•Realism (Time and place of setting is made

known)•Atmosphere

( Reinforce desired mood) E.g. Horror movies

•Symbolism •(Can be conveyed through setting) E.g. a storm can

represent inner turmoil

setting

Setting can be used for a number of purposes

It might be used for:

characterization

A narrative might use:• Sympathetic characters- With whom the audience strongly identifies with. They may share qualities and values.

•Unsympathetic Characters- Audience dislikes. May increase sympathy to main character.

•Stereotypes- Can reinforce existing ways of thinking about certain groups- appeal to the prejudices of the audience. However sometimes stereotypes are deliberately broken.

Mean Girls (2004)

A narrative might to use:• A linear Plot

(Events would occur in the same order they would occur in real life)

• Manipulation of time (E.g.. Flashbacks- X- MEN Wolverine)

• Suspense •(It is hinted something dramatic is going to happen)

A Climax and Resolution(Main problem occurs, comes to a head and is sorted out)

A sting in the tail(Ending is a complete surprise and unexpected)

An open ending(Loose ends left- audience may be left wondering- as story

seems not over)www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx9HudJ4sQI

plot

The appearance of actors is often associated with personality.

Prior knowledge of the actor can influence our response.

CASTING

Hannah Montana

But lets think about it-

Why would they cast Miley Cyrus?What image does she represent?What image are they trying to portray?What is the show about?Who is the target audience?

Not HER!!Not HER!!

PERFORMANCE

Heath Ledger- Joker (2008)

This will also effect the way an audience responds. Elements of performance include facial expressions, body language and delivery of lines.

Joker’s Performance- •Crazy look in eyes•Eccentric style•Crazy and unsettled mannerisms(Many actors do a lot of research and preparation before a role)

Heath ledger locked himself away for 6 weeks - making him within the realm of a psychopath with zero empathy

COSTUMING

This can affect our interpretations of the

characters. For example it may make a character

glamorous and attractive or

conservative or rugged etc.

Costuming is also integral to portray the period of time that the film is set in (Classical,

War, Future etc.)The Young Victoria (2009)

Props, Sets and Locations can influence our interpretation of character as as contribute to the atmosphere of the film.

PROPS, SETS LOCATIONS

Hurt Locker (2008)- Shot in Jordan just a few miles from the Iraq border.

Frequent use of close-ups can encourage the audience to identify

with a character.

•Wide shots can emphasize the beauty of a scene or give a sense of

emptiness.

•Different angles can make characters appear powerful and threatening or

weak and frightened.

CAMERA WORK

Batman- The Dark Knight (2008)

Soft and harsh lighting Soft and harsh lighting can manipulate a viewer's attitude towards a

setting or a character.

The way light is used can make objects, people and environments look beautiful or ugly, soft or harsh, artificial or real. Light may be

used expressively or realistically.

LIGHTING

Backlighting. A romantic heroine is often backlit to create a halo effect on her hair.

300 (2007)Princess Gorgo who addresses

the Spartan council.

Sound builds up the atmosphere

•Scary scene- creepy music in background, creaking door, footsteps coming etc

•Sad scene- slow and emotive music

•Happy scene- laughter, joy, and upbeat music

•Serious Scene- May use silence to enhance the atmosphere Watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFXNcR4ZofA

SOUND

Editing can convey a sense of excitement or pace

(E.g. opening scenes of Romeo and Juliet)

EDITING

Watch: