Task 9: Representation in film

Task 9: Representation in film

Learning comment:

In this task, I have learnt that many of the opening sequences to the coming of age genre share the same codes and conventions. For example, I noticed that most opening sequences follow the same pattern of describing the basic elements of the film so that the audience is already caught up upon watching the film. In Kick-Ass, we see the main character, his friends, family and that he isn't very popular and that is the current equilibrium in the film. This is just one way of representing the film. Secondly, I have noticed that the Mise-en-scene can say a lot about the main character from the clothes that they wear to the way that they act. In Juno, for instance, we see she is sluggish and represents the typical America careless teenager. The sound used is often an up bear happy song to set the audience in the mood for the film. This is represented to make the audience feel welcome into the film. Camera angles often feature long shots and close ups to show the audiences character as a whole and how they act close up. This is to make the audience know what the character is like. Finally, editing is most always continuity shots as this creates pace and speed to the scene. After all, the audience just wants to watch the film so the directors don't often like to drag out the opening.