Clips and Images for Task 2

• Shot type and angles can be still images
• Editing and micro-elements have to be clips

LO1 Task 1 Video

What I need to finish for LO1

• Add improvements to Mise en scene
• Write up of editing

Camera Work in Life of Pi

This shot denotes a bird’s eye view camera angle/ high angle connotes sub ordinance and vulnerability.  Even though in this situation the tiger would have the most power, this shot denotes the protagonist and tiger in similar situations connoting vulnerability, could also connote the possible danger that they both may be in because of the whale. The effect on the audience is that it builds tension and this may also create spectacle for the audience. This shot could also be denoted as an establishing shot, as it sets the diegesis and the scene. This shot also connotes the genre being action and tragedy. Even though there is an imminent danger present the soothing, calm colours connote peace and calmness.

This shot denotes a two shot; this is good at promoting the relationship. These shots are usually used when establishing power roles, being dominant and subordinate, in this case the two characters are equal, even though the tiger would normally being dominant. This is opposing the binary opposition.  This shot connotes the power balance between the two characters, it also builds tension for the audience because of the imminent danger the protagonist is in.

This shot denotes an over the shoulder shot which connotes looking from the protagonists perspective. This gives the audience the effect that they are looking through the characters eyes, it connects the audience with the film. This an example of what is in focus, the protagonist is in focus where as the background and all the characters are not in focus. This shot is also a crowd shot as it contains more than 3 people. This is an example of the male gaze introduced by Laura Mulvey, which objectifies women as sex objects. This creates the idea that women are subordinate and men are dominant, this idea is further devloped when the male character is in focus and all the female characters are not in focus, this creates a binary opposition. This sets the diegesis as it introduces new characters and shows the sort of society that we are in.           

Most of the camera movements in this film are the camera swaying from side to side to mimic the movements of the boat in the ocean. In this scene the camera movements denotes a panning shot, with a sweeping movement. This recreates the effect that you are seeing through the characters eyes, it can be used to introduce new characters or setting. In this case it is used to introduce a new character by panning up to zooming into their face, denoting a medium close up. This is used to show the detail on a characters phrase and empahsises their facial expressions.

In this scene the camera tilts up and down to establish the scene. This is used to show what the protagonist is looking at, so it allows the audience to interact with the characters. The camera also sways with the rocking of the boat and direction of the wind, to create verisimilitude. The tilting of the camera allows the audience to see the new scene and see all the danger and devastation, this connotes the genre of the film being action and that the narrative stage has reached its disequilibrium.

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Sound Analysis Life of Pi

Sound

The trailer starts by denoting the diegetic sound of the storm being the rain (00:13) and the waves these are known as Foley Sounds and are created separately using other means but they are natural to the story world and can be heard by the characters and audience. The storm connotes danger and chaos and this relates to the diegesis as the storm kills everyone apart from a few on the ship and leaves him alone with a tiger, it could also connote drowning and death, this also connotes the film genre being action which is shown through the fast pace and chaotic sounds. Next is the Diegetic sound denotes a Zebra panting for breath in the water (00:37), this connotes that the Zebra is drowning and possibly presents the connotation that the rest of the animals will die on the boat, it could also connote a life threatening situation or drowning. This also relates to the narrative style being Orpheus following the loss of something, this is the start of the loss and it is going to be followed through. The effect on the audience is that the story starts to grip them and the enigma/disequilibrium has just begun. On top of all the chaotic sounds there is the protagonist screaming (00:46) as he is launched into the water, this connotes that the character type is dominant but is in a vulnerable situation challenging the stigma. The next diegetic sound denotes a tiger growling (01:22) which could connote danger and chaos again and possibly connote that anyone near the tiger has their life threatened, this also connotes that a new disequilibrium/enigma that needs to be resolved and also links to the narrative style being orpheous and now we follow the protagonists new loss . this is followed by a drastic change in the music briefly connoting the enigma and possibly a more interest. The last diegetic sound is the voice over in the second trailer (00:17), it denotes the protagonist talking about his life story and explaining what has happened, this could denote that the story is very interesting and needs to be told or that the story is complicated and needs explaining, “Let’s see, where to begin”. The subtle tone to his voice connotes that the start of the story is peaceful and calm, being proved when he says “I was born and raised in one of the most beautiful places on Earth”. Connoting this film is going to be both aesthetically beautiful but also emotionally beautiful. The mode of address of which the voice over has been addressing is Parent to child as he talks very confidently but with a soft tone as if trying to explain a story to a child.

