Monday, 29 March 2010
Sound
There are different types of sounds used in ‘Key Witness’. The synchronous sounds used were the car door being shut. The diegetic sounds in the crime drama is the dialogue. This is very important as it creates the crime drama and allows the audience to understand what’s happening. The non-diegetic sound used is the background music.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Mise-en-Scene
The costumes worn by the detectives in 'Key Witness’ are very formal. The reason for this is because the detectives have to mirror their professional career. Detectives in contrast to uniformed police usually dress formal and investigative the crime and situation where as a uniformed presence would be either a distraction or intimidating but the need to establish police authority still exists. In ‘Key Witness’ the officers dress in plain clothes which attires consistency with that worn by the general public for purposes of blending in.
The props used in ‘Key Witness’ is a police tape which shows the significance of the crime and it also shows that a serious offence has been committed. Using a police tape makes the crime drama seem more realistic and it emphasises on the situation as being a serious offence. A gun was also used as a prop. The gun is used as the murder weapon so having a gun in the crime drama is important because it allows the crime to occur.
During the flash back the colour and lighting changes. The reason for this is because it shows the audience that we are in a different time zone.
The settings used in 'Key Witness' are a house, lab and an office. These locations show the conventions used in a crime drama. The house scene is where the murder takes place this is significant because its the basis of the crime. The office scene shows a working environment as it represents a police atmosphere. A lab scene was also used showing the forensic side of the investigation. This can appeal to the audience because it shows a different side of policing so therefore it will interest the viewers and attract their attention.
The figure movement and expression in 'Key Witness' shows great importance because the facial expression of the female detective just before the flash back occurs symbolises importance because it's then when the audience figure out that the detective is in fact the murderer as her facial expression is tense and mysterious so you can guess straight away that something’s not right.
The props used in ‘Key Witness’ is a police tape which shows the significance of the crime and it also shows that a serious offence has been committed. Using a police tape makes the crime drama seem more realistic and it emphasises on the situation as being a serious offence. A gun was also used as a prop. The gun is used as the murder weapon so having a gun in the crime drama is important because it allows the crime to occur.
During the flash back the colour and lighting changes. The reason for this is because it shows the audience that we are in a different time zone.
The settings used in 'Key Witness' are a house, lab and an office. These locations show the conventions used in a crime drama. The house scene is where the murder takes place this is significant because its the basis of the crime. The office scene shows a working environment as it represents a police atmosphere. A lab scene was also used showing the forensic side of the investigation. This can appeal to the audience because it shows a different side of policing so therefore it will interest the viewers and attract their attention.
The figure movement and expression in 'Key Witness' shows great importance because the facial expression of the female detective just before the flash back occurs symbolises importance because it's then when the audience figure out that the detective is in fact the murderer as her facial expression is tense and mysterious so you can guess straight away that something’s not right.
Monday, 4 January 2010
Name of crime drama
The name of our crime drama is called Key Witness. We have also created a company logo which is called Killer Studios. The name of our crime drama reflects the synopsis of what our crime drama is about as a whole. The name also relates to daily things that would occur in a crime drama meaning that a ('key') witness would be needed to help slove the crime.
Pre Production Report
As part of my practical work I have to create a pre-production which links with my crime drama. My pre-production is a script. My script is about a crime which involves youngsters who are involved in gangs which inevitably results in a death.
The research I undertook to come up for an idea for my script is that I looked at society around me and what kinds of stories were being reported in the press. In the media today there are many stories reported about how young people are turning to a life of crime and there have been many documentaries on TV showing the negative impact gang lifestyle has. As a result for my script I wanted the crime to revolve around gang culture. The reason for this is because the media teach us that young people involved in gangs are heartless and ruthless and we as viewers are easily influenced by the media as their values have a dominant effect on audiences.
There’s not a specific target audience for my script because the issue I have raised effects a mass audience because gangs are everywhere and are portrayed as being ruthless and attacking individuals of various ages.
The style of language that I have used can relate to the teenage audiences around the ages of 14-19 because the language used is slang. For example, words such as ‘bro’ can impact the audience and it makes the situation more realistic because on TV, documentaries and even films the language in which gangs seem to use is very slang so this is conventional as it empathises on the fact that these boys come from a gang culture.
The locations in my script are a park that’s where the crime took place it’s important to realise that in reality many gang’s have a hang out area and they most often hang around parks. So therefore the crime scene is of value as it shows another life has been taken.
‘Their faces barely visible hidden beneath their balaclavas’. The way in which I have portrayed these young boys is very stereotypical the reason for this is because it’s what a majority of people would typically describe and perceive boys in gangs to look like.
Audiences decode things in different ways. For instance, for some when the word ’gangs’ is mentioned people may automatically think of boys being involved but girls too can be involved in gang crime. However I wanted to represent the portrayal of gender within the traits we associate with boys as being overpowering and physically stronger.
The research I undertook to come up for an idea for my script is that I looked at society around me and what kinds of stories were being reported in the press. In the media today there are many stories reported about how young people are turning to a life of crime and there have been many documentaries on TV showing the negative impact gang lifestyle has. As a result for my script I wanted the crime to revolve around gang culture. The reason for this is because the media teach us that young people involved in gangs are heartless and ruthless and we as viewers are easily influenced by the media as their values have a dominant effect on audiences.
