MS2 Evaluation The aim of my crime drama opening was to conform to the conventions of black comedy, whilst also applying various stereotypes of various forms of crime genres. I intended to appeal to my target audience of 17 and above, through utilising various stereotypical genre conventions. An important aspect to my video was the use of narrative stages and visual techniques. The scenes which have the two men enter the building disrupts the calm, settled, almost harmonious equilibrium between both Darius and Farhoud. This was displayed by the increase in volume of the non-diegetic music playing throughout the scene, juxtaposed to the diegetic, dialogue heavy scenes between Darius and Farhoud. This, along with the transition of the coffee
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For example, I intended to create a harmonious atmosphere through mise en scene, by having the two parties having a variety of food in front of them and eating. I intended to have this symbolize a lack of tension, despite the two discussing business. This is also achieved by certain camera angles, such as the high angle shot above the table, which has both Farhoud and Darius’ hands in frame, surrounded by the food. Although this could be interpreted to represent the importance of their business (having their hands clenched together), it also displays a comfortable surrounding, in both their close proximity and the surrounding food. It is obvious that the general atmosphere is being altered in the gradual increase in the volume and tempo of the music. Having a slower, more relaxing song playing initially, with lyrical themes of religion and romance (Son of a Preacher man), compared to the more upbeat, soulful song playing, with lyrical connotations of betrayal (Backstabbers), represents an alter in the equilibrium. A clear distinction between the more ‘peaceful’ scene and the ‘action’ scene. In terms of the altering of equilibrium, I also decided to establish enigma for my audience, thereby creating suspense. I did this by juxtaposing shots of the two men (Quentin and Spike) walking into the building, with detail/close up shots of a man (Jake) washing his bloodied hands. This also provides the audience with spectator privilege, as they are aware of another potentially dangerous individual in the building, that may prove as an opposing force to the two characters the audience had been positioned with for that short period of time. A member of my target audience said about this particular part of my video: “The change in equilibrium was effective; however, it would have been better if the scenes at the beginning were longer, so the
For example, I intended to create a harmonious atmosphere through mise en scene, by having the two parties having a variety of food in front of them and eating. I intended to have this symbolize a lack of tension, despite the two discussing business. This is also achieved by certain camera angles, such as the high angle shot above the table, which has both Farhoud and Darius’ hands in frame, surrounded by the food. Although this could be interpreted to represent the importance of their business (having their hands clenched together), it also displays a comfortable surrounding, in both their close proximity and the surrounding food. It is obvious that the general atmosphere is being altered in the gradual increase in the volume and tempo of the music. Having a slower, more relaxing song playing initially, with lyrical themes of religion and romance (Son of a Preacher man), compared to the more upbeat, soulful song playing, with lyrical connotations of betrayal (Backstabbers), represents an alter in the equilibrium. A clear distinction between the more ‘peaceful’ scene and the ‘action’ scene. In terms of the altering of equilibrium, I also decided to establish enigma for my audience, thereby creating suspense. I did this by juxtaposing shots of the two men (Quentin and Spike) walking into the building, with detail/close up shots of a man (Jake) washing his bloodied hands. This also provides the audience with spectator privilege, as they are aware of another potentially dangerous individual in the building, that may prove as an opposing force to the two characters the audience had been positioned with for that short period of time. A member of my target audience said about this particular part of my video: “The change in equilibrium was effective; however, it would have been better if the scenes at the beginning were longer, so the