TITANIC:
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CALL THE MIDWIFE:
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CHARACTERS & STORY-LINE:
The characters used in this scene are very relevant to the storyline of the film and the genre of period drama. This film was set in 1912, the year that the RMS Titanic sank. During this time, social class played a key role within society, and depending on your family, residence, income and profession, you would be socially sectioned by class.
Lower class and Upper class people would rarely interact with one another unless the lower class was working for the upper; as a servant for example. In this scene, we see third class man Jack go to dinner with Rose and her family who are in first class. They invited him out after he saved Rose's life after she tried to commit suicide. Without this encounter, Jack would never be allowed into the first class area. The way the characters are portrayed in this scene shows how different people in different classes act. Jack is obviously very out of his depth in the first class dinner hall, as he is not used to it. The rude questioning about his life by Rose's mum and fiance Cal also make Jack feel very uncomfortable; yet they are still not impressed with his answers to their questions. I think that the characters in this scene work very well together. Not only do they accurately portray the awkward contrast between upper and lower class people, they also portray a relationship that would be unacceptable at that time between Jack and Rose, rich and poor. RELATABILITY:
There is a lot of reliability within this scene. Most viewers would feel as if they can relate to Jack more than Rose as he is more of your average person, however some may not relate to him as their upbringing is more like Rose's.
From Jack's point of view however, he is very out of his depth in this situation as its unlike anything he has done before. We can tell he is out of his depth due to him looking very uncomfortable, answering questions in a manner that the first class people look down upon. We can also tell that he does not know what he is doing from the way he keeps looking at Rose. She mouths things to him to try and make him feel more comfortable and so that he impresses her family. I think this scene portrays drama in a good way because the audience is able to relate to Jack through the way that he feels uncomfortable in this situation. Most of the audience would probably feel the same if they were put in that scenario so they are able to feel sympathetic towards Jack. MISE-EN-SCENE:
In the shots above you can see how the mise-en-scene has had a lot of effort put into it.
This part of the scene is where Rose and Jack meet each other before they go to dinner. They meet on the Grand Staircase, which is a very notable place on the RMS Titanic. If you look closely, you can see how detailed the staircase is. All the wood has been carved and the railings have gold embellishments on them. Throughout the whole film you can see how much effort the set decorators went to to make the film set look almost identical to the actual ship. But I think that the replica of the grand staircase is one of my favourites as it really is amazing. Mise-en-scene is a very important element when it comes to period dramas. If the background of a film like Titanic was shot in a modern ship, it would not look right and the audience would not feel like they were watching a film set in 1912. In the film Titanic though, I think a lot of the film's success comes from the actual look of the film, not just the storyline and historical accuracy. The set is so detailed and even the costumes match the fashions of the times! EDITING:
In this scene, there are not many visual effects when it comes to editing, apart from the transitions. In the shot above, you can see how transitions have been used to show change in time. The two sections of the scene cross fade into each other, and with the transparency you can see both at the same time. I think this is an effective use of editing as it shows change in time smoothly, without jumping to another scene suddenly.
There are however a lot of editing techniques that have been used with the sound of this scene. There is soft instrumental background music playing throughout the whole scene. I think that this could be added in pre-production for effect, or it could have been added to show what the dinner hall was really like and the kind of music they were playing. Other sounds have been added in such as Foley sounds and the narration of the old Rose. I think the editing of the sound makes it very dramatic too as it creates an atmosphere to make us feel like we are with the characters in that scene, in that ship, in 1912. However, the occasional narration from the old Rose makes us feel isolated from the involvement from the scenes we are watching that are set in 1912, as we are seeing it all from the old lady's perspective, and we know that all these scenes we are seeing will end very very badly. Like sudden hits of realisation. |
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This scene features two story-lines which would have been considered very controversial in the time that Call The Midwife is set ( during the 1950s and 1960s). The first story-line we see is a lady with a daughter suffering from deformities. This would be considered to be very controversial in that time as children with any disability would be frowned upon and treated in quite a disrespectful manner. These feelings of hatred towards people with disabilities is portrayed very well in this scene. Whilst the mother of the child is talking to the receptionist at the hospital, the lady behind her is staring at her child; which is not a very nice thing to do. We also see as the scene progresses that the school would not accept her application due to the child being 'ill'. In the 1950s and 1960s, it was normal to treat people with disabilities in this way. But in today's society any prejudice held against a disabled person is very much frowned up and discouraged. This shows how much life has changed since those times.
