This short film analysis summarizes the narrative and representation in the short film "Maybe" from 2011. The narrative follows a man who likes a woman he sees in a coffee shop. When she says he needs to be more creative in asking her out, he leaves a series of clues for her to follow that ultimately lead her back to the coffee shop and him. The film represents stereotypical notions of romance with the attractive woman being desired by the shy but smitten man. However, it subverts the dominant ideology of the man pursuing the woman by having the woman do the work of solving clues to find him. The analysis examines the genres of comedy and romance used in the film as well as the techniques, characters, and
The opening scene is set in 2027 in London. It shows a café where people watch news of the assassination of the youngest boy. This reveals that even public places are now dangerous and violent. Women are represented as vulnerable and unable to have children. The future is depicted as a hostile environment where illegal immigrants are oppressed and seen as a burden. The film uses realistic cinematography like handheld shots to set a naturalistic tone for its sci-fi genre.
This document discusses the social representations and mise-en-scene elements used in the opening sequence of a film about a working class family plotting a heist. It analyzes the costumes, locations, and camera work choices and how they portray the characters as normal working class people and aim to gain audience sympathy for their situation. The costumes show roughness but also fashion, and suggest they lack resources. Locations like the home and cafe are typical for the social class. Camera work like follow shots and pans portray the characters as overlooked members of society who want to make a statement through their plot.
The document analyzes a scene from the film "Children of Men" that portrays lower-class society. The scene takes place in a run-down cafe where the lower-class patrons cannot afford their own TV and come to watch the news. Details of the dirty mugs and tacky wallpaper establish the cafe's low income environment. The characters wear dark, cheap clothing instead of fashionable attire. The slow editing and handheld camerawork immerse the viewer in the scene. Sounds of traffic and debris in the streets further portray the area as the underbelly of society where the upper classes do not venture. Violence from the cafe exploding matches what is typically associated with the lower classes.
1) The film opening begins with a voiceover from the main character describing his desire to get inside his wife's mind. Scenes of the character's hometown are then shown.
2) We learn the character is familiar with the local bar and bartender, implying he frequents the bar. His disheveled appearance and odd behavior of panting outside his home early in the morning raise questions about his guilt.
3) The natural sounds, slow pacing, and ominous music used in the opening sequences build intrigue around the character and his missing wife while showing his hometown surroundings.
The document provides analysis of shots from the beginning of several films to set the scene and establish expectations for the audience. It examines how visual and audio elements are used to immerse viewers and build suspense, tension, or other intended emotions. Specific techniques discussed include the use of establishing shots, music, camera angles, lighting, colors, titles, and character introductions to subtly guide audience interpretation and anticipation of the narrative to come.
The document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the opening scenes of a romantic teen film. It describes how the film establishes the main character's family life and school environment through techniques like voiceovers, music, camerawork, and mise-en-scene. Flashbacks are used to show the character forming a relationship with a boy at school. Stereotypical romantic tropes like a perfect family, the characters noticing each other, and asking each other out on a date move the plot forward. Overall the opening orients the audience to the characters and sets up a relationship that teenagers may find relatable.
Production log planning & research corrections doneAsuka Young
This document contains a production log and research for a media studies project on creating a trailer for a new soap opera. It includes research on existing soap operas like EastEnders and Coronation Street to identify codes and conventions of the genre. It also provides details on the roles of a director and producer. Research was conducted on BBC Two as the channel the trailer will be exhibited on, noting its target audience and programming style.
This document contains planning and research materials for a media studies project on soap operas. It includes:
1) Details on the aims and objectives, which are to evaluate the candidate's own work and demonstrate knowledge of planning, technical skills, and research.
2) Research on the codes and conventions of soap operas, including multi-stranded narratives, focus on working class communities, and appealing to female audiences.
3) Textual analysis of soap opera trailers and how they utilize codes like romance, family conflict, and creating disequilibrium to impact audiences.
The opening scene is set in 2027 in London. It shows a café where people watch news of the assassination of the youngest boy. This reveals that even public places are now dangerous and violent. Women are represented as vulnerable and unable to have children. The future is depicted as a hostile environment where illegal immigrants are oppressed and seen as a burden. The film uses realistic cinematography like handheld shots to set a naturalistic tone for its sci-fi genre.
This document discusses the social representations and mise-en-scene elements used in the opening sequence of a film about a working class family plotting a heist. It analyzes the costumes, locations, and camera work choices and how they portray the characters as normal working class people and aim to gain audience sympathy for their situation. The costumes show roughness but also fashion, and suggest they lack resources. Locations like the home and cafe are typical for the social class. Camera work like follow shots and pans portray the characters as overlooked members of society who want to make a statement through their plot.
The document analyzes a scene from the film "Children of Men" that portrays lower-class society. The scene takes place in a run-down cafe where the lower-class patrons cannot afford their own TV and come to watch the news. Details of the dirty mugs and tacky wallpaper establish the cafe's low income environment. The characters wear dark, cheap clothing instead of fashionable attire. The slow editing and handheld camerawork immerse the viewer in the scene. Sounds of traffic and debris in the streets further portray the area as the underbelly of society where the upper classes do not venture. Violence from the cafe exploding matches what is typically associated with the lower classes.
1) The film opening begins with a voiceover from the main character describing his desire to get inside his wife's mind. Scenes of the character's hometown are then shown.
2) We learn the character is familiar with the local bar and bartender, implying he frequents the bar. His disheveled appearance and odd behavior of panting outside his home early in the morning raise questions about his guilt.
3) The natural sounds, slow pacing, and ominous music used in the opening sequences build intrigue around the character and his missing wife while showing his hometown surroundings.
The document provides analysis of shots from the beginning of several films to set the scene and establish expectations for the audience. It examines how visual and audio elements are used to immerse viewers and build suspense, tension, or other intended emotions. Specific techniques discussed include the use of establishing shots, music, camera angles, lighting, colors, titles, and character introductions to subtly guide audience interpretation and anticipation of the narrative to come.
The document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the opening scenes of a romantic teen film. It describes how the film establishes the main character's family life and school environment through techniques like voiceovers, music, camerawork, and mise-en-scene. Flashbacks are used to show the character forming a relationship with a boy at school. Stereotypical romantic tropes like a perfect family, the characters noticing each other, and asking each other out on a date move the plot forward. Overall the opening orients the audience to the characters and sets up a relationship that teenagers may find relatable.
Production log planning & research corrections doneAsuka Young
This document contains a production log and research for a media studies project on creating a trailer for a new soap opera. It includes research on existing soap operas like EastEnders and Coronation Street to identify codes and conventions of the genre. It also provides details on the roles of a director and producer. Research was conducted on BBC Two as the channel the trailer will be exhibited on, noting its target audience and programming style.
This document contains planning and research materials for a media studies project on soap operas. It includes:
1) Details on the aims and objectives, which are to evaluate the candidate's own work and demonstrate knowledge of planning, technical skills, and research.
2) Research on the codes and conventions of soap operas, including multi-stranded narratives, focus on working class communities, and appealing to female audiences.
3) Textual analysis of soap opera trailers and how they utilize codes like romance, family conflict, and creating disequilibrium to impact audiences.
