True Blood analysis on gender and sexuality.

I don't watch True Blood or any vampire TV programmes so I analysed the clip above and extracted any information on the representation of sexuality and gender.

We first see a man on the phone, and a man in the background cleaning up. I/we don't know why he is in such a rush to clean but it may refer to the car pulling up infront of the house. Cleaning is usually seen as woman's role, however a man is doing it when usually they'd be seen doing nothing or something more manly. We then see a woman walking into the kitchen, her costume is very laid back and approaches more of a 'relaxed, house-wife' look. The kitchen is the first room we see her in which could possibly relate to the stereotypical thoughts of 'women belong in the kitchen' therefore are given a lack of power, however, this is then contrasted with another woman walking into the kitchen who pulls the hammer back on the gun and points it at the woman. This is a contrast  because Debbie (gun holder) shows power and dominance over the other woman who is scared. It then zooms to the 2 men who were seen at the beginning cleaning, they speak about Sookie (scared victim), the man on the left is worried as he says "Sookie!"in which the other replies "F*ck Sookie!"  and reassures him of her actions. However, the other runs out as soon as a gun shot is heard and gets captured.

1.27 onwards I find interesting as a woman enters the house, she is dressed in a tight, black outfit with red lipstick and hair tied back which is 'men seducing'. She is presented as a very sexy, sophisticated person which is supported by her accent and her posture which is hands on hips and leant to one side. Her comments are also very sarcastic, possibly adding to her dominant, bitchy attitude: "I can't be the only one whose noticed she's missing half her head now can I?"

 Her ignorance when Sookie asks to change the dead girl also supports her bitchy and her 'hard to get' sexual attitude. When Sookie says "I'll owe you one" the woman immediately changes her mind, giving women of her kind a selfish personality. As she compromises her, the previously captured man is put into the car boot which shows the masculinity of men whereas stereotypically it would be women who are weaker.The woman is shown again this time sitting on a chair with her leg up to the wall. This is a superior and sexual posture.
The retrieval of blood is extracted from her wrist that she bits into, she then pours her own blood into the dead girls mouth. This is done differently/less sexually to how it would be done if it was a man; supposedly including a lot of physical contact.


From 5:20, injured men are shown on the floor in pain in which another ma/vampire approaches them with a gun and says "who wants to die first" at this point the men are too weak to retaliate and are saved a female vampire who stabs the other guy in a back. This suggests that the women has more power in this scene as usually women are seen the victims.
The man and woman then walk towards each other and kiss passionately. Her hair is scrunched up by the man.  The man physically treats her as a sexual object as they continue kissing.

MediaMagazine Conference 13th December 2012

The MediaMagazine conference in Russell Square was very interesting, I learnt a lot more than I expected and had a lot more fun than I expected. There were many 'acts' who spoke about the influences of media on their audiences and themselves. _____ spoke about violence in the media and how it affected the audiences through cinema's, television and most importantly comic books. We saw a few pages of a comic book which included violence of 'aliens' and also had innappropriate names such as 'Shaggur' which the whole lecture hall found hilarious. We also heard from Heydon Prowse and Jolyon Rubinstein who star in the BBC3 programme The Revolution Will Be Televised. They were exceptionally funny and explained how they got into the media which was really interesting.
5/6 ex-A Level students also spoke to us as they took Media A Level andhave all ended up in secure, good media positions such as on set of This Morning, newspaper article writiers (Guilty Pleasures) and directing small movies. Some got to their current positions in the media by simply starting off a small blog and writing about everyday things and they soon got recognised. I have planned to do this:)
_________ is a journalist of The Guardian newspaper and he spoke about Twitter, and how news can travel faster online than anywhere else and gave examples such as the Summer riots and the end of the world. 
Corin Hardy was amazing, we watched a lot of his work, like his animations where the characters were made out of cigarette packets and also watched a lot of his childhood videos. They were SO good, and also watched the opening to Devlin ft. Ed Sheeran - The Watchtower music video which Corin directed. He also gave us an insight into why he loves making horror so much and what he did to get into the media. We also got a picture with him, and he favourited & retweeted 3 of my tweets! 

