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- 1. Soap Opera Presentations: Names: Sub- genre: Melodramas Steph and Lily Is the definition clear and easy to Yes- Stereotyped characters. understand? What soaps could fit into this sub- Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, Eastenders, corrie + Downton Abbey genre? Have they given clear examples of Kind of codes and conventions, using existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Different conventions in different shows Lighting Free hand cameras more realistic Hollyoaks has close ups Editing whereas Corries doesn’t so plays on different things e.g. good Mise en Scene looking actors in Hollyoaks Sound Hollyoaks quick editing, keeping the audience interested All naturalistic lighting. High key shows glamour in Hollyoaks. Dull lighting in corrie shows drama Dramatic music to create suspense Non diegetic sound to cause tension in Hollyoaks whereas not as much non diegetic sound in Corrie (more realistic) Fast edits in Hollyoaks whereas in Corrie they have slower more natural effects and cuts to create realism Lighting in corrie is natural whereas Hollyoaks will use reflectors and high key lighting Any extra information? 3 or 4 storylines If you miss and episode you will miss out on something Leave you on cliff hangers Questions? -
- 2. Names: Harriet, Max+ Sub- genre: Tellonovellas Beth Is the definition clear and easy to Yes- soaps normally spoken in Spanish. Similar to British. understand? Catholic upbringing, sex is a very taboo subject so air it on telonovellas telonovelas are seen to be a form of entertainment over dramatic not realistic What soaps could fit into this sub- Ugly Betty, Maximum Heart, Save me Maria, Super Dad, Cat’s genre? cradle, The cat ate it, Rubi Have they given clear examples of yes codes and conventions, using existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Strong lighting Heavy make up Lighting Reaction shots Editing Two shots- portray perfect couple life because of morals Mise en Scene Spanish music Sound Any extra information? Working class, historical romance, mystery thriller, teen drama,: types of telenovellas. Created for woman because in this country woman are normally stay at home mums Stereotypes- rich guy and poor girl love. Priest nosying in everyone’s business, catfights, sibling rivalry, rich become poor and poor become rich, priest is link between poor and rich, lots of sex Seen as sex symbols Rich man, loving mum, villain and beautiful girls: character types Very cultural Questions? -
- 3. Names: Vicky, Kat+ Sub- genre: American ‘Fantasy’ Stephen Is the definition clear and easy to Unrealistic storylines understand? Wealth fame and romance Stereotypes: Femme fatal- irresistible, enticing woman.. leading them to dangerous situations. Heartthrob- good looking Villain(antagonist)- causes trouble between other characters Mother figure-looks after and gives advice to characters Selling perfection + perfect lifestyle Good looking characters What soaps could fit into this sub- Dallas, 90210,Desperate housewives, One tree hill genre? Have they given clear examples of Yes codes and conventions, using existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Over exaggerated clothes to connote wealth Setting: Major cities, mansions LA Lighting Props= flash cars etc Editing Bright light orange tint artificial to flatter the stars so they look Mise en Scene good at all times Sound Establishing shots to set scene Two shots to show reaction Non diegetic= background music, sometimes dramatic. Fit within scene Diegtic-dialogue, sirens, gunshot, screaming, door knocks etc Montague of reactions, flashbacks Any extra information? Storylines= exaggerated and emotional: affairs, death, teen pregnancy, sex, abduction, family problems, divorce etc Questions? -
- 4. Names: Rebecca andAmy Sub- genre: Australian soaps (melodramas) Is the definition clear and easy to Soaps set in Australia, colours and costumes and more vibrant understand? and bright More natural looking with hair and make up Ramsay street= not as built up (trees, blue sky, wide and not crammed together) What soaps could fit into this sub- Neighbours, sons and daughters, home and away, prisoner, the genre? young doctors, the flying doctors, out of the blue, the Sullivan’s Have they given clear examples of codes and conventions, using existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Longshot s show cluttered scenes Bright lights Lighting Bright clothes Editing Mise en Scene Sound Any extra information? People become famous afterwards e.g. Kylie and Jason Donovan (launch pad into another career) Show cluttered backgrounds and colourful Australia= more forward thinking than UK when it comes to portraying ethnic minorities Idyllic lifestyle Stereotype=BBQs and cricket Questions?
- 5. Names: Alex andSte Sub- genre: Realism Is the definition clear and easy to Show more accurate reality rather than idyllic world understand? Element of continuity Camera acts as an observer (fly on the wall) Characters are working class What soaps could fit into this sub- Emmerdale, corrie, Eastenders genre? Have they given clear examples of codes and conventions, using existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Lighting Editing Mise en Scene Sound Any extra information? Family arguments, petty crime Several narratives running at the same time Ends in cliff-hangers Create emotional connection because they show stories that audience will have experienced themselves Questions? Names: Sub- genre: Is the definition clear and easy to understand? What soaps could fit into this sub- genre? Have they given clear examples of codes and conventions, using existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Lighting Editing Mise en Scene Sound Any extra information?
- 6. Questions? Names: Sub- genre: Is the definition clear and easy to understand? What soaps could fit into this sub- genre? Have they given clear examples of codes and conventions, using existing examples? Have they covered the use of: Lighting Editing Mise en Scene Sound Any extra information? Questions?