Doc Martin Textual Analysis

Editing 

Continuity editing is used between scenes for example when walking the dog or when the dog enters. This is used to make the scenes flow and join together without stopping and starting. Shot-Reverse-Shot is used in the first scene when Doc Martin is talking to the people doing the work on the sink. This shows the viewer that their is a conversation taking place. Fast paced editing is used when fixing the sink as its a very rushed scene and a drama. This helps set the scene for the audience and shows the predicament the characters are in. A cut is used from the scene were Doc Martin is helping with the vegetables to the scene in the room. The use of the cut could represent how he is straight to the point adn sharp. Tracking shots are also used when he was walking. These follow him down the street and show where he is walking and can also show emotion to the audience for example how he is walking e.g fast paced shows he's in a rush or angry. 

Camera 

A establishing shot is used to the set the scene. It shows the nature, greenery and country houses. This shows the location the programme is set. This is linked to regional identity. A medium shot is used to show his face and body. This shows his emotion and the audience are able to then become more drawn in to the programme. A point of view shot is used in this clip when Doc Martin looks towards the teacher. This is beneficial so the audience sees what he sees and in a way can also help for the audience to understand the emotion he feels. 

Sound 

Synchronous sound is used in the clip. For example the dog barking and the telephone ringing.Their accents are very obvious and this links to regional identity as you are able to tell they are Cornish. In the background you can hear the wind, seagulls and the sea. This shows they are close to the beach and in a seaside town. It also makes the programme seem a lot more realistic for the viewer. The use of non-diegetic sound when using background music helps to show what's happening without actually using any words. Background music played every time Doc Martin would walk down the streets. This contrasts with how he feels because it's upbeat music playing while he is angry, it's ironic. 

Mise- en- scene

The costumes used in this scene were: Doc Martin wears a formal black suit. This doesn't fit in with the regional identity. The plumbers wore navy boiler suits this shows their job role in the society. The woman handling vegetables is wearing a brown waistcoat and old looking clothes suggesting she is a farmer or something similar. The setting was quite old fashioned. There are rows of shops and houses, all of which are quite small. There are many cottages which is typical to see in Cornwall. Stone walls are also visible in the scene. In the police station the hoover being used is very out dated. In the background there is also an old computer. This is used as its a quiet old civilized town.