Judge, Jury and Execution: Luther, Analysis

    

Background

In this scene Ian has been caught by Luther. The scene is very dramatic and tense. The counter stereotype in this is that the woman is the heroin and saves Luther's life however she comes across quite manipulative in previous episodes and is made more sexualised which is a common stereotype. It shows the emotion of 3 characters and their different views on how they believe Ian should be punished.

Camera

In this clip there are lots of close up shots used, this shows the true emotion in their face such as the fear and anger, and helps the audience to relate and be drawn in. A point of view shot is used to show the scene from Luther and Ian Reeds perspective. This helps the audience connect with the characters and become more attached to the series.

Sound 

At the start of the clip Ian Reeds voice is shaking showing his fear but at the same time could show how he is slightly crazy and trying to get inside Luthers head. Luthers voice shows clear aggression and increases in volume to show his anger. By hearing the emotion in their voices the audience is able to understand the characters and see how their lives are. There is background music playing at around 38 seconds this turns into a drum beat. This builds the scene and makes it more dramatic. The beat could also be a representation a heart beat and all the pressure and aggression the characters are facing. The overlap of voices at 3:18 is important to show how no one knows exactly what to do and their emotions is overpowering their heads. A counter stereotype is when the woman appears and speaks in a calm taunting voice, this gets into his head and therefore shows she has power over him. The music at the end is used to signify the end and his death.

Mise-en-scene

The scene is quiet as there is no one else around. The men are wearing suits showing they have higher up professions. Alex is dressed quite formally, as though she is going to work. However she is holding a gun showing that she is different and is there for a reason. They use fake blood this is slightly unrealistic as it has just been put all over his chest. Another counter stereotype is that as soon as the woman walks in it goes quite calm and makes Ian stop what he is doing. She saves Luther's life and therefore is an important character as she has power over the men.

Editing

They use a shot-reverse-shot to quickly switch between characters. This builds tension and the audience is then able to see the variety of emotions on the characters faces. This helps the viewer work out what the character is actually thinking which draws them in more.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Facts

1. Who owns Lucasfilm? Walt Disney and the Walt Disney Studios.
2. Who formed Lucasfilm? George Lucas
3. What year was Lucasfilm formed? 1971
4. Who is the president of Lucasfilm? Kathleen Kennedy
5. What other major films have they worked on? Major films such as All Star Wars films, Indianna Jones and then other films such as land before time, willow etc.
6. How much was Lucasfilm sold for? $4 Billion
7. Who wrote Star Wars: The Force Awakens? J.J Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt.
8. Who directed Star Wars: The Force Awakens? J.J Abrams
9. What other major films is the director responsible for? Star Trek, Armageddon and mission impossible etc.
10. How many Star Wars films have there been so far (list them)? How much money have they all made at the global box office?                                                                                                                             Star Wars (1977)- $786,598,007                                                                                                                   The Empire Strikes Back (1980)- $534,171,960                                                                                      Return of the Jedi (1983)- $572,705,079                                                                                                          The Phantom Menace (1999)- $1,027,044,677                                                                                        Attack of the Clones (2002)-$656,695,615                                                                                              Revenge of the Sith (2005)-$848,998,877                                                                                                      The Force Awakens (2015)- $2,058,662,225
11. When was the first Star Wars film released? 1977
12. What does ILM stand for? Industrial Light and Magic.
13. What do ILM do? Industrial Light & Magic is an American motion picture visual effects company
14. Who created ILM? Founded by George Lucas in 1975
15. Why did they create ILM? They it created to use at the beginning of the production of Star Wars.
16. What do casting directors do? Decide who gets the roles of which characters and hire actors.
17. Where were the first scenes for Star Wars: The Force Awakens filmed? Abu Dhabi
18. What format was Star Wars: The Force Awakens shot on? Film
19. What types of camera were used to film Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Filmed on Imax Cameras
20. What studio was used to film a large portion of the film? Pinewood Studios
21. Where is the studio? Buckinghamshire, England
22. What major franchise is famously filmed at this studio? 
23. How does said franchise link to Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
24. Who was the inspiration for the character Maz Kanata? J.J. Abrams late English teacher Rose Gilbert
25. What technology was used to create Maz Kanata? Motion Capture
26. Who played Maz Kanata & what other roles is she famous for? Lupita Nyong'o and famous for playing lead role in 12 years a slave.
27. Who played General Snoke? Andy Srkis
28. What is he renowned for in the movie business? Played Gollum from Lord of the Rings and Ceaser from Planet of the Apes
29. Where was the final scene filmed? Ireland
30. Who composed the film score? John Williams
31. How many Star wars films has he composed the music for? All 7
32. What other famous films has he created the music for? Indianna Jones, Jaws, E.T, Home alone and lots of others.
33. How many times did John Boyega audition for the film (according to JJ Abrams)? 9
34. Over what period of time did these auditions occur? 7 Months
35. How many people operated B-B8? The puppeteers are Dave Chapman and Brian Herring.
36. What type of technology was the main version of B-B8?
37. What colour suit did the B-B8 operator wear? Green
38. Why did he have to wear such a suit? As this colour is used so he can be edited out to make it seem like B-B8 is rolling himself
39. What type of special effects (SFX) were employed on Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Special effects used were things such as light sabers, fire/explosions, some ships, Lazer guns etc.
40. How many people were behind the monitor watching the scene when Han and Chewie returned to the Millenium Falcon? 
41. Why was Simon Pegg thanked in the credits for Star Wars: The Force Awakens? For playing a role in the film.

