EDITING AND TEXTUAL ANALYSIS

When analysing Silence Of The Lambs many different editing techniques are noticed one of which being Parallel editing. Parallel editing is an editing technique where two or more different scenes are intercut in order to suggest simultaneity.An example of this is showed in this screenshot. At the end of the movie we also witness a parallel editing example as it is cutting between two scenes

the time stamp in which i’m analysising however is

• 1.02:09 – 1.10:43- in this shot we witness Clarisse’s last interview with Lecter.

When we look at this silence of the lambs sequence we establish the relationship between Lecter and Clarice. Clarisse is clever in the fact that she is disobedient and emphasises the power of women in this film. The dynamic between Hannibal and Clarrise is peculiar in the fact that we notice the fact he is willing to help Clarrise with finding Buffalo bill. This extract is significant because we see lots of different shot dynamics such as the establishing shot, long shots and close up shots of Lecter, we also see editing techniques such as an eyeline match (between lecter and the file) and the 180 degree rule used when they are talking.  When we see lecter we also notice the difference in power dynamic between the two of them in the fact that he is always shown to be ‘above’ Clarisse and she is at a lower angle to him. We also notice certain techniques such as pedding with the camera. Towards the beginning of this sequence we witness Hannibal talking to Clarisse differently than he spoke to her in Baltimore and it peds when she starts moving therefore adding more suspense. The camera also focuses very much on Hannibal’s gestures and actions, we feel scared for Clarisse as he creates a chilling presence, this is done by Hannibal always looking into the camera at an extreme close up angle aka using the editing technique of an eyeline match. It is especially tense when we have the ECU on the file for Bufalo Bill’s case.  During this scene it is a POV we hardly ever leave a Close up angle, which makes it extremely chilling. 

Definition

Performative documentaries focus on the filmmaker’s involvement with their subject, using his or her personal experience or relationship with the subject as a jumping-off point for exploring larger, subjective truths about politics, history, or groups of people. A cinematographer is often asked to capture the documentary production process, as well as intimate footage that illustrates the direct and often personal relationship between filmmaker and subject. Supersize Me (2004) by filmmaker Morgan Spurlock documents his experience eating only McDonald’s fast food for 30 days, chronicling the body issues, health problems, and the ensuing doctor’s visits in an attempt to question the food sold at the famous fast-food chain.

Reference

Masterclass (2021). Film Documentary Guide: 6 Types of Documentaries. [online] Masterclass. Available at: Film Documentary Guide: 6 Types of Documentaries [Accessed 10 Jan. 2024].

SOUND&EDITING
When listening to this sequence we hear some examples of both non-diegetic and diegetic sound. This is evident by the use of upbeat music and also the beeping when they are inside the Mcdonalds. There are less examples of sound as it is a documentative style of filming however there are some examples in which we notice.

-When a joke is told the sound cuts out

-When they are going around Mcdonalds they add music & he also voices over to add impact with a rhetorical question.

-He has a slightly comical analysis of the money aswell.

-He adds dimenuendos after this also.

-Between asking for the food and nutrition thing the tempo of the music is also high, it’s strange as it sets Spirlog as a bit of a trickster, sometimes they also cut the music to punctuate the quality.

-There is also a cut in music when he asks about menu’s to add affect.

-In this documentary the fact that it starts with the kids demonstrates the significance that fast-food restaurants have on kids, it helps emphasise the problem!

-There are loads of cuts from people to the fast food restaurants, 3 shots,3 different Mcdonalds- it is an establishing montage.

-There is a sign that pans to Hungry Valley to represent how food based America is,shows him travelling also.

GRAPHICS

-There are different cartoon animations throughout this clip, it is significant as it shows what corperate guys do and it is trying to be persuasive- this is known as a characerture which is known as a form of political satire.

-The whole thing is clearly there to saferise and mock these chains.

-The use of the clown looking unfriendly is also another demonstration of political satire to structure the documentary.

Attached Below is my non- diegetic sound analysis of the final confrontation in ‘Return of The Jedi(1983)Marquand’

Annabel Fenn (SFC) – Sound Notes

Below is my diegetic sound analysis of the final confrontation in ‘Return of The Jedi(1983)Marquand’

-This is important as it helps us understand the different Foley sound features and introduces us to the space genre.

“Expository documentaries set up a specific point of view or argument about a subject and often feature “voice of God” style voice-over. For expository documentaries, the cinematographer is responsible for collecting footage that supports and strengthens the spoken argument or explanation in the film, including stock footage, archival footage, b-roll, or re-enactments of historical events.” –

Masterclass (2021). Film Documentary Guide: 6 Types of Documentaries. [online] Masterclass. Available at: Film Documentary Guide: 6 Types of Documentaries [Accessed 30 Oct. 2023].

Class Case Study:

How smugglers lure in buyers for illegal routes from Pakistan to Europe – BBC Newsnight.

www.youtube.com. (n.d.). How smugglers lure in buyers for illegal routes from Pakistan to Europe – BBC Newsnight. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_KqKYTsbgc [Accessed 9 Nov. 2023].

• The documentary cuts between an omniscient voice over which adds engages the audience further in the story through the tone and mood and it also reflects on what the audience can see, further explaining and retelling the issues that Saeed faced on his journey.
• There are interviews conducted with Saeed, allowing him to convey his experiences to the audience personally. The interviews also allow for the documentary to gather more in depth information in order to better understand the severity of the situation. The way in which the interview is set up makes it feel more personal.
• Re-enactments are shown when Saeed is discussing how him and others were held hostage by the Libyan mafia. The re-enactments help to bring the scene closer to reality.
• Grainy footage is shown of Saeed and others on the boat. This draws intrigue as the audience can see the conditions of their travel on an overcrowded boat full of people searching for a better life.
• It makes use of aerial shots. This acts as an establishing shot and creates scale.

