Mise-en-scene
Costume:
The costume of the protagonist is everyday clothing which shows that she is an ordinary girl but the clothing of her chaser contrasts to her clothing. This is because he is wearing all black and a hoodie which hides his face. This can be iconography of thriller or horror genre as the chaser's clothing makes him seem like a mysterious, dangerous character. The final character who is seen at the top of the tower with the protagonist is also wearing all black which could connote that he is a villain but his clothing does not hide his face which may show his confidence that he will successfully kill the protagonist or it could be the director's decision, therefore, his scar on his face is visible.
Lighting:
The lighting used through most of the clip is high key lighting but the lighting is slightly dimmer in the woods when the protagonist is being chased. The dim lighting is used to show that the woods is quite isolated and secluded but the lighting gets slightly brighter when the protagonist runs out in the open. This shows that there are people around and also fools the audience to believe that the protagonist is now safe. Low key lighting is used when the protagonist runs up the stairs of the tower to, once again, show that the setting is isolated and dangerous.
Actors Facial Expressions and Body Language:
The protagonist's facial expressions mainly shows fear as she is running away from the villain who is chasing her. Her fast running also shows that she is terrified but determined to escape. The character who pushes the protagonist of the tower is shown to have very angry facial expressions but the audience also briefly sees a small smile of satisfaction to show that he believes that he has killed the protagonist.
Makeup:
The main makeup used on the character that pushes the protagonist off the tower is a scar on his face. The scar connotes that the character is dangerous and has had experience in violent actions. This can be iconic for villains as it shows their power and experience.
Props:
The blood that seeps out of the protagonist's head can be considered as a prop. This emphasizes the seriousness of the injury and fools the audience to think that the protagonist is dead.
Setting:
The setting of the wood creates tension as it is an isolated area which connotes danger. The setting inside the tower gives a false sense of relief to the audience but the appearance of the villain instantly makes the audience anticipate what happens between the two
Camerawork:
There are many point of view shots which allow the audience to see everything form the protagonist's point of view. The shots constantly change to not only show the distance the protagonist is running but to also keep the audience interested. There are also many medium and close up shots of the protagonist so the audience can identify with her.
Editing:
The editing is very fast paced to match with the the protagonist's fast paced running. The editing is also continuous as each shot logically follows onto the next shot.
Sound:
The nondiegetic music is parallel to the scene as it is very dramatic and climactic. The diegetic sounds such as the moving the leaves out the way and her frantic breathing is also very effective as it makes the scene more realistic
The start of this television programme begins with several enigma codes as the audience is unaware of who is who and what is going on. The dialogue is very minimal but it reveals the protagonist's name to be Chloe. When the protagonist falls from the tower, it brings confusion to the audience as they are unsure why the protagonist dies but after the intro song, the events before the incident is explained which shows that the editing is continuous for the opening but not continuous overall. The audience is in suspense until it is all revealed.
Mise-en-scene
Costume:
The costume of the protagonist is prison uniform to emphasize her initial position in the show. This contrasts greatly with another main character of the same age who is in a suit playing the piano. This gives implications that the protagonist may go through a huge transition in her life to fit in with a new family.
Lighting:
The lighting throughout is high key lighting to accentuate the natural setting that is used throughout the clip. The lighting is slightly dimmer in the concert hall but this is also for natural purposes to make the concert hall look more realistic.
Actors facial expressions and body Language:
The protagonist's facial expression throughout is quite negative to emphasize her discontent. It is also quite stereotypical for a criminal to constantly look annoyed or angry.
Make up:
The protagonist has make up to show a cut on her lip and her bruises. This brings the audience's attention back to the initial fight scene in the prison and reminds them that the protagonist was a criminal.
Props:
One of the significant props used is the piano as it is a connotation of refined and classy personalities which completely contrasts to the protagonist as she was just released from prison.
Setting:
The two settings used in the opening are the prison and the concert hall. This can be considered as a binary opposition of good vs bad, good being the people in the concert hall and bad being the protagonist in the prison. The two different settings contrast the two characters' personality and status which may cause conflicts in the future episodes.
Camerawork:
There are many medium and close up shots of all the main characters' faces so the audience are aware of who they should be focusing on and to allow the audience to identify with these characters.There was an establishing shot along with several long shots to make the audience aware about the different settings.
Editing:
The editing cuts to show two different things happening in two separate locations to allow the audience to contrast and compare the two settings. Also during the fight scene, the scene is slowed down to give a stronger impact on the audience so they can have an insight into the protagonist's life. It may have also been slowed down to match with the music that is being played in the next scene.