The Male Gaze

                        At the start of the music video, it opens with Shakira belly dancing in minimal clothing. She does this in a very seductive way. However the male that is singing is fully clothed this may show how women need to be seen as sexy and attractive where as the man is just showing off his talent of music and doesn't need anything else to grab the audiences attention.

At 17 seconds into the video she is very flirting and enticing as she grinds against the wall and shows off her figure. This shows how she may be seen as an object and she accompanies his singing with her image. 

40 seconds in the male singer says 'Hey girl, I can see your body moving and it's driving me crazy'. Showing how he just focuses on her body and figure not how pretty she is or even her personality etc. He doesn't even use her name when dressing her he just says her gender showing how he only focuses on sexuality. He also goes on to sing 'I didn't have the slightest idea until I saw you dancing.' This is also an example of how he didn't seem to care about her until he saw her body and was seduced. 

At around the 42 second mark the man is trying to find the woman through the fabrics. 

Star Wars:The Force Awakens Research

Producers/ Production companies - 

• Kathleen Kennedy, 
• J. J. Abrams, 
• Bryan Burk.  
• Lucasfilms 
• Bad Robot Product productions.

Director- J. J. Abrams, born June 27th 1966. He is known for his work in drama, action and sci-fi films. He is a American film director, producer, screenwriter, and composer. 

Screen writer-

• J.J Abrams, 
• Michael Arndt, 
• Lawrence Kasdan. 

Actors- 

• Harrison Ford as Han Solo
• Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
• Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia
• Adam Driver as Kylo Ren 
• Daisy Ridley as Ren
• John Boyega as Finn
• Oscar Isacc as Poe Dameron
• Lupita Nyong'o as Maz Kanata
• Andy Serkis as Supreme Leader Snoke
• Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux
• Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
• Max Von Sydow as Lor San Tekka
• Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca

Budget- $306 million (gross)
               $245 million (net)

Locations- The Force Awakens has been filmed basically in England, Ireland, Iceland and the United Arab Emirates.
Greenlight date- October 30th 2012.                                                                                       

Screens shown on 

• In America it was shown on 4,134 screens and in cinemas for 4 months.
• In the UK it was shown on 670

Critical reaction
Rotten Tomatoes; A critic/review site rated the film a 92% and the audience rated it 89%. Anthony Lane a top critic for Rotten Tomatoes said 'The new movie, as an act of pure storytelling, streams by with fluency and zip.'                                                                           Box office figures: worldwide, US, China

• Worldwide opening weekend- gross was $529 million.
• US- $2.066 Billion
• China- 30.7 million

Music 
The composer of the famous Star wars theme tune is John Williams. The song is played in every star wars film
Marketing (teaser trailers, trailers, TV spots, posters, websites etc)
When the film came out in cinemas there was a lot of buzz for the new film. Lots of posters advertising the film were shown. Teaser trailers were released to get more viewers when the film was about to go into cinemas. There were magazine articles and TV adverts too. Star wars also have an official website. 

Tie-in products
A variety of tie-in products were made things such as: Toys, Clothing, Lunch boxes, Posters, accessories etc. Even household appliances such as toasters were made just for star wars fans. 
SFX (special effects - technology used)
There are a lot of special effects used in the film, this is one of the reasons the film is so popular. John Dykstra is the special effects designer on the Star Wars films. Most of the sounds in the film are special effects to make it seem more realistic. CGI played a big part in this film and is what made it look so spectacular and gave it the sci-fi element. Camera work is very important as this provides the viewer with the action aspect of the film and makes it more gripping.
Any issues
Many Star Wars fans were not happy with the little screen time Luke Skywalker got in the film.