Jess blundell textual analysis of 2 soap opera trailers (1)Jessica Blundell
The document provides an analysis of two soap opera trailers: EastEnders and Hollyoaks. For the EastEnders trailer, it analyzes the verbal codes of dramatic dialogue, as well as the non-verbal codes shown through facial expressions and clothing that suggest the characters are struggling. The technical codes like camera zooms and shots are also examined to show how the characters feel isolated and are distancing themselves. For the Hollyoaks trailer, the analysis focuses on the happy but tense music and how the dialogue shows the characters' lives can change quickly, as well as an intimidating voiceover at the end that could attract caregivers concerned for the characters' safety.
textual analysis of 2 soap opera trailers Asuka Young
The document provides a textual analysis of two soap opera trailers from Coronation Street and EastEnders. For the first trailer, the analysis notes the contrasting use of diegetic sirens and a non-diegetic upbeat soundtrack to create intrigue. It also examines the use of lighting, costumes, and camera techniques. For the second trailer, the analysis discusses the mysterious soundtrack, setting, costumes that establish a power dynamic between characters, and lack of voiceover. The analysis concludes by discussing conventions from the trailers that could be repeated or exploited in a new trailer, such as contrasting sound and image or minimal locations and voiceover.
The document provides an analysis of the film created by the student for their media production project. It examines how the film uses conventions of the thriller genre, such as portraying the female protagonist as vulnerable. It represents the teenage social group through scenes of partying with drugs and alcohol. A British film company would be suited to distribute the film due to its gritty portrayal of English youth. The intended audience is 16+ British teenagers who could relate to the themes. Music, imagery and flashbacks are used to attract this audience. Throughout the project the student learned about the importance of planning, storyboarding, filming techniques, editing and the challenges of collaboration.
This document outlines a student's media studies production log for a trailer of a new soap opera. It includes the student's aims, research on soap opera codes and conventions, and textual analysis of existing soaps. Research examined the purpose of trailers and promotion across platforms. The student analyzed clips of EastEnders and Coronation Street to identify narrative techniques, character types, and how they appeal to audiences. Deadlines were set for producing the trailer, poster, magazine cover, and evaluation.
The short film Traction is a comedy about a disastrous first date between a man and a woman. Throughout the date, the man tells racist jokes that offend the woman. Later, when a black man approaches the woman on the street, she wrongly assumes he is asking for money and says racist things to him. The man is shown to be more racist than she had realized. At the end of the date, the woman is left standing alone, realizing she has completely ruined the date through her own racist actions and assumptions.
The document provides character analyses and descriptions of the cover art and packaging (digipaks) for three music albums:
1) Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys - The front cover depicts a man in a serious expression with a cigarette in his mouth, challenging stereotypes. The back cover shows him crying.
2) 21 by Adele - The front cover shows Adele with a sad expression and hand on her head, reflecting her heartbreak lyrics. The back cover shows part of her face intriguingly.
3) Loud by Rihanna - The back cover portrays Rihanna provocatively, reinforcing female stereotypes. The inside shows her hurt
This document summarizes the results of a survey about conventions for soap opera trailers. Key findings include:
- Trailers should use dialogue and action to introduce characters and hint at upcoming storylines like arguments and deaths. Cliffhangers are also important.
- Visually, trailers benefit from quick cuts, close-ups, and varied lighting and locations.
- Gender roles in soap operas are often stereotypical but some shows feature strong female characters. Trailers could consider counter-stereotypical portrayals.
- Audiences expect trailers to provide hints about upcoming narratives, mention what channel/when the show will air, and end on a cliffhanger.
This document discusses the representation of social classes in the opening scenes of three films: Shaun of the Dead, Blood Diamond, and Inglorious Basterds. For Shaun of the Dead, the opening scene depicts working class and teenage social groups. In Blood Diamond, the opening focuses on depicting poor fishing communities along the coast of Africa. The opening of Inglorious Basterds initially seems to represent a higher social class through depicting an isolated farmhouse, but then shows the character engaging in manual labor, indicating he may be middle or lower class.
The document discusses potential photos for a magazine cover and contents page about a theater actress. For the cover, a photo was chosen that mimics stage lighting to represent the genre while still connecting to the audience without being too direct. For the contents page, an image of the actress in her dressing room was selected to suggest a behind-the-scenes tour and show her preparing for her role. A double page spread is proposed showing the actress currently performing as Eponine alongside a childhood photo of her first role as young Cosette.
The document discusses several film techniques used in the opening sequence of the film "Brick" to set the atmosphere and introduce intrigue. Extreme close-ups are used to hide information from the viewer about the relationship between the main character and a girl who died. An eye line match shows the boy had something to do with her death through his unchanged reaction. Graphic matches shift the atmosphere from sinister to normal by cutting from the girl's bracelet in water to her hand placing a note in a locker.
The document provides an evaluation of a media product that is a modernized version of a film noir thriller. It summarizes how the product uses and develops conventions of the film noir genre while also challenging some conventions to attract a modern audience. It discusses representing the female gender as dominant rather than subservient. It suggests independent distributors or releasing it as an art house film given the niche genre. The intended audience is identified as 15 years and older due to violent content, with the goal of attracting a broader younger audience by modernizing some elements. Feedback was gathered through questionnaires and online platforms to improve the product.
This document provides an outline and planning details for a multimedia art project exploring themes of femininity. It will be split into three parts: (1) exploring purity and innocence with classical portrait-style shots, (2) inspired by hurtful things said to the artist depicted through photo colors, and (3) inspired by classic portraits with exaggerated makeup. Details are provided for photo shoots, lighting, editing, presentation in a gallery and online, color schemes, textures and schedule with deadlines.
The document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the opening scenes of a film. It describes various shots that establish themes of a messy and dysfunctional lifestyle, a woman making a wax mask, a young boy happily eating breakfast, and tension building through ominous music. When the boy's father brings in another child screaming, the boy does not want to sit in his high chair. This disruption is shown through the wax mask falling and smashing on the floor. The final scenes depict the boy losing his freedom as he is strapped into the high chair, fighting back, and getting slapped by his mother.
This document provides an analysis of the 2005 film Brick. It summarizes that Brick is a modern neo-noir film that uses classic noir conventions like shadows and smoke but features teenage characters. Stylized shots are used to focus on characters and set a dark tone. Recurring motifs like a telephone booth and tunnel prompt audience questions. The film uses fades, dissolves and tension-building cuts. While in color, the music has a dark, vintage sound. The protagonist is a teenage loner seeking justice but appears as a stereotypical geek. A brainy accomplice mainly features through phone calls while the villain lives with his mother, adding comedy contrasting noir. A femme fatale pret
This film introduces a mysterious death of a girl found in a stream near a school. The opening leaves many unanswered questions for the audience around who killed the girl and how the main character boy may be involved. Various shots and sounds are used to build tension and anxiety without revealing crucial plot details, confusing the audience and making them want to learn more. Key objects and interactions between characters are shown that may provide clues later in the film, further intriguing viewers about what secrets might be uncovered.