Favourite pitches and my ideal role

I really liked Ellie's pitch as it was different from the typical vampires biting into necks also had a very strong story line. I thought it was very interesting to have such a mysterious concept which would last throughout the film. It's a very simple story line but you could make it interesting in so many different ways using iconography which I believe will make it a stronger story. I believe the settings would be easy to find however establishing Paris would be difficult as usually the Eiffel Tower would be shown.

I also liked Sheida's idea (not just because she's my friend) because although it has a typical 'lost in the woods' story line, I believe it could also be ade interesting in the ways that each character disappears also the ways the 'ghostly figure' appears. The settings would also be easy to find but there is also the hassle of gathering tents and equipment to establish the fact they're camping and also the difficulty of light a dark area.

My role(s):

My main preferred role would be a minor character because I like to be involved in my work but not  major role because I'm not confident enough to act well. I'd also like to be behind the camera because I am quite confident with my use of shot types and angles. I'd like the role of being the photographer either because I LOVE taking photo's. I wouldn't mind editing either because I have a good feel of how an opening sequence should look like and I can input some original ideas. My last resort would be a producer because I can be quite organised if I need to be (not great at it though) and I believe I can find good locations :)

Wow, I could do quite a bit..

I'll Take You To Paris Script

Vampire synopsis

Brother and sister were the youngest (17 & 14) therefore the weakest vampires out of 100 others part of a secret 'human hunt'. However they were highly trained martial artists by their parents who were unfortunately captured/killed by GBS (Governmental Blood Suckers) for betraying their own kind. However they don't know that they are working for them.
________ soon finds out and tries to pull her brother away from the GBS but he is too sucked in (pun intended) to the programme and dealings that he refuses and ends up fighting his own sister despite their close bond.

The Orphanage

The opening of this film is at a very slow pace. We see main 3 characters, the adopted child and his two carers, they're based in an Orphanage where we see children happily playing, suggesting childlike innocence and also a contrast to the horror genre. The lighting for most scenes are low key, supporting the conventions of a horror movie, this also makes the house look mysterious and allows the audience to assume all the events will take place there. This opening is very relaxed and does not show massive signs of being a horror movie, this could be because they have chosen to 'slowly let the audience in' to the horror later on in the movie.

Young Women in Horror Films

The horror genre is influenced by what society perceives as horrific; war, terrorism, global and political issues. In horror movies, the main character(s) have to encounter a particular problem for the film to go on, the audience can relate to the characters and put themselves in their position. Different genders play different roles in horror movies, as victims, heroes, helpers etc.. Usually women are represented in horror films as the damsell in distress and are usually being attacked by the killer because they have committed a sinful act however that has changed and there are a variety of positions where the female stands in the genre.

Many horror movies involve exorcism and 'magic' and are also based on true stories, giving it a scarier and more realistic feel also a way to grab the attention of people. The character(s) who is/are possessed are usually women. This is because women are portrayed as the more vulnerable and psychotic, also, relating to 'witchcraft', females are commonly associated with satanatic encounters. For example in the movies: 'The Devil Inside', 'The Possession', 'The Exorcist' etc... Although women are presented as victims, they are also shown as hero's as in 'The Rite', the main character solves the 'mystery' herself and finds the will to physically fight off enemies. In 'The Possession', the young girl who is possessed could be seen as a strong victim in terms of she fought off the curse.

However, although women are represented as the damsells in distress, females have begun to hold more power in society and in some horror movies, we no longer see women as victims but as strong women in both hero and killer characters such as in 'Jennifer’s Body'. Megan Fox is the star in 'Jennifer's Body' therefore is seen as a sexual object to the male audience and provides visual pleasure. This is similar to the film 'Sorority Row' where all the main characters are young and attractive women.

