Thursday, 10 December 2009

How the camera work and editing is used to emphasise differences in the clip from "Our friends in the North"?














The clip on which we are analysing from "Our Friends In The North"




The clip begins with he master shot of 'Helen' and partner 'Nicky'. This shot features again later in the clip.
They appear to be very comfortable in the company of one another despite it being their first date. The female character of 'Helen' is made out to be rather snobbish, her look also gives off this impression. This stereotypical representation of the female character could be down to the idea of being from the southern region of country.



In comparison the couple in the other image (below), that being of 'Tosca' and 'Mary'. The camera work used utilises this couple, the shot is similar to the one above of the other couple, this represents a contrast between them.
These characters like the other male character 'Nicky' represent the Northern region.
'Tosca' is seen wearing a suit like the other male character, however it is known of his occupation. At that point it is possibly known that the suit is the only one owned by "Tosca".


From this screenshot we can determine a form of divide between the couple from the southern sector of the country (the couple on the left) and the couple from up North. It's as though the table represents the country.
The zoom of the camera could also connote argument.



The cold,hard stare from 'Helan' utilises her position in society. The close-up shows a state of more class compared to the image of 'Mary'.

She appears snobbish. It is as though the casters have put her into that role because of her distinctive features







































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