This document provides details about the opening scenes of the film Seven. It summarizes:
1) The character of Detective Somerset is established through shots of his morning routine which reflect his precision and order.
2) Somerset lives in a small, urban apartment that conveys his low salary and lack of privacy.
3) The film then cuts to a crime scene where Somerset asks about the impact on a child witness, showing his caring nature that sets him apart from his colleagues who want him gone.
4) Detective Mills is then introduced through his unkempt appearance and temper, contrasting him with the orderly Somerset.
The document outlines 5 potential opening sequences for a mystery thriller film. Option 5 is selected, which involves a crime scene shot in black and white accompanied by classical music. The opening would operate on 3 timelines, transitioning between the crime scene, an interrogation, and after the murder. This option establishes atmosphere and mystery while hinting at character psychology. Though ambitious, it is deemed to have the most potential by engaging the audience visually and through storytelling, while expanding on genre conventions. Careful preparation will be needed for the successful execution of this opening.
The document provides analysis of scenes from the soap opera "Eastenders". It summarizes the mise-en-scene and characters in four scenes:
1) The opening scene establishes the setting of London and introduces the soap's title.
2) The first scene shows the untidy home of a woman and children, suggesting she is a single mother of limited means.
3) The second scene introduces a glamorous woman in a cafe, but clues in the mise-en-scene imply she may not be as affluent as she appears.
4) The final scene frames a man's face closely through furniture to make the audience feel like voyeurs, showing how characters judge others
The document provides an analysis of a promotional poster for a fragrance. It summarizes that the poster features a close-up shot of a brunette male with his arm around a smiling blonde female, Scarlett Johnson. The only other elements are the fragrance bottle in the bottom corner and the slogan "Just one moment can change everything" on the male's arm. It analyzes how these visual and textual elements are used to suggest that the fragrance can transform one's life by attracting a beautiful partner, as implied by the storyline depicted in the image. The simple black-and-white composition and lack of background context create a mysterious atmosphere around the product.
Development of a_standard_for_the_use_of_composites_in_a_high_temperature_rea...Mark Mitchell
Presented to SYMPOSIUM 13: International Symposium on Advanced Ceramics and Composites for Sustainable Nuclear Energy and Fusion Energy
Several high-temperature reactors have been designed, built and operated successfully using conventional materials. This application invariably pushed the materials to the edge of their envelope. Over the last 20 years it has become clear that unlocking the use of advanced materials – such as ceramic matrix composites and carbon-carbon composites – will enable significant improvements in the performance of high-temperature reactors.
This presentation provided an overview of some of the work completed to enable the use of these materials in various reactor development programmes, and explained the current work that is being completed in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code committees to establish codes and standards for this application.
Kara-Lea foster has chosen to do a macro photography project called "Big world small life" showing smaller things in the world. Locations for photos include the school field, classroom, Bickerly field, Bickerly/Avon bridge, her garden, and through the window. She is inspired by nature photographer Heather Angel. Her budget is £400-500 for a camera, £50-55 for a tripod, £30-40 for an SD card, and £180-190 for a macro lens. She plans to exhibit the photos framed on cards with curved edges.
Jess blundell textual analysis of 2 soap opera trailers (1)Jessica Blundell
The document provides an analysis of two soap opera trailers: EastEnders and Hollyoaks. For the EastEnders trailer, it analyzes the verbal codes of dramatic dialogue, as well as the non-verbal codes shown through facial expressions and clothing that suggest the characters are struggling. The technical codes like camera zooms and shots are also examined to show how the characters feel isolated and are distancing themselves. For the Hollyoaks trailer, the analysis focuses on the happy but tense music and how the dialogue shows the characters' lives can change quickly, as well as an intimidating voiceover at the end that could attract caregivers concerned for the characters' safety.
textual analysis of 2 soap opera trailers Asuka Young
The document provides a textual analysis of two soap opera trailers from Coronation Street and EastEnders. For the first trailer, the analysis notes the contrasting use of diegetic sirens and a non-diegetic upbeat soundtrack to create intrigue. It also examines the use of lighting, costumes, and camera techniques. For the second trailer, the analysis discusses the mysterious soundtrack, setting, costumes that establish a power dynamic between characters, and lack of voiceover. The analysis concludes by discussing conventions from the trailers that could be repeated or exploited in a new trailer, such as contrasting sound and image or minimal locations and voiceover.
The document provides an analysis of the film created by the student for their media production project. It examines how the film uses conventions of the thriller genre, such as portraying the female protagonist as vulnerable. It represents the teenage social group through scenes of partying with drugs and alcohol. A British film company would be suited to distribute the film due to its gritty portrayal of English youth. The intended audience is 16+ British teenagers who could relate to the themes. Music, imagery and flashbacks are used to attract this audience. Throughout the project the student learned about the importance of planning, storyboarding, filming techniques, editing and the challenges of collaboration.
This document outlines a student's media studies production log for a trailer of a new soap opera. It includes the student's aims, research on soap opera codes and conventions, and textual analysis of existing soaps. Research examined the purpose of trailers and promotion across platforms. The student analyzed clips of EastEnders and Coronation Street to identify narrative techniques, character types, and how they appeal to audiences. Deadlines were set for producing the trailer, poster, magazine cover, and evaluation.
The short film Traction is a comedy about a disastrous first date between a man and a woman. Throughout the date, the man tells racist jokes that offend the woman. Later, when a black man approaches the woman on the street, she wrongly assumes he is asking for money and says racist things to him. The man is shown to be more racist than she had realized. At the end of the date, the woman is left standing alone, realizing she has completely ruined the date through her own racist actions and assumptions.
The document provides character analyses and descriptions of the cover art and packaging (digipaks) for three music albums:
1) Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys - The front cover depicts a man in a serious expression with a cigarette in his mouth, challenging stereotypes. The back cover shows him crying.
2) 21 by Adele - The front cover shows Adele with a sad expression and hand on her head, reflecting her heartbreak lyrics. The back cover shows part of her face intriguingly.
3) Loud by Rihanna - The back cover portrays Rihanna provocatively, reinforcing female stereotypes. The inside shows her hurt
This document summarizes the results of a survey about conventions for soap opera trailers. Key findings include:
- Trailers should use dialogue and action to introduce characters and hint at upcoming storylines like arguments and deaths. Cliffhangers are also important.
- Visually, trailers benefit from quick cuts, close-ups, and varied lighting and locations.
- Gender roles in soap operas are often stereotypical but some shows feature strong female characters. Trailers could consider counter-stereotypical portrayals.
- Audiences expect trailers to provide hints about upcoming narratives, mention what channel/when the show will air, and end on a cliffhanger.
This document discusses the representation of social classes in the opening scenes of three films: Shaun of the Dead, Blood Diamond, and Inglorious Basterds. For Shaun of the Dead, the opening scene depicts working class and teenage social groups. In Blood Diamond, the opening focuses on depicting poor fishing communities along the coast of Africa. The opening of Inglorious Basterds initially seems to represent a higher social class through depicting an isolated farmhouse, but then shows the character engaging in manual labor, indicating he may be middle or lower class.
