Media directs the thought processes of society. Daya Kishan Thussa says, “US popular culture… is steeped in Hollywood spectacles on war, battles and conflict, as evidenced by the international success of films about war, conflict, and battles between good and evil,” (p.265 reader). Hollywood –the media—portrays war as a conflict between good and evil, redefining war and conflict to be something that is black and white, with a sure winning side. The show 24, produced after 9/11, at the start of the War on Terror, represents a conflict between the good and the evil by paralleling the distrust and suspicion of the real world with the distrust and suspicion of the world in the show. By using elements such as windowing, zooming and panning into faces, dark lighting, and slow, eerie music, Season 2, Episode 1 of 24, creates an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust similar to post 9/11 United States that explains why officials tried to resolve conflicts even without all relevant information present. The camera zooms into the faces of the characters speaking, directing the audience’s attention to what they are saying making this information seem important and true. In the scene where David Palmer finds out about the nuclear bomb in Los Angeles, the camera first focuses on Eric Rayburn who is telling Palmer about the bomb but then zooms into Palmer’s face to show his expression at receiving this information. When Palmer is told the bomb will go off today, he asks, “How do we know this?” Rayburn replies with a computer image of Mahmoud and the camera zooms into the suspected terrorist’s face. The camera in this scene moves quickly from face-to-face, following the conversation visually. Additionally, the camera captures the expressions of... ... middle of paper ... ...ndowing destroys this barrier because it allows the characters to know more. During the post 9/11 time period, everyone was suspicious of everyone else. Baudrillard says, “The faultless mastery of this clandestine style of operation is almost as terroristic as the spectacular act of September 11, since it casts suspicion on any and every individual” (20). The “clandestine style of operation” that Baudrillard refers to is how the terrorists could be people who are walking amongst us, living similar lives. Being able to see the reactions of the people gives insight to what the people may actually be thinking and that’s why windowing is important. Episode 1 of Season 2 uses many elements to create suspense and suspicion. In the post 9/11 time period, this show would’ve gotten a lot of attention because the audience would be able to relate to the aura of suspicion.
There are types of main techniques such as zooming, craning, tracking and lighting. Zooming is one on going motion, the camera moves from an area to a close up shot. Tracking is when you move the camera towards or away from the film and it is designed to make the actor feel like they are part of the scene or is removed from the scene. And Craning is when the camera angel is place on a crane to make better interest to the location of the film. Last but not least is Lighting. Lighting is when the light changes throughout the film and draws attention to the objects and also lighting can be used to create their facial expression when it’s light or dark. The characters in the film wear a costume to represent the movie and to show the character personality of what they doing. Also in this scene you can see many other many cinematic techniques in this set. As it appears Dave has more lighting than Gail. That’s because since Dave was white and Gail is black. Black and white people can’t be in a relationship or get
‘Fly on the wall’ camera work - designed to appear as if the camera. crew was not present. ‘Verite’ camera work - continuously hand held shot. Used to simulate the viewer experiencing the person looking and moving around. within the documentary.
People around the globe rely on the media to interpret the events that occur in the world. They get the latest information about national and global news from the radio, television, and newspapers that have correspondents waiting to tell the story. People also heavily rely on the media during times of crises like war, economic insecurity, or other global events that affects their lives. One of the most impactful times Americans depended on the media was during World War II, which illustrated the triumphs and defeats of the war and its impression it left during the post-war era. It was around this time, movie clips and radio shows geared its messages towards patriotic themes that persuaded Americans to support the war.
The elements of editing such as shots, takes, scenes, and sequences are important factors to each film. In the film, the shots/takes were quick and short, allowing a viewer to grasp the thrill and excitement of the film, and to help the viewer be lured into the world of the film. During the scene with the civilian who had a bomb attached to his body, after the bomb goes off there is a shot of James running as he looks back at the bombing. Then there is a cut to the shot of the debris of the bomb, a cut to the shot of soldiers falling down as the bomb goes off, and then there is a cut to the shot of James falling.
	Aside from the audio and visual points, there are various camera angles used. When everyone is circled around the boiling pot the camera man uses a stedicam shot to circle around and show everyone’s face. When the viewer is seeing a girl take off her clothes the camera technician uses a zoom shot. This holds true when the governor approaches the gathering.
