Hotel Babylon Textual Analysis- Edited

This Clip uses an establishing shot to begin with to set the scene and show the surroundings. A hand-held camera is being used as it has a shaky effect giving the audience the feeling as though they are apart of the action. In the scene tracking shots are used for example the camera follows the action when the man is being chased and follows the woman falling down at 2:05. This draws in the audience as they feel more attached to characters and can see exactly what is happening and how.This may be one of Avarados racial stereotype theories that they are pitied and made to feel sorry of.  Point of view shots are used so the audience can see the characters perspective and therefore are drawn in. Near the end of the clip when the locker is being cleared out, the pictures are zoomed in on this is because it makes the audience feel sympathetic for the immigrant who had been caught. At 3:22 the camera zooms in on the woman face to express her emotions and her agitation. This could represent the immigration officer as an antagonist. Long and Short takes are used to show the importance and represent power of the officers for example the long close up of the officers face. 

Background music which is non diegetic sets the scene and tells the audience whats happening and pin points important parts in the programme. Throughout the clip a instrumental music piece is played its quite tension building. At the beginning the tone in the receptionists voice and the way she speaks shows she's trying to stay calm but is actually very panicked. Diegetic sound is used for example the heavy breathing when the immigrants are hidden in a storage cupboard, the panic and fear can be heard in their voices and breath (this is also synchronous sound) .Showing their emotions this way helps the viewers get more involved in the show and understand the circumstances which the characters are facing. Another way diegetic sound is used is when the man is running you can hear his speeding footsteps which makes everything seem much more dramatic and rushed. Also when the woman tells them supposedly that immigration are here you can hear the mumbles and yells of the people. Ethnicity is shown through the multiple languages used showing the hotel is multi-cultural. The fear the immigrants have towards the immigration officers shows that they are lower down in the hierarchy, disproving one of Tessa Perkins theories that stereotypes are not always about minority groups or the less powerful. However the culturally diverse group do come together to gain power. The fact that all of the immigrant workers seem knowledgeable of each others cultures shows one of the racial stereotypes Avarado discovered in 1978 which is being exotic. 

A cut is used when the immigration officers find the man and chase him in the hotel corridor at around 2:50. It switches between the people in the cupboard and the man being caught to show the contrast between their situations and how some are safe yet one is going to be caught. This is gripping to the viewer. Everyone has their own personal view and beliefs on certain types of people and different minority groups and this can't usually be changed as this is what people and believe and stick by it. However the views of the immigration officer coming to remove the immigrants can change as his role in law may usually be seen as protagonist but in this case people may feel sympathy for the immigrants and then see the workers as antagonistic this links to Festingers theory 'cognitive theory' that we resist adjusting our attitudes unless faced with overwhelming evidence against it. He believed that we seek out confirmation of our thoughts/beliefs. A shot-reverse-shot is also used at the beginning of the clip when the receptionist talks to the man sitting own and tells him a reminder but is actually trying to be discrete and tell him to hide the immigrants.

The women in the hotel are dressed formally for their job. The immigration officers are dressed quite casually. The main immigration officer is followed by 2 other men who always
 walk slightly behind him, this shows that he has a lot more power and is in a higher position of authority. Another representation of ethnicity is when put in the storage 
cupboard to protect the immigrants being taken some of them pray showing their religion and culture. This could convey how they are a very tight group and hope the best for each other. This may link to the theorist Tessa Perkins theory that stereotypes aren't always negative. This is proven wrong as the view is that foreign people are immigrants. However as the clip progresses at 2:29 it's show that they are actually quite knowledgeable for example knowing about putting the jam on her gums. They also pray towards the end of the clip after one immigrant was unfortunately caught. Artificial light is used upstairs however downstairs is natural light 
which represents status. The reception who is English wears white which represents  
innocence, however the Asian woman is on black this could show the contrast between cultures. Another possible representation of this is that the clothing is showing hierarchy. 

Hotel Babylon Textual Analysis.

Hotel Babylon is a BBC series following the lives of hotel workers in a 5 star London hotel. It aired from 19th January 2006 to 14th August 2009. In this scene the immigration officers have arrived and the workers at the hotel are in trouble due to being immigrants. Its a quite fast pace scene.

Camera

This Clip uses an establishing shot to begin with to set the scene and show the surroundings. A hand- held camera is being used as it has a shaky effect giving the audience the feeling as though they are apart of the action. In the scene tracking shots are used for example the camera follows the action when the man is being chased and follows the woman fall down at 2:05. This draws in the audience as they feel more attached to characters and can see exactly what is happening and how. Point of view shots are used so the audience can see the characters perspective and therefore are drawn in. Near the end of the clip when the locker is being cleared out, the pictures are zoomed in on this is because it makes the audience feel sympathetic for the immigrant who had been caught. At 3:22 the camera zooms in on the woman face to express her emotions and her agitation. Long and Short takes are used to show the importance and represent power of the officers for example the long close up of the officers face. 

Sound

Background music which is non diegetic sets the scene and tells the audience whats happening and pin points important parts in the programme. Throughout the clip a instrumental music piece is played its quite tension building. At the beginning the tone in the receptionists voice and the way she speaks shows she's trying to stay calm but is actually very panicked. Diegetic sound is used for example the heavy breathing when the immigrants are hidden in a storage cupboard, the panic and fear can be heard in their voices and breath (this is also synchronous sound) .Showing their emotions this way helps the viewers get more involved in the show and understand the circumstances which the characters are facing. Another way diegetic sound is used is when the man is running you can hear his speeding footsteps which makes everything seem much more dramatic and rushed. Also when the woman tells them supposedly that immigration are here you can hear the mumbles and yells of the people. Ethnicity is shown through the multiple languages used showing the hotel is multi-cultural. 

Editing

A cut is used when the immigration officers find the man and chase him in the hotel corridor at around 2:50. It switches between the people in the cupboard and the man being caught to show the contrast between their situations and how some are safe yet one is going to be caught. This is gripping to the viewer. A shot-reverse-shot is also used at the beginning of the clip when the receptionist talks to the man sitting own and tells him a reminder but is actually trying to be discrete and tell him to hide the immigrants.

Mise-en-scene

The women in the hotel are dressed formally for their job. The immigration officers are dressed quite casually. The main immigration officer is followed by 2 other men who always
 walk slightly behind him, this shows that he has a lot more power and is in a higher position of authority. Another representation of ethnicity is when put in the storage 
cupboard to protect the immigrants being taken some of them pray showing their religion and culture. They also pray towards the end of the clip after one immigrant was unfortunately caught. Artificial light is used upstairs however downstairs is natural light 
which represents status. The reception who is English wears white which represents  
innocence, however the Asian woman is on black this could show the contrast between cultures. Another possible representation of this is that the clothing is showing hierarchy. 

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.