10 TV Dramas

• Once upon a Time-  Once upon a time is a American TV drama that premiered on October 23rd 2011 on ABC. Its about classic fairy tales that occur in the real world, the setting is a fictional seaside town called Storybrooke. In the first season the characters can not remember their memories of past events or being in a fairy tale. In my opinion this is one of my favourite TV shows as the episodes continue and end on cliffhangers which draws the viewers in. Its a gripping show.
• The 100-  The 100 is based on the situation that the earth is now inhabitable after a nuclear war wiped out almost all the earth 97 years ago. The humans that survived then live in a space station and 100 people are then put on earth to see if they can survive in the environment.
• Pretty Little Liars-  Pretty little liars is set in a small town called Rosewood, Pennsylvania. A group of friends slowly fall apart after the supposed murder of their group leader, Alison DiLaurentis. The group of friends are then followed and stalked by a mystery character 'A'. This show was broadcast in 2011 on Netflix.
• Supernatural-  This TV drama first aired in 2005 and the show was produced by Warner Bros. It's about two brothers called Sam and Dean who were taught to kill all things supernatural such as demons etc by their father John. Their Mother Mary was murdered by something evil when they were young boys.
• Jane the Virgin-  Jane Villanueva is a daughter of a teen mother and has made a promise not to make the same mistakes as her mother. At 23 her life was finally workig out and is engaged but then she gets accidentally artificially inseminated by a doctor. She faces lots of complicated situations and decisions and Rafael; the baby's father is somehow linked to a dangerous drug lord. Programmed first aired on the CW october 2014.
• War and Peace-  Set in Russia, 1812. It is about a family who live in Moscow and their family go to war. With moments of love and passion between the Russians. its a romantic drama.A mini series produced by BBC in 2016.
• Person of Interest - Person of interest is a crime thriller about an ex-CIA agent and a mystery billionaire who prevent crimes together by watching thongs that happen through hidden cameras and machines. The show was on air from 2011 and produced by CBS.
• Peaky Blinders- Peaky Blinders is set in Birmingham, England 1919 just after the First World War. A gangs is led by Tommy Shelby who is a crime boss set on becoming higher up in society.  First episode aired in 2013 produced by BBC.
• Wild at Heart- This TV drama was produced by ITV and created by Ashley Pharoah. It's about a vet and his family who emigrate to south Africa from Bristol, England to care for animals and own rehabilitation for wild animals. Very interesting series, some emotional heart touching episodes. Includes some gripping dramatic episodes.
• Our Girl- Our Girl is a mainstream drama produced by BBC, it's about a woman in the armed forces. She's a medic who was sent to Kenya to help others but is then kidnaped by a terrorist group. 

Our Girl: Representation of Gender and Ethnicity

Our girl is a TV Drama shown on BBC One. This is a mainstream drama about a white British woman who works as a medic in the Army. Georgie Lane played by Michelle Keegan is over in Kenya to help as she is seen to be one of the best. In this programme thereis multiple representations of gender and ethnicity shown. 

Gender

The first gender stereotype is that the medic is a woman. Women are seen to be unable to fight on front line and instead handle taking care of other people. However, there is a counter stereotype linking to this as a woman in the army isn't common. In all of the posters of Michelle Keegan playing the part of Georgie she is wearing lots of make-up and seems very neat and tidy. This could also be seen as stereotype because the woman has to be made to look nice even though she is representing someones role in the army. 

In the clip we watched from episode 2 season 2, Georgie had been kidnapped and taking hostage. The men overpower her and she gasps for air and panics showing she's a victim. The terrorist group don't seem bothered about her well being and are just using the woman to make people better. She is also thrown in a cage with another white woman and they are forced to stay there and sit on the dirty floor and treated with no respect from the men. Another representation of how women are treated in this episode is that she is never trusted to just walk on her own, instead she has to be dragged around by men showing that she has no contol of her actions and has to do what she is told to do. 

Ethnicity 

Ethnicity is represented in multiple ways in the episode. One representation is that Abu is white converted Muslim, this is a counter stereotype as this is not a usual thing in society but Abu's beliefs are clearly related to the Muslims. Abu refers to himself as 'us' so he sees himself as one of them and that he's no different. However, Zaki who is a muslim actually doesn't want to fight and be apart of the terrorist group which shows him as young and vulnerable and in a way may show how he knows right from wrong and believes what they are doing isn't right. The terrorist group objectify Georgie as they don't ever call her by her name instead they call her a 'white hostage' and therefore show no respect to other cultures even though Abu was originally British so this shows he knows how they are treated in society compared to other religions. Elvis is an Asian British this shows that he has more than one faith and culture. Abu says to Zakki that 'one woman is as valuable as a thousand black children' showing that he understand how people are treated and he knows what people will do to free the woman so he uses this against the Army to get what he wants.