Director Research

 Christopher Nolan:- British American director, screenwrier and producer
- Movies Directed: The Dark Knight Trilogy
                              Inception
                              Batman Begins
- Directing Style: Use of multi-camera and single camera. Minimises the use of CGI Mary Lambert:- An American film, music videos (Madonna and Janet Jackson), television episodes, and feature films director

Movies Directed: The Attic; Urban Legends: Bloody Mary; Pet Sematary       

  

 

David Fincher:
- American film and music video director
- Known for dark and stylish thrillers
- Movies directed: Alien 3
                               Se7en
         The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
                               Fight Club
- Directing Style: dark colours and tones, low angles, wide angles, generally long movies, use of "invisible" special effects.
- He started off by assembling namely titles like "Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi" (1983) and "Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom" (1984)

Step Up Revolution, Bangkok Dangerous

From the opening sequence of Step Up Revolution, we recognise the audience to be teenagers/young adults as the first characters we see are around this age. Their costume also determines this as they're wearing caps back-to-front, sleeveless hoodies and also their language is informal. They're in a 'flashy' car which appeals to younger audiences. One says "you ready?" suggesting an event is going to take place, the unique beeping of the horn also suggests that they are responsible for beginning it.

We see a girl open a suitcase which turn out to be speakers, and put her headphones on; music begins to play. This establishes the genre to be music related as all the other young characters come out of their cars and begin dancing. The synchronised dancing suggests it's a dance movie, and their clothing symbolises dancers as they are loose and revealing also stylish to add character to their dancing. The audience is still unsure about the main characters as there are many people throughout the opening sequence, however the two characters first seen in the car are focused on a lot during the dancing.

Bangkok Dangerous:
- Establshing shot
- Voice over: "...the money's good, but it's not for everyone" signifies an illegal dangerous job. Links to genre
- Low lighting
- Jail
- Prisoner
- Guards
- Police/ambulance
- Guns
- Hidden identity
- XCU - Action adventure; established by the title 'Bangkok' aswell as the dwell on guns and secrecy - Maimed character is the person in the voice over as he speaks in first person about his job - Main character is not known by name but is known by face which adds to the secrecy element of the genre -

Character representation: Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is about a character named Buffy Summers, who is part of many young women who are Vampire Slayers. The Slayers are chosen to battle against vampires, demons, and more. Buffy is trained by a Watcher, who also guides her.

Buffy is presented as a very strong minded woman as well as physically strong. She is a determined and confindent individual which contrasts the stereotypical view of women in society and other films where they are presented as fragile and emotionally delicate. Her role in the programme makes females look tougher and more superior as females are chosen to defeat the vampires instead of men. Most of the demons and vampires are male and they always get defeated which shows the power of the female over the male. This is different to other programmes as males are usually the central protagonists and females are less focused on. Buffy does show some fear in episodes when confronted by a demon/vampire which shows she still has sensitive female characteristics and is not 100% fearless. Buffy is different to girls in society now, however quite similar as she has her own group of friends who she trusts and who also help her defeat vamps and demons.Her appearance can disguise her personality as she looks like a 'typical' female with curled hair, make up, jewelry and a less of a 'tomboy' dressing, therefore she is represented as a typical female.

A fighting, and strong woman can appeal to some men which falls into audience. However, Buffy isn't very seductive during the programme, her clothes are slightly revealing but are casual clothes unlike compared to Cat Woman who is dressed in a tight, one piece, sexy outfit.

Review on our Preliminary task so far...

Shots
- Our shots included Medium Close Ups, Low Angle, Panning, Over The Shoulder etc... We had several clips of the same shot just incase we needed them to include a variety of different shots. Although we had it from many angles; we found that we missed out on some and they would have come into use. We didn't include any establishing shots which means our audience lacks knowledge of our surroundings. We found that we should have included a shot of Chloe's POV of looking down at Kiran as it would have made more sense.

Lighting

-The lighting used was all natural as we were filming outside (exterior) and our first shot shows Chloe sitting by a window therefore we used natural light. The shot of going up and down the stairs has high lighting as we had the light from the gaps between the steps which created an eerie atmosphere. There is low key lighting when Kiran is walking up as she is the antagonist therefore has a darker 'feel'. The lighting is consistent when outside; we didn't have many problems with lighting. We had to re-film the pitch fork being dug into the ground and encountered a massive difference in lighting as the newly filmed was much brighter and radiant compared to the rest of the film. We had to use the editing facilities on iMovie to try and fix this.

Fine Cutting Process

- During the fine cutting process, we found it challenging to match each clip with each other in order to make sense. However using the precision editor made it much easier to show the exchanges in stares when on the stairs; this made the eye contact more precise therefore making more sense. We also used the precision editor to sharpen the continuity shot of Chloe running through the door without any jump cuts. We added transitions to make our film 'flow' smoothly such as dissolves and fade to blacks. 

