The document provides an analysis of the opening sequence of the reality TV show "The Only Way Is Essex". It discusses several aspects of the cinematography, including mid shots and closeups of cast members that give insight into their emotions. It also notes the use of flashy cars, designer clothing, and props like hair and nails that portray a glamorous, wealthy lifestyle. The upbeat music and lighting create a positive atmosphere. Techniques like highlighting words and names with bright flashes help introduce and emphasize important elements to engage viewers.

1. Reality Tv Research
Conventions
The Only Way Is
Essex
By Brooke C

2. Here is the Link for
The Only Way Is
Essex Series 1
Opening Sequence.

3. The Only Way Essex
Overview
• The Only Way Is Essex is a
British reality Tv series located
in Brentwood, Essex. It can also
be referred to as TOWIE. There
are 26 series containing 329
episodes. It shows real people
in modified situations, saying
unscripted lines but in a
structured way. It shows
the glamourous lives of
individuals in Brentwood,
including: Their WorkLife, their
night out in bars and night
clubs also their holidays,
relationships, arguments and
much
more.

4. Camera
• Throughout the opening
sequence we see mid shot and
closeup of the reality Tv stars this is
allowing the audience to see an
insight in each individual showing
their emotions and characteristics.
• We also see close ups of jewelry
which is highlighting the wealth of
the show. Also, the stereotypical
view of being "girly" portraying the
typical view of Essex.
• Also, at the end of the opening
sequence we see a wide shot of
all celebrity stars allowing the
audience to see the whole cast
together and who is going to be
in the episode.

5. Mise en Scene
• The reality Tv stars are dressed in designer
and smart attire Men in suits and women in
dresses and heels etc. This implies a classy
atmosphere and portraying the idea that the
show is about appearance, and they care a lot
about what they look like.
• Also, the use of editing adding in fancy cars
behind the individuals shows the wealth and
how the show is portraying an "imagery"
atmosphere. Also, the use of other props such
as hair spray, fake nails, fake tan showing the
main aim is to be glammed up.
• Also, throughout the opening sequence there
is high key lighting which is emphasizing the
positive atmosphere but also the upbeat mood
of the show. Also, it could represent the money
and wealth of the show. The show is based and
filmed in Brentwood Essex which is known to be

6. Sound
• At the begging of the opening sequence there
is a non-diegetic voiceover reading over what
is going to happen in the episode, this is
engaging the audience and intriguing what is
going to happen. By having a voice over it
allows a clear understanding and adds extra
detail to the opening sequence.
• Also, through the whole of the opening
sequence there is non-diegetic music called
The Only Way Is Up by George Jackson and
Johnny Henderson this is an upbeat song
creating a uplifting tone, also portraying the
party life of the show and the upbeat mood.

7. Editing
• At the beginning of the opening sequence while the
narrator reads out what is going to happen in the episode
while she says each word, they are highlighted with bright
lighting allowing the audience to really focus on what is
being said emphasizing what is going to happen.
• While we see the reality tv stars mid shot and close ups we
see special effect and edit on their Jewlery as a bling effect
emphasizing the money and wealth of the individuals but
also the show. Also, this is showing a stereotypical view of
"Essex".
• Also, while seeing the mid shot and close ups of the
characters we see Sans Serif font of the reality stars names
this is showing the boldness and the importance of them in
the show. Also allowing the audience to be introduced
and gather an understanding of everyone's name in the
show.
• Also, at the end of the opening sequence we see Sans
Serif titles of the reality tv show name this covers the
whole screen allowing the audience to remember the name
due to its boldness.