Based on Thomas Hardy’s Classic Love Story'
reminds the audiences of the films literary roots attracting and
addressing a wider audience.
Director of the film - 'From the director of the Academy Award
Nominated film The Hunt’ showing the audience previous work and
award nominations he/she may be famous for attracting a broader
audience due to their previous success.
Actors/Actresses involved - For example Carey Mulligan and Michael
Sheen attracting and addressing audiences who may be familiar with
their previous work due to celebrity status; this also helps bring the
film revenue. Action is interspersed with actor or director credits and
slogans on screen.
Name of film – ‘Far From The Madding Crowd’ - This is important as
the main purpose of the trailer is to appeal and attract to potential
audience members.
Release Date – ‘Spring 2015’ - This is important as the main purpose of
the trailer is to attract and address audience to come and view the
film; making them revenue.
Social Media – Social media flatforms such as Twitter, Instagram,
Facebook and the films official website allows potential audience
members follow the construction (and exhibition) stages previous to
the films release creating a buzz. This in turn attracts and addresses a
wider, global audience as millions of people use social media websites
increasing the films audience/viewers as the films
#FarFromTheMaddingCrowd builds awareness of the film.