The document discusses potential photos for a magazine cover and contents page about a theater actress. For the cover, a photo was chosen that mimics stage lighting to represent the genre while still connecting to the audience without being too direct. For the contents page, an image of the actress in her dressing room was selected to suggest a behind-the-scenes tour and show her preparing for her role. A double page spread is proposed showing the actress currently performing as Eponine alongside a childhood photo of her first role as young Cosette.
The document discusses several film techniques used in the opening sequence of the film "Brick" to set the atmosphere and introduce intrigue. Extreme close-ups are used to hide information from the viewer about the relationship between the main character and a girl who died. An eye line match shows the boy had something to do with her death through his unchanged reaction. Graphic matches shift the atmosphere from sinister to normal by cutting from the girl's bracelet in water to her hand placing a note in a locker.
The document provides an evaluation of a media product that is a modernized version of a film noir thriller. It summarizes how the product uses and develops conventions of the film noir genre while also challenging some conventions to attract a modern audience. It discusses representing the female gender as dominant rather than subservient. It suggests independent distributors or releasing it as an art house film given the niche genre. The intended audience is identified as 15 years and older due to violent content, with the goal of attracting a broader younger audience by modernizing some elements. Feedback was gathered through questionnaires and online platforms to improve the product.
This document provides an outline and planning details for a multimedia art project exploring themes of femininity. It will be split into three parts: (1) exploring purity and innocence with classical portrait-style shots, (2) inspired by hurtful things said to the artist depicted through photo colors, and (3) inspired by classic portraits with exaggerated makeup. Details are provided for photo shoots, lighting, editing, presentation in a gallery and online, color schemes, textures and schedule with deadlines.
The document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the opening scenes of a film. It describes various shots that establish themes of a messy and dysfunctional lifestyle, a woman making a wax mask, a young boy happily eating breakfast, and tension building through ominous music. When the boy's father brings in another child screaming, the boy does not want to sit in his high chair. This disruption is shown through the wax mask falling and smashing on the floor. The final scenes depict the boy losing his freedom as he is strapped into the high chair, fighting back, and getting slapped by his mother.
This document provides an analysis of the 2005 film Brick. It summarizes that Brick is a modern neo-noir film that uses classic noir conventions like shadows and smoke but features teenage characters. Stylized shots are used to focus on characters and set a dark tone. Recurring motifs like a telephone booth and tunnel prompt audience questions. The film uses fades, dissolves and tension-building cuts. While in color, the music has a dark, vintage sound. The protagonist is a teenage loner seeking justice but appears as a stereotypical geek. A brainy accomplice mainly features through phone calls while the villain lives with his mother, adding comedy contrasting noir. A femme fatale pret
This film introduces a mysterious death of a girl found in a stream near a school. The opening leaves many unanswered questions for the audience around who killed the girl and how the main character boy may be involved. Various shots and sounds are used to build tension and anxiety without revealing crucial plot details, confusing the audience and making them want to learn more. Key objects and interactions between characters are shown that may provide clues later in the film, further intriguing viewers about what secrets might be uncovered.
This document provides details about the opening scenes of the film Seven. It summarizes:
1) The character of Detective Somerset is established through shots of his morning routine which reflect his precision and order.
2) Somerset lives in a small, urban apartment that conveys his low salary and lack of privacy.
3) The film then cuts to a crime scene where Somerset asks about the impact on a child witness, showing his caring nature that sets him apart from his colleagues who want him gone.
4) Detective Mills is then introduced through his unkempt appearance and temper, contrasting him with the orderly Somerset.
The document outlines 5 potential opening sequences for a mystery thriller film. Option 5 is selected, which involves a crime scene shot in black and white accompanied by classical music. The opening would operate on 3 timelines, transitioning between the crime scene, an interrogation, and after the murder. This option establishes atmosphere and mystery while hinting at character psychology. Though ambitious, it is deemed to have the most potential by engaging the audience visually and through storytelling, while expanding on genre conventions. Careful preparation will be needed for the successful execution of this opening.
The document provides analysis of scenes from the soap opera "Eastenders". It summarizes the mise-en-scene and characters in four scenes:
1) The opening scene establishes the setting of London and introduces the soap's title.
2) The first scene shows the untidy home of a woman and children, suggesting she is a single mother of limited means.
3) The second scene introduces a glamorous woman in a cafe, but clues in the mise-en-scene imply she may not be as affluent as she appears.
4) The final scene frames a man's face closely through furniture to make the audience feel like voyeurs, showing how characters judge others
The document provides an analysis of a promotional poster for a fragrance. It summarizes that the poster features a close-up shot of a brunette male with his arm around a smiling blonde female, Scarlett Johnson. The only other elements are the fragrance bottle in the bottom corner and the slogan "Just one moment can change everything" on the male's arm. It analyzes how these visual and textual elements are used to suggest that the fragrance can transform one's life by attracting a beautiful partner, as implied by the storyline depicted in the image. The simple black-and-white composition and lack of background context create a mysterious atmosphere around the product.
Development of a_standard_for_the_use_of_composites_in_a_high_temperature_rea...Mark Mitchell
Presented to SYMPOSIUM 13: International Symposium on Advanced Ceramics and Composites for Sustainable Nuclear Energy and Fusion Energy
Several high-temperature reactors have been designed, built and operated successfully using conventional materials. This application invariably pushed the materials to the edge of their envelope. Over the last 20 years it has become clear that unlocking the use of advanced materials – such as ceramic matrix composites and carbon-carbon composites – will enable significant improvements in the performance of high-temperature reactors.
This presentation provided an overview of some of the work completed to enable the use of these materials in various reactor development programmes, and explained the current work that is being completed in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code committees to establish codes and standards for this application.
Kara-Lea foster has chosen to do a macro photography project called "Big world small life" showing smaller things in the world. Locations for photos include the school field, classroom, Bickerly field, Bickerly/Avon bridge, her garden, and through the window. She is inspired by nature photographer Heather Angel. Her budget is £400-500 for a camera, £50-55 for a tripod, £30-40 for an SD card, and £180-190 for a macro lens. She plans to exhibit the photos framed on cards with curved edges.
N'SAMAT - Um objeto de aprendizagem culturalmente contextualizado.Matheus Pereira
Os objetos de aprendizagem multiculturais trazem consigo valores e crenças de diversos povos, eles evidenciam diferentes formas de viver e praticar atividades lúdicas como jogos, danças, musicas entre outras artes de vários povos na era digital. Moçambique caminha para uma logica proporcional, em que deve olhar para educação como um forma de garantir o seu desenvolvimento, por este motivo há uma necessidade de procurar alternativas metodológicas para dinamizar o processo de ensino e aprendizagem, a todos os níveis. As tecnologias são uma ferramenta poderosa para o desenvolvimento global, porém, nos últimos anos, elas tendem a ser adotadas para fazer face as várias necessidades que o mundo enfrenta, da industria a educação. Neste contexto, surge a ideia de desenvolver um objeto de aprendizagem que caraterize países que até os dias de hoje se identificam com o seu contexto socio-cultural de modo a contribuir para a melhoria da qualidade do processo de ensino e aprendizagem.
