I stumbled across a different crime drama entirely at around 10 O'clock after the watershed, Season 1, Episode 2. Luther is directed by Brian Kirk and Written by Neil Cross, it first aired on the 11th of May 2010 but was replayed on TV in 2010/2012. This specific episode got around 5.93 million views, Which is outstanding for a second episode of a new crime drama. Replays illustrate the crime drama as a whole as being "worth it", if the series was terrible they wouldn't put it on replay after a year, but if it was good of course they air it so that the audience can relive the excitement they had a year ago or new views could begin watching.
Luther has to stay ahead of a killer who is trained in using sniper weapons and has been murdering police officers. Luther struggles to discover the shooter's true motivation, which is tied to his war veteran father. This episode was rated 8.6/10 with over 7022 votes which is astonishing amount of votes, especially to "NCIS". These episodes of Luther run for about 1 hour which is a very long time but due to the intense,action and creepy scenes the audience are engaged and couldn't care less about how long it is as they are so interested in watching the rest of Luther.
My thoughts of this episode overall was very high, I enjoyed the whole as it was very jaw dropping as the audience didn't know what to expect next, the episode was very sped up whilst it was in intense moments which gave the episode that extra effect which had the audience really concentrate, which of course then led to the audience engaging with the episode.I really enjoyed the victims roll in this episode as he had a very interesting and unique background story which we then began to feel sorry for him, even though he killed 5+ police men. Last Words "Brilliant, I will be watching Luther again in the future."
Friday, 24 February 2012
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Independent Research Analysis - NCIS - Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Whilst i was browsing the Television guide, I came across NCIS Season 1 Episode 4 or simply known as "The Immortals" episode. This program is usually aired on Broadcast "CBS" in American and is only on after the watershed. This episode broadcasted in 14 October, 2003 but I watched it as a replay in 2012, this demonstrates how the show is watched any day and any time due to its interesting and fascinating content.
The NCIS team investigates world of online gaming after a reconstruction of a video game stunt gone bad, kills a sailor. This episode was rated 7.4/10 from 166 people on IMBD (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0658030/). The episode ran for 42 minutes which is a good time to keep an episode as if the episode is too long the audience feel that it's dragging and same vies versa but instead of dragging it's annoying as they are really getting into the episode and then 20 minutes in it finished which aggravates the viewers.
My thoughts of this episode as a whole was interesting and very in-depth and gives an incite to the gaming world and what it could do to you both bad and worst. The victim in this episode was very out of past compared to the rest of the army which meant the team had to identity the online video game then tie it with the fictional character to reality.
The NCIS team investigates world of online gaming after a reconstruction of a video game stunt gone bad, kills a sailor. This episode was rated 7.4/10 from 166 people on IMBD (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0658030/). The episode ran for 42 minutes which is a good time to keep an episode as if the episode is too long the audience feel that it's dragging and same vies versa but instead of dragging it's annoying as they are really getting into the episode and then 20 minutes in it finished which aggravates the viewers.
My thoughts of this episode as a whole was interesting and very in-depth and gives an incite to the gaming world and what it could do to you both bad and worst. The victim in this episode was very out of past compared to the rest of the army which meant the team had to identity the online video game then tie it with the fictional character to reality.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Sunday, 1 January 2012
Use of Camera
Camera Usage in Disaster Movies
I have been given a sheet from my Media Studies teacher Mr Fisher and i feel the need to cut it down to short sentences for easy revision so here goes:
Understanding the Role of the Camera
Close Up
-Is used to direct our attention on something in particular. Often a facial expression, as close ups emphasize a characters emotions. A close up could also is a significant clue to a development in the plot or prop.(close up of a knife could mean it being used to kill someone).
Extreme Close Up
-Focuses the audiences attention on even smaller detail, these shots are used for artistic shots. Extreme close up also give a sense of discomfort so they can be used to really get the audience close to the action.
Long Shot
-Shows us the whole of a character, thus drawings our attention to a persons costume and body language. A long shot may be needed to offer perspective. For example in The Day After Tomorrow, we see a long shot to see the wave approaching the library. Long shots are also used so we see the setting as it might be important in that moment.
Mid Shot
-Allows us to see a person from the waist up, mostly used so we can see the dialogue between to characters. Mid shots also give us information about the setting, but not so much is distracts us from the conversation/action.
