Representation of Regional Identity

Mise-en-Scene:

The scene opens with a set of characters that differentiate in a number of ways. The two locals are dressed in work clothes while Doc Martin is dressed in a suit. This shows the audience that there is difference in class between the characters and enforces a the stereotype that all city workers are involved in high-class jobs while country side workers have lower class jobs. The scene also shows the two locals to be more relaxed in their body language compared to Doc Martin's stern and wound tight body language. This is suggesting to the audience that people who work in the city are extremely wound tight while the countryside characters are laid back. The workers laid back character is further expressed to the audience by showing him eating a sandwich, even while the sink is spraying everywhere he is still eating This shows that he is not phased by the situation at all and shows a contrast to Doc Martin who is rushing to fix the problem. While walking outside we can see that this is a seaside town judging by the older building design and the use of fishing nets being placed in shop windows. This further shows that Doc Martin is out of place in this location due to his modern look within the countryside backdrop. This point is further promoted in a later scene where an old wooden box is seen carrying local produce. This shows the audience that this is an isolated and self sufficient area compared to a location like London. There is a scene that shows Doc Martin taking a dog to a police station. This implies that this town is again quite different to a city like London and is quite safe to the point where the police can spend time taking care of a stray dog.

Camera Work:

When the scene begins we can see that a low angle long shot is being used for the three characters. This shows the audience that the two locals are being represented in a lower position of power and class, compared to Doc Martin's character due to the order of height among the characters. There is a point in this scene when one of the locals reveals to the audience that he is actually quite well educated by referencing a book, this is represented in the form of a tilt. The use of a tilt shows the character rising into Doc Martins level of intellect and status. At another point in the scene the status changes again in the form of a high angle shot facing down to Doc Martin. This shows that the local characters have shifted the power by having knowledge over Doc Martin. A tracking shot is used when Doc Martin is escorting the dog. The pace of the tracking shot reflects his frustration with the locals and further implies that Doc Martin is of a higher intelligence than the other characters and is easily frustrated by their incompetence. A medium shot is used when Doc Martin is talking to the policeman. In this shot, Doc Martin is shown pointing at the policeman. This is seen as a violent gesture and shows the audience that Doc Martin clearly thinks that he has a higher power and status that the locals. A series of close-up shots are shown throughout the clip of all characters. We can see a contrast between the regional identity of of Doc Martin and the locals as a result as they highlight Doc Martin's frustration an the locals relaxed facial expressions.

Sound:

Immediately we can hear the diversity between the accents of the characters, Doc Martin is well spoken and has a commanding tone to his voice while the locals have a thick accent and use slang words. The gap between the two accents is used to make the locals seem less intelligent and to imply that Doc Martin is of a higher status and class. We can see in one scene, the female worker is talking about a topic that is completely inappropriate in the workplace. This shows the audience that the locals are not very professional in comparison to the  During the scene of Doc Martin walking, the asynchronous sounds of seagulls can be heard. This shows that this is a countryside area and further highlights that Doc Martin clearly does not belong to this area. More variation in dialect between characters is shown when Doc Martin is approached by a character from the same region. While the locals refer to him as Doc Martin, the woman refers to hime as doctor. This implies that characters from the city are smarter than the locals. The music in some scenes is used to represent Doc Martin's attitude. It becomes clear as a result to audiences that Doc Martin has a short temper with the locals and is easily frustrated by them.

Editing:

 The story is shown in a linear narrative with all scenes falling in chronological order. This is used to clearly show the audience that Doc Martin is new to the area and is having a difficult time adjusting to the locals. As tensions rise within scenes the amount of time between cuts decreases, causing the scene to appear manic. This is used mainly in scenes with the locals and it shows the audience the frustration that Doc Martin experiences with the locals.

Checklist for Analysis of a Representation

Mise-En-Scene:

-Setting
-Decor
-Lighting
-Body language/Movement
-Props
-Costume and make-up

Editing:

-Cuts
-Dissolves
-Fades
-Wipes
-Jump cuts
-Cross cutting
-Flash backs
-Match on action

Sound:

-Diegetic or non-diagetic
-Synchronous or Asynchronous
-Music
-Sound and character
-Sound and genre
-Sound and setting
-Sound and narrative

Camera work:

-Shot types
-Camera angles
-Camera movement
-Pan
-Tilt
-Track
-Dolly
-Crane
-Handheld
-Reverse zoom
-Composition
-Framing
-Rule of thirds
-Depth of field
-Deep and shallow focus
-Focus pulls

Representation of Disability

Camera Work:

The long shot of billy walking in the woods with the contrast of the dark background gives the audience an association of loneliness with disability. This shot causes Billy to appear lost and confused in a strange world and makes him seem vulnerable. A tilt is used to reveal the tracks that Billy has left behind on the ground due to his clumsy nature. The use of a tracking shot makes the audience realise that Billy is completely oblivious to the danger that he is in due to the pace of the camera movement. This gives the impression that Billy is very innocent like a child combined with a close-up reaction shot of his face he is easily startled and frightened. This shows that disability has been represented to audiences in a way that reflects child like mannerisms. A high angle is used during the scenes where Billy is being captured in order to further represent how disability has rendered him powerless in comparison to the danger that he is in. The use of a panning shot with a collection of neighbours show give the effect that disability is being seen as a threat by the locals. The use of a high angle shot shows that Billy is like a child in comparison to the characters without disability and he is in a lower position of authority. The use of a two-shot with Billy and his father shows that he requires adult supervision like a child would; again showing how disability is reflected with an effect of child-like innocence.

Mise-En-Scene:

The use of a dark forest setting gives an empty look to the shot that reflects how disability is being reflected as something out of the ordinary and gives the effect of loneliness. The use of police dogs give the effect that he is being hunted down like an animal and it further shows how disability is being treated as a lower class. The way that the police are using Billy's tracks to track him down show that he is clumsy due to his disability. The way that the police are being shown wearing high-visability clothing reflect the prominent threats that Billy sees them as they are hunting him. The use of his mother holding a washing bowl shows that billy cannot clean his room and is totally dependent on his mother and father. Billy is shown in a shot with his father, the use of Billy's father in a higher position than him shows that Billy is like a child and needs to be supervised by his father who is in a higher position of power. Billy's face is covered in cuts and bruises, this shows how he cannot cope independently in the real world and has become injured as a result of his disability and wring treatment by others.

Sound:

When we are first introduced to Billy, ominous music begins to play suggesting that there is something unusual with his character and something dangerous is about to happen. The tension in the music begins to rise throughout the scene but then cuts completely, only leaving the sounds of dogs and police to be heard. This enhances the way that Billy feels that everything in the scene is aggressively pursuing him and his disability causes him to be extremely vulnerable. Dialog in the scene reflects the differences between Billy and the other characters by using simplistic language and light tones in the voice to speak to Billy as if he were a child and to compensate for his lower intelligence. Billy's tone of voice is very similar to that of a child as it contains a lot of high pitches and pleading tones to show that he is in a lower position of authority.

Editing:

We are thrust back into a past scene with the use of a quick cutaway, this allows the audience to experience what it is like to be thrust into an unusual environment.

How I Consume and Produce Films

Typically, I try to go cinema every time a new film comes out that I want to see; this can sometimes result in me going to the cinema multiple times in a month with either my family or friends. Since I have the option of traveling to the cinema by bus or by car, it makes it easier for me to go as often as I would like. At home i will tend to watch films at home either on my television and since I have a sky box, I have the option to watch films on Sky movies or Sky on demand, Netflix, dvd or blu-ray. I find it easier to watch films digitally, as it is much less time consuming and it also allows me to watch HD films instantly without the need to go out and buy the physical copy.

 When watching films, i prefer to watch them on blu-ray since my playstation offers the ability to play them, especially if it is an old or special effects heavy film. Blu-ray allows me to use my HD television to experience films in a way that is closer to a cinema standard. This results in a higher price but I am willing to pay it for the extra quality, especially if it is a film that I can enjoy multiple times. I tend to buy films that i feel that i could watch multiple times on dvd or blu-ray and only rent ones that i would feel less of a need to re-watch. Places such as Sky movies or Netflix allows me to watch or rent a film before i commit to buying a physical copy and as a result allows me to save some money that i I could have wasted on a film that I would have only ended up watching once.

I use the internet on my phone, playstation or television and use websites like Netflix and occasionally Amazon Prime if i want to stream a film from the selection that is offered. The internet has made an effect on the way that I consume films because I am able to stream multiple films for free instead of buying them at full DVD prices. I prefer to watch Netflix on a television because of the bigger screen and better sound quality, but the ability to use it on my iPhone allows me to access them much more easier, but i have to sacrifice the screen size and sound quality unless i go through the trouble of buying more expensive headphones that can offer a better quality.

 I spend a lot of time on websites like youtube that offer a vast variety of content. On youtube i can enjoy hours of free content created by non-professionals that cover a wide range of themes and genres. This doesn't effect the way that I view professionally made films, but instead broadens the range of film that I am able or willing to watch by looking at the multiple categories of films available on the website. Youtube also greatly aids the film industry as it is full of adverts that showcase new professional films that are being made and the website also offers a platform to debut new trailers and clips on to promote the film to millions of people. The process that can be seen on youtube of making your own low budget films appeals to me and the more I watch the variety of content, the more inspired I feel to create my own.

 The type of film dictates who i watch them with, if i want to watch a film that requires concentration or thought i will tend to watch it by myself or in limited numbers, if i am with my friends i will watch a horror film or a comedy that doesn't require much attention and allows us to enjoy the film without focusing too much on content. This attitude is aided by the use of websites like Netflix that offer a range of films that I can choose to watch with whoever I am with. This process is made easier by the quick navigation between films that is offered and it also allows for me to select a range of films without buying them, giving me a wide range of choices.

 I have a good range of cameras that i can use for capturing good quality film. I use the camera on my phone typically for leisure purposes, either with friends or on social media websites. I have made some videos for my friends in the form of edited clips on vine that offers a good promotion to amateur film making and I have filmed some important family events like birthdays or christmases for the family that we can look back on in the future. My iPhone is probably the most used camera that I own currently when i video funny or important moments with my friends or family for comical purposes and also for sentimental purposes. I can choose to share these moments on social media websites like Instagram, Snapchat or Vine that allow me to instantly share film wit all of my friends.