Assignment 5
- 2. DRAMA
- 3. The Shawshank Redemption American drama film Released in 1994 A man gets sent to prison after being wrongly accused of murdering his wife.
- 4. Aerial shot. Denotation: a man standing in the rain with his arms outstretched Connotation: escape, freedom, relief, pers everance Drama genre conventions: serious, realistic settings and life- situations. Target Audience: males with determination Lighting: dark to reflect on the distressing and emotional mood of the film. This scene has inspired me to: ensure the lighting in my opening sequence reflects the mood, ensure my opening sequence meets the film convention, use relevant shots for the scene in my opening sequence.
- 5. The escape scene Not very clear – abandoned Dark area of prison background – only Andy is visible. Camera paces with character creating tension
- 6. Character Representations Red: Narrator, convicted murder, writes story to understand friendship with Andy. His character represents wisdom and courage. Andy: A banker spending 28 years in prison. Escapes at the age of 58. His character represents perseverance.
- 7. Music Music played throughout the film is dark piano representing the sadness throughout the film. Attracts modern audiences as it is played in the trailers of many inspirational drama films. Costumes •Worn out shirts, baggy trousers and caps; basic clothing. This reflects on the setting (1980s, prison).
- 8. Music and Costume Inspiration Ensure music appeals to target audience and genre Ensure costume reflects on setting and time period
- 9. The Freedom Writers A drama based true movie teacher Released in 2007 Teacher who inspires unprivileged children
- 10. Denotation: a happy teacher and a group of happy students Connotation: bad circumstances can turn around and have a happy ending; hope. Lighting: very bright to reflect on the happy and content atmosphere. Drama conventions: two people with serious expressions on their faces. Realistic setting (school), real life situation (getting told off by a teacher) Target audience: boys and girls, late teens – mid twenties.
- 11. Music/Costumes As the film is modern, the music is also modern which appeals to the target audience; teenagers, young adults. The clothing worn by all characters in the film are very modern because it is set in recent times. Their clothing is similar to the target audience’s. This makes it easier for the audience to put themselves in the character’s situation.
- 12. Inspiration The film inspires me to make sure my characters opening sequence symbolise something, which will hopefully inspire my audience. It has also inspired me to have my target audience in mind when making any decision about my sequence.
- 13. The Devil Wears Prada A comedy-drama film Released in 2006 A college-graduate who gets a job in a high demanding fashion magazine.
- 14. Denotation: a woman Connotation: confidence, courage and feminism. Camera angle: camera focuses on the lady to suggest to the audience that she is the main character. Lighting: toned down and sophisticated to make the lady stand out and compliment her. Drama convention: a situation the audience can relate to (workplace; rude boss) Target audience: females; teenagers and adults. Clothes and accessories audience will be familiar with. Working ladies will be familiar with the busy atmosphere in the work place.
- 15. The Transformation Scene Establishing shots Two shot Reaction shot
- 16. Character representation Andy - ‘the clever one’ through costume and props Lack of fashion knowledge • Miranda – cold hearted and hard to please •No sympathy from audience
- 17. Costume/Music Costume -most key parts fashion-based film so all the clothing is designer (Prada, Chanel) Based around the setting, time period and audience. Music - modern and classic which reflects on her work place and life style.
- 18. Inspirations This film has inspired me to: Make sure I know my target audience thoroughly so I match every aspect to them. To consider costume and music, and to remember that it’s also a big part to a film.