1 Analyse how camerawork is used in the extract to create meaning. Refer to at least two examples from the extract in your answer. (5 marks)
Firstly, camera work is used in the first scene and was using framing the shot was framing the child is protected between the parent and the duty solicitor which shows that the little boy comes across vulnerable. The reaction shot shows that the little boy's father is looking uncomfortable and embarrassed with deciding to not let his son talk and his son is playing with toys and looking down. Then after the dad stops talking, Joe has a reaction shop that she is upset with how the police have acted towards him.
Another use of camerawork is used is an arc shot for when
lady was undressing herself to see what everyone was doing and how they were
reactions to her actions at that moment and what sort of facial features
the police officers and everyone standing around her. This scene was very
chaotic as the camera was going around in circles. This is very effective
because some of the shots were put in were the people were standing so it gives
the viewers in perspective as if they were there in the moment and watching as
if they were that person. By flashing between different camera angles it give a
different affect to if you were watching just watching from one angle. Seeing
all the different perspective help create understanding of what is going on and
makes the scene tenser and disorganized. This impression makes the watchers not
know where to look next as they are so engaged in the scene and what’s going
on
2. Analyse how far the extract creates a humorous view of policing. (10 marks)
The extract creates a humorous view
of policing to a certain point, the humour in this particular extract was very
dark as by putting in normal humour would ruin the atmosphere and the
seriousness of this scene. An example of this dark humour is when a foreign
lady tries to steal cigarettes but then gets caught so tries to take advantage
of the situation and attempts to show the police officer is trying to sexually assault
her. By her doing this is quite funny to some people and quit entertain but to
others it might be unpleasant and rude to watch. There is a contrast in this
humour as the lady that is taking her clothes of is a criminal but trying to
put all the bad looks on a police officer witch is completely wrong because she
is the bad person not him.
By using this dark humour, it almost separates the scenes up so
it isn’t all serious and so tight with tension so that there is room to have a
laugh not think about what happened last so that a part can be more relaxed ad
people watching are not always stressed to think of what will happen next.
Another example of this humour is in the police station were a police officer
makes a comment to another police officer and saying that she can see some of
his grandma’s lasagne stuck in between his teeth. Even though they are in the
middle of the police station and there in the middle of an arrest there is
still room for a joke to make some viewers laugh and not be so pressured to
think of the drama that has happened.
In conclusion, I think that this extract does create a lot of humour but can only be understood by some people and by others might be taken differently and into a different perception that might not be funny but very uncomfortable for them to watch. The humour might be appreciated more than it usually would be as it is unexpected from the viewer as you wouldn’t see it coming.
q.1 Mark 5/5 Look back at your English in your opening sentence (and further down)! Proof read your work out loud to check it. You pick reaction shots and give reasons. You pick arc pans for the second and explain well. Remember arc PANS
ReplyDeleteq.2 Mark 8/10 Note that the shoplifter is actually English, which is part of the humour. She makes a big drama at the police station, refusing to co-operate.Your second example is the banter between Lino and Donna - remember to identify the officers by name. You draw thoughtful conclusions.