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1. Adam Andrade Task 1 Units 25,26
Training Day (2001) is a crime thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua. It is based around Jake, a narcotics
officer, who is undergoing his first day of training. He is paired with Alonso, corrupt cop, who needs to
I million dollars in order to survive. The film has many obstacles in which get in order to keep Alonso
alive. Training day Jake must tell linear story which helps to drive the action forward and to keep the
audience in suspense. essay, I will be on the scene where they raid house in order to search for his
drug money to keep Alonso alive. I will be focussing on 4 elements of media, including: Camera work,
Editing, Mise en Scene and sound.
In this scene, the camera movements are extremely important, for it reveals a lot about the
character’s feelings and emotions. For example, there are a lot of close up shots in this scene to
emphasise the way the characters look and how they're feeling. In one particular part of s where Jake
is holding a gun Alonso, there are a lot of cutaways to less important show the intensity of the scene.
Each of these shots are close ups or extreme close ups which adds to the tension in the scene. This
is because we can see the panic in the character’s eyes. On top of this. during this scene there are a
lot of close ups of Alonso. This is the first part of the film where Alonso is seen to be a vulnerable
character and the only time he is visibly seen to be frightened or worried about his life This is that it is
the decided to do a close up of Alonso's face, it is because the audience can see first time which
Alonso is not in control of his life.
This part of the scene is very important for many reasons regarding camera work. In all scenes prior
to this one, Alonso is filmed at a low angle shot, and Jake is filmed at a high angle shot. because
Alonso is normally the character who has the most power in the film. However, the change in angles
demonstrates how Jake has the most power in this scene. This therefore suggests that Jake's
character is not as fearful as the audience once believed that he was, and the audience's opinion of
Jake will change from somebody who seemed like a weak character, to somebody who does hold a
lot of power.
During this intense part, Jakes shoulder can be seen whilst the camera is pointed as Alonso.
However, Alonso's shoulder cannot be seen whilst the camera is pointed at Jake. Although this may
seem miniscule, this is significant for it brings the audience into the room at the time. The reason that
the camera is only featuring Jakes shoulder is because the director wants the audience to take Jakes
side over Alonso's. This therefore will subconsciously make the audience feel sympathy for Jake, and
will want Alonso to die.

2. Adam Andrade Task 1 Units 25,26
Just before the characters enter Rogers's house, the camera is tracking the movement of the
characters as are preparing to raid the house. The director did this in order to represent the panic and
the urgency that the characters were feeling at that On top of this, the tracking movements of the for
the audience to believe that they are also a part of the camera allowed the audience to become drawn
in. and as an enable the characters come closer to the house, the tension increases and the audience
will wonder what is going to happen next.
During one part of the scene, there is a very slow zoom into Alonso's face, from a close up, to an
extreme close up. This therefore forces the audience to concentrate on Alonso's emotion at the time.
The movement of the zoom is important to not only make the part more interesting, but also to show
how Alonzo does not do anything in regards to getting the money for himself, he makes other people
do it for him. Therefore, making the audience hate him even more. His emotion in this part is
extremely nervous, for his time to get his money is running out, and if he does not get it, then he will
die.
The editing during Training Day also plays a big role in making the action scenes more intense, and
also making the film less boring to watch. As the characters are kicking down the door to Roger's
house, there is a match on action. This is so that the audience are able to see the action from both the
point of view of Alonso, and also from Rogers's point of view inside the house. The different view of
the action also makes the action less boring, another benefit of using a match cut in this is that it
creates sense of panic within the audience's mind. This is because the audience know that something
bad will happen, but they are unsure when

