George Hill Media

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Hollyoaks

Camera- During the more upbeat part the camera shots are much noticeably slower making the viewer feel at rest and not suspicious or to be alerted by anything coming up ahead, also the shots are much closer showing us the characters expression and feelings, as they have been told that a none alcoholic drink was used to spike the punch at the party, a close up shot was used, focusing on the girl, this then gives the suspicion of something, then we see her role her eyes indicating she was the culprit. The camera angles are horizontal this can also be seen in the photo to the right, I feel this gives a personal feel to watch as it makes you feel like you’re there, participating in the conversation, making it easier to understand feelings and expressions. As if a high angle was used very little expression would be understood, given a very un clear idea of the scene. The movement is much slower during shots and when around the characters as this creates a happy atmosphere and doesn’t make the viewer feel threatened, as there is know action that is goin to occur so there doesn’t need to be any tension or build up. The shots during the serious scenes are much quick and more ridge as the first shot of the serious scene is situated high up looking down through some stair banisters, this instantly makes the viewer feel like they shouldn’t be watching or they have over heard some interesting secrets. This instantly shows that’s there something suspicious happening. He angle changes to a lower one, more interment, I feel this works better as now we have got the gist of something dodgy now we can listen in and understand the seriousness of it as the facial expressions can be analysed. The movement between shots is quitter than the calm scenes this gives the feeling of tension and anger.

Editing-

The editing was good here as it created humour before moving on to the serious scenes. This is because the cake was shoved into the characters hands causing her to pull a funny facial expression then to top it off the other character who off loaded the cake gives the male character a kiss while the old

girlfriend stands there with the cake, this gives a bigger reaction change as the viewer is still smiling as the scene ends.

As the filming carries on the shots become quicker, and this gives a more edgy feel, as it makes you feel like a unwanted guest due to private information being shared. The shots change continuously, from high angle shots to low angle shots; it makes the viewer feel like this is the table which should be watched. I feel that this works well as it really exaggerates the tension and anger sensed. As the club owner walks over the shot instantly moves to him, using a low angle shot this makes him feel very dominant towards the viewer also the shot is much longer this creates tension as he stares straight down then slower walks on. I feel this creates mystery. The shot moves on and the character in the wheel chair says ‘’he will wish I never came here’’ the shot then quickly goes to the club owner who locked himself in a room, he turns round and its noticed that he’s breathing heavy indicating maybe he’s distressed or has been threatened, then he punches the mirror, proving he has been provoked by something. Flash backs are then shown in a quick way only showing half the story adding an effect of mystery also they are shown in black and white, as they were in the past but might indicate they were deep into the past as they could have been kept in colour.

Sound- No sound is used during the happy calms scenes, I feel this works well as it keeps a neutral atmosphere during the conversations, as if music was playing it would make you think that something may occur ahead. As the scenes come to a close, it moves on to the more serious mood breaking scenes. This is when music can be heard in the background this gives a vibe to it as it make you feel on your toes to watch. The music increases with an added drumbeat as the club owner peers over to see what they’re doing, this instantly makes the viewer feel tension between that table and him, as he walks off the music dies down again obviously indicating he’s the danger. As one of the characters starts saying ‘’ he’s going to wish I never came here’’ the music increases again to a high level showing the anger the character is expressing. The music carries on gradually increasing as the shots moves on to the club owner, who swiftly goes into a quiet room, this gives us a link between the disabled character and the club owner as the last shot was him saying a serious sentence those the next shot of the club owner heavily breathing looking into a mirror, giving us the audience the feeling of a hidden past between those two.

Mise en scene- The moods are created very differently in both contrasting storylines as in the happy scene the lighting is more direct as they can be viewed very easily this allows every facial expression to be understood and also doesn’t create an eerie or angry feel to watch, where in the more thought provoking scenes, the light is much darker around the characters as they are in a night club, this does definitely create a more angry mood, giving it much more tension to watch. The night club does also looks much colder die to the concrete walls and metal railings, it makes as realise its quite a hard place. Later on when the club owner gets provoked he walks in a room the door has red light been shone onto it, this also indicates angry and danger.