Basic shooting guide (mike)

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Radio presentation (Dean)

Demographic work (Melissa)

Dracula (1992) Mise en scene (Lyn)

The setting for this scene is in a mausoleum, which is a stereotypical setting for horror films, especially vampire films. The setting contains a coffin and several candles, which are all conventions of horror films, and do not challenge the norm. They set the mood and help to alter the lighting. The glare from the candles, simultaneously with the suggestion of moonlight, creates a gloomy atmosphere, and connotes an almost demonic situation.The dark lighting inside creates a lot of shadow and an almost 'film noir' effect. The lighting is representative of the dark plot, and horrific nature of the scene. Dark lighting teamed with dark colours is typical of horror films, especially those related to the living dead, be it zombies or vampires.The clothing of the vampire being white, and the priest being dark, creates a contrast and suggests several things. Firstly it could represent that the female was innocent  before her transformation, or that she is vulnerable to something that has taken over her. Secondly it could connote irony, or just conflict with and already preconceived presumption that white represents purity and dark clothing represents evil characters.

The makeup on the female is dark smokey eyes, with blood dripping from her lips. The dark eyes imply that she is dead and is a stereotype associated with vampires. As well as them also implying that the character is quite seductive, which is also implied previously in the film by her being dressed fully in red.

The camera shots and angles change from a low angle when Lucy walks down the steps with the child, which suggests that she is thew most powerful in this situation, to a high angle over her when religion is brought into the scene, thus implying that she has become vulnerable. Her vulnerability is also displayed through her body language and facial expressions. Lucys' facial expression alternates between in control and almost seductive to petrified for her life. This changes based around which characters she is conversing with thus reflecting the power that she has over the characters that she had previous relations with when she was alive. Her body language also alternates between being tall and powerful, to curled up and small. This is reflective of her emotions.

Examples of Mise-En-Scene:

questionnaire homework (Melissa)

Television questionnaire

?Are you male or female

male           female

?what is your age

13-15       16-25              26-35           36+

?how many hours of television do you watch a week

0-5           6-9         10+

?why do you watch television

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

?what is your favourite type of programme

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

?what specifically is your favourite programme

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

?do you think that modern day society is controlled by and obsessed with the media

yes             no

?why

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?would you rather watch a movie or television

movie         television

?which genre of television do you believe 'dominates' television

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Scottish referendum (Lyn)

Tomorrow Scottish voter will make their final decision into whether to stay a part of the United Kingdom or regain their long awaited independence. Currently the poles are neck and neck but will they decided to keep as strong? Or will they leave us divided? Only September the 18th will reveal.

www.yesscotland.net/
The yes campaign has a very high budget website, which has impressed many and gained them a lot of support. It is simple to navigate around with several pictures leading to reasons (both fact and opinion) why the people of Scotland should choose independence on the 18th of September. The categories appeal to all ranges, varying from economy and Europe to Uni fees and slander against the 'vote no' campaign.  There is a lot of detailed information included which has many strong imperatives such as 'we must' as well as it addressing the public in a second person manner, therefore helping them to feel a part of the vote. Additionally, the clothing aspect of the website would gain the yes campaign more funding, there gaining them more support, through the extra propaganda they could afford.

The video included on the website contains high angles over the child, when the voice over is describing a bleak future, should Scottish independence be denied, which implies that the Scottish children will be vulnerable under a British government. The colours and music combination of pastel and positive when the voice over is describing Scotland creates a more positive image, in contrast to the black and white imagery of the future in Britain, which implies misery.  

www.bettertogether.net

The 'Vote No' campaign appears to be receiving less support as its website is less interactive and was clearly developed on a lower budget. The facts are clearly stated but are in less detail than on the 'Vote Yes' website. As the vote has been opened up to anyone aged 16 and over, this website seems to appeal more to a younger audience, as they are considered impressionable by celebrity culture, and this website does contain the opinions of many public figures, such as David Beckham.


Personally I am indifferent to whether or not Scotland become independent. The feud between Scotland and England over their independence began in 1296 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wars_of_Scottish_Independence) and has spiraled out of control ever since, so surely the possibility of peace should be welcomed? I can see the argument from both sides. England, of course, want to keep the United Kingdom together, to keep their own personal economy stable, and to appear more powerful than they actually are. However I can also understand that the Scottish desire their freedom, as it can be argued that they feel manipulated by the British government.