This document is a certificate for Piyush Vijay showing that he completed the ITIL® Foundation course in IT Service Management on April 20, 2016. The certificate number is GR750234956PV and was printed on April 21, 2016.
Principles and Practice Module 3 PowerPointRod Farthing
This document provides an overview of real estate law concepts covered in Chapter 5 of a real estate principles and practices course. It defines key terms and discusses the differences between real and personal property. It also covers various possessory interests in real estate like estates and leaseholds. Nonpossessory interests like easements and liens are explained. The document concludes with a quiz testing understanding of the concepts.
A coleção «Génios do Mundo» dá a conhecer algumas figuras incontornáveis da História Mundial. Duas histórias em paralelo: personagem dos dias de hoje (e não só) vão-nos revelando os aspetos mais marcantes e curiosos da história da vida e da obra de grandes génios da humanidade.
Uma coleção para crianças e adultos que queiram conhecer, de forma leve e divertida, quem foram, e o que fizeram, estas personagens geniais.
O documento apresenta exemplos de como o Braille é utilizado no cotidiano, incluindo: alfabeto, escrita e leitura de livros, teclado de caixas eletrônicos, composições musicais, etiquetas de roupas, ticket e celular em Braille. O projeto discute a inclusão de pessoas com autismo e educação.
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Apresentação da ferramenta Docker para o pessoal da Websix. Passos básicos de como iniciar a utilização de containers a seu favor. Padronização de ambiente de desenvolvimento, staging, QA e Produção
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2) A close-up of a fading polaroid photograph sets up the nonlinear narrative and mystery elements.
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4) The dark, run-down setting of an old house implies it was once a home but is now a crime scene, with the daylight murder suggesting impulsiveness and risk-taking by the killer.
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JordonClifton created a short film, film poster, and film review as part of a media evaluation. The documents discusses how these works used, developed, and challenged conventions of similar real media products. Specifically, the short film used conventions like a small cast and plot twist but challenged conventions through unique locations and props. The film poster and review also both conformed to conventions while innovating in some areas of design. Overall, the combination of the main short film and ancillary texts of poster and review were effective due to their similarities in genre, symbols, and style.
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The document discusses costume design for characters in a short film. The main character Willow and her friend Jasmine will wear casual, everyday teenage clothes to portray realistic stereotypical teenagers of their generation. Their outfits will be similar since they have similar interests. Specifically, Willow will wear items like jeans, leggings, jumpers, coats, and sneakers from brands like New Balance and Converse. When in school, she will wear trousers, boots and jumpers. For flashback scenes, Jasmine will be casually dressed in sneakers, jeans, and a coat. For scenes of her as a ghost, she will wear a long white dress and makeup to appear pale.
The image shows a midshot of a girl in a hospital lift surrounded by other people. This shot allows the audience to see the characters' costumes, positions, and facial expressions. The girl appears to be the main character as she is centered in the shot looking afraid. The shot may represent the small, confined space of the lift making the girl feel trapped. In the background, hospital staff are laughing in contrast to the girl's serious demeanor, showing different perspectives. Details like IV drips, scrubs, and the stainless steel lift indicate the setting is a hospital.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower review analysisJordon1
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This document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the 2012 Pixar short film Paperman. It analyzes various shots and techniques used in the film. In the first section, it summarizes the opening scene which introduces the two main characters, George and Meg, at a train station. It notes how the black and white animation style sets the period and tone. The second section analyzes later scenes of George attempting to get Meg's attention at their office buildings by making paper airplanes from his paperwork. Though he fails multiple times in humorous shots, the fast-paced music builds anticipation. The third section summarizes the climax where George chases Meg through a busy city after work, until he despondently throws
The document provides a detailed analysis of the 2008 short film "The Black Hole" in 4 paragraphs. It summarizes the film's narrative, genres, representation of characters, ideological messages, and connections to narrative theory. The main points are:
1) The narrative follows an ordinary office worker who discovers a mysterious black hole that gives him power over objects, leading him to increasingly greedy and illegal acts.
2) The film uses genres of crime, comedy, and science fiction to tell its story and convey a message about human greed.
3) The film represents a stereotypical bored office worker through mise-en-scene and explores how power can corrupt individuals.
4) A key ideological message
The document provides an in-depth analysis and summary of a film review for "The Riot Club" published in Empire Magazine. It examines the structure, tone, and key elements of the review. The analysis notes that the review has a clear beginning, middle and end separated by formatting; uses informal yet engaging tone; and effectively discusses the film's characters, plot, themes, and the director's intentions. However, it concludes that while highlighting important themes, the review finds that the film does not fully represent or develop these themes in sufficient detail.
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The Impact of Work Stress and Digital Literacy on Employee Performance at PT ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT :This research aims to analyze the correlation between employee work stress and digital literacy
with employee performance at PT Telkom Akses Area Cirebon, both concurrently and partially. Employing a
quantitative approach, the study's objectives are descriptive and causal, adopting a positivist paradigm with a
deductive approach to theory development and a survey research strategy. Findings reveal that work stress
negatively and significantly impacts employee performance, while digital literacy positively and significantly
affects it. Simultaneously, work stress and digital literacy have a positive and significant influence on employee
performance. It is anticipated that company management will devise workload management strategies to
alleviate work stress and assess the implementation of more efficient digital technology to enhance employee
performance.
KEYWORDS -digital literacy, employee performance,job stress, multiple regression analysis, workload
management
On Storytelling & Magic Realism in Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children, Shame, and ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Salman Rushdie’s novels are humorous books about serious times. His cosmopolitanism and
hybrid identity allowed him access to multiple cultures, religions, languages, dialects, and various modes of
writing. His style is often classified as magic realism, blending the imaginary with the real. He draws
inspiration from both English literature and Indian classical sources. Throughout his works, there is a lineage of
‘bastards of history’, a carnival of shameful characters scrolling all along his works. Rushdie intertwines fiction
with reality, incorporating intertextual references to Western literature in his texts, and frequently employing
mythology to explore history. This paper focuses on Rushdie’s three novels: Midnight’s Children, Shame, and
Haroun and the Sea of Stories, analyzing his postmodern storytelling techniques that aim to explore human
vices and follies while offering socio-political criticism.
KEYWORDS : Magic Realism, Rushdie, Satire, Storytelling, Transfictional Identities
STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF HUZHOU TOURISMAJHSSR Journal
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opening up, especially in recent years, Huzhou tourism has ushered in a new period of development
opportunities. At present, Huzhou tourism has become one of the most characteristic tourist cities on the East
China tourism line. With the development of Huzhou City, the tourism industry has been further improved, and
the tourism degree of the whole city has further increased the transformation and upgrading of the tourism
industry. However, the development of tourism in Huzhou City still lags far behind the tourism development of
major cities in East China. This round of research mainly analyzes the current development of tourism in
Huzhou City, on the basis of analyzing the specific situation, pointed out that the current development of
Huzhou tourism problems, and then analyzes these problems one by one, and put forward some specific
solutions, so as to promote the further rapid development of tourism in Huzhou City.
