The document discusses representations of teenagers in the opening scenes of two films: Clueless and Submarine. The opening of Clueless uses bright colors, high key lighting, fast editing and a lively song to represent the teenage characters as happy and interested in partying rather than school. This provides a negative representation that is hard for audiences to relate to. In contrast, the opening of Submarine uses low key lighting, close-ups of a character looking blankly, high angles and fast pacing to suggest the main character feels small and isolated living a fast-paced but anxious life. Non-diegetic bird sounds imply a quiet, isolated setting representing lonely teenagers. The protagonist also speaks in a monot

1. RepresentationinFilms
bybeckymoffat

2. Clueless

3. Clueless
The opening to clueless introduces the main teenage characters in
the film. The characters in the film seem more interested in
partying, being popular and just generally having a good time
rather than focusing on their school work. This shows a negative
representation of the characters and the teenage audience. This
also makes it harder for the audience to relate to.
The opening scene uses bright
colours which connotes the film
will be happy and lighthearted.
The lighting in the opening
scene is effective this is
because high key lighting has
been used. This represents
the teenagers happiness.
The song used in the
opening scene is called
“Kids in America” - Kim
Wilde. This represents the
target audience and the
teenagers in the film.
The editing used is fast
paced, tracking shots have
been used to show that the
teenagers in the film are
lively and to show that the
film is a fast paced film. This
is shown by the camera
movement which is shaky.
Lots of close ups are used
in the opening scene of
Clueless. The close ups are
used to show emotions and
facial expressions. They
have used close ups in this
opening scene so that the
audience can try and relate
to the opening scene.

4. Submarine

5. Submarine
This opening scene uses low key
lighting. This suggests that the film
will have a serious theme and the
film will deal with mental health
issues. The film them represents
teenagers that may have anxiety.
The close up shows the
expression on the characters
face. In this opening scene
we see a close up shot has
been used to show a facial
expression. The facial
expression we see the
character looking blankly out
of his window. This suggests
to the audience that he might
be unhappy or thinking about
life. This tells us that he might
not like his life at the moment.
When we first meet the protagonist a
high angle shot is used. This
suggests to the audience that the
main character may feel small.
The editing use is fast paced.
The most used editing technique
is a cut, this is a quick technique.
This suggests that he is living a
fast paced life and that it is
constantly changing
The sound used in this opening scene is non-diegetic sounds
use of birds. The bird noises over the top of the scene
suggests to the audience that the setting of the films is in a
quiet area that could be in an isolated area. This idea suggests
that teenager are more likely to feel isolated.
There isn’t non-diegetic sounds
in the opening scene there is
also a monologue from the
protagonist. He is speaking in a
monotone voice which
suggests that he is shy. This
represents teenagers as shy
and quiet it also represents that
they may be more anxious than
others.