1) Brooke is looking for her missing friend Sam and is upset with an unhelpful police officer. 2) Nathan tells Hayley and Jamie that he has been accepted to play professional basketball, representing the fulfillment of his dream. 3) Sam thinks she is staying with a friend but the friend's older brother locks her in the house, represented through dark lighting and music to suggest she is in danger.

1. One Tree Hill Textual AnalysisOne Tree Hill - 4oD - Channel 4DramaEilish Crowther and Sarah Freeman

2. GenreTV DramaCodes and conventions of Drama’sStereotypical characters- people the audience can relate to. –Nathan (jock), Brooke (strong woman), Sam (problem child).Narratives- Lots of different storylines happening at the same time. Dramatic and over the top storylines which intrigue the audience.Costumes – Fits in with their stereotypical characters (Hayley – motherly and professional), characters always look nice (have make up on when they have just woken up)Cinematography – Level shots and over the shoulder shots when characters are talking to each other. Fast zoom stereotypical in horror/scary sequences.

3. Peyton and LucasNarrative- Peyton tells Lucas that she is pregnant. Character representation: Peyton: Emotional, Appears sad but actually happy, Excited (trying to get her words out), Lucas: Concerned, Understanding, Decisive/ certain (One feeling – happy “I love you”), Mise en scene: Picture (Represents past and future), Candles (sensual, romantic), Records (music – shows musical character), Drink (relaxing), Phone (connects characters)Lighting- Low and romantic (this shows the intimacy between the two character).Camera angles- Close up (importance of picture), Close up of Peyton (Intimate with characters), Medium shot ( shows where Lucas is), Zooms in on Lucas (shows his expressions)Editing- Continuity editing (to show the two conversations happening).Sound- non diegetic sound track ( slow paced, singing in it).

4. Nathan and HayleyNarrative In this sequence, Nathan tells Hayley that he has been accepted as a point guard in a professional basketball team.Character representation Hayley (fun, loving, proud of Nathan) Nathan (happy, excited, loving)Mise en scene Phone (importance/ significant), Bed and PJ’s (homely, relationship)Lighting Low lighting (warm, homely and romantic)Camera angles Close up on phone (important) Depth of field (the audience is looking at Nathan but listening to Hayley in the background) Point of view shot (audience feels like they are there) Over the shoulder (over Nathans shoulder to see Hayley) Editing Continuity editing (shots between Nathan and Hayley) Close up of faces (imitate, emotions)Sound Non-diegetic sound track (slow pace, acoustic, quiet adds to mood) Diegetic dialogue.

5. Mouth and SkittlesNarrative- Mouth’s girlfriend left him for something he hadn’t done, but he still feels guilty. He goes to Skittles for advise and sympathyRepresentation – Mouth (sensitive, guilty, understanding), Skittles (understanding, friendly adviser)Mise en scene – Sofa, magazine and mug (cosy, homely), Phone (cause of break up), bookcase (intelligent), Casual clothing (Relaxed atmosphere) Lighting – dim (depressive) fairy lights (feminine touch)Camera angles- Level shot (friends), close up (emotions, friendship/ closeness), medium shot (shows both and surroundings), Editing- Continuity editing between them.Sound – (non diegetic sound track, quiet – lower notes more depressing) diegetic dialogue

6. MillieNarrative- Millie is crying because she thinks her boyfriend has cheated on her. Character representation- Sad and emotional. Lonely. Mise en scene- Shop (a place close to her), manikins (ideal women), Smartly dressed (well presented, cares about her looks).Lighting- Lots of light through the windows (cold, making the room look empty and lifeless)Camera angles- Close up from her face which zooms out (shows how alone she feels)Editing- Only one shot.Sound- non-diegetic sound track, slow paced. Diegetic sound of her crying (echo’s and shows no dialogue is needed to explain her feelings)

7. Brook and Police manNarrative Brooke is looking for Sam as she ran away and the policeman isn’t helpfully. Character representation Brook, Emotional/worried but caring (fast dialogue delivery and crying), Attitude (“protect and serve, my ass”) audience sympathises with her.Mise en scene Costumes (policeman), Brook (ring nice coat – fashion) Cars (busy street/area)Lighting Natural lighting – daytime (timeframe how long she has been missing)Camera angles Tracking brook (shows she is important in scene) Over the shoulder (status – policeman higher) Shots get closer and closer (audience feels sorry for her and sympathises with her more as they get closer because they can feel her emotions.)Editing Continuity editing follows storySound Acoustic sound track more slow and depressing – quiet in background creates mood.

8. Nathan, Hayley and JamieNarrative- Nathan and Hayley reveal to Jamie that Nathan made the basketball team.Character representations- Nathan (excited, caring, role model), Hayley (caring, maternal), Jamie (sweet, innocent)Mise en scene- Bed (safe, comfortable) PJs (relaxing atmosphere), toys (escapism)Lighting- bright natural (Shows that it is everyday life) Camera angles- Crane shot (makes Jamie look small and innocent), Level shot with parents (shows they both have the same authority), medium shot (shows them all together as a family) Editing- Continuity editing (shows story) Sound- non diegetic sound track (medium paced, fits in with atmosphere)

9. Sam and Bad guyNarrative Sam thinks she has just spent the night at a friends to get away from her life but his older brother locks her in the house.Character representations Sam (innocent, young, naive) Bad guy (scary voice, controlling, pushes Sam) Mise en scene Empty room, bed on the floor (poor) Casual dark clothes (dark atmosphere) Clothes on the floor (no respect for environment) Lighting Dark and eerie (danger)Camera angles Fast zoom (stereotypic shot used to create pass and suggest danger) Crane shot (over Sam, her eyes open – she is unaware of the danger she is in) POV (shows us what he sees) Over the shoulder (Sam lower down, shows she is weaker). Shots transfer between characters (Bad guy talking, Sam’s expression).Editing Continuity editing throughout (tells story).Sound Non-diegetic - Stereotypical of horror movies sound implies danger (rushing, getting louder then a sudden stop, scary) Eerie music (contrast to rest of introduction) Diegetic dialogue (Sam innocent voice, Bad guy talks slowly and creepy).

10. RepresentationPeople – Brook. In this clip she is represented to be emotional/worried but caring (fast dialogue delivery and crying), Attitude (“protect and serve, my ass”) audience sympathises withher.Places – Sam. Sam is shown to be in danger through the dim lighting, eerie music, empty room and the bad guy.Events – Nathan. Nathan has been asked to go on the basketball team which represents his dream coming true.Objects– Payton. The picture represents her past and her present because its a picture of her mum and her as a baby in a hospital. (Tricks the audience)