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Analysing Cuffs opening scene

Camera work / miss en scene Opening shot is fast drone tracking shot in Brighton is a fun place to live because its fun and fast moving. After this theres a low angle close up connotes in modern britain has equal rights. Steady cam footage the fact the camera moves slightly creates tension making you feel edgy. life in modern britain can be rough.  Over shoulder shot we are supposed to get an over view of the sight. Pan crowd shot of police shows police are inclusive in modern britain. High shot of the lad culture is taken high because they look down on this behaviour. Medium showing someone filming the police getting involved and this shows that you can't do anything without someone filming it. There are problems with violence.  Low camera shot shows patriarcle hierarchy of chief of police. Low angle of the man punching the policeman reinforces the idea that people don't respect the law. Sound Diegetic ambient sound of seagulls suggest britain has a leisure soci...

Analysing avengers opening scene

Tuesday 3rd November 2019 How is 'britishness' represented in this scene in terms of mies-en-scene? How is war paranoia/racism represented in this scene through mies-en-scene? What stereotypes were used in episode 1? Consider:  Nationalities Gender Job roles Places      4. How was Steed represented  in episode 1? Consider: Costume Setting Props Actions Dialogue  Stereotypes  Steed's character was a more rough and tumble operative than the suave, sophisticated gentleman he became during the Gale and Peel eras. His most common style of dress as Dr. Keel's sidekick was a trenchcoat and suit, though the famous bowler hat and umbrella appeared as early as "The Frighteners", the 15th episode to be aired. Most of the first season episodes are lost, but Macnee hints in his memoir that they initially appeared earlier.