Showing this controversial topic in a period drama is very good I think as it shows to the audience of today what people in history had to endure when it came to differences in ourselves. It also increases the dramatic feel to the show as it has a bit of 'shock factor'. There is also another very controversial part to the scene where a pregnant lady is lay at home in bed talking to her midwife. She talks about how she wants to give birth of her baby at home, not in a hospital and for it to be born between the hours of 9 and 4 whilst her children are at school and her husband is down at the depot. The midwife suggests a hospital would be good for her as she would get peace and quiet. The lady refuses as she says she cannot be doing with all the whispering and the stares. This is quite confusing for the audience at this point as we wonder why she wants to have this baby so privately.
However, once her three older children run in, we guess why she may be wary. The pregnant lady is white, but her three children are mixed race. This could only mean that her husband is black.. Nowadays, mixed race relationships are quite a normal thing and nobody really makes trouble about it, But back in those days it was a very controversial thing that was very much frowned upon. This would be why the mother is against giving birth in hospital because she is worried about people whispering and staring at her. Although the audience can assume that this is why she does not want to give birth in hospital, the following section to the scene confirms this is the reason. Other women in the (what I am assuming is the mother and baby home) are sat round a table knitting and talking. One lady says that her mum told her that the other lady was going to marry a black man, and another added "nobody can choose who they fall in love with". These are both very negative responses which just go to show that they are all very disappointed in her for being involved with someone of another race. I think this is a really interesting use of characters and story-line as these controversial topics that do not cause much trouble these days used to be very big issues. To show these will make the audience realise how much more accepting society is today. RELATABILITY:
I think that although the story-line follows quite an old fashioned topic of controversy, there still is a lot of issues surrounding race; especially when it comes to mixed race families.
People today who have older relatives from the 1960s and before may still face judgement if they are in a mixed race relationship. This is because the older relatives who grew up with the prejudice surrounding mixed raced families may still be quite against it as it is how they were brought up to be. The fact that people today will still suffer similar scenarios to the woman in Call The Midwife shows that people today can still relate to period dramas. As we know the whole point of the genre of drama is that the scenes shown should be relateable to audiences. MISE-EN-SCENE:
The set decorators have put quite a bit of thought into the mise-en-scene in this shot pictured above. The show is set in the 1950s/1960s and I think that the shot above shows that quite well. The furniture is quite old fashioned and relative to the times. Even the costumes the characters are wearing match that of the era it is set in.
The lady is wearing a very typical outfit of the time which is very similar to her daughter's. The doctor is also wearing a very old fashioned doctors outfit which also shows this is set in a different era. Although it is obvious that this was set in a different time period, I do think that a little more effort could have been put in to make it look more like the 1950s/1960s. EDITING:
There is not much editing within this scene. The only audio effects are the background noise that has been added in the post production stage and the occasional Foley sound. However, when the scene splits they added a bit of background music which I think was very effective.
The only visual effects are the colour correction of the shots which have been done to make it look older. I think this is a good way of making the show more obvious as a period drama. I do feel that more experimental editing techniques could have been used, such as different transitions or more background music. But this is quite a simple show based on real life so over-editing could spoil it I think . |
BROADCHURCH:
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SILENT WITNESS:
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CHARACTERS & STORY-LINE:
The characters in this scene feature two police detectives that have been working together on a murder case for a child called Danny Latimer that was murdered.
In this scene , we see the moment where the female detective is told by the other that her husband is the one that is responsible for the murder. As we can imagine she is in disbelief, denial and shock. She goes to see her husband in custody, and after promising not to touch him, she attacks him in an almighty rage. This shows that personal emotions can override any professional work, especially in a situation like this. The characters used in this scene are very effective as it shows (what I imagine to be) a realisitc demonstration of a reaction to finding out a loved one has committed a horrendous crime. RELATEABILITY:
Although this is not really a relateable scenario for most people, it can happen. As we know, drama is supposed to be a relateable genre. However a crime drama is more of a genre that's purpose is to entertain the audience rather for them to relate to it.