High/Low Angle
-A high angle shot is when the camera is placed higher than the subject and so we are looking down on them. A low angle shot is the opposite.If you are placed higher up than a character, you feel as if you have more power and the character is more vulnerable. We are placed stronger than them, if the camera is at a low angle the character looks bigger and making them look more important and powerful.
Over the Shoulder:
-This shot is framed from behind a person who is looking at the subject. The person facing the subject should usually occupy about 1/3 of the frame.This shot helps to establish the position of each person, and get the feel of looking at one person from the other's point of view.It's common to cut between these shots during a conversation, alternating the view between the different speakers.
Point of View:
-This shot shows a view from the subject's perspective. It is usually edited in such a way that it is obvious whose POV it is.
Camera Movement:
-Pan
-Tilt
-Tracking
-Crane
-Bird's eye view
-Zoom
Framing
-Framing refers to the edge of the picture and what has been deliberately placed inn or excluded from the frame. We often discuses tight framing of a sequence of shots of close-ups and maybe mid shots where little of the background can be seen. By not allowing us to see the background may also result in a sense of discomfort as we wont be able to see something which may be approaching.
Depth Of Field
-Technique used to distract our attention from the background detail, or to make it noticeable, is depth of field. Sometimes a director will only want us to focus on certain subjects within the shot so he will make sure other elements are out of focus and blurred. If the setting,colours or landscapes are important and the director wants them to be in detail and clear, deep focus is used to make sure everything's focused. Shallow focus is the opposite effect where only part of the image is in focus.
I have been given a sheet from my Media Studies teacher Mr Fisher and i feel the need to cut it down to short sentences for easy revision so here goes:
Understanding the Role of the Camera
Close Up
-Is used to direct our attention on something in particular. Often a facial expression, as close ups emphasize a characters emotions. A close up could also is a significant clue to a development in the plot or prop.(close up of a knife could mean it being used to kill someone).
Extreme Close Up
-Focuses the audiences attention on even smaller detail, these shots are used for artistic shots. Extreme close up also give a sense of discomfort so they can be used to really get the audience close to the action.
Long Shot
-Shows us the whole of a character, thus drawings our attention to a persons costume and body language. A long shot may be needed to offer perspective. For example in The Day After Tomorrow, we see a long shot to see the wave approaching the library. Long shots are also used so we see the setting as it might be important in that moment.
Mid Shot
-Allows us to see a person from the waist up, mostly used so we can see the dialogue between to characters. Mid shots also give us information about the setting, but not so much is distracts us from the conversation/action.
High/Low Angle
-A high angle shot is when the camera is placed higher than the subject and so we are looking down on them. A low angle shot is the opposite.If you are placed higher up than a character, you feel as if you have more power and the character is more vulnerable. We are placed stronger than them, if the camera is at a low angle the character looks bigger and making them look more important and powerful.
Over the Shoulder:
-This shot is framed from behind a person who is looking at the subject. The person facing the subject should usually occupy about 1/3 of the frame.This shot helps to establish the position of each person, and get the feel of looking at one person from the other's point of view.It's common to cut between these shots during a conversation, alternating the view between the different speakers.
Point of View:
-This shot shows a view from the subject's perspective. It is usually edited in such a way that it is obvious whose POV it is.
Camera Movement:
-Pan
-Tilt
-Tracking
-Crane
-Bird's eye view
-Zoom
Framing
-Framing refers to the edge of the picture and what has been deliberately placed inn or excluded from the frame. We often discuses tight framing of a sequence of shots of close-ups and maybe mid shots where little of the background can be seen. By not allowing us to see the background may also result in a sense of discomfort as we wont be able to see something which may be approaching.
Depth Of Field
-Technique used to distract our attention from the background detail, or to make it noticeable, is depth of field. Sometimes a director will only want us to focus on certain subjects within the shot so he will make sure other elements are out of focus and blurred. If the setting,colours or landscapes are important and the director wants them to be in detail and clear, deep focus is used to make sure everything's focused. Shallow focus is the opposite effect where only part of the image is in focus.
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Sherlock Holmes
It's Back!
Sherlock Holmes Season 2 will be aired on BBC 1 at 8:10pm on the 1st January 2012.
The episode: A Scandal in Belgravia
Duration: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes.
About - 1/3 Blackmail threatens the monarchy, and Sherlock is about to meet the woman who beats him.
