In the clip we see cut clips of different scenes of intense action. The cut between them creates more of an impact on the audience, as we are bombarded with different storylines, characters and locations. Having so much going on at the same time keeps the audience in suspense making them want to watch more, and so persuading them to watch the actual episode itself .
The clip creates loads of unfinished storylines, this shows the soaps concurrent running storylines, creating a wider target audience for the clip/soap.
Written by Natalie Nicolaides
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Analysis of Coronation street title sequence
We are first shown an overview of a little town, we see cars and a milkman driving down the roads, this automatically suggests that this is a family soap. The camera shifts slowly over the houses of "the street" this could hinting at the gossip in the storyline and the residents knowing of eachothers business, suggesting that nothing is kept private in the community. This shot then fades into a shot of the local bridge, this establishes what type of location its as we look out for props/mise-en-scene in the shot (for example graffiti,litter,benches,trees..etc). In the background of the shot we also see school children playing this suggests community/family/friends appealing to the different age groups in society.
The next shot is of a towering shot over the back-to-back gardens of the residents houses, this could be symbolic of the relationships and closeness of the residents.
We then see a birdseye view of actual Coronation Street in the shot we also see the typical English chimney tops always associated with the soap, this could be to familiarise the viewers of the soap, creating a realistic comportable atmosphere for the audience. This shot then fades to the famous shot of the 'Rovers Return pun' on the street(also used as the central meeting point in the soap), this shot shows us an insight into the type of characters in the soap.
A cornet, brass band, clarinet and double bass band all create the opening theme tune of the soap, the jazzy piece creates a peacefull calming atmosphere which is sometimes contrasted in the soaps action packed scenes.
The next shot is of a towering shot over the back-to-back gardens of the residents houses, this could be symbolic of the relationships and closeness of the residents.
We then see a birdseye view of actual Coronation Street in the shot we also see the typical English chimney tops always associated with the soap, this could be to familiarise the viewers of the soap, creating a realistic comportable atmosphere for the audience. This shot then fades to the famous shot of the 'Rovers Return pun' on the street(also used as the central meeting point in the soap), this shot shows us an insight into the type of characters in the soap.
A cornet, brass band, clarinet and double bass band all create the opening theme tune of the soap, the jazzy piece creates a peacefull calming atmosphere which is sometimes contrasted in the soaps action packed scenes.
Analysis of Emmerdale trailer
This particular advert of Emmerdale is based around the return of an old character (Charity) returning back to the soap. Through out the advert there are constant references to her previous behaviour in the soap. we get the impression this was mainly negative and outrageous.
Through out the whole advert there is a constant sense of the unknown (where did she go? why is she returning? whats going to happen next?).The dark misty atmosphere adds to the tension of this. Its set with a 1930s theme, shes almost playing the role of a glamours woman whos leading a double life, who possibly left the soap on a bad note. We see that it is late at night, she gets out of bed (leaving her partner who is asleep in the bed)to go to the next room. As she does so removes a wig that she was wearing this could suggest a change in character. From the mise-en-scene we see that it is a grand mansion with ornate classic decor hinting at her (maybe new found) wealth. Once she is in the grand bathroom she undresses, she is almost flirting with the camera, as if she knows people are watching her. Whilst doing so she kisses the mirror, this adds to the narrative enigmas in the advert, keeping the audience in suspense. This also my suggest that she is leaving the kiss as a goodbye to the man we saw earlier. However it could also suggest that she is turning over a new leaf, saying goodbye to her old character. From the advert we get the impression that her charcter uses her sexuality to get what she wants.
Once she is in the bath the camera zooms into her eyes as they close, this is a very effective shot as the eyes show all true emotions. This could suggest that this confident image/impression we get from her could be a persona and that really her eyes show that she is infact quite scared/anxious.
As the camera zooms out of her eyes she is now outside in heavy rain at night. Automatically loads of narrative enigmas arise from this. We see that she notices a road sign saying 'Emmerdale'-her destination then the camera faces her and we see that she a mischievous look on he face, this gets the audience thiniking what could have happened? or what is going to happen? In the background we see a car driving up the road towards us, she hails the car which then stops to let he rin. The shot cuts and the camera is now inside the car facing her as she gets into the car, from the look on her face the audience get the impression that she may known the driver, this also adds to the tension and suspense of the shot. We then see the car drive away, could troubl be arriving in Emmerdal? As the advert ends "its anything but quiet in the country" comes up suggesting she is trouble confirming our assumption, the song 'Troubl Blues' by Sam Cooke that is played through out also confirms her label of trouble.
Through out the whole advert there is a constant sense of the unknown (where did she go? why is she returning? whats going to happen next?).The dark misty atmosphere adds to the tension of this. Its set with a 1930s theme, shes almost playing the role of a glamours woman whos leading a double life, who possibly left the soap on a bad note. We see that it is late at night, she gets out of bed (leaving her partner who is asleep in the bed)to go to the next room. As she does so removes a wig that she was wearing this could suggest a change in character. From the mise-en-scene we see that it is a grand mansion with ornate classic decor hinting at her (maybe new found) wealth. Once she is in the grand bathroom she undresses, she is almost flirting with the camera, as if she knows people are watching her. Whilst doing so she kisses the mirror, this adds to the narrative enigmas in the advert, keeping the audience in suspense. This also my suggest that she is leaving the kiss as a goodbye to the man we saw earlier. However it could also suggest that she is turning over a new leaf, saying goodbye to her old character. From the advert we get the impression that her charcter uses her sexuality to get what she wants.
Once she is in the bath the camera zooms into her eyes as they close, this is a very effective shot as the eyes show all true emotions. This could suggest that this confident image/impression we get from her could be a persona and that really her eyes show that she is infact quite scared/anxious.