• Conventional features of an Expositionary Documentary
• Voice-over, addresses the audience directly
• The voice-over may either be a ‘voice of God’ commentator (heard but not seen); or ‘voice of authority’ (seen and heard – usually an expert in the relevant field)
• Images are used to illustrate (or sometimes counterpoint) the voice over.
• Editing is used for continuity, to link together images that support the argument put forward in the voice over.
• A variety of footage, interviews, stills, archive material is assembled to support the argument or elucidate the voice over.
• Attempts to persuade the audience of a particular point of view, often by appealing to logic and the idea of a common-sense response

www.youtube.com. (n.d.). BBC 100 women: List of inspiring and influential women revealed – BBC News. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peK_KX5XvHU [Accessed 23 Nov. 2023].

What expositional features does this news report have?

• It uses distant effects by including interviews from various women
• It uses extreme long shots dependent on the shot of the environment
• It includes voice overs
• The camera often zooms out to emphasize the change of environments in the report
• It also includes events in the present therefore making the audience feel as if they are there
• It is dramatic and emphasizes what is going on in society today

SKINHEADS attached to this link is the PDF of my This Is England poster

Our teacher tasked us to create a poster on a main contextual theme from  “This is England”. I chose to research and display my findings of the Skinhead culture. The culture plays a very important role in the film as the group of main characters are either all in a skinhead group or are associated with one.

By researching the context behind a film we are able to understand the references and creative actions the directors used to establish an interesting plot and deep characters. The research I did on the skinhead culture allows me to further understand how influential and intimidating the gangs were.

British social realism is a style of cinema that presents the lives of normal people living in Britain. It is used to create a sense of verisimilitude, as a way of diverting away from the unrealistic and unattainable Hollywood blockbuster. It is also often set in a certain period/place.British Social Realism was highly prominent during the 1950’s and 1960’s and is still popular to this day.

British Social Realism is politically angry, this is demonstrated  in This is England as it is directed towards Thatcher and uses Far Right Politics. In This is England Shaun is in search for a father figure in which he meets Woody and Combo.

British social realism also uses similar strategies to documentary film making and it has been influenced by the French New Wave (Italian Near Realism.) – This is evident when we see Shaun chucking the flag into the water, reference to 400 blows.

Combo is manipulative and is the stereotype towards your extremely angry man in this film genre

Hard truths are also demonstrated within this genre. This is emphasized by the treatment of Milky and the Asian and Jamaican immigrants

– Ska music is also played a lot.

EXAMPLES 

This screenshot demonstrates the fact that This Is England

fits the genre as it shows them all demonstrating the stereotypes of the Working class genre.

This screenshot is a prime example of the anger towards Politics. Margret Thatcher is talked about a lot in the film and the act of graffiti on the church just demonstrates further aggression. This links This Is England towards the genre as it links back to the concept of the genre being very politically centered.

This screenshot demonstrates Rage and Anger, it also signifies the marginalization of people from Pakistan, linking it back to the British Social Realism Genre.

This screenshot represents the fact that the area in which This Is England is filmed in an impoverished area  – This is emphasized by the setting behind Combo.

Demonstrates the style of documentary style filming as it is archive footage of the two of them.

This demonstrates examples of the racist attitude towards people during this time period, linking it closer toward the genre.

This helps demonstrate the significance of the Iconography in the film

This shot is at the end of the film and it is where he chucks the English Flag in the water.  This is significant as it is influenced by the French New Wave (Italian Near Realism.)

-British Social Realism is a cinema movement. It is often set in a certain period/place and aims to create verisimilitude. It includes real stories, real people and makes us an active audience, we recognize the setting and characters. We also focus on the immediate and central experience of the characters.

-British social realism also uses similar strategies to documentary film making and it has been influenced by the French New Wave (Italian Near Realism.)

It demonstrates the hard truth of everything- emphasized in This Is England by the treatment of Milky and the Asian and Jamaican immigrants.

-This genre however is pushing against Hollywood.

Source 3: Kes a British Social Realist Case Study

“Britain’s Richest gift to world cinema”- Richard Armstrong

British social realism has defined itself as a documentary style of film making that endeavors to depict reality and as genuine a way as possible.

Ken Loach “wanted people to recognize from the inside, their own lives reflected back.” – Tony Garnett

GENRE AND REPERTOIRE OF EVENTS

The central character Red being the narrator in the Shawshank Redemption is very significant. He gives things both from his point of view as Red, but also sometimes as an omniscient narrator, commenting on what is going on in situations. Throughout Red’s narration we see the different growth of the characters and we also learn more about the secondary characters such as Brooks. Although we see Andy’s development and also his escape, Red is the central character as we see him having the epiphany which demonstrates the theme throughout the film of hope. Narrative is very important as it is what creates the different themes and structure of a good movie.

-table of genre repertoire of events

Here is my final essay on The Shawshank Redemption (Andy’s Escape)

Reflection

looking back at my Shawshank Essay it is clear that I can see what I need to work on and I also need to work on including more quotes from websites etc. I am very happy with my essay however if I were to improve it I would make sure I work on structure and also listening to my teachers feedback.

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