Evaluation Question 2
Our Media Production primarily represents Age. But, in what ways does it do this?
Editing • The dark colour correction that we decided to implement on FinalCut Pro has been used to create an unsafe feeling in our final film. This is in clear contradiction of the normal connotations of a school, as it is normally an everyday place which Is anti-stereotypical.
• There is cleverly used super imposed distortion between each flashback. The super imposition cleverly paired with the colour correction is a great mix which leaves us with a wonderful product.
Mise en Scene • In our final film, Milly wears a school uniform. This is a mixture of stereotypical and non. Whilst she is living, the character is non-stereotypical as the weak females are commonly killed off first.
• We also use blood on Milly. This gives the audience a clear indication about what has happened to the vulnerable Milly.
Sound • The sound we used in our film represents age for the simple reason that we vary the music speeds. This is showing that is connecting the audience as they are spending their time working out that the fast paced music is there to represent Milly, young and energetic. Then, the maturity of Chloe with the more slow, more composed music.
Camera Work • The camera work in our film is used to create a stereotypical and nonstereotypical representation of age. It’s soul focus is on children, especially the younger ones, as children have been represented as immature and incapable of completing tasks. This can further link to the kids being weak, which is stereotypical. A great example of this is when just as the film is starting, we include over the shoulder shots to show that Milly is intimidated by the strict teachings of Chloe. But, as when Milly is haunting, it becomes anti-stereotypical, as teachers are never the ones that are being attacked/terrorised by their students.