KEYWORDS:Huzhou; Travel; Development
SCHOOL CULTURE ADAPTATION AMONG INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COLLEGE STUDENTS AT A PRIV...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This qualitative study investigates the adaption experiences of indigenous college students at the
University of Mindanao, Matina-main campus. Eight major themes emerged, including difficulties with language
proficiency, online learning, classroom interaction, examination systems, grading procedures, school regulations,
resource accessibility, coping mechanisms, and future goals. Implications include the requirement for targeted
language proficiency and technology use support, an understanding of adaption processes, interventions to
improve resource accessibility, and equitable public administration policies. The study underlines the importance
of adaptation in various educational contexts, as well as the role of educators and legislators in creating inclusive
learning environments.
KEYWORDS: indigenous college students, adaptation, educational challenges, coping strategies
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CYBER SECURITY ENHANCEMENT IN NIGERIA. A CASE STUDY OF SIX STATES IN THE NORT...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Security plays an important role in human life and endeavors. Securing information and
disseminating are critical challenges in the present day. This study aimed at identifying innovative technologies
that aid cybercrimes and can constitute threats to cybersecurity in North Central (Middle Belt) Nigeria covering
its six States and the FCT Abuja. A survey research design was adopted. The researchers employed the use of
Google form in administering the structured questionnaire. The instruments were faced validated by one expert
each from ICT and security. Cronbach Alpha reliability Coefficient was employed and achieved 0.83 level of
coefficient. The population of the study was 200, comprising 100 undergraduate students from computer science
and Computer/Robotics Education, 80 ICT instructors, technologists and lecturers in the University and
Technical Colleges in the Middle Belt Nigeria using innovative technologies for their daily jobs and 20 officers
of the crime agency such as: Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) andEconomic and Financial
Crimes Commission (EFCC). Three research purposes and questions as well as the hypothesis guided the study
on Five (5) point Likert scale. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the three
research questions while three hypotheses were tested using t-test at 0.05 level of significance. Major findings
revealed that serious steps are needed to better secure the cybers against cybercrimes. Motivation, types, threats
and strategies for the prevention of cybercrimes were identified. The study recommends that government,
organizations and individuals should place emphasis on moral development, regular training of its employees,
regular update of software, use strong password, back up data and information, produce strong cybersecurity
policy, install antivirus soft and security surveillance (CCTV) in offices in order to safeguard its employees and
properties from being hacked and vandalized.
KEYWORDS: Cybersecurity, cybercrime, cyberattack, cybercriminal, computer virus, Virtual Private Networks
(VPN).
Factors affecting undergraduate students’ motivation at a university in Tra VinhAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Motivation plays an important role in foreign language learning process. This study aimed to
investigate student’s motivation patterns towards English language learning at a University in Tra Vinh, and factors
affecting their motivation change toward English language learning of non-English-major students in the semester.
The researcher used semi-structured interview at the first phase of choosing the participants and writing reflection
through the instrument called “My English Learning Motivation History” adapted from Sawyer (2007) to collect
qualitative data within 15 weeks. The participants consisted of nine first year non-English-major students who learning
General English at pre-intermediate level. They were chosen and divided into three groups of three members each
(high motivation group; average motivation group; and low motivation group). The results of the present study
identified six visual motivation patterns of three groups of students with different motivation fluctuation, through the
use of cluster analysis. The study also indicated a diversity of factors affecting students’ motivation involving internal
factors as influencing factors (cognitive, psychology, and emotion) and external factors as social factors (instructor,
peers, family, and learning environment) during English language learning in a period of 15 weeks. The findings of
the study helped teacher understand relationship of motivation change and its influential factors. Furthermore, the
findings also inspired next research about motivation development in learning English process.
KEY WORDS: language learning motivation, motivation change, motivation patterns, influential factors, students’
motivation.
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Short film analysis: Maybe, 2011
Black backgroundtodirectthe audience tothe fontonscreen.
White fontdominant’sthe shot,showingthe audience who
producedthe filmforthe firstcreditsandthe title inthe second.
Both the creditsfade inand outshownby the editingtechniques
used.Nosoundfor the firstcredit,howeverbackgroundmusicof
the coffee shopandmovedcupsand saucersare heard.This
musicisheard whenthe title ‘Maybe’fadesin.Whichthenleads
to anotherfade outand in,to the settingandstart of the film.
Ambientbackgroundsoundisheardinthispanningshotof the
coffee shop.We thensee the manthroughthe glass counter
aftera few secondsof panning.Thisshotpresentsthe setting
and locationof the beginningof the film.Establishingthe genre
and the characters of the filmfromthe start. Whenthe man is
firstseenthe upbeatmusicisfadedin,creatinga sense of light
heartedanticipationandalsohintingtowardsthe startof the
story.High keylightingisusedtoreflectthe moodandcreate an
image of what the storyline andfilmwill be like.Propsof
cookies,glasscounterandtablesshowingit’sacafé/coffee shop.
Mediumclose upof manreadinga bookshowingthe tophalf of
himand whathe isdoing.Thisshotalsoallowsthe audience to
see the womanwalkinguponhisleft,andhisreactionto seeing
her.Man iswearingcasual clotheswhile the womaniswalking
witha bike.Showingherformof transport,andwearingsmart
brightclothesindicatingthe seasoninthe film.A louderdiegetic
soundof the womanrestingherbike againstthe windowis
emphasized.Overthe topof the same backgroundmusicthat’s
now slightlyfasterinbeat.A long cut isusedto showthe man.
Lots of straightcuts and shotreverse shotsare used,alternating
betweenthe manandwoman.Thishighlightsthemlookingat
each otherandpotentiallylikingeachother.Midshotsare used
of boththe man and woman,illustratingwhatthe womanlooks
like andhow she reacts to the man lookingather.Aswell ashow
the man reacts to the womanknowingshe’slookingathim.
Mise-en-scene showsthe backof the counterconveyingthatthe
womanworksinthe shop,as well asthe costume of the apron
she isputtingon. Diegeticsoundof woman’sfootstepsoverthe
backgroundmusic,showingshe maybe didn’tnotice the man.
Close upshotof the man writingonthe napkinhelpingthe
audience tosee whathe’swriting,sotheycanread itallowing
themto understandthe narrative.Aswell asfromhispointof
view asit can be seenas an almostoverthe shouldershot.
Diegeticsoundof mantakingout a napkinfromthe holder,
clickingthe penandwritingonit connotingrealism.Asreal life
soundsare heard evenoverthe backgroundmusic.Propof the
napkinshowingthe startof the conversationbetweenthe two
characters,and the beginningof the storyline.
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A longshotis usedtoshow the restof the coffee shop,finallynot
focusingasdominantlyonthe manand woman.Thisshotdoes
howevershow the twomaincharacterswell,andthemlookingat
each otherhighlightinghow theylike eachother.Mise-en-scene of
tablesandchairs andcoffee cupsillustrateswhere the filmisset.
Thisshot ispreviouslyfollowedbymid-shotsandclose upsbeing
combinedbystraightcut editing.Thisalsoeffectivelycreates
continuityeditingandaneasyflow tothe narrative andtwo
characters.
