Top Boy
Dexter
Mr Brooks
Phone booth
White Chapel
Top Boy:
Camera Work:
Long shots are used in the opening shots as they are trying to get most of the London skyline within the shots. As soon as a character is being introduced there is a vertical pan shot which turns into a following long shot. Throughout the video there are medium and close up shots to show different characters. The camera mainly focuses on the characters upper body and face. When introducing the main character there is a medium long shot that zooms in to a medium shot. There are also really quick shots that show action like a man pushing a elevator button really quickly. The shot then follows with another shot of a boy running, which could connote that he is in danger and things need to be done quickly.
Editing:
The editing consists of a fast paced montage showing the
area the series is primarily set in. it also shows different characters with facial expressions. This form of editing could be chosen as the director may have chosen to introduce every character by how they look like instead of showing them in some sort of action. Fast paced editing also does not give the viewer much of the storyline, this is good as it keeps the viewer intrigued.
Sound:
There is non dietetic music throughout the clip which
gives more of an impact to the type of scenes that come into the clip. It
emphasises the underworld with the heavy bass hits. There is also diegetic
music of people walking. There is also a voice-over of the main
character as he is probably thinking what he is saying instead of saying
it.
Mise en Scene:
The scenes shown in this clip are shots of
central London being looked upon from the suburbs of London,
this could be indicating that a person in the suburbs may aspire to live in
the centre of London one day. There are also clips of characters
walking around estates and council flats which could mean that the
characters are low on income. Other locations include dark rooms where people
are handling drugs which could mean people do bad things in dark and quite
areas. There is also a scene of someone holding a knife which connotes that
violence is about to take place and the characters are in trouble in bad
situations. We also see police which means that there are people that know bad things are happening and they are trying to get to the bottom of it.
Target Audience:
I would say that Top boy would appeal to more males than females and that it would be more popular with teenagers to people in their late twenties as the characters are also this kind of age.
Dexter:
Camera Work:
Throughout the clip there is a constant use of extreme close ups to heavily focus on a particular action. sometimes the camera is so close the viewer does not even know what they are looking at until a particular action has taken place.
Editing:
This cuts between the scenes are often really quick however they slow down when there is an extreme close up on something to emphasise the message being delivered to the viewer. There is also alot of slow motion shots that really emphasise how things are being cut.
Sound:
There is a use of non diegetic sound used throughout the clip which is used to make the actions seem very playful instead of harmful. There is also diegetic music of the the actions that are taking place, these sounds are very quick and sound sharp so the viewer feels more engaged with the actions being made.
Mise en Scene:
The scenes are set inside the characters house as most of the shots are of him getting ready. There are alot of sharp objects that are being used in the sequence like different types of knifes and blades, these bring across a sense of fear and danger however the character is only cutting up food and shaving his beard but because there are so many extreme close ups, it is hard for the viewer to distinguish what is actually happening until a few seconds after. There alot of different types of meat and eggs as he preparing a breakfast, and the way the food is being cut emphasises the fact that the person is a killer.
Mr Brooks:
Camera Work
To introduce the main character there is an object which has been focused on and the character is in the background, the focus then switches on the main character, There is then a medium long shot showing the character. Most of the shots are to do with the main character which indicates that he is the main character. A use of long shots show the characters figure and face. This shows the the serial killers face so we know who he is. The first close up on the characters face is to show the tension and emotion on his face.
Editing
The scenes transition with slow fade outs that represent that time has passed, this is also parallel to the slow scenes as everything is slow moving to start with. There is also some text that has captions, the last word of the sentence is reflected so it indicates the opposite of something and a assumed underworld. I would say that there has been continuity editing at the start of the clip however as the clip progresses, it turns to be more fast paced to emphasise the action, thrill and excitement that could be perceived by the viewer. Also the killing is not directly shown however a really quick clip of a woman's reaction then non diegetic music of gunshots make us think that someone has been shot.
Sound
There is non diegetic music from the start of the clip that is parallel to the clips that were shown. The music starts of very slow and it suggests that there is not something right with this man as he looks very respectable. I think the slow paced music creates a suspense and makes the viewer question their own opinion of this man. As the clip progresses the music stays completely parallel to the scenes as the scenes get fast the music also increases its tempo and becomes fast paced which are parallel to the action scenes. There is also diegetic music of weapons and the characters speaking.
Mise en Scene
The location at the start of the clip starts of at some kind of party indicating that this man is very popular within his normal day job, he also looks like a family man as we see him in his house and with a younger female that could be his daughter. The lighting in the clip is mostly very dark, the light from the start of the clips is also coming from the source of something very dim like a candle. Hid facial expressions are also mostly very serious which connotes that he his in deep thought indicating he could be unsure about his decisions, or a lot of planning has to be done before he kills someone. Props like knifes and other weapons have been used meaning that he uses weapons to kill and that there is an element of danger that revolves around him.
