I analysed three films in this powerpoint through three aspect, miss-en-scene, camera and editing. I used British Social Realism movies.
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Possible locations
Location
First location
If i had to pick a location for my opening sequence for a British Social Realism i would pick estates, due to the idea of estates being typically British. I also feel like i could create a social realism film there due to the look and stereotype of having a hard up bringing. I would use the estate on the eastern avenue as we see a main road which is busy, this adds to the whole idea of BSR being realistic and occurring in the real world. Estates are a common convention in BSR due the idea of a hard up bring and living in estates leads to crime and violence because people living there have no hope.
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Second location
Another location could be inside a prison or hospital if i had the budget. This is because i could make my character a drug addict in rehab but he only got to the position in life due to his hard life growing up committing crime and seeing violence from a young age. This location would be a typical BSR location due to the theme of drugs, violence, crime and childhood. The location would add to the effect, i would use Ilford police station due to the whole look of Ilford as it looks typically British and has a run down look in my view.
Third location
I could also use the area of barking as the area has a rough look to it which would add to the idea of a BSR. Barking has a very typical British look to it and also the fact that barking is dominantly white. A specific area in Barking would be Barking market would be good to use as it would be a good place for petty crime. The market has a look that would be seen in BSR, people can't afford big brands so we then have the markets. The market is also very busy which adds to the idea of being realistic and a lot could happen in this area. Also we see a lot of police around this area which could help connote BSR to an audience, as well as we see a lot of school children hanging around.
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Forth location
I could use a sub way as the whole representation and stereotype of sub ways are commonly bad. I could use the sub way for the idea of a drug deal as the lighting is very dark which could add to the effect of being a BSR. I would use the sub way in Romford as its under a main road and the noise would help connote a BSR. Also the sub way in Romford leads to other sub ways. A sub way would be a good location as it would be a typical spot were people meet to deal as people don't use the sub way due to how scary it is. The dirty look of the sub way would help it fit into a BSR film.
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How British Social Realism themes are used.
How British Social Realism themes are used.
Violence-Nil by mouth
The key them in this scene is violence ad childhood. These themes are established in this clip as we see the protagonist shouting at the women which then leads to him beating her however we don't see the women whilst she is being beaten only after this creates more attention and awareness of the situation. We see childhood being established as we denote the little girl sitting on the stair whilst her mother is being abused, when she see her dad she runs aways almost scared. Violence is portrayed in a very hard hitting, scary and powerful way as we see the damage it does. Childhood is portrayed to the audience in a very scary and lonely way as she the daughter can't help her mum but just sit there. We see the little girl by herself on the stairs. I would explore the theme of violence and childhood in my opening by combining them as a bad childhood could lead to violence, however i would show the effects of a life with violence from the kids point of view as it would shock the audience more.
Petty crime- Kidulthood
Alcohol- Life is sweet
Drugs-Sweet sixteen
This clip explores the themes of drugs but not in a typical way, we denote the stuggles of being a supplier rather than a user. In this clip we don't see him use the drugs but we see drugs take his life over as he gets involved in the drug business at a young age. We establish this as we see him being threated by sevrall men and him being controlled by other people as he has been asked to kill someone. Drugs are portrayed as a lifetime of struggle even if you dont use them, being involved still get you into a trouble as he find himself in debt. I would explore the theme of drugs in my opening by cross cutting between someone using drugs and a life of a dealer.
Racism-This is England
In this clip we see the theme of racism, petty crime and childhood. The themes are established all together as we see the little boy walk in and shout racial insults, then we see the group walk in and take little things like sweets and drink. The theme of racism is established in a verbal but shocking way as we see a little boy getting so involved in the racism. Petty crime is portrayed to be very easy as they walk in to the shop and take what they want. Childhood is portrayed to be a very influential thing as we see the little boy trying to act like a grown man. Racism is portrayed as a very horrible and scary incident to occur as we see an a hard working mans job and shop get robbed. I would explore the theme of racism in a different content as we don't really see that white males and females may face racism. I would also explore the themes of petty crime and childhood is a way which shocked the audience as we would see a very young character involved in the situations.
