Doc Martin

 The way that regional identity is shown in this clip is through one place with the people who live there and the character Doc who has moved there.

There is an obvious difference between the people who live in the town which is most likely the south (Cornwall) with the town being called Port Wenn and the Doc who is most likely from the North e.g. London. I can tell that it is set in the south through, the technical codes of mise en scene. With the setting being the countryside and secluded rural areas, another indicator that the Doc is from the North because of his costume he is wearing is a navy blue business suit, a pale blue shirt, and checkered tie because of this costume which is stereotypical for Northern people from area’s as London.

Another factor is through the dialogue, we know he is a doctor which shows he has a higher education and is business forward, and we also hear how in his dialogue he refers to himself as a ‘Londoner’. This contrasts with the ‘Large Boys’ who are just clearly dressed for their plumbing work in navy overalls, dark jackets and a green hat. They look very basic with a casual approach and it is evident that not a large amount of effort was made, representing their town Port Wenn to be simplistic and laidback, which was the first part of mise-en-scene which separated the two regional identities.

The showing of regional identity is carried out throughout the clip as there are several close ups of Doc Martin after the plumber bursts the water pipes water pipes. While Doc Martin is engulfed In anger and stress the other characters in the room are having a conversation as if nothing is going on, so whilst he is big in the frame and shelters part of his dialogue “well why don’t you go home then?”, it makes his difference in personality emphasised empathising on the stereotype that Londoners are typically more stressed out . In addition to this, Doc martin has a lots of screen time, so it suggests he is the most important character and perhaps is more significant than those of Port Wenn, but one of the ‘Large Boys’ has equal amount of screen time when in the shot together, so it emphasise that their regional identity is just as important as Doc Martin’s

Another example of this is when Doc Martin is centre frame as the window, and despite looking powerful and dominating the frame because of the high shot angle, he seems to be alienated from the 6 girls walking past, wearing miniskirts, well-made-up and revealing T-shirts or vests, as one of the girls says in her dialogue ‘Definite Bodmin’. Because of being a complete outsider with the young girls all laughing at him we as an audience sympathise and feel sorry for him as he is an outsider in Port Wenn. After all these factors of regional representations as all his differences are highlighted, so he appears to be in a town different to normal from his normal settings, making audience feel sorry for him.

Merlin

Throughout the 5 minute clip of Merlin, there are clear examples of when class and status is represented through the use of mise en scene,   editing, camera and sound.

At the beginning of the clip, class is shown straight away with mise en scene- the set is a stone palace with a table full of medieval magical props (also is very tidy and well kept) ,it is also represented in what the characters wear. Merlin is intrigued by the objects which may suggest that he's never seen them before as they are expensive and he's never seen these types of objects before. Showing a lower class.  For example the character with the most screen time, who is called Merlin. His costume was baggy dull rags that a stereotypical medieval male pauper would wear. So straight away this indicates his class of being a servant in the castle. When the woman walks in it is clear she has a high status because she is dressed in a bright purple dress which is clean and fitted but also in the medieval ages, dark purples and navy represented wealth in a person. This woman was also covered in jewellery that show her class is high as she is able to afford all these luxuries. Another major thing in this scene which represented class and status was how when speaking to Merlin she didn’t address him and asked what he was doing in this room which shows in the medieval pecking order she is above him even though she is female and therefore can speak to him in whatever manner she pleases.

In the next scene class and status is shown straight away with the set being a farmers market which is the complete to the set before. To show the contrast in the class off-screen foley had been added of animal noises and other civilians laughing to make the audience get a real idea of what a farmers market would be in that age and to be realistic as possible.

It is then shown again when the knight dressed in heavy armour that would if been expensive showing his power and his high status. All the normal poorer civilians in the background with low status have drags on like merlin this outlines the contrast furthermore again like the first scene.

Merlin and the Knight then go on to have a fight. With the knight having that much wealth that he can afford to easily give Merlin a weapon as well as have one from himself. This also shows is status in the social order because he is confident in his fighting skills to take Merlin on. He is also arrogant in his dialogue by making Merlin address him as “Lord” to use as threat to show he knows he’s already better than Merlin in social status terms. He also lets Merlin know how he has been trained to fight birth which also shows he status of been born into a high-class family. 

Hotel Babylon

Hotel Babylon

Camera

• In the opening sequence there is Shot reverse shot, during the conversation between woman receptionist and male immigrant officers (Which fits the stereotypical power and gender roles) at the beginning of the clip, this shows the difference in authority between the officers and receptionist. This shows how the officer has more power and dominance , this is because he has the power to be able to arrest the illegal immigrcnts .  
• There is a close up of the key going into the door, this is to show the hand shaking as it is going in, therefore showing the fear that the workers have for the immigration officers, as they know what they can do to them. This
• While everyone is running through the kitchen the camera is being hand held. This shot shows that the immigrants are scared because the camera is shaky, as well as this it makes the viewer know that they are running and panicking as the camera is moving quickly.
• A tracking shot is used of the officers is used to make them look invasive when they walk into the hotel.
• There is a close up of the box of jams, this is because there is a lot importance shown upon the fact that the cleaner knows how to treat the diabetic patient, therefore showing the jam is exaggerating this point even further.