MISE-EN-SCENE:
The mise-en-scene in this scene is brilliant. Without even watching the series you could tell that this scene is set in a police questioning room.
I think they have filmed this particular scene inside an actual police station; but it still shows they have considered locations to film this scene to make it as realistic as possible to the viewers. Another fantastic use of mise-en-scene within this scene is the costumes. Both of the detectives are wearing formal suits. This is quite a stereotypical dress code for a detective. Police officers are usually in uniform and detectives wear suits; this is how you distinguish who's who. The suspect, Joe (the detectives husband) is wearing a plastic white all in one suit which is also quite a stereotypical prisoner outfit. EDITING:
The start of these scene has no sound in the background whatsoever. This is so that we focus on the shock that is coming when we find out that Joe is Danny's killer. Soft music begins to play in the background as the two detectives walk to Joe's cell. The music fades out as she speaks to Joe, and when she begins to attack him, the music fades back in. The music has been cleverly placed within this scene as a build up to the drama, and as the drama dies down. The song that is being played is quite soft and emotional; which could relate to how the detective is feeling as although she is angry at him, it is her husband who she once loved very dearly and she has now lost him.
The lighting in this scene is very natural. It looks as if it could have just been filmed with no overlay on top. There is a lot of bright sunlight coming in through the windows too, but this is also natural light. |
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I have never watched silent witness, so I cannot make much of a comment on the characters or story-line of this scene. However, from watching this clip, I am assuming the man works in the surgery operating for post mortem examinations and the lady is his girlfriend. However, I could be wrong, but this is what this scene suggests to me through the way they are both behaving.
RELATEABILITY:
This is another scene that not many people can relate to. There aren't that many people in the world that work as surgeons for post mortems, nor are there very many people that could walk into a surgery room and casually lay on it without permission. As I mentioned in the previous analysis of Broadchuch however, crime dramas are not supposed to be relateable as much as dramas as they're usually just meant to entertain the audience.
MISE-EN-SCENE:
I think the mise-en-scene in this scene is absolutely amazing! The lighting that has been used is very blue, and the way the set has been decorated looks identical to an actual morgue/post mortem examination room. It is obvious that a lot of thought has gone into the look of this scene.
Even though the costumes of the characters do not look like a surgeon's outfit, their casual clothes suggest to the audience that they are not supposed to be in that room at that time, especially as they are the only two people in there and nobody is in protective clothing. EDITING:
There is background music playing at the beginning and end of this scene. From analysing both Broadchurch and Silent witness, I have noticed that music is only really played at the start and end of a scene in crime dramas.
The music playing in this scene is very loud and mysterious; and reminds me of a sci-fi film. The blue lighting and scientific looking setting also has a very science fiction style to it, which I think suits a crime drama genre very well. |
THE LUCKY ONE:
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CHARACTERS & STORY-LINE:
I have not watched The Lucky One, so I cannot make much comment on the characters or the story-line. However, from watching this scene I can assume that the man is leaving for some reason. Maybe he fell out with his girlfriend? Maybe he has to go away for work? There are many reasons he could be going away for but it is made obvious to us that his girlfriend doesn't want him to leave.
The couple are both very much in love by the looks of it, but by looking closer, I think there could be a deeper message. If you watch this scene, you will notice how it is the man that is walking away, and the lady running to him. Maybe he is trying to run away from her but she is trying to stop him? Also note that the man does not say a word through this entire 1 minute scene. This could also show that she is very dominant over him and maybe he is trying to escape as she is over powering him? This could be completely untrue, but this is an alternate interpretation I have had from this scene. RELATEABILITY:
Although I do not fully understand the meaning behind the story-line, I know that it is quite relateable as almost everyone will be in a relationship with tricky situations.