Production log 3
Production log 3
I have learnt that most British Social Realism opening either create enigma or are smash mouth as they have to compete with other Hollywood movies. I also learnt this week how to look for themes which occur in the opening and see how they are established and portrayed in such a small time. I also realised this week that British Social Realism establish the theme and main characters quickly but in an effective way. I also learnt this week that the credit not only consist of the names of each important member but also if the person has a qualification for example some people who are cinematography have b.s.c next to their name. Also the graphics make the colour scheme of the picture or action behind it so they don't take much attention away from the scene but are visible to see as they are a convention of movies. Theme is a big part of British Social Realism as they base everything around it to make a film that outlines issues, we also went into more detail between the real world and British Social Realism movie. Credits consist of the institutional names and logo, main cast, title, main crew, editor, producer and director.
This will inform my production as i will as i understand how themes play a role in British Social Realism, i understand how i need to apply the theme in my opening scenes whilst having credit which are consistent and don't take attention away from the action. Looking in detail at the opening sequence of Happy-Go-Lucky helped me as it allowed me to see how British Social Realism use each second of their opening sequences. The credits play a big part in the opening so i wont make the mistake of only include 1 or 2 but the important roles played in production. Looking at sequences in lesson allowed me to see how BSR work in ways they connote themes and representation in short spaces, i will need to learn how to make my opening portrays a theme and creates enigma.
In an opening sequence you would expect to see a smash mouth or something that creates enigma to make the audience aware and interested enough to want to watch the rest of the film. Opening sequences help the audience decide if they want to spend time watching something, You would also be introduced to some or all the characters involved. A smash mouth is being hit in the face with the action from the beginning this would catch the audiences attention and get them involved, we see a smash mouth opening in.... I would use this to gain attention from viewers to make them watch the rest of the movie. Personally i think in my opening i would try and combined smash mouth with enigma to create as much tension and gain as much attention from my audience. Combined both would be effective and new.
This will inform my production as i will as i understand how themes play a role in British Social Realism, i understand how i need to apply the theme in my opening scenes whilst having credit which are consistent and don't take attention away from the action. Looking in detail at the opening sequence of Happy-Go-Lucky helped me as it allowed me to see how British Social Realism use each second of their opening sequences. The credits play a big part in the opening so i wont make the mistake of only include 1 or 2 but the important roles played in production. Looking at sequences in lesson allowed me to see how BSR work in ways they connote themes and representation in short spaces, i will need to learn how to make my opening portrays a theme and creates enigma.
In an opening sequence you would expect to see a smash mouth or something that creates enigma to make the audience aware and interested enough to want to watch the rest of the film. Opening sequences help the audience decide if they want to spend time watching something, You would also be introduced to some or all the characters involved. A smash mouth is being hit in the face with the action from the beginning this would catch the audiences attention and get them involved, we see a smash mouth opening in.... I would use this to gain attention from viewers to make them watch the rest of the movie. Personally i think in my opening i would try and combined smash mouth with enigma to create as much tension and gain as much attention from my audience. Combined both would be effective and new.
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Happy-Go-Lucky Visual Timeline
I analysed the opening of Happy-Go-lucky, however I perosnally felt it didn't have an impact on me and i wouldnt watch the rest of the film due to the fact that it only had credits and a women on a bike. There was no enigma or action to get my attention, the theme wasn't real established either.
Monday, 4 February 2013
Production Log 2
Production Log 2
This week i felt that i took a lot in as we explored more into openig sequences and how BSR work in terms of their themes and issues they deal with. Themes that occur in everyday life in the UK which is backed up with News are shown in BSR through very tough situations. I learnt that BSR films use real life situations which the audience may have experience on time or anoher in heir life. I also learnt that opening sequences has more credits then i thought as they involve every main role from cast to crew.
Taking in what i have learnt from this week, i will make sure that i don't just repeat names in the credit and also make sure i use a theme that is not only BSR but an audience could relate to in the real word. I also will use the fact that i learnt that BSR take you into the action by the un-varnished camera work and the hard-hitting themes that are shown to be as real as possible.
I found that looking at the themes which BSR social realism deal with are influenced by the real world and News. This allowed me to see were BSR ideas start, looking at stories in the news is hard to believe things like that happen but BSR highlight them allowing the audience to be made aware. Also i found how BSR are unique which gave me a new insight about BSR movies and how they try and involve the audience.
I think conforming to the conventions we looked at this week will help make my opening sequence look much more real also using a common theme shown in BSR will help target my audience. However the sequences we seen this week haven't had much action in the opening, mainly credits. I would like to have a balance of credits and action to create enigma.