Sound
- Dealing with the sounds was very interesting as it allowed us to create different moods to support what is shown in the clips. We used 'Suspense Drone' on iMovie for a slow motion clip of Kiran's eyes at the end; this created suspense and mystery. We faded out the sound so it would have a smooth ending with the fade to black. We detached the audio of some clips and moved it and faded it before the clip actually starts so the cuts didn't seem to sharp. We used Garage Band to create a soundtrack for specific shots and to cover up the background sounds. This failed due to unexpected technical issues but we found it was okay without sound throughout but would have made it much better. Most of the sound used was for suspense. We used silence for the staring on the stairs to emphasise the tension. 

Evaluation on Preliminary Task

Last week we filmed for our preliminary task. We had to create a story including the 180° rule and a continuous shot. We had 10mins to prepare a short script, storyboard and shot list before filming; this got my group and I use to working quickly and under pressure. We all individually contributed to the narrative and how it would be filmed. We used many different types of shots to emphasise certain elements of the narrative such as a medium close up of someone's face to show a reaction to something. We used our knowledge of different movies to help us film; we came up with an interesting shot where 2 people are going up and down the stairs at the same time exchanging stares- we used the 180° rule here and agreed on using slow motion during editing to create more tension.
We also used 'on-set' language such as '3,2,1.. ACTION' and 'CUT'. We also broke down our narrative into 'equilibrium' and 'disequilibrium' and also created a cliffhanger. We also included the conventions of the genre of our narrative which was horror. This meant close ups, hidden identities and much more.

Reflection on 11th Oct Workshop

First Workshop: The first workshop consisted of the layout and presentation of DVD covers. I enjoyed this as we looked into depth of the amount of effort that goes into them to appeal to the target audience which was Teenagers. We focused on 2 DVD covers, both very different in themes: Mean Girls; a very girly, pink and glamourised movie and Kidulthood; a very 'chavvy', street life and dangerous looking movie. Analysing both covers proved very useful as I learnt about the different techniques used to draw in teenagers. After getting given a mini storyline for a made-up movie called 'Social Notworking',  we created our own DVD cover and positioned ourselves to what we thought was appropriate for the storyline infront of the green screen and a setting of our choice around the school building. This was interesting because we learnt  how the positioning of characters is very important for a marketting success. We also used photoshop to edit our DVD front covers which I enjoyed very much because photoshop is just a heavenly gift!

Second Workshop: This was my favourite workshop as it was different but interesting at the same time. We were shown a simple, badly edited clip of a conversation between 2 people at school. We had to identify the bad editing and explain why it was bad which was challenging as most of us knew the problems but couldn't put it into words. We were let into the different shots and camera angles and techniques used and learnt new shot types such as the 30* rule. After this, we went onto iMovie and had to rearrange the clips of the clip we just watched using the different shot types to make sense. I found this particulary fun as Sheida and I 'tweaked' it a bit to make it funny by cutting clips shorter to grab facial expressions, converting some into slow motion and inserting funny sounds to make it more comical. Doing this also developed my accuracy with continuity shots as well as realising the importance of action shots.

Script for Opening Sequence

INT. SCHOOL CLASSROOM

Extreme close up of Luna's eyes

                                                                         Luna
                                                       Eyes blink slowly (tired)

Camera zooms out slowly showing her face (close up)

                                                                        Luna
                                                 Look left slowly (astonishment)

Camera follows her gaze (pan) to 2 people staring at her.

Camera pans back to Luna's face.

                                                                        Luna
                                                             Look right slowly
 
Camera follows her gaze (pan) to 2 more people staring at her.

Camera pans quickly to other students in the classroom staring at her.

Camera zooms out. Long shot/establishing shot showing the classroom.

Camera stoops down diagonally slowly to a low angle of students feet.

                           Students are slowly getting out of their chairs walking towards Luna.

Camera follows the walking students (still low angle). Camera slowly comes up to Luna's face as the students approach her.

                                                                 Luna
                                                (Wearing a Halloween mask.)

How is the chicken used as a metaphor in the opening sequence of 'City of God' ?

