Evaluation Two: Representation

How does your media product represent particular social groups?

My film opening is not the greatest in regards to diverse representation of minorities, the portrayal of an able-bodied white male, killing a female is painfully typical of the drama genre and in the long-term running of the film I felt my character would have a lot to offer in terms of personal development, as well as representing psychological disorders in the least demonising way possible.

The mentally ill are often represented in a negative light, with the main plot of their films focusing on protagonists defeating the evil within the antagonists, or antagonists embracing their disorder and spiralling out of control, embedding fear upon the audience in real life. Films like 'Split and 'Hannibal' demonise mental disorders greatly.

'Patterns' will gradually bring the audience into the mind of Charles Winters, not excusing his sadistic actions, but shedding light onto the psychological implications as to why he is the way he is. His representation of the far right conservative upper class is stereotypical in his nature and his relationship with politics and global affairs will be portrayed in a manner typical of his demographic.

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The Title Sequence

Prezi Presentation Mean Streets - Martin Scorsese Fonts are important as they host the words that seep and embed themselves into the audience's minds. The text in title sequences is often blown up loud and proud on the screen, demanding to be noticed, they are the punchy statements that are impossible to pass unnoticed when executed accurately, and so the font choice is vital in casting a good first impression and setting the tone to your audience. Elegant, floral fonts establish an aura of sophistication and classic atmosphere, most commonly used in drama for the context of literary or historical works. Serif fonts are clean and professional, creating an atmosphere based on intellect and almost sociopathic nature; the serif asks audiences questions while they read them, are you on the same level of power as me? Would you question my authority? This is an intensely effective way of establishing character types, and is executed to great effect i...

Film Opening-Marking

Level 4 48–60 marks There is evidence of excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills: • material appropriate for the target audience and task; • using titles appropriately according to institutional conventions; • using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set; • shooting material appropriate to the task set;, including controlled use of the camera, attention to framing, variety of shot distance and close attention to mise-en-scene; • using editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer and making selective and appropriate use of shot transitions and other effects. I really like this! The material is clearly appropriate. I like the pace of this and the surprise of the body towards the end. Clearly some kind of crime thriller- I'm going to guess serial killer-very Dexter! The titles are well done- conventional and unobtrusive. I like the way the actors name is timed to appear as we meet him for the first time. The music...

Textual Analysis - American Psycho. Dir. Mary Harron.

American Psycho Title Sequence Prezi Presentation

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