MISE-EN-SCENE:
The mise-en-scene for this scene is quite suiting I think. It is set on a country road in the middle of nowhere. It is a very sunny day and there is a very golden warm tone to the scene from the sun shining through the trees. This gives the scene a warm and happy feeling, which could relate to how the two characters feel when they are together.
EDITING:
I think the editing of this scene is quite effective too. There is soft background music playing throughout the entire scene, but as the couple come closer together, the music gets louder and more upbeat. This helps us build up to the drama (the couple coming together and kissing).
There are also background sounds of trees rustling, birds singing and grasshopper sounds. This relates to the mise-en-scene of being in a very natural environment. I have also noticed that the scene has been shot with a very shallow depth of field. The two characters are always in sharp focus but the background is quite often blurry. This is a good technique because it keeps us focused on the two characters rather than everything that is surrounding them. |
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This is another film I have not watched so there isn't much I can say about the story-line. However, from watching this scene I can see that the two men are soldiers, I'm guessing from world war 2 by the look of the uniform and surroundings. And I can tell that the lady is a waitress from the location she is in and how she is collecting dirty plates, The two characters keep making eye contact with each other so it is obvious they like each other. The man's friend tells him to go and talk to her, and after refusing a few times, he finally goes. Time passes on by splitting the scene, and the couple are sat together holding hands. This shows that they are most likely in love. Time passes on again and now they are married and they are dancing together.
The story-line I am guessing is a journey of their love story. How two people of different nationalities had a chance meeting and fell in love. RELATEABILITY:
This is not a very relateable scene for many people of this generation, but a lot of young people during world war 2 would have been through similar scenarios like this; especially soldiers that were travelling abroad as they would probably meet lots of women, some that may have caught their eye.
This is quite a nice film, especially for older generations that did fall in love during the war. They can watch films like this back and reminisce on old times. MISE-EN-SCENE:
The mise-en-scene is quite effective in this scene. The backgrounds and the furniture used in the set are very 1940s style so it relates to the time period.
The costumes that have been used also relate back to the time period, such as the lady's clothing and the soldiers uniform. However, looking old does not relate to the genre of romance drama, but any clothes can be worn in a romance because it is a very relateable thing for so many people as almost everyone will fall in love at some point in their lives. EDITING:
The editing in this scene is very good. There is a coloured sepia style overlay on top of the footage which gives it a warm, old fashioned hue. This helps relate back to the fact that this scene is set in the past and the brown tones make it look old. It also relates back to it being a romance. Romantic films often use warm tones to represent how characters that are in love feel when they are together. Shallow depth of field has been used in this scene to keep us focused on the couple as they are the most important.
There is also music being played in this scene. However, the music is not played until the end, once the narrator has told the audience that they are in love and they got married. This helps us build up to the drama. The music is quite upbeat and happy which could also relate back to how the characters feel about each other. A narrator has been used to tell their story. This kind of makes us feel like we are not part of the scene, and we are looking in on them. This is a nice way of looking at it as they are obviously very much in love and being too personal would make the audience feel like they are invading their privacy. |
In the first question of my questionnaire, I asked my respondents to watch a short clip from the ITV series 'Victoria' which is a very successful Period Drama based on the life of Queen Victoria. After watching the clip, the respondents would have to answer the question 'After watching this clip from 'Victoria', what makes it obvious that it is a period drama?". Here are the responses I got:
5 people said that the costumes featured in 'Victoria' made it obvious to them that what they were watching was a period drama. I agree with this as the style of clothing the characters are wearing are obviously from another period of time as you never see anyone dressed in that way today. Another 3 people mentioned that the setting played a key role in making it obvious that it is a period drama. I agree with this too as the setting is in an old fashioned castle, and although we have castles like that today, they would be a little more modern than what is shown in the programme. 3 people said that the way the characters talk also influences how obvious it is that it is a period drama. I agree with this point too as the characters used in this scene are very well spoken and they talk in a different way to how we would speak today. 2 people mentioned the lighting. This is quite a common factor within period dramas, as the way they are lit often has a browny hue on them to give them an 'old' look. The music was mentioned by 1 person. I think this is another point that makes the genre of period drama quite obvious as it sets the scene and links to the time period. And facial expressions were also mentioned by 1 person. I do not think this is true though, as a facial expression cannot influence the time period a film is set in, so I do not agree with this answer. |