 The opening scene of 'City of God' shows a carnival atmosphere, where music is playing and the camera cuts from image to image, knives are sharpened which is the first shot we see, and chickens are slaughtered and grilled. This is all being witnessed by a victim... a chicken itself. This chicken manages to escape the manic and the whole gang chases the runaway chicken. This chase can be seen as a metaphor representing the struggled lifestyle in the Brazilian slums.

The first shot of the sharpening knives gives the audience the instant warning of danger which also gives them an idea of the genre. However, the quick cuts builds suspense, and the audience do not know what the knife is being sharpened for. We soon discover that it is preparation for eating as we watch carrots being peeled and chickens getting killed; this shows that it is a non-european country as we usually buy our meat. As well as food prep, we see barefooted people, there is a close up of the feet suggesting a poor country and an unhygienic area in which the chicken is being killed and their food is being made. This montage alone represents the community they live in, likely to be a slum where they are separated from shops and other facilities.

After the sequence of different cuts, the chicken frees itself as it was tied with a piece of string. As soon as it's run into the alleyway, a plate of blood is shown. This portrays the theme of death and murder, we then see the 'murderer', a close up of his face with a low angle shot emphasizes his role in the sequence. He seems to be the boss as after he says: "oh fuck the chicken got away, get it!" the whole gang run after the chicken. During this chicken chase, the camera is held at a low angle very close to the chicken, the audience feels as if they're running with the chicken or even chasing it. We also see the environment in which they live in; it is very run down and is most definately a slum. This gives the audience an idea of a brazilian lifestyle for the characters and the battles they will fight to get their own way. The chicken running could represent an unseen character in the movie who is trying to escape this lifestyle for all the reasons we see in the opening sequence such as the fact everyone owns a gun and carries it with them, which shows the disconnection of law and society. The assumed gang leader tells a man walking past to get the chicken, when he tries and fails, the 'leader' pushes him and holds a gun to his head; this also emphasizes the lack of law enforced rules in this community and these people can threaten others simply because no one can stop them. Everyone besides the members of the gang are seen as chickens in the gang members eyes.

We finally see new characters, who seem to be very innocent and talk about photography. Until the gang run in after the chicken and orders him to capture it. There is a low level of sound as the boy slowly approaches the chicken, but then it's broken when the gang member says "Oh shit, police.", at this point, they all take their guns out. Elaborating on the lack of law, this shows that even though there is, there is still police, but they still have a low status to the gang and they are willing to rebel against them. It seems as if no one is in power. The boy realises he is in the middle of battlefield, the gang have guns pointing towards police behind him, and the police have guns pointing to the gang in front of him. I linked this with 'piggy in the middle', as the use of animals in the opening sequence is very significant. He then says (voieover): "If I run, I die and if I stay, I die". This relates to chicken in the beginning of the sequence as if it stayed, it would have been killed and eaten, but if it ran... which it did... it got chased and risked dying by being shot; the chicken could have been foreshadowing this character. This is the chickens thoughts from a humans POV, where the scenario changes completely. The relaxed attitude of the photographer boy in this situation is intriuging, therefore we see him as a protagonist whereas the gang leader is the antagonist, the contrast here can also include the police, who still do not have as much importance as the other characters.

The use of a chicken in the opening sequence is very different and audience pulling, relating to the genre, we would normally see/expect a car chase, but the fact it is a chicken makes it more interesting and gives an eye opener into the ways of life in their community seeing the chicken as a character or just a victim. The chicken is used as a metaphor in many ways, and almost the complete opposite to what we say in everyday life using a chicken as a cowardly figure whereas in the City Of God, it was rather brave. The chicken has shown the ways of life in Brazil and how the innocent get treated, also the risks that will be taken just to keep your own life.

AS Level Target

Target: B

My target is to produce work at the best of my ability and complete work on the day its given and not a night before its due.

Script using 180 Rule & doors.

INT. DARK CORRIDOR WITH ONE FLICKERING CANDLE.

Matt and Chris walk towards a door and nervously stand outside it. They face eachother.

          (180* Rule)
                                                                          MATT
                                           This is it. He said it was the 13th door on the left.
                                           (Looks down the corridor for reassurance)
                                            
                                                                          CHRIS
                                                         Knock then,  if you're so sure!