There aren’t many non-diegetic sounds to the trailer, but that is because the film is creating verisimilitude. The first non-diegetic sound denotes some incidental music which is slightly calming and subtle which adds to the subtlety and softness of the voiceover, this could connote that the storm is over and the enigma/disequilibrium has been resolved, the protagonist is safe, it also connotes calmness and peacefulness, this reinforces the genre being partly drama and the narrative style being orpheous. The last Non-Diegetic sound denotes the sound track being Paradise by Coldplay, this could connote that the film is very aesthetically pleasing and connotes a beautiful view, the lyrics aren’t be played but the up tempo and positive pitch connotes that the disequilibrium/enigma has been solved and the loss is being followed through, relating to the story following the loss of the protagonist being his family and watching him fight to survive. The song is popular as it is in the charts and even though the words aren’t there, everyone will already know the words and will be feeling happiness and hopefulness according to the tempo of the song.

My Minimum Tagret Grade

My MTG for CDM is: Merit/Merit

Life of Pi Trailer - Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sounds

Diegetic Sounds

-The Storm (Foley Sounds) - Connotes danger and chaos, could foreshadow a dangerous event
-Zebra panting for breath in the water - Could connote the death of other animals
-Sirens - Connotes danger and chaos and builds suspense
-Character Dialogue (Screams) - Connotes that the character is in danger possibly life threatening also connotes the character is scared
-Tiger (Growling) - Connotes danger and chaos
-Voice Over - Doesn't necessarily connote anything, possibly that the situation is complicated and needs explaining

Non-Diegetic Sounds

-Incidental Music - Slightly calming and subtle, may connote that the storm is over and the dangerous part is over, the character is safe
-Sound Track - Paradise Coldplay - Could connote that the film is very aesthetically pleasing and connote beautiful views

Peer Assesment Starter Task

Student name: Bradley Webster

Assessors Name: Alexander Campbell

Diegetic sound is sound that can be heard by the characters and audience, its sound that’s relevant to the story. An example of diegetic sound is the characters talking, the dialogue.

Correct- Diegesis is the Story world. Find examples of significant dialogue to analyse for your chosen film.

Non-Diegetic Sound is sound that cannot be heard by the characters and can only be heard by the characters. It can be any sound that is edited in, whether its music / sound track. It comes into the stage post production, it is added in when editing. An example of Non-Diegetic sound is the sound track being added in during editing.

Correct- the audience are the only people who can hear non- diegetic. Such as incidental and soundtrack. It also can be done in production and pre-production.

The difference between denotation and connotation is that one of them is describing what is there and connotations are what it suggests e.g. the image denotes a Red Heart, which could connote love or sympathy. Denoting is describing what you’re seeing and connoting is describing what that may imply.

Correct

The male gaze was talked about by…

Laura Mulvey 1975, in the way women dress to attract the male gender. Women are objectified and treated as sex objects. Women can manipulate men to make the women dominant instead of subordinate.

Life on Mars Task:
Non-Diegetic Sounds

- The Sound Track - Life on Mars by David Bowie - Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sound
- Sirens - Connotations that the situation is dangerous and there is an emergency. Sound effects reinforcing the Enigma stage.
- Incidental Music
-Defibrillator
-Heart Rate Monitor
-Voice Overs
-Little Girl - "Where are you?" Connotes the innocence of the character and the unknown of the situation.
-Crashing Sound