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Shot reverse shot is a common way that the editors piece together conversations within the scene.
This shot type is used to show dialogue between all of the characters during a conversation.
Sometimes, the camera pointed at a character whilst the other said. This is talking. This is done in
order to show that person's reaction as to what is being is going will then give away the character’s
feelings and give the audience a clue about what to happen next.
During this specific scene, Alonso is looking very calm and confident when blaming Jake for killing
Roger, and Jake is looking angry and annoyed. The audience is able to see how tense that this and it
will leave them wondering what is scene is, going to happen next. During the most intense part of the
scene, where Jake is holding a gun to Alonso we are shown many cutaways of Alonso's men holding
guns to Jake. These cutaways are essential in order to show the reactions of the other characters to
what lake is doing. Everybody is on Alonso's side apart from the audience and Jake The cuts made to
other men's faces show what is happening around the main focus of the action, and also enforces the
danger in which both Jake Alonzo are in. In the same part of the scene, the pace of cuts is guns at
fast, and this represents the tension of the house. This is for everybody is aiming each other, and
nobody is safe. The fast cutting is also used in this scene to show the dialogue of the characters in the
room. The use of doing this is to change the perspective to focus on what each person saying, and to
also show the non- verbal actions of the characters who are holding the guns.
However, at other times in the scene, the cuts are a lot slower. However, using slow cuts also creates
tension in scene, but for different reasons than the fast paced cuts. When The men are running
through the woods before to raid Rogers house, the cuts are not as quick paced this is so that the
audience are able to establish the setting of the forest outside Rogers house. As most of these shots
are tracking shots, the cuts are slow in order to allow the camera to show all the details in the
background. Another reason for the slow cuts is to match the slow, tension building music in the
background. This therefore maximises the tenseness in the scene before they enter the home,
therefore making the audience feel drawn into what is going to happen next.

4. Adam Andrade Task 1 Units 25,26
Although the ellipsis in the scene may not be noticeable on the first view of the film, it is essential for
keeping the audience intrigued about the action. When the men are digging a hole in Rogers house,
we are shown the drill touch the ground, but then it cuts away to another piece of action. However, a
minute later the hole appears to be wider, lt would be impossible to drill that much land in that short
amount of time, but the reason this is done is so that the audience do not lose interest and turn off of
fast forward the film.
The Mise En Scene is incredibly important throughout this film for many reasons. In the very first part
of the scene where the characters are preparing to raid Rogers house, the audience will notice the
secluded location of Rogers house. The reason for this is because Roger is a drug dealer who wants
to stay as hidden as possible in order not to get caught by the police inside his house, there are lots of
books on the shelf, which symbolises to the audience that Roger is a clever man s is also shown
through Rogers's clothes, hair, and glasses. To the audience, it seems as if Roger is purposely
wearing dull grey clothes, and living in a secluded area in order to not make himself noticed by
anybody in the neighbourhood.
Alonso on the other hand is a complete juxtaposition to Roger. Alonso is shown in an oversized black
jacket to symbolise how he believes that he is bigger, and more powerful than he truly is. He is
wearing dark colours to represent how he is an evil character who is mysterious. The colour black is
often related to death. This is something in which the audience are able to see when looking at
Alonso, for he is the reason behind two people’s death, as well as him dying himself. The use of
Alonso's oversized black coat will make the audience think of Alonso as a less powerful character
than he may have been in previous scenes.

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Whilst all other characters are seen to be wearing bulletproof vests to protect themselves from a
potential danger, Alonso isn’t wearing one. This is because Alonso has the mentality that he does not
need to wear protection, for he is invisible and cannot be killed. The reason for Alonso doing this is so
that everybody on the room fears him, as he believes that he is so powerful that he doesn’t need
saving by a vest. Another reason for this is that he lets other people do the dirty work whilst he sits
down and smokes a cigarette. This does not give Alonso the type of effect he would have liked with
the audience and it instead makes him look like a weak and fragile character.
Within the scene the person who is holding Alonso's gun is the person who holds the is power at the
time. For example, Alonso is holding the big gun at the beginning, and this when he shoots Roger. To
many of the audience, the gun could represent that the gun represents the level of control that the
person holding it has. Alonso has the power when he shoots Roger, yet the power is transferred over
when Alonso attempted to frame him. This is important because the audience are able to direct their
attention to the person that is holding the big gun, for the main action will focus and occur when a
character is holding the gun.
Alonso is often seen in dark lighting with only certain aspects of him in lighting. In one part of the
scene Alonso is fully in the dark apart from his eyes, which are in and the light, the effect that this has
on the audience is that it makes Alonso seem very mysterious, the audience know exactly what he is
about to do, yet due to the lighting and the audience's knowledge of the character, they know that he
is not up to no good. When Alonso introduces himself to Roger, he enters from a dark lighting which
fades to lighter lighting. The main reason why the director did this to increase the fear that roger will
feel at the time. The dramatic entrance will help build the tension in the scene as a whole.