Instead of aiming to create smooth and steady shots, the cinematography was shaky, as though it were a home made film. I felt this approach was more effective because it gave the film a stronger sense of realism and made it seem more like a documentary. To portray the documentary-like movements, the camera moves up and down and is often jerky at times. There is also fast film stock to create a grainier effect. For example, when Eldridge is looking through his gun; the picture is grainy to demonstrate to the audience Eldridge’s position and viewpoint. The speed of the sequence varies; there are moments where slow motion is used. There are moments of fast-paced shots to lead up to explosions and as the bomb explodes, the speed slows down. The use of slow motion in this sequence emphasises the extreme impact of the explosion on
This technique is used to give an insight into her life It invites the audience to meet Sam's family and suggests her bubbly and positive personality through the interview. Camera angles and shots are an important part of documentaries. They are used to show emotion and portray a subject or location characteristics in a certain way. In twinsters, for example, this shot of the Thames. It's a long shot of London city. It shows the stereotype of gloomy England. This shot, as you can see includes both sided of the Thames, the tall buildings loom over the river. By using this shot, it invites the audience to see the different worlds that Sam and Anais have come from. EXPAND. This next camera angle is a close up straight angle. It is used for the audience to see Sam in this raw moment of emotion. The fear and anxiety documented in this scene are important as it invites the audience to feel empathy for Sam and share her nervous energy. This Part of the documentary builds up to Anais and Sam meeting in real life for the first time. The tension waiting for their meeting and anticipation can be seen on her face. Interviews and camera shots are important, but they aren't the only technique used to give insight into the twinsters life. Techniques added in post-production can often be the most powerful, that give more mood to the
Technology is growing fast, as is the new generations branching off with new forms of media and devices that provide us with the news. News and politics have had difficulty when informing its public and community of the events that happen in their community. Now the media and news are growing to reform to the earlier generation’s way of receiving the news and events related to them, by using media and popular culture. According to Wodak, for politics to air and to engage and intrigue its public, it must need scandal, rumour, and speculation (45). The West Wing, is a clear example of where the news and politics enter into the world of entertainment, but still informing its audience of the political world and events they may face. I will be analyzing The West Wing television series in relation to the representations of gender, race, and politics with support from examples and scholarly sources.
Steven Johnson wrote an article for the New York Times in which he argues that back in the days, television shows use to have a very simple plot which was easy to follow without too much attention. It was just an other way to sit back and relax. However, throughout the years, viewers grew tired of this situation and demanded more complex plot lines with multiple story lines that related to recent news topics. He takes the example of the television show “24”. “24” is known for being the first show which its plot occurs in “real-time”, it is also known for not censuring the violence of its topics. It is a drastic change from what Johnson states as an example “Starsky and Hutch” where basically each episodes was only a repetition of the last one. Johnson also believes that there is a misconception of the mass culture nowadays where people think the television viewer wants dumb shows which in response makes them dumber. Johnson does not agree, for him, television shows such as “24” are “nutritional”. He also states that sm...
Throughout the scene Sam Mendes uses camera movement and distance to show Michael Sullivan’s focus and the inevitable downfall of John Rooney.
Media is a powerful tool that can be used to influence the majority and the distortion of truth in media has a rippling effect that may prove to be dangerous. Good Night, and Good Luck is an extravagant film that exposes the truth of media. The main protagonist in the film, Edward Murrow, makes attempts to caution the audience about the power of media. In the film, Murrow says “We have a built in allergy to unpleasant or disturbing information; our mass media reflect this. But unless we get up off our fat surpluses, and recognize that television, in the main, is being use to distract, delude, amuse, and insulate us, then television and those who finance it, those who look at it, and those who work at it, may see a totally different picture, too late.” (Heslov & Clooney, 2005) Which is
The media, including television programming, cartoons, film, the news, as well as literature and magazines, is a very powerful and pervasive medium for expression. It can reach a large number of people and convey ideas, cultural norms, stereotypic roles, power relationships, ethics, and values. Through these messages, the mass media may have a strong influence on individual behavior, views, and values, as well as in shaping national character and culture. Although there is a great potential for the media to have a positive and affirming effect on the public and society at large, there may be important negative consequences when the messages conveyed are harmful, destructive, or violent.
Television is a vital source from which most Americans receive information. News and media delegates on television have abused theirs powers over society through the airing of appealing news shows that misinform the public. Through literary research and experimentation, it has been proven that people's perception of reality has been altered by the information they receive from such programs. Manipulation, misinterpretation, word arrangement, picture placement and timing are all factors and tricks that play a major role in the case. Research, experimentation, and actual media coverage has pinpointed actual methods used for deceptive advertising. Television influences society in many ways. People are easily swayed to accept a belief that they may not normally have unless expressed on television, since many people think that everything they hear on television is true. This, however, is not always the case. It has been observed that over the past twenty to thirty years, normal social behavior, even actual life roles of men and women and media, regulatory policies have all been altered (Browne 1998). Media has changed with time, along with quality and respectability. Many Americans receive and accept false information that is merely used as an attention grabber that better the show's ratings and popularity. Many magazines and Journal reviews have periodically discussed the "muckraking" that many tabloid shows rely on to draw in their viewers. This involves sensationalizing a story to make it more interesting, therefore increasing the interest of the audience. "Along the way, all sorts of scandalous substance and goofy tricks appear, but not much mystery in the logic," (Garnson 1997). People often know that these shows aim to deceive them, but still accept the information as truth. Many times, people have strong opinions on certain topics. Yet, when they are exposed to the other side of the argument, they may be likely to agree with the opposite view. As Leon Festinger said, "If I chose to do it (or say it), I must believe in it," (Myers 1997). This is an example of Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory, which pertains to acting contrary to our beliefs. Television influences many people to change their original beliefs. It has the viewers think that the majority of other people hold the contrary idea. Once these views are presented, people have the option to hol...
It shows the building burning from the perspective of a helicopter above the building. You canee the fire from the perspective of the fire fighters on the ladders and the people on the ground.
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