Editing

During the end of episode 1 and start of episode 2 of our girl, Georgie Lane is kidnapped. In this scene there is a lot of fast paced editing as everything is very dramatic and builds up tension for the viewer. The scenes need to change quickly between characters to show whats happening and build up the scene.

Camera

There are lots of different camera angles used to show emotion and the representation of gender in the end of episode 1 and start of episode 2. The cameras zoom out to show area and scenery, this shows the wrecked houses showing the poverty of the country. There is an Ariel shot of the car driving away when they are in the middle of nowhere showing the distance away from society and how she's been taken away from civilisation. In this episode  the camera shows the view from her perspective for example when climbing in the truck. By the camera being at her level it makes the viewers understand her position and feel on her side. When she's being dragged from the truck towards the abandoned building the camera follows her feet and gives the impression that you're also being dragged. 

Sound

Sound is an important part in to and film as it can be used to show emotion and build 
tension. Music is used when the car is driving way to build tension and draw in the viewer as no one knows where the girl is being taken. The music increases in pitch. The emotion in their voices is key to show the atmosphere. You can hear the panic in her voice and the fear how her voice shakes. The anger in the terrorist voices is very clear as they give orders in a stern aggressive way. All the music cuts out and it's silent, it then focuses on her heavy breathing and her pain. This makes it a lot more dramatic and sets the atmosphere. The gun shots are digetic and synchronous. Other sound effects used are things such as footsteps, screams in the distant, all of this together builds to a crescendo. 

Mise-en-scene

The setting is in Kenya, it's dusty and houses and buildings are dilapidated showing the country's poverty. A stereotype of Muslim terrorists is used as they have their faces covered just showing their eyes. This is helpful to the audience as it shows their true emotions and therefore the audience can see how the people truly feel. They are hiding their true identity. Blood is used after the gunshot scene to suggest death and danger. The black clothing is antagonistic. The leader is in black whereas the rest of them are in red showing how he controls them and has the power. 

Film Production

Film Production

• Development - This is simply the process of 'finding' a story. Ideas for films come from a variety of sources, they can range from novels, real life events to computer game adaptations. Once you've got an idea you'll need someone to write a pitch for you which you take to a film producer in an attempt to get some funding to make your film. Even at this very early stage you need a very clear idea of who you're aiming you film at so you can include elements that will appeal to them.
• Pre-production - Once you've got funding you establish your budget and can begin to get a film crew together, you can storyboard the script. You also need break the script down into individual scenes and identify all the locations, props, cast members, costumes, special effects and visual effects needed.
• Production - This is simply the process of 'making' the film. Provided you've done your job properly in the pre-production stage making the film should be straight forward. 'Film' is very expensive and difficult to store so an increasing number of film makers are using digital cameras to save money.
• Post-production - During this stage you take all the 'film' you've shot and give it to a film editor. They will then begin putting it together. Special effects will be added, a soundtrack will be added, any missing dialogue will be re-recorded and added resulting in a 'rough cut'. This will be shown to the director and a test audience who will offer feedback. Often this causes scenes to be filmed and added or removed.
• Writer- A writer carefully creates the script for the actors to read, however the screenwriter does far more than provide dialogue for the actors. He or she also shapes the sequence of events in a film to ensure that one scene transitions to the next smoothly.
• Producer-This producer is essentially the leader and is responsible for managing the production from start to finish. The producer develops the project from the initial idea, makes sure the script is well finsihed,  sorts out finance; making sure everything is in budget and manages the production team that makes the film.
• Casting director- Works with the director but with the less important actors so for example the extras etc whereas the director will direct big scenes with more A list celebrities. 
• Director- The director runs the shooting of the film and the overall making of it. The director works in the centre of the film production.
• Film finance-
• Camera operator- Also referred to as cameraman or camerawoman, they record the making of the film.
• Editor- The editor will piece together the film. They will cut any scenes or edit any scenes that need touching up.
• Production designer- The production designer is the first person to turn the script into a visual. They make a draft of the scene on storyboards.

•  An institution (in the film industry)- Any company or organisation that produces, distributes or exhibits films. The BBC makes films with their BBC Films arm; Channel4's Film Four produces films, Working Title also produce films, as does Vertigo Films.

• Distribution and Marketing- The business of getting films to their audiences by booking them for runs into cinemas and taking them there in vans or through digital downloads; distributors also create the marketing campaign for films producing posters, trailers, websites, organise free previews, press packs, television interviews with the "talent", sign contracts for promotions, competitions, etc. Distributors use their know-how and size to ensure that DVDs of the film end up in stores and on supermarket s.helves.