The photo preview of the episode (A Scandal in Belgravia)
Friday, 30 December 2011
Crime Drama Information
During my half-term I have been carried away doing numerous things and totally forgot to update my blogger, but I do have some information to present about the episode I watched of Sherlock (Study In Pink) and CSI Miami (Stoned Cold):
Sherlock Holmes (Series 1, Episode 1, Study in Pink)
Evidence Collected:
- Death Pills (suicide)
-Suitcase
-Newspaper Cuttings.
-Dead body's (Suitcase trail on the back of the girls leg).
Victims:
-Sherlock (At one point he has possession of vital evidence and didn't tell anyone).
-Sherlock's Brother.
-Cab Driver.
-Person in the cab (Looked at Sherlock in a weird way).
Technique:
-Mind Power.
-Evidence.
-Magnified Glass.
Typical Characters:
-One main character (to solve the crime in-depth) - Sherlock.
-One sidekick (who solves the crime out of the box and accompanies Sherlock) - Dr Watson.
-Police Team
-Landlord Lady (like Sherlock's Mum).
Contains:
-Press Conference.
-Technology Threat.
-Camera Angles.
-Montage.
-Fast pace (talking).
-Weird background music.
CSI Miami - Stone Cold)
Evidence Collected:
-Rocks thrown at her (blood traces), NO fists.
-Dragged marks on body.
-Witness.
-Bag under girls car (girl who got killed).
-Laundry Bag (Hoody).
-Broken Lock.
-Ear Bud in ear (found at lab).
-Bank Information (Brought something and was able to trace/logs).
Victims:
-Students (who didn't like the girl).
-Headteacher (didn't like her).
-New girl (got harassed by the girl).
-Parents (of children who got bullied by the girl).
-Bullying Victims (people who got bullied by her).
Technique:
-Finger Prints.
-Computer Imagers (Animation of the incident).
-Pieces of Cotton (from Hoodie).
-Broken CD (Fragments).
-Rope Tying (styles of the robe being tyings.
-Ear Bud (Earphones involved).
-Drag marks on body (Dragged).
-White Glove (hide evidence).
-DNA.
-Photos.
Typical Characters:
-A team of people.
-Lots of victims.
Contains:
-Photo Montage
-Slow Scenes
-Change Scenes
-Disruption
-Flashback
-Video Montage
-Fast Pace
Sherlock Holmes (Series 1, Episode 1, Study in Pink)
Evidence Collected:
- Death Pills (suicide)
-Suitcase
-Newspaper Cuttings.
-Dead body's (Suitcase trail on the back of the girls leg).
Victims:
-Sherlock (At one point he has possession of vital evidence and didn't tell anyone).
-Sherlock's Brother.
-Cab Driver.
-Person in the cab (Looked at Sherlock in a weird way).
Technique:
-Mind Power.
-Evidence.
-Magnified Glass.
Typical Characters:
-One main character (to solve the crime in-depth) - Sherlock.
-One sidekick (who solves the crime out of the box and accompanies Sherlock) - Dr Watson.
-Police Team
-Landlord Lady (like Sherlock's Mum).
Contains:
-Press Conference.
-Technology Threat.
-Camera Angles.
-Montage.
-Fast pace (talking).
-Weird background music.
CSI Miami - Stone Cold)
Evidence Collected:
-Rocks thrown at her (blood traces), NO fists.
-Dragged marks on body.
-Witness.
-Bag under girls car (girl who got killed).
-Laundry Bag (Hoody).
-Broken Lock.
-Ear Bud in ear (found at lab).
-Bank Information (Brought something and was able to trace/logs).
Victims:
-Students (who didn't like the girl).
-Headteacher (didn't like her).
-New girl (got harassed by the girl).
-Parents (of children who got bullied by the girl).
-Bullying Victims (people who got bullied by her).
Technique:
-Finger Prints.
-Computer Imagers (Animation of the incident).
-Pieces of Cotton (from Hoodie).
-Broken CD (Fragments).
-Rope Tying (styles of the robe being tyings.
-Ear Bud (Earphones involved).
-Drag marks on body (Dragged).
-White Glove (hide evidence).
-DNA.
-Photos.
Typical Characters:
-A team of people.
-Lots of victims.
Contains:
-Photo Montage
-Slow Scenes
-Change Scenes
-Disruption
-Flashback
-Video Montage
-Fast Pace
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