Close upshotis usedof the womanshowingherappearance,and
representingherdesirabilitytothe male character.Itconveysthe
reactionshe has to the man’snote on the napkin,allowingthe
audience tosee whethershe likeshimback.The same musicis
playeduntil we completelysee the napkin.Thiscreatesthe effect
that the audience are seeingthe messageatthe same time as the
woman,andare feelingwhatshe is.The sloweddownandquieter
musiccoulddemonstrate the romance behindthe message.
An overthe shouldershotof the womanreadingthe firstclue is
used.The same sloweddownmusicisheard,andthe words
‘Maybe…’are clearlyshowninthisshot.The camera shotand low
angle allowsthe viewerstoreadthe clue,andunderstandwhere she
has to go nextordo. The repetitioninthe musicpatternrepresents
that whenthe womanfindsaclue,she isthengettingcloserto
meetingthe managain.Mise-en-sceneof woman’sbikeshowing
how she gets around,andhintingtowardshercharacter or the
countrytheyare in.
A low angledclose upisthenshownwhichpansup the woman’s
bodyand up to herface.Therefore highlightinghow the womanis
ridingherbike tothe clue the mangave her.While the audience can
see the locationandherreactionto the clues.Diegeticsoundof the
bike travellingonthe concrete,andthe synchronoussoundof a dog
barking.Portrayingthatthe woman’sridingthroughaneighborhood
or a small town.
Selectedshotof the womanwalkingintothe bookshop,andthen
lookingatthe man. Thisshowshershiftinfocusand what she isnow
lookingat.The mise-en-scene of shelvesandbooksemphasizesthat
she has beensenttoa bookshop.Synchronousanddiegeticsoundof
the bell ringingwhenshe opensthe shopdoor,andzipsopenher
purse withthe clue.Editingisusedasstraightcuts are usedbetween
the womanand the shopwiththe man.The positionof the man on
one side of the deskand the womanon the other.Connoteshow
theyhave differentlevelsof authorityinthe shop.
A close upshot of the man givingthe womanthe propof the book
portrayswhat the clue has ledto,and whather nextclue will be.
Diegeticsoundof the paperpackagingcrinkling,asthe characters
handle andexchange itisheardoverthe same backgroundmusic.
Thisshot isthencut to a mediumclose upof the womansmiling,
demonstratingherhappyexpressionatfindingthe clue.
3. JordonClifton3 There’sa straightcut fromthe bookshoptothe chocolate shop,
creatingthe effectof continuityediting.While effectivelycutting
the woman’snextjourneytothe new clue out.Meaningthe
audience are lesslikelyto lose interestinthe film’snarrative.With
the mise-en-scene of the word‘chocolate’clearlyconveysthatthe
nextshopsellschocolates.Meaningthere isaclearunderstanding
of the clues,whichneedstobe done,asthere isno dialogue inthe
film.Thisshotalsomatchesthe businesscardof the woman’sclue,
highlightingshe hasgone tothe correct place.
Mid shotshowingthe womanwaitingforhernextclue andlooking
at the manbehindher.The shoteffectivelyshowsthe manholding
the newspaperthroughthe glasswindow inthe chocolate shop.
Connotingthatthe man may be the woman’saimor goal at the
endof solvingthe clues.Withthe propof the newspaper
representshow the manisshownto quite obviouslyhidehisface.
Meaningthe womanbelievesitis the manshe is lookingfor,
therefore the viewer’s starttobelieve this.Andwantthe woman
to go overto the see if it ishimor not.
The mid shotshowsthe woman’sreactiontowhat’sinthe bag,
and believingit’sthe endof the clues. Althoughnocamerashots
are usedto indicate what’sinthe bag,creatingcuriositytothe
audience,astheycan’tsee whatthe nextclue is. The background
musicthenbuildsintempoasthe womanwalksoverto the man,
creatinganticipationandtensionastowhether it’shim. However
the nextmidshotshowsan oldman, and the musicsuddenlystops
highlightingthe woman’sshockandsurprise.The musicchangesto
slow,sadviolinmusicreflectinghermoodanddisappointment.
Mid shotis usedwithcameramovementto the lefttrackingthe
womanwhile she walks.Howevercameramovementstopswhen
the mime isseen,andthe womanwalksoutof the shot andthen
back intoit.This highlightsherdisappointmentandthensurprise
as she realizesthe mime isaclue.A longcut isusedintermsof
editingshowinghow the mime isasignificantpartinthe narrative,
and the reactionof the womanto him.The man iswearingall
white andstandingona box verystill showinghe isa mime.He is
alsoholdingthe propof a coffee cup anda bell,illustratinghe is
part of the clue as theyrelate tocoffee.We alsoheara diegetic
soundof the mime ringingthe bell overthe topof the ambient
soundand quietsadmusic.Thisconveysitssignificance forthe
womanand how it catchesherattention,aswell asthe audiences.
The mise-en-sceneof the shopandstreetsindicatesit’sahigh
streetandthat’s where the filmisset.
As the womanstarts to walkbackthe original upbeatmusicstarts
to fade in,showinghersurprise andgrowinghappinessasshe
realizesthisisanotherclue. The low angledshotshowsthe mime’s
pointof view ashe ishigherthanher.Lettingthe audience see the
mime’sbell andsee if he will ringit.The shotisalsoan overthe
shouldershotwiththe focusonthe woman,showingherreaction
to the bell.The propof the bell illustratesif she hasgotthe clue
right,and createsa sharedunderstandingforthe audienceasthey
can still follow the narrative withoutdialogue.
4. JordonClifton4 Diegeticsoundof womanopeningthe paperbagandputtinga
chocolate coininthe hat.Thenanotherdiegeticsoundof her
tippingthe whole bagin,overthe topof the growing upbeat
backgroundmusic.Thiscreatesanticipationforthe audience asto
whetherwhat’sshe’sdone isright,while pickingupthe moodof
the filmagain. The close upallowsusto see whatis inthe hat and
whatthe otherclue wasas we couldn’tsee itbefore.The propsof
moneyemphasizeshow the mime isbusking,andthe clue of the
chocolate coinsnow make sense tothe viewer’s.Straightcutsare
usedbetweenthe midshotsof the womanandmime andthe hat.
The mise-en-sceneof the treesandthe outdoorshighlightshow
she isridingthrougha neighborhood,andisridingbackthe way
she came.In the previousshotwe brieflyseethe clue butit’sonly
shownonce she getsto her location. Illustratingitssignificance as
it’sthe last clue,meaningthe audience doesn’tsee ityet.Creating
anticipationandintriguingthe audiencetokeepwatchingtosee
the end.The happy musicisdominantlyusedthroughoutmirroring
hermood,and maybe hintingtowardsthe endof story.The
camera movesbackwardsfollowingthe womanridingherbike.
There isa straightcut fromthe previousshottothis postcard,
whichisthenmoveddownwardstoa mid-shotof the same shop.