• Exhibition- showing films in cinemas or on DVD. Media attention through opening nights and premieres How the audience can see the film: in cinemas, at home, on DVD, through downloads, through television, including premieres, the box office take in the opening weeks; audience reviews which includes those of the film critics, ordinary people, cinemas runs; awards in festivals, The Oscars, BAFTAS, etc.

• Vertical and Horizontal Integration- Absorption into a single firm of several firms involved in all aspects of a product's manufacture from raw materials to distribution.

• Synergy/Synergies -The interaction of two or more agents (institutions/companies) to ensure a larger effect than if they acted independently. This is beneficial for each company through efficiencies in expertise and costs.

• Viral Marketing- A marketing technique aiming at reproducing "word of mouth" usually on the internet and through existing social networks. YouTube Video pastiches, trailers, interviews with cast members, the director, writer, etc. You can find interviews of “the talent” trying to gain publicity for your case study films on YouTube. Find some clips from the films we have studied to help you in the exam.

• Guerilla Marketing- The use of unconventional and low cost marketing strategies to raise awareness of a product. The aim is usually to create “buzz” and “word of mouth” around a film. Unusual stunts to gain publicity (P.R.) on the film’s opening weekend, etc.

• Media Convergence- Convergence of media occurs when multiple products come together to form one product with the advantages of all of them.

• Technological Convergence- The growing interractive use of digital technology in the film industry and media which enables people to share, consume and produce media that was difficult or impossible just a few years earlier.

• A Mainstream Film- A high budget film that would appeal to most segments of an audience. Distributors often spend as much or more than the film cost to make when distributing mainstream films that are given wide or universal releases.

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    Film

• About time- 2013, A 21 year old man finds out the men in his family can time travel and uses his advantage to get the girl of his dreams.

• Finding Nemo- 2003, Nemo a clownfish gets taken by a human to be used in a fish tank and his dad Marvin goes on an adventure to save him.

• Catch me if you can- 2002, A man (Leonardo DiCaprio) becomes a con artist and creates identities all before his 18th birthday, during this he is being chased down by a detective (Tom Hanks)

• Now you see me- 2013, A mystery magician unites 4 illusionists into a group called the 4 horsemen. They then use their skills to take money from corrupt banks etc. 

• Me before you-2016, A woman becomes an assistant for a paralysed man and they fall in love.

    

         TV  Programmes

• Big Bang Theory- A comedy about a group of scientists facing the challenges of life

• Friends- A group of friends going through everyday life, comedic and relatable.

• Baby Daddy-  A man discovers he has a child when he opens the door and sees it at his doorstep, he has to face life now being a single dad.

• The Middle- An awkward dysfunctional middle class family goes through the ups and downs of life.

• Awkward- Teenagers grow up and deals with friends, family, school and relationships.

       Singles

• Bastille- Flaws: Indie Band, British. Released 4th July 2011. Written by Lead singer Dan Smith

• Razorlight- Somewhere else:  English indie rock band.  Released 11th April 2005. 

• Sia- Fire meets gasoline: Sia is an Australian singer/song writer. Song was released 19th June 2015.

• Vance Joy- Straight into your arms: Indie pop genre. Released February 2016.

• Catfish and the bottlemen- Homesick: British Indie Rock Band.                                                                                                                                             

Albums

• Bastille- Bad Blood: Bastille is Indie/alternative British band consisting of 4 members. This album was released 4th March 2013. It reached number one in the UK Album Chart. It was nominated for British Album of the Year at the 2014 BRIT Awards.

• Catfish and the bottlemen- The Balcony: Indie Rock band. 4 members formed in wales where they lived in 2007. Released September 15th, album reached number 10 in the UK official charts.

• Vance joy- Dream your life away: Australian singer/songwriter Vance joy released his album in Australia on the 5th September 2014. Genre is indie pop/folk.

• Hozier: Hozier (Andrew Hozier-Bryne) Irish artist. Genre is indie rock and blues. The Album was released 19th September 2014.

• Walking on cars- Everything this way:  Indie/pop band originated in Ireland. Active since 2010. 5 members, 4 men 1 woman. Album was released 29th January 2016.

                                             

                                              Social Media

• Instagram- Initial release October 6th 2010. Used to share pictures with followers (friends) 

• Snapchat- Send pictures to friends and have fun with different comedic filters.

• Facebook- Founded February 4th by Mark Zuckerberg and 4 others. Used to stay in touch with friends all over the world.

• Imessage- used on Iphone’s as an alternative to texting as its free.

• Pinterest-  Discover different things and create ideas for a variety of events or outfits etc.