6. Adam Andrade Task 1 Units 25,26
The use of sound in the film is essential in order to create realism and make the film more
entertaining. There are a l9ot of diegetic sound in the film, which is a noise that comes from the text
and the characters can hear. For example, this is used when the door slams shut, when the chainsaw
drills into the ground and the cocking of the bullet which kills Roger. The purpose of using diegetic
sound is to create a believable world, which the audience can relate to.
The sound of the main character gun is always the loudest, and in the actual film this is no different.
Alonso’s gun is the most powerful, and this is because the director wants the audience to feel fear
when they hear the gunshot. It also focuses the audience's attention to Alonso each time they hear
the gunshot. For example, when Alonso kills Roger, the gunshot comes as a surprise to the audience,
yet due to the loud sound of the gun the audience know who has shot it.
Another type of diegetic sound is the dialogue between the characters. In previous scenes, Alonso
has always spoken with an instructive tone to his voice in order to make other characters fear him.
The use of the attractive language is to make the audience realise who was in control of the action in
the movie. However, in this scene where Jake is holding a gun to Alonso's face, Alonso has to change
his tone of voice in order to remain alive. Whereas before he had the power to tell Jake what to do or
where to go at any point. The role has been reversed. In order to get himself out of the situation,
Alonso uses emotive and convincing language to get him out of that situation: He seduces Jake by
calling him "A quiet boy with a kind heart” and further seduces him by telling him to think about his
actions and how it would destroy his career if he kills Alonso. By using this language, it allows for Jake
to put away the gun, and hands back the power to Alonso.

7. Adam Andrade Task 1 Units 25,26
The non-diegetic sound is essential in order to build tension and to engage the audience with what the
audience with what they are watching. At the beginning there is a low “Hum” which is builds into a
more intense music as they are about to enter the home. The effect that this has on the audience is
that it builds up tension and mystery, for the audience is unaware hoe the scene will end.
When the gun is first pointed at Alonso, there is no music and the room is completely silent,
Gradually, this music gets louder and more intense in order to focus the audience’s attention on what
Alonso is saying to Jake. The music builds as the scene becomes more intense, showing that there
will be a dramatic climax. However, the audience are surprised when Jake backed down and handed
the gun back to Alonso.
Lastly, the music is representative of a heartbeat when the camera is focussed on Alonso as digging
takes place. This is an effective way of creating suspense, for it shows the anxiety that Alonso feels.
The heartbeat type music tells the audience that the following shots are extremely significant in regard
to action in the film.

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Bulmer and Katz' uses and Gratification Theory (1974) states that an individual will
watch specific text in order to satisfy a personal need. The theory gives four
categories as to why a person will watch a specific film. The categories are split into;
Diversion, personal identity, and surveillance need.
Diversion is when a person watches a specific text as an escape from their everyday
problems and routines. This reason for watching a film is usually for entertainment
purposes, and will not make much difference to a person's life after watching that
film. Another person may watch a specific text for personal relationship reasons. This
is where an individual uses the media in order to fulfil their emotional and interaction
needs. A person will use this film as a substitute for something that they do not have
and want. For example, an individual who has just come out of relationship may
watch a love story in order to satisfy their desire for love. The third reason is for
personal identity, which is when somebody watches a film in order to find a sense of
self. The last category is for a surveillance need. This is when somebody watches
something in order to gain knowledge or information. This could be information about
our geographical or social world, including the or documentaries
Most audiences would watch Training Day for a surveillance need in order to get an
inside look into the world of corruption. People who abuse their position of power are
an extremely relevant and real problem in our society today with unarmed people
being and killed by police. This film highlights these problems in a slightly
exaggerated way, which is exciting and engaging for the audience to watch. This film
leaves an individual to feel annoyed by the real life examples people who abuse their
power
Stuart Hall's encoding/Decoding theory (1973) states that the producer will encode a
certain message into the text, and it is the job of the job of the audience to decode
the message in order to get something out of it. There are three ways that an
audience member may read the message film, they could have a preferred reading
where the audience will agree to the message of the oppositional reading where
person understands the message but disagrees with what it is saying, A negotiated
reading is when somebody will both agree and disagree with the message of the
film.
I have a preferred reading of the film, as I believe that when put in a position of
power, people will abuse it and will commit some atrocities simply because they can.
Although the film was hugely exaggerated, I believe that the message was very
strong, and too difficult to ignore. Some people may have a negotiated reading of the
film because whilst they believe that there are police corruptions, the film overly
exaggerated to an extent which doesn't mirror a real life situation,