                                                                          MATT
                                 Mate, this ain't an office building. You don't knock. You just enter.

Matt places his hand on the door knob. Chris takes a step back while Matt opens the door.

                                                                          MATT
                                                                   Open sesame...
Door opens slowly.

(Camera turns to inside the room, looking at Matt and Chris- contiuous cut)

SOUND OF A SINGLE GUN SHOT ECHOING FROM INSIDE THE ROOM,
THROUGH THE CORRIDORS.

Matt and Chris walk into the room.

Hooded figure holding a gun pointing towards a dead body on the floor.

                                                          HOODED FIGURE
                                         And I have been expecting both of you also...

Continuity Editing

TV Drama's in the UK:
- Downton Abbey
- Misfits
- Doctor Who
- Eastenders
- Waterloo Road
- Holby City
- Merlin
- Spooks
- Skins
-Hollyoaks
- 90210

- Big Bang Theory: Drama; Comedy
- 90210: Drama; Romcom
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The Godfather and City of God

Mise en Scene: the shot is a medium close up of a man in a dark room. The only light is on him. It is like a spot light on a stage used to have the audiences' attention all on him.

City of God.
Mise en Scene: High key lighting. A chicken is being chased by a massive group. They run through the streets which looks very run down.

Audience Analysis on 'The Big Bang Theory'

Big Bang Theory

Audience/Age: 12+ (dirtry sexual jokes) but understandable comedy; the characters are also mid-aged around -20 therefore the audience can relate to them

Gender: Male and female. Both genders are included in programme therefore relateable. Both sexes are able to understand the humor. The inclusion of relationship issues and everyday complications makes the programme more relateable.

Location: Made and based in America; humor is for everbody. It is also aired in 34 other countries. It is also multi-cultural as the cast includes Jews, Indians and Americans.

Job titles: Scientists as the main characters are scientists. Even school children can watch it, as a teen, I do.

Likes and dislikes: They have to have a sense of humor to understand the jokes. They don't have to have scientific knowledge to understand the jokes, because Sheldon (who has most of the scientific facts) bickers a lot which makes it funny itself.

'Hitch' Opening Sequence

Mise en Scene:
- 'Hitch' starts off with a woman looking miserable lying in her bed, then cuts to a woman working in a sweet store smiling and talking to her customers, then another woman walking with 2 men, talking, smiling and eating. It cuts to show someone she is looking at who is another man who potentially finds her attractive, he smiles and rests his arm on the baggage trolley attempting to look 'cool'; the woman smiles nervously and turns away.
- We then have a long shot of what it looks like a photoshoot, we see a man and a woman dancing in victorian clothes and see a man getting his make-up done, looking at them bviously intruiged by the woman. The next thing we see which is almost concluded by Will Smiths commantary "...or my personal favourite...", is a woman walking into her apartment with her dog and getting her post.
- This scene continues, she walks off but the camera does not follow her, instead stays in the position and we see Will Smith (Hitch) walk in with his keys and begins speaking to the camera "...do you believe that? Neither does she. D'ya wanna know why?..."
- We see the woman with her dog again and then it cuts back to Hitch talking to the camera, he then squats down on the floor and opens his bag, this makes the bag revelant as we are focused on it as the angle has moved.
- We see the woman walking into the elevator with her dog and pressing the button to her floor. Hitch then speaks again. - Hitch pulls out a dog from the bag and we instantly realise it is almost the same as the dog the previous woman was holding.
- We then are referred back to the woman in the shop and we see her customer dazed by her looks. 
- Next shot is a yoga class where a man is smiling at the woman he likes and she turns over with a confused face and so does the man, also raising his eyebrows connoting he isn't having much luck.
- We go back to the photoshoot, the man tries to impress the woman who was dancing.
- We see Hitch again, placing his dog on the floor; and we see the other womans dog run out of the elevator, the elevator doors shut and the woman inside hits the door with frustration.
- We see Hitch walk out of the apartment with the dog in his arm and gives it to the man we recognise to be at the photoshoot.
- The man holds the dog and calls a taxi to roll in slowly infront of him.
- Finally, we see quick shots of Hitch shaking all the mens' hands who we previously saw trying to get a woman.
- The woman runs out of the apartment shouting "Toby!" and we see the man lying infront of the taxi holding the dog obviously intending he saved it from getting run over. He gets up and waddles over to her and gives her dog.