In the second question of my questionaire, I asked my respondents what codes and conventions they expect to see in a Period Drama. The responses were quite varied:
Clothing came top of the list with a total of 6 people mentioning it. I would have to agree that this is one of the most important codes and conventions when it comes to making a period drama. I think this because the style and fashion that is popular changes a lot from decade to decade and what people wear often shows the time period quite easily. 6 people said Clothing. 4 people said setting is an important part of the codes and conventions of period dramas. I agree with this as the backdrop often tells a lot about the time period something is set in. Like fashion, furniture/home decor trends change a lot year to year. 3 people said music is an important part of the codes and conventions. This I also think is important because like fashion and home decor, music trends also change a lot year to year, and music styles often tell a lot about what time period something is in. 3 people said lighting. Lighting is important, as a lot of period dramas have a browny hue on top of the shots to make it look old, but I do not think it is essential. 2 people said facial expressions/body language this is another element that I think has no relevance to codes and conventions of Period dramas. Facial expressions and body language can vary in different people, and they stay the same throughout all eras, so I do not think this is an accurate answer. 2 people said cinematography. This could be true as some period dramas are shot in certain ways (close ups and wide angles) but I do not think this is an essential element. 1 person said hairstyles. Like fashion, hairstyles also change a lot over the years. This may not stand out as the most relevant or obvious element within period dramas, but without accurate hairstyles, period dramas don't seem that realistic in my opinion. |
The third question in my questionnaire asked my respondents to watch a clip from the ITV series 'Broadchurch'. Broadchurch is a crime drama based around a murder of a young local boy. The clip I asked my respondents to watch shows the moment when a detective finds out her husband is responsible for the murder of a young boy who's case she has been working on. I asked my respondents to watch this scene and make a comment on what they think makes it obvious that this is a crime drama. Here is what my respondents thought.
4 people think that the acting of the scene was very dramatic, and this is what made it obvious that it is a crime drama. Although this is true as it is dramatic, I do not think this makes it obvious that it is a crime drama as all sub-genres of drama have dramatic elements within them. 1 person thought the music was effective in this scene for making it come across as a crime drama. I agree that the music was effective as the beat of the song built up as the drama built up, but I think that it could have been used in many other genres too, The music itself could not portray the fact that it is a crime drama, but with all the other codes and conventions the music fits in well with the genre in my opinion. 4 respondents said that the setting of this scene helped them to realise that what they were watching was a crime drama. I agree with this. This scene was shot in a police interrogation room where suspects are questioned. This is a very typical location for a crime drama, and it is the location where a lot of crimes are solved in real life, so I think that the setting makes it quite clear to the audience that it is a crime drama. 2 said that the characters helped them realise it was a crime drama. I think this is true, but only down to the clothes they are wearing. The two detectives are wearing suits and they are in the interrogation room. The criminal is also in the interrogation room but he is in an all in one white suit. (often worn by criminals/suspects in custody). The costumes of the characters link with the location of the scene when it comes to helping the audience understand that it is a crime drama. 1 person mentioned lighting. I think that it has followed the traditional 'natural lighting' of crime dramas, but this is a very common lighting style which can be used by many genres, not just crime. So I think that this is not really a code and convention that suggests to the audience that it is a crime drama. 3 people thought that the way the characters spoke also suggested that this scene was from a crime drama. I agree with this as the way the detectives were talking was very much like a detective. They spoke about not touching Joe as it could harm the trial. And the female detective talks to her husband Joe about the crime, and this also shows the audience that this is a crime drama, as the characters are actually discussing the crime. Camera shots were mentioned by 2 people. The cinematography used within this scene was quite typical of a drama film (stationary with wide and close up shots) but I do not feel as though this could help an audience identify that they are watching a crime drama; as the shots used were very standard for all sub-genres of drama; nothing stood out as a bit of 'crime-drama cinematography' |
In the fourth question of my questionnaire, I asked my respondents what codes and conventions do they expect to see in a crime drama. This question received mixed answers too.