Mise en scene

• The receptionist was wearing a full white outfit, this is worn to show her innocence, and therefore when she is standing next to the detective she looks good and he looks bad.
• The jam is used in the scene to show how the man knew how to look after the diabetic patient, this therefore breaks stereotypes because it was thought that he has just had a job like a cleaner for his whole life, but instead he had been a doctor before this.
• The officer is very serious, and shows his badge and is wearing dark smart clothing which make him stand out and instantly look as though he is the villain.
• The locker from the man who was captured has pictures taped to the inside of it, this makes it seem as though he had family and people which therefore would miss him after he had been taken, this adds to the sorrow you feel towards the character.
• The running shows the chaos and the fear from the immigrants, this is done to show the power in which the officers have over the immigrants and how it can make them fear for their lives. It also shows that if they are caught it is clear that something bad will happen to them otherwise they would not be running.

Editing

• The editing is fast paced and moves quickly when the characters are running into the hiding position, this increases the tension of the scene and adds more emphasis. 
• There is a fast zoom in of the woman's face, after there was a knock on the door, this adds tension to the situation because you quickly see her worried expression as she thinks one of the officers have found them.
• There is a lot of chopping in the editing from the officers to the receptionists as they are walking up into the hotel, this just shows the difference between the bad characters and the good character, the good character being the receptionist, who is wearing white, representing innocence, whereas the officers wearing dark harsh colours, standing out and looking as though they are not good.
• The officer gets more time in the shot reverse shot than the receptionist, this is because the officer is meant to be more power than the receptionist.

Sound

• The music in the clip is fast paced for a lot of the time, making it seem as though something is going to happen, because it adds a lot of tension to the scene. 
• The footsteps at the beginning are loud and once again adds to the tension because it acts as a build up.
• When the talking begins from the actors the music dips so that the talking becomes more clear and you are actually able to hear it.
• Different languages are used when they are in the kitchen, this shows that there are plenty of different people with different languages, showing that there are many immigrants working at this hotel.
• The hoover sound is on so that it shows that the cleaner is not able to hear the officers coming up behind him because of the headphones which are on, as well as the loud hoover.
• 'We can't go out there, they'll take her, they'll take all of you' This shows the fear and what would actually happen if they left.
• The door knocks when the immigrants are all sitting in the little room and it makes it seem as though it could be the officers coming to get them.

Task 6

Task 6- Independent Cinema

Independent Cinemas in and around Essex:

- Cramphorn Theatre

- Genesis (London)

- The Cornerhouse (Manchester)

- The Orion (Burgess Hill)

- Zeffirellis (Ambleside)

- Prince Charles (London)

- The Phoenix (Falmouth)

- Watershed (Bristol)

- BFI Southbank (London)

- Watermans (Brentford)

- Rich Mix (London)

- Rio (London)

- National Media Museum (Bradford)

- The Phoneix (London)

Above are lots of Independent Cinemas that can be found in and around Essex mainly in London. 

Genesis (London)-

This independent cinema is in East London and remains high on the list of quality indie cinemas in London. Some of its screens may once have been glorified TV screens, but in recent years it has been improved the most high-end of multiplexes. It holds many different events including a remix of The Cabinet of Dr Caligari, Ghostbusters, a poetry slam, and live art in the gallery. A bonus to the cinema also is that you can get married there!

To find out more, here is the cinemas website: www.genesiscinema.co.uk

 The Electric (Birmingham)-

It is one of the oldest cinemas in the UK. Opened in 1909, it’s been called a variety of names over the years, including The Tatler and The Tivoli, but reverted to its original Electric name in 1993. Showing a wide variety of indie, mainstream, and world cinema. It also plays host to its own film post and production company Electric Flix.

 To find out more here is the cinemas website: https://www.theelectric.co.uk/

 The Cornerhouse (Manchester)-

The Cornerhouse is situated in Manchester and is a former furniture shop, it is now a charitable cross-media powerhouse. It has patrons including Helen Mirren, Danny Boyle, and Damien Hirst, it has three screens, three galleries, café, and bookshop bar. It shows a mix of the best independent films, and events such as live scores of films.

 To find out more here is the cinemas website: http://www.cornerhouse.org/film/cinema-listings

Hyde Park Picture House (Leeds)-

Hyde Park Picture House is not owned by Picturehouse/Cineworld. It is an independent institution in the centre of Leeds. It turned 100 years old on the 7th November. It is said to show the very best of under the radar cinema from around the world, this council owned cinema has a vocal and dedicated fan-base and mixes Edwardian touches such as gas lighting, an outside box-office, and balcony seating, with up to date Dolby Digital technology, for its architecture and screens.

To find out more here is the cinemas website:   http://www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk/

Audience-

Most of these cinemas will only attract small audiences a majority of the time as many of the films they show appeal only to the minority and are not advertised too much to the public. The audiences are usually middle aged people with film interests or media/ film university students.

Task 5

Friday, 4 March 2016

Task 5- Independent Production Company Research

We had to look at 4 types of independent production companies and the types of films they produce. The four companies we looked at were:

1. Film 4

2. Summit Entertainment

3. Icon Entertainment

4. Warp Films

Task 4

Task 3

Spectre from Ella fleming