As the camera zooms out of her eyes she is now outside in heavy rain at night. Automatically loads of narrative enigmas arise from this. We see that she notices a road sign saying 'Emmerdale'-her destination then the camera faces her and we see that she a mischievous look on he face, this gets the audience thiniking what could have happened? or what is going to happen? In the background we see a car driving up the road towards us, she hails the car which then stops to let he rin. The shot cuts and the camera is now inside the car facing her as she gets into the car, from the look on her face the audience get the impression that she may known the driver, this also adds to the tension and suspense of the shot. We then see the car drive away, could troubl be arriving in Emmerdal? As the advert ends "its anything but quiet in the country" comes up suggesting she is trouble confirming our assumption, the song 'Troubl Blues' by Sam Cooke that is played through out also confirms her label of trouble.
Analysing an episode of Emmerdale
When alalysing Emmerdale i noticed a number of codes and conventions that the producers used to create a realistic effect on the audience, these were:
- "the school run" families taking their children to school, we also see residents leaving their houses rushing to get to work (daily commutors)a realistic morning scene, this is easily relatable therefore attracting a wider target audience,
-We see bussiness men in suits, suggesting wealth/upper class this is a contrast to the school children we see going to public school, representing the working class. We see all groups in society race, age, gender and the main one being communicated social class.
-We get a sense of community, appealing to a family audience
-We hear diagetic music (both characters and audience can hear) PussyCat Dolls 'Hush Hush' is playing in the bachground the audience get the impression the song lyrics are filling in the gaps of what is not being said between the characters. This creates tension in the atmosphere keeping the audience on the edge of their seat wanting to watch more. This also hints at future storylines to come.
- Outside lighting is bright, could represent that things are going well (pathetic thalasy)
-We see the upper class represented throught mise-en-sene of ornate furniture, big house, modern/classic decor. However the darkness of the house could suggest tension/trouble inthe family.
-We are shown different relationships both good and bad. This is very effective and realistic as we are not false shown that all relationships are perfect.
Binary composition, the contrast between higher and lower class characters at work. We are then shown(in contrast to previous family) a typical working-class work place at a mechanics. Again we hear the effective use of music, as we can hear Lilly Allen '22' in the bachground, this efective use of music could be reflecting the characters situation.
- However we also see a negative stereotype as we are shown the majourity of the residents who are working-class all working in a factory, which takes away from the realism of the soap.
-Because the soap is set in the countryside we are shown a variation of different green landscapes, this creates a nature theme emphasizing a cosy family atmosphere as opposed to the busy city roads. There is also regional accents used to create a realiatic location and culture within the soap.
Monday, 21 September 2009
minutes for group meeting
Whilst having a group meeting brainstalling ideas we minuted our meeting to keep track of what ideas we had.... The minutes were taken down by Elena Christodoulou.
Discussing general ideas, pitch and treatment
Tuesday 15th September
Start Time: 11:37am
People Present:
Elena Christodoulou, Thegla Savvides, Natalie Michael, Natalie Nicolaides
- As a group we decided to involve our soap around a teenage lifestyle, involving school, relationships and typical teenage problems.
- We discussed various locations and central meeting points like school, home and cafes.
- Characters we decided are based around a stereotypical teenager. leaving the audience the ability to relate to them.
- Heirachy:
-Popularity Vs Geeks
-Rich Vs Poor
- Popularity/Rich/Education
- Relationships/Jealousy/Revenge
- We also discussed targets for the week and allocated eachother different assignements in complete. e.g research (questionnaires, tv soap analysis, trailer analysis evaluation of questionnaire etc.)
Finish Time: 12:26pm
Group effort: by Elena Christodoulou
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Analysis of Emmerdale opening title sequence
For research on Soap operas each member of my group analysed the title sequences of different soap operas. For example, Elena Christodoulou analysed Home&Away an small community soap, Natalie Michael analysed Neighbours a Australian soap, Thegla Savvides analysed Hollyoaks a teenaged based soap, and i analysed Emmerdale a mature audience soap.
Analysis on Emmerdale: What is being communicated?
In the opening title sequence of Emmerdale we are show broad Yorkshire landscape. We see small country towns which automatically make us think that the soap is for a older audience rather than a teenage audience.
The birdseye view of the town and the scenes of people driving and phoughing fields hints at the knowing of peoples bussiness, suggesting gossip in the storyline. As the camera quickly flys over the sceneary we get the impression that the soap is fast moving , maybe in introducing new characters or storylines, this could be to keep the audience wanting to watch more.
The camera angles used are also very effective as throughout the sequence the camera is always facing down towering over the town, as if to create a dominant role for the audience suggesting that we know more than what is being communicated.
Also from the wide open landscapes we get the feeling of being lost or deserted which could be explored futher in the storylines.
The music is non diagetic only the audience can hear it. The full string orchestra and piano create the right calm tranquille atmosphere for the soap.
Analysis on Emmerdale: What is being communicated?
In the opening title sequence of Emmerdale we are show broad Yorkshire landscape. We see small country towns which automatically make us think that the soap is for a older audience rather than a teenage audience.
The birdseye view of the town and the scenes of people driving and phoughing fields hints at the knowing of peoples bussiness, suggesting gossip in the storyline. As the camera quickly flys over the sceneary we get the impression that the soap is fast moving , maybe in introducing new characters or storylines, this could be to keep the audience wanting to watch more.
The camera angles used are also very effective as throughout the sequence the camera is always facing down towering over the town, as if to create a dominant role for the audience suggesting that we know more than what is being communicated.
Also from the wide open landscapes we get the feeling of being lost or deserted which could be explored futher in the storylines.
The music is non diagetic only the audience can hear it. The full string orchestra and piano create the right calm tranquille atmosphere for the soap.
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