Clothing was mentioned by 2 of the respondents. I think this is a good point to make as although we shouldn't judge people by how they look, outfits can tell a lot about a person. In the clip from Broadchurch that I put into my questionaire, the clothing of the characters says a lot about them (suits for the detectives, plastic white all in one for the suspect). 2 people said that a good setting is one of the codes and conventions they expect to see in a crime drama. I think this is true, but in real life crimes can happen anywhere; so I do not think this is the most important element. I was shocked to find that 8 people had mentioned how they expect to have good and effective lighting within crime dramas. This really surprised me as lighting is often an element within codes and conventions that goes unnoticed. However, I do agree that the lighting within a crime drama is good, as it should be with any genre. 2 people mentioned facial expressions/body language. This again, I don't really understand as to how facial expressions/body language can allow an audience to differentiate between certain genres, as everyone's facial expressions are different. So this answer does not make any sense to me. 1 person mentioned music. I was quite surprised by this as well; I personally find music to be quite a big thing within crime dramas, as a lot of them feature mysterious songs to make everything seem more dramatic. But, one person did mention sounds too, which could also relate to music. 3 people said cinematography. I think this is a good point to make as cinematography within dramas are important, but I wouldn't say there is any way of distinguishing a crime drama from any other sub-genre of drama through the cinematography. And 1 person mentioned vehicles. I had not thought of this, but thinking about it, this is a good point as vehicles such as police cars could indicate to the audience that they are watching a crime drama. |
In the fifth question of my survey, I asked my respondents to watch a clip from the Romance Drama film 'Dear John'.
One person said that the script in this scene showed them that this was a Romance Drama. I agree with this person as the characters in this scene talk about how they 'fell in love' and how they are going to 'miss each other'. script - 1 Two people said that the clothes the characters are wearing made it obvious to them that they were watching a Romance Drama. I do not understand this answer because the clothes they are wearing could be worn in a film of any genre. Nothing they are wearing comes across to me as a 'Romance Drama Outfit'. So I do not think that this answer is helpful to me. One person said that the setting of this scene is the outside of a rural house. I think this is a very suiting setting as it is calm and peaceful and makes for a nice romantic location. However, it could be a location that may be used in many different genres, not just Romance Dramas. One person said that the character's tone of voice in this scene helped them realise that they were watching a Romance Drama. I think this is quite a good point to make as both the characters were talking in a smooth tone of voice; as if they were talking to or about someone they love. One person mentioned the music in this scene. I agree with this statement too because the music that is being played in the background is very soft instrumental piano music. This could be played in many different genres, however, I think it suits the romance drama very well and fits in with the sadness of saying goodbye within this particular scene. A total of four respondents mentioned the lighting within this scene. I have to agree with this as the lighting that has been used is very typical of romance dramas. The lighting is quite warm and golden. The golden tones that have been used make the audience feel warm, which allows us to relate to how the characters feel when they are together. Five people mentioned the use of emotion within this scene! This is quite a lot of people and I really agree with this answer. This scene has used emotions very well. They are quite obviously in love with each other, and they are both upset that they have to part for a year. However, I think that acting alone does not prove these emotions. I think that it is only this obvious because of all the other elements that have been added in. One person mentioned camera shots. I agree with this answer because the camera is moving all over the place in the majority of shots within this scene. I think this is effective because it shows the two characters are moving away from each other, and the use of emotion shows how this is upsetting for them. |
Three of my respondents said that they expect to see good cinematography within Romance Dramas. I agree with this. Romance Dramas often feature various shots (wide angle and close ups for example) to make us feel part of the film, whilst also feeling like we are watching from a distance.