There’s not a specific target audience for my script because the issue I have raised effects a mass audience because gangs are everywhere and are portrayed as being ruthless and attacking individuals of various ages.
The style of language that I have used can relate to the teenage audiences around the ages of 14-19 because the language used is slang. For example, words such as ‘bro’ can impact the audience and it makes the situation more realistic because on TV, documentaries and even films the language in which gangs seem to use is very slang so this is conventional as it empathises on the fact that these boys come from a gang culture.
The locations in my script are a park that’s where the crime took place it’s important to realise that in reality many gang’s have a hang out area and they most often hang around parks. So therefore the crime scene is of value as it shows another life has been taken.
‘Their faces barely visible hidden beneath their balaclavas’. The way in which I have portrayed these young boys is very stereotypical the reason for this is because it’s what a majority of people would typically describe and perceive boys in gangs to look like.
Audiences decode things in different ways. For instance, for some when the word ’gangs’ is mentioned people may automatically think of boys being involved but girls too can be involved in gang crime. However I wanted to represent the portrayal of gender within the traits we associate with boys as being overpowering and physically stronger.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Filming
As a group we booked the camera out to start filming. The scene we shot was a montage sequence of a forensic working in a lab looking for clues to solve the murder. The location at where we shot was at the colleges science lab as it was convenient. We used many props in this scene such as books, gloves, goggles images of cells, a model human body,computer and microscopes etc. We also used many camera shots such as over the shoulder shot, a close up and even a rotate shot. Clover played the role of the pathologist.
Sunday, 6 December 2009
Step Outline
Synopsis of our crime drama.
Step Outline
First Shot - Detective is shown approaching the crime scene.
Cut to - Cut to black as transition
A montage will be shown of a pathologist examining pictures of the dead bodies. The transitions used will be cut to black to show the change between the images. A birds eye view shot and a over the shoulder shot will be used so the viewers can empathise on the procedure as mainly the hands of the pathologist will be shown.
Cut to - An office where the Female detective will be going through the victims belongings she intensely looks towards them. The camera shot will be a close up of her eyes to show the tension building up. As soon as she touches the belongings the flashback starts creating a dramatic effect.
Cut to - Flashbacks from killers point of view of when the murder was committed, the sound of heavy breathing will be heard as this will symbloise the situation and show the event from the killer preceptive. There will also be a change of colour to show time change. Flashback ends with the shooting of the last victim.
Blackout - Cut to credits
Step Outline
First Shot - Detective is shown approaching the crime scene.
Cut to - Cut to black as transition
A montage will be shown of a pathologist examining pictures of the dead bodies. The transitions used will be cut to black to show the change between the images. A birds eye view shot and a over the shoulder shot will be used so the viewers can empathise on the procedure as mainly the hands of the pathologist will be shown.
Cut to - An office where the Female detective will be going through the victims belongings she intensely looks towards them. The camera shot will be a close up of her eyes to show the tension building up. As soon as she touches the belongings the flashback starts creating a dramatic effect.
Cut to - Flashbacks from killers point of view of when the murder was committed, the sound of heavy breathing will be heard as this will symbloise the situation and show the event from the killer preceptive. There will also be a change of colour to show time change. Flashback ends with the shooting of the last victim.
Blackout - Cut to credits
Questionnaire
Crime drama has become one of the most popular television genres within society with almost 20% of prime time. Crime dramas appeal to their audience by dealing with themes and issues the viewers are aware of through their engagement with news and current affairs.
I decided to carry out a questionnaire to gain information about what would make a good crime drama from the audiences perceptive. The ideologies in crime dramas reflect the audience so the target audience is a variety of viewers. So audiences can watch Crime dramas for the love of it or as a personal preference.
The questions that were asked are as follows:
1) What kind of theme would you want the crime episode to be about?
A) Rape
B) Kidnapping
C) Drug Addiction
D) Prostitution
E) Child related
F) Suicide
2) Would you prefer the killer to be male or female?
3) Does music add to the suspense of a crime drama?
4) Would you like to be shown the crime from the police aspect or the criminals?
5) Would you like to see the kind of relationship that the detectives have with one another?
6) Which prop would you like to be seen used in a crime drama?
A) Gun
B) Knife
I decided to carry out a questionnaire to gain information about what would make a good crime drama from the audiences perceptive. The ideologies in crime dramas reflect the audience so the target audience is a variety of viewers. So audiences can watch Crime dramas for the love of it or as a personal preference.
The questions that were asked are as follows:
1) What kind of theme would you want the crime episode to be about?
A) Rape
B) Kidnapping
C) Drug Addiction
D) Prostitution
E) Child related
F) Suicide
2) Would you prefer the killer to be male or female?
3) Does music add to the suspense of a crime drama?
4) Would you like to be shown the crime from the police aspect or the criminals?
5) Would you like to see the kind of relationship that the detectives have with one another?
6) Which prop would you like to be seen used in a crime drama?
A) Gun
B) Knife
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