Target Audience
The target audience for this film would appeal from people as young as 16-45, i feel this because the main character looks like he is a middle class, middle aged man and he looks very respectable, also the trailer makes the viewer feel like it is a serious movie and therefore a slightly more mature audience would be appropriate.
Phone Booth:
Camera Work
Editing
The clip starts with a quick montage showing the life of NYC
Sound
There is non diegetic sound along with the sound of a narrator explaining to the viewer the location of the film.
Mise en Scene
The location of this film is sll set on the streets of New York City. It shows tall glass buildings and alot of the street culture like people selling items on the streets and street dancers for the viewer to feel like they are on the street.
Target Audience
The target audience for this film is likely to be anything from 17-45 as it is a very fast paced and intense thriller. As the whole film is set in one location people of a younger age may find this boring and it may not appeal to them.
Whitechapel
Camera Work
The first scene shows a high angle shot from the corner which shows all the characters in the room. The next shot shows an over the shoulder shot which shows the characters engaging in dialogue and having a conversation. There is then a medium shot which shows a character opening a door. However there are medium close ups on the characters face to show facial expression. There is one close up of a bin that eventually shows some paper being thrown into it.
Editing
There is continuity editing which has been used to create a feel of tension and a serious element has been reinforced. There is no fast paced editing which means there is not much action however there is alot of serious conversation which means that the viewer needs to listen carefully.
Sound
There only a small amount of non diegetic music, that adds the the element of serious talking. The music involves keys of a piano being played.
Mise en Scene
The lighting in the room is slightly dim and everything seems to be made out of wood, indicating that they are in a sophisticated office. Everyone is also wearing a suit which means people have serious things to talk about.
Target Audience
I think the target audience for this show will be mature as the viewer will have to carefully listen and there is not much action so i would say the age group would be 24-50
BBC 3
BBC 3 is a television channel from the BBC. the channel specifically targets 16-34 year olds as their audience and it has the purpose to provide innovative ideas to the younger audiences as it focuses on new talent and technology. It covers all genres including animation, current affairs, drama and comedy. In late 2001 BBc wanted to re-brand their channels including BBC Choice to be renamed as BBC 3, they thought it would be pointless to make BBC 3 a competion to other rivals such as ITV2 and E4. in 2013 BBC 3 also made a HD channel so it could reach larger audiences who had HD televisions.
On average nine million people watch BBC 3 every week, it shares 2.6% of the 15-34 audience and 1.4% of the whole population. BBC 3 has award winnning shows like Little Britain, which has a viewing record of 1.8 million. It also showcases popular dramas such as Gavin and Stacey.
E4
E4 is a british digital channel, launched as a pay TV companion to Channel 4 in 2001. The 'E' Stands for Entertainment and the channel is aimed at 15-34 year olds. It also showcases american imports such as The big Bang Theory, Ugly Betty and many more. in late 2009 E4 launched a HD channel which was available on SKY+HD and Virgin Media however it was only made available upon subscription. The inbetweeners was the most popular programme that the channel showcased with episodes that had 3.7 million viewers. Other popular shows include The Big Bang Theory, Glee and Friends.
Target Audience for production
The target audience for my production will be 15-35. Using demographics it will come under the classes of C1, C2, D and E. This is because it is likely that these people will have more time to watch television and it they may not be busy as people in the A and B classes. Using psychographics my production will appeal to mainstreamers, resigned and struggler's. It will be suitable to be played at all times as it is a pre watershed and we are using the OFCOM code.
Focus Group write up
Our focus group consisted of expressing our ideas to our class and teacher, and we hoped to get constructive criticism, other ideas and general feedback by doing this.
As a group we have decided to base our production about a serial killer who potentially has a psychological disorder, the character will look very smart and will be likeable. Within the two minutes that we have to present our production we aim to show a montage that will be fast paced showing a series of unfortunate events that revolve around the crimes the serial killer has committed. We understand that it has to be a pre watershed production and therefore we cannot show too much violence or show anything that may offend viewers. The show will be broadcasted on E4 on a Sunday evening from 20:30-21:00. The target audience will be 15-35.
The class gave us the following points to consider:-
Sunday is a family day and therefore a serial killer show may not be appropriate.
Serial killer shows in America are successful however are less successful in the UK.
Show the reason of the crimes committed.
The killer should be likeable.
Slender and Texas Chainsaw Massacre is something we should take inspiration from.