Taking in what i have learnt from this week, i will make sure that i don't just repeat names in the credit and also make sure i use a theme that is not only BSR but an audience could relate to in the real word. I also will use the fact that i learnt that BSR take you into the action by the un-varnished camera work and the hard-hitting themes that are shown to be as real as possible.
I found that looking at the themes which BSR social realism deal with are influenced by the real world and News. This allowed me to see were BSR ideas start, looking at stories in the news is hard to believe things like that happen but BSR highlight them allowing the audience to be made aware. Also i found how BSR are unique which gave me a new insight about BSR movies and how they try and involve the audience.
I think conforming to the conventions we looked at this week will help make my opening sequence look much more real also using a common theme shown in BSR will help target my audience. However the sequences we seen this week haven't had much action in the opening, mainly credits. I would like to have a balance of credits and action to create enigma.
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Use of themes in British Social Realism
Use of themes in British Social Realism
What is the link between British Social Realism themes and the real world?
British social realism movies focuses on topical issues alive in modern day society which is represented through different ideologies. BSR uses themes such as corruption of youth, money, drugs and racial injustice. The issues they deal with are some peoples reality. BSR outline issues which happen in real life without making them look pretty or easy to handle through un-varshied camera actions and hard hitting issues. There isn't much different between BSR and the real word as BRS are made to look real as if it has actually occurred. Fish tank is a good example of themes linked between real world and BSR. In the real world a story about a rapist who attacked a teenager girl after forcing her to drink alcohol was awarded compensation. However in Fish Tank we see Mia getting involved with her mum's boyfriend who is much older then her as she is 15. Mia also is involved with alcohol at such a young age.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2270114/Samuel-Betteridge-Rapist-attacked-teenager-forcing-drink-alcohol-awarded-compensation.html
What is unique about how themes are explored in British social realism films?
BSR are filmed in a way to make you feel sorry for the characters in the world of the story, the producers make it to feel as real as possible in order to make the audience aware of the issues that are continutlsy happening everyday. Deals with strong issues in a sensitive but informative way and tries to take you through the process of the event occurring in a unvarnished but yet still realistic way. Hollywood movies are made to escape reality and real world but BSR are there to make the audience aware of issues happening. BSR draw inspiration from the real world by taking knowledge from Britain News and style of living. The themes in BSR are unique and we see this in Nil by mouth, as the movie takes us deep into a relationship between a man and his wife which involves abuse. The audience are not shown the women when she is being beaten but we she the aftermath of it to add more shock to the audience, we feel sorry for the characters who are affected. We also see something like this in the news about abuse, abuse can happen to anyone at any age. This story is about a man who abuse severn children, the facts that its children shocks people more as he is older and should know better, But also shows know one knows what happens in real life.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-20435736
Is there any themes which are essential to all British social realist films? What are they? Why are they essential?
In my view all BSR have a common theme of representing life in a negative way which makes the audience think about life. Most BSR have petty crime and the use of violence due to drinking or drugs. Also in my view we see recurring character such as young teenage boys who think they run the world and old males who commit a crime in order to provide for their women who stays at home. BSR have many essential theme however each topic they outline is dealt in a hard hitting way. These are essential to BSR as they allow the genre to be a real as possible aiming at an audience to become more aware of life for some people living in Britain. I think its essential that BSR draw a strong sense of awareness to the topic they deal with by making the audience so involved and sorry for the characters.
We see this in Trainspotting, as the main character is hocked on drugs. This is commonly seen in BSR films as drugs are a major issue in Britain. This is also seen alot in the news (drug awareness). A story has been in the news about a man who has been sentenced 6 years for drugs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21242806
Is there any themes which are essential to all British social realist films? What are they? Why are they essential?
In my view all BSR have a common theme of representing life in a negative way which makes the audience think about life. Most BSR have petty crime and the use of violence due to drinking or drugs. Also in my view we see recurring character such as young teenage boys who think they run the world and old males who commit a crime in order to provide for their women who stays at home. BSR have many essential theme however each topic they outline is dealt in a hard hitting way. These are essential to BSR as they allow the genre to be a real as possible aiming at an audience to become more aware of life for some people living in Britain. I think its essential that BSR draw a strong sense of awareness to the topic they deal with by making the audience so involved and sorry for the characters.
We see this in Trainspotting, as the main character is hocked on drugs. This is commonly seen in BSR films as drugs are a major issue in Britain. This is also seen alot in the news (drug awareness). A story has been in the news about a man who has been sentenced 6 years for drugs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21242806
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