PRACTICAL LESSONS, filming and editing

When we were in our groups and created a scene from Forrest Gump we had to try to include tracking shots, close-ups and two shots which came across as a challenge because when the camera was on the tripod we had to think about balancing it, focusing the shot and doing what we needed to do (like zooming in the camera, or moving it).

When some of us in the group were acting we had to remember all the dialog and to say it at the right time, which wasn't to difficult to do.

Once I finishing editing the actual clips I will add a soundtrack to the back and make sure the scenes transition neatly from one another.

Avengers

In avengers the TV programme shows a number of things including...
-the emergence of feminism, in the time of when it was released it was very unusual for women to be action packed and sporty (it was normally a male role) so this show was the start of many more
-the whole show is in the upper class lifestyle, for example they have very expensive and unique cars (Emma Peels always shows up in a sports car)
-the show comes across fairly humorous in an unrealistic way because there was a part when the man is walking on the walls and ceiling, this shows it is trying to be a comedy in a different way
-we know the characters are rich because instead of the man getting an eye test where you read what letter is on the wall, he was to name what all the hats are called
-no one seemed to be normal and they all did bizarre things to prove this
-John Steed was always was a gentleman to others
-it is called the 'Avengers' because the man was a doctor who was trying to avenge a death of his fiance
-the girl always comes across stronger than the male when they are having a physical fight

TV scheduling

BBC1 Sunday 10 September 9 p.m. - strike

BBC1 Monday 11 September 9 p.m. -rellik

BBC1 Tuesday 12 September 9 p.m. – doctor foster

BBC1 Wednesday 13 September 9 p.m. – how to stay young

BBC1 Thursday 14 September 9 p.m. - ambulance

BBC1 Friday 15 September 9 p.m. – celebrity MasterChef

BBC1 Saturday 10 September 9 p.m. – casualty

Long form narrative does seem to be a popular form

CUFFS

The function for the opening sequence in TV programs is so that you should expect to see the name of the production companies, who the director, producer and actors all are. It is there to list the most important members of the production and it is usually shown as text on a black screen or infront of static images.

The opening sequence appealed to me because it was very colourful and it showed very clearly who the main characters are and what they do. The way Cuffs presented there opening sequence was very retro like, the images were very static and came and went very quickly which makes the audience pay attention to what is happening.

The aspects of the title sequence tell a story about Brighton's diversity because it shows many things around the city, it shows some parts of Brighton that are slightly more ruff that has graffiti on the walls and then on the next image it shows Brighton beach with many people on it. Many of the images are of the Police Officers either laughing or acting very serious which shows how there job varies a lot. There is images of a mosque which represents that there is a wide range of cultures in the area. On the whole Brighton seems to come across as a very bright and lively city.

There was many different types of characters in the show which is meant to engage many people from the mainstream audience. This is done so the majority of people will enjoy the show even if they aren't into watching crime. Throughout the program there will be a wide variety of scenes that will suite the kind of TV you enjoy watching.

Cuffs is on before the watershed at 9pm, this is because throughout the show they seem to be careful with how they record the scenes, when there is something violent going on they never seem to show completely what the area looks like. They also minimize the amount of strong language that they use so it is suitable to watch for a wide range of ages.