Thiseffectivelyconveyshow the place onthe postcardisin front
of the woman,showingshe hasgotto her location.The propof
the postcard showshow itwas a clue,and the brightpink
colouringmakesthe shoplookwelcoming.Althoughthe colour
pinkcouldconnote romance andlove linkingwiththe genre. This
longcut demonstrateshow the clue hasledherto the same coffee
shopfrom the beginning.Shownbythe mise-en-scene of the
postcardand the building.Showingitskeypartinthe film,andthe
dominantsettingforthe film.The same upbeatmusicisheardin
the backgroundhoweverislouder.Leadingtoa crescendoorfinal
part of the film. Alsobyshowingthe same coffeeshopasshe was
inin the beginning,portraysthatthisisherlastclue and the endof
the filmisnear.
Long overthe shouldershotshowingthe maninthe coffee shopand
iswaitingforher.Althoughwiththisshot we can see the woman
enterthe shopand herreactionas well.The propsof the coffee cups
and the positionof the man,showshow we has sat inthe same
place as before andiswaitingtohave coffee withher. The same
musicisplayedthroughout.
A mid-shotisusedshowingthe twocharactersfinallybacktogether,
and thembothsmilingshowingtheyare happytobe together.The
proximityof the charactersshowstheirinterestineachother.The
camera shotalsoshowsthe man’sshynesstowardsthe woman,and
the woman’shappyexpressionasshe looksatthe man. Diegetic
soundof bell ringingwhenshe entersthe shop,whichisrepetition
frombefore.The upbeatmusicbuildsupandthensuddenlystops
while the shotfadesintodarkness.
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Genre
The genre of this short film is comedy as the music is upbeat and happy, while the scenes and clues can be seen as
humorous as they are creative. As well as romance as the two characters like each other, and the narrative is the
man istryingto winoverthe woman.Thisshort filmthereforefeaturestwodifferentgenresasthere are conventions
of the romance and comedy genre. The similarities across the short films are that women are attractive in their
appearance andare desirable to the men. They also have to be won over by the man as they are seen to be hard to
impress. The similarities across the short films for men are they are attracted to the pretty and feminine women.
Theytherefore feel theyhave towinthemover,andneedtohave a girlfriendintheir lives.Theyalsofall forthe main
womaninthe film,showing that they may fall in love easily. The genre of ‘Maybe’ is aimed at adults as they would
understand the narrative and the comedy of it. They could also appreciate how the story is put together and the
clevercluesthatare shown.Alsoasthe characters are representedasadultstheycouldrelate to the situation or the
characters. Adults would also find it more interesting as they may enjoy or watch films similar to this short film.
Narrative
The narrative of the orderof the shortfilmcomponentsisthatthe man likesthe womanwhoworks in the shop. And
he triesto ask herout for coffee,butshe saystobe more creative.Sohe then leaves clues for her that lead her back
to the coffee shoptohim.Thisclearlyshowsthe logicof the narrative as the filmhas a beginning, middle and end to
the storyline. Meaning there is an order in terms of the storyline and the growing relationship between the
characters.Specificnarrative techniques have been used as there is a linear narrative that’s been established. This
theory put forward by Todorov demonstrates that the film doesn’t stop until the problem is solved. Which is
emphasized in this short film as the storyline continues throughout until there is a definite end. Although the
characters aren’tparticularly usedtoestablishheroesandvillains although the man or woman could be seen as the
hero.Asthe manhas set outto complete hisquesttowinthe girl over,or alternativelythe womantofinishthe quest
and get to the man as her reward.
Representation
What isbeingrepresentedinthe short film is the man being in love with the stereotypically attractive woman. The
man isshownto be quite shybut likesthe girl,so decides to ask her to go to coffee with him. This is shown through
the actions of the man in the camera shots used, and the mise-en-scene of napkin and the clues. The woman is
represented as the stereotypically attractive and feminine female, who is desired by the man throughout. This is
shownthroughthe use of close upsand midshotsof the manlookingather desirably.Howevershe isrepresentedas
being slightly quirky and different due to her bike that she is shown with throughout the film. As well as her
appearance as she wears bright and summery clothes, that is very stereotypically girly. The purpose of these
representationsare tosetup the narrative andcreate the stereotypical ideaof romance of the man chasing after the
woman. Although this representation is illustrated in this film, the man leaves clues for the woman to find. Which
meansthe womanhas to do all the work of solving the clues and getting back to the man. Therefore breaking away
fromthe dominantideology of the mangoingafterthe woman. This is represented by the characters and the actors
inthe film,astheyportraywhat the twocharacters are meant to do. As well as the producers as they have come up
withthe narrative andthe characters.Meaningtheychoose thiscarefullytocreate a particular meaning and idea for
the audience to establish while they watch the short film. It therefore allows viewers to see the stereotypes and
conventions of the genre and allows them to decide if they enjoy the film or not.
Ideology
The messages being perpetuated about the genre is that the man is trying to get the woman throughout the film
throughthe use of clues.He then as it is stereotypically shown gets the girl through his creative thinking and clues.
The messagesbeingshownthroughthe genre isthatyoucouldpotentiallywin over an attractive girl that you like. If
you are creative and different in the way you try to win her over. Therefore the girl would then automatically be
interestedinyouandyouwouldgettogo out withher. The dominantideologyisthatthe womanwill be won over if
youdo somethingcreative andnewtothe ‘norm’.Alsothe dominantideologyisthat the woman has to be won over
by the man,and that the man has to ask herout insteadof the otherwayaround. The filmconveysthe ideology that
the menhave to be the firstpersontomake a move whenaskingsomeoneout.Therefore it is very rare and unlikely
in short films that the women ask out the men.
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Theorists/Theories
In termsof theoristsandtheoriesthe shortfilm‘maybe’ links in with Vladimir Propp’s narrative theory. As the man
can be seenasthe hero,whohas a missiontoundertake in return for a reward (the girl). Within Propp’s theory it is
traditionallythe man,whichinthisshortfilmitismeetingthistheorywell.Furthermore the woman character can be
seen as the heroine, as she is the hero’s reward for succeeding in his quest. Traditionally this character is a female
and isthe princess,whichisconveyedinthe film. Althoughincontrastthe femalecharactercouldalsobe interpreted
as the hero,as she is one of the main characters in the film. And while she is trying to find the clues in the film she
could be seen to be completing a mission/quest, with the man as her reward. The other characters such as the
bookshop owner, the man at the chocolate shop and the mime can all be seen to be the mentors. As they give the
heroimportantinformation,guidance andequipmenttohelpherfinish herquest.Thesecharacterslike showninthe
filmaren’tcapable of finishingthe questthemselves so decide to help the hero. The short film I have chosen fits in
well withPropp’snarrative theoryaseachcharacter has a particular purpose in the narrative. Furthermore, another
theory my chosen film links with is Todorov’s narrative theory focusing on the plot of the film. The equilibrium is
when the man is shown in the coffee shop reading a book, while the disruption is when the woman enters and he
noticesher.The crisis is when she tells him to ‘be more creative’ when he asks her out for a coffee. The resolution
can be seentobe whenthe woman is looking and solving the clues. And the new equilibrium is when the man and
woman meet up again and she has solved all the clues. The film fits in well with this narrative theory as it loosely
followsthe five stages.Highlightinghowthe narrative/plot has been clearly thought out by the producers, and they
have decided how to structure it to make it an effective interesting film.