Editing:- Quick cuts.

Sound:
- Music and voice over.
- Music is 'what a wonderful world this could be'
- Voice over is Hitch himself, he is directly speaking to the audience.
- We see a woman with her dog, when her dgs runs out of the elevtor she shouts "Toby, Toby!"
- What he says in the beginning and end gives us an insight to what he does: "Basic principals, no woman wakes up saying 'God, I hope I don't get swept off my feet today..." this is said at the beginning and the audience thinks he is a professional as he says 'Basic principals' meaning its easy for him to unerstand and he has his own principals.
  Near the end he says: "... That's where I come in, my job, is to open her eyes."
- We then hear the music come to an end and instead replaced with the woman shouting "Toby!.. Oh my God" and we hear the tooting of the taxi.

Camera:
 - MCU
- LS
- MLS
- CU - when Hitch is speaking to the camera directly.
- Low angle when Hitch is opening the bag
- Low angle at Yoga
- Low angle when the woman is running out of her apartment and looking down to the man.

Children Of Men- Opening Sequence

Mise en Scene
- Starts off with a blank shot with the TV reporter talking. This gives the effect of paying close attention to what is being said.
- We then see about 20 people all together in a cafe looking up obviously watching the news; their facial expressions show shock, disbelief and depression which is also supported by the dark, grey/blue, neutral colours. These people look no younger than around 25 and are all in smart/working clothing; this suggests it is the morning and they're stopping for coffee before work as a couple of people are holding mugs. 
- There is hardly any movement due to everyones disbelief until a man walks in, making his way through the crowd. This stands out as he is the only one walking which brings our attention to him and could potentially be a main character.
- We then see him walk out, as he does, we also see 2 police men.
- As the camera follows him out, it moves to the right more to show the area outside. I noticed a dirty, smog filled, busy and noisy street. The advances in technology is also dwelled upon as it shows the 'bcc' television center and how the 'glass windows' are actually screens themselves. The screen also showed the news on the death of Deigo Ricardo.
- The whole street is dirty and looks very old; there is dumped bin bags on the left. It looks very 3rd world, people are crossing dangerously across the road.
- It zooms into the man, he is pouring alcohol into his coffee.
- 1.29 the cafe explodes and everyone is thrown backwards, including the man and his coffee. He backs up to the wall behind him and stares at the demolished cafe.
- As it gets closer to the disaster, we see a man thrown off his bike and 2 people in the bin bags. You just see grey/white smoke coming out of the cafe and soon a woman walks out; she looks crippled due to the explosion.

Editing
- Cut from black to picture at 0:05. 
- Cut from the people to the TV, and back again (continuous cut)
- No more cuts onwards.

Sound
- Sound of the news reporter talking: "The world was stunned today by the death of Deigo Ricardo, the youngest person on the planet. Baby Deigo was stabbed outside a bar in Buenosirez after refusing to sign an autograph.."
- As the man comes in, what is said on the news is less important than what was said during the still moments. But as he looks up and joins the crowds' interest, what is said becomes very relevant: "Born in 2009, the son of Mirsalo and Sylvia Ricardo a working class couple... he struggled all his life with the celebrity status thrust upon him as the worlds youngest person"
- The sad music from the TV is continued as the man walks out of the cafe and fades out. As it fades out, we hear the sounds of the street: car engines, car horns, small chatter, brakes of the bus..
- The sound of the cafe explosion is very sudden, you hear the shattering of the glass and ear piercing screams.

Camera
- High angle, showing the people looking up to the TV; the camera could be seen as the TV. This shot is held here for 24 seconds then shows the TV, then goes back to the people.
- The camera follows the man out of the cafe and tilts up to show the TV above the door. On the way out, it pans across the street to show his surroundings and allows the audience to recognise it (London).
- Instead of a cut to shorten the movement from the right of the man to the left, the camera goes around him, again to show his surroundings and what he is doing.
- It remains on the side of the street, after the explosion, the camera is almost 'running' towards the blown up cafe.