Another three people mentioned music. I think music is a vital element within Romance Dramas. Although you cannot see music, it definitely as a huge impact on the mood of a film. 1 person spoke about facial expressions. Again, I do not understand how this is a code and convention of Romance Dramas, or a code and convention for any genre for that matter. It just doesn't make sense to me, so for that reason I do not think that this is an accurate response. 3 people said that clothing plays a key role within Romance Dramas. This is another response that I do not understand. People in relationships can wear anything; there isn't a certain dress code! One person answered 'tone of voice'. This is quite a good answer, which I didn't really think of. Romance Dramas often features characters talking is soft, soothing tones of voice, which could help us differentiate it from another sub-genre such as crime for example. Five people said that lighting is an important element. I think this is true as a lot of Romance Dramas feature golden, warm tones like the ones pictured above, but I think that lighting for a romance could be anything. Two people spoke about sounds. I think this could be true, but I think that music is more of a key element within Romance Dramas rather than sound effects. One person spoke about props. This is a true answer that I agree with as props can be used in Romance Dramas (e.g. engagement rings, roses etc). However, props do not help us determine what genre of film something is as all genres use props; not just Romance Dramas. |
In the seventh question, I asked my respondents what they think is the best Period Drama that has been produced, and why.
One respondent said that 'Zulu' is the best they have seen because the characters and settings drew you in. Two people said that 'Pride and Prejudice' was the best they have seen. One said that it was because the characters and settings draw you in, whilst the other said that their dad loves it, and he is within the target audience. I think the first response to this question was more helpful to me as it tells me that the characters and settings have been used in an effective way. Whereas the second response tells me about how their dad likes it because he is part of the target audience. This is unhelpful to me as this person's dad is irrelevant to my questionnaire, and with no information about him, I am unable to tell what the target audience of Pride and Prejudice is. Two people thought that 'Stranger Things' was the best becasue of the cliffhangers, make-up and lighting. The other person said they like the camera angles that were used in the film, and how there are coloured filters over the footage helped to make it look old. Two people liked 'Downton Abbey'. One said they liked it because of the good actors. The other said because it is relevant to the period it is set in and it is popular with the public. One person liked 'Wolf Hall' because it was very popular in countries other than the UK. They added that this is quite a rare thing to happen as a lot of period dramas are not very successful out of the country they were produced in. And one respondent answered 'Don't know'. |
In the eighth question in my survey, I asked my respondents to tell me what they think is the best Crime Drama that has been produced and why.
One of the respondents said they liked 'House'. And the reason they gave was "because house". Which shows to me that it is good because it just is very good. But their very simple and uninformative answer did not help me much at all. Another respondent said that they liked 'The talented Mr Ripley' becuase it's very engaging and it shows emotions well. One person said that they like Broadchurch becuase it has a good narrative. One person said that they like 'New Tricks' becuase the scenes are 'done right' and the lighting fits with the emotions within the scenes. One of the respondents said that they like 'The Wire' because it is 'Dickensian in it's approach to discussing the drug and police cultures in Baltimore'. They also said that it isn't like a TV show, or a film. It feels real as it looks as if someone just left the camera on in Baltimore and you are 'just watching real life unfold on the TV screen'. They also stated that they think 'The Wire' is the best TV show ever made; so if that's anything to go by, it must be good! Another person said that they like 'Elementary' because of all the wide shots and the story line'. And the remaining respondents said that they don't know because they don't watch any crime dramas. |
In the final question, I asked my respondents to tell me what they think is the best Romance Drama that has ever been produced. I received a variety of different responses.
One person told me that 'Rebecca' was the best Romance Drama that they had seen. I have not watched this film, and I have never heard of it, so I do not know anything about it. Another person said that they liked 'The Notebook' because it has clever screenplay. This is another film that I have not seen, but I have only heard good things about it. Me Before You was also mentioned. by one person. I have not watched this but I have looked it up and read about it before. It is about a man that falls in love with his carer. The respondent that told me they liked this film told me they like it because it is saddening due to the circumstance, but happy because of the love. I agree with this statement. I like how sad things can be made happy; especially within Romance Dramas. 3 people gave quite unhelpful responses, because they aren't their thing and they don't watch any. This may be the case but it would have been helpful if they told me about 1 Romance Drama they had watched. Even if they didn't like it it would have been interesting to know what they didn't like so I could avoid the mistakes. Two people said that they like Titanic. One person said they like it because the audience and connect tot he characters, and that it shows emotions and heart ache really well. Whilst the other person said that they like how the camera is moving throughout most of the film. And that they like the costumes that were used and how you could easily differentiate the rich and the poor purely through the costumes. |