The dialogue at the beginning of the tv show, informs the audience that the protagonist is getting out of prison and therefore is disliked by fellow prison-mates.
Costume:
The costume that the protagonist wears in the opening of the programme shows sophistication and portrays her as well-off, despite her comment about parking that portrays her as someone without lots of money. The costume shows how job seekers dress to impress despite their situations. The housekeeper's costume is very casual and not what we usually expect a housekeeper to wear which portrays the modernness of her character.
Lighting:
The lighting is high key lighting throughout the opening which adds realism to the scene. It also allows the view to be seen from the window which further enforces the owner of the house to be very rich and well-off.
Actor's facial expressions and body language:
All of the actors in the opening are shown to have quite positive and happy facial expressions and body language but the protagonist uses the positiveness to convey her hope where as the other characters use their expressions to convey sarcasm which the audience will be able to tell due to their voices.
Makeup:
The makeup used on all the characters are very natural but do not add too convey meaning to the opening.
Props:
As the housekeeper is holding a feather duster, the audience instantly gets to know what her position is in the programme. The black file that the protagonist is holding accentuates the fact that she is a job seeker and causes the audience to believe that her CV is in the folder even though it is not shown to the audience.
Setting:
The setting of the programme is in an expensive penthouse which shows that the protagonist is trying to work for someone important and rich. The several entrances used for different purposes and the balcony with a view further enforces the idea that the owner is very rich. The overall look to the house is very modern and tidy and shows the importance of the owner.
Camerawork:
The programme begins with an establishing shot of the Golden Gate bridge which tells the audience that the programme is set in San Francisco. There are also many medium shots used which allows the audience to identify with the characters. The long shots allow the audience to see the whole apartment and see that it is filled with many expensive-looking items which allow us to beleive the wealthiness of the owner.
Editing:
The editing is continuous as each shot logically follows onto the next shot. It is also quite fast paced to match with the protagonist rushing to speed up the interview process as she doesnt have much time until the time runs out on her parking ticket.
Costume:
The costume of the protagonist is very simple to show that clothing resources may be very limited in space. It may also show that in prison, she doesnt have the luxuries of different clothing. The police officers' costume shows their authority as they seem to be wearing bulletproof vests with weapons attached to it.
Lighting:
The lighting at the beginning is low key lighting to show the small confined space the protagonist is in. Although the scene is brighter when the lights are turned on, the overall scene is still low key lighting to show that space is not a bright place.
Actor's facial expressions and body language:
The protagonist's body language seems quite serene when she is drawing which shows what kind of person she is but when the lights are turned on, her facial expressions are very shocked which may show that she is not used to having a lot of light in her cell or it could show her fear of the police officers. Her facial expressions and body language from that point on portrays her genuine fear of being killed.
Makeup:
The actor's makeup is quite limited as it shows that in space, they have very limited resources and may not have makeup. The lack of prominent makeup further enforces the character's settings.
Props:
The protagonist shows she treasures the watch she is wearing and when the police officers try to remove it, her determination for the prop not to get stolen allows the plot to continue as she tries to escape from her cell. The police officers seem to have more advanced weapons which shows the futuristic traits the programme has.
Setting:
The setting is explained by the protagonist to be 'The Arc' which holds all the world's population when the earth became unable to survive on. The lack of colour and the extensive use of metal further adds to the sci-fi genre and shows the limited resources there are in space.
Camerawork:
There is an establishing shot of 'The Arc' with a zoomed in tracking shot which allows the audience to see that the programme is set in space. Close up shots and medium shots are used for the protagonist to allow the audience to identify with her. There are also a couple of long shots that allow the see what a prison in space looks like.
Editing:
The editing is continuous as each shot logically follows onto the next shot. The pace of the editing is quite slow at the beginning to represent the protagonist's serene emotions while explaining her situation but as the police officers walk in, the protagonist begins to become frantic and the editing speeds up due to her panicking.
Costume:
The costume for the characters is a school uniform to show that the programme is set in a school. Whereas all the other students' uniforms are quite casual, the protagonist's costume is very formal and neat which causes the audience to believe that the programme's genre is comedy.
Lighting:
The lighting throughout is high key lighting which adds realism to the scene.
Actor's facial expression and body language:
The protagonist's facial expressions are very awkward and nervous due to it being his first day. His body language also seems quite reserved which also conveys his nervousness. The other characters' facial and body expressions contrast to the protagonist's facial expressions and body language as their body language seems quite comfortable but at the same time, very inapproachable. Their facial expressions are also shown to be very judgmental.
Makeup:
The makeup used is very natural and minimal as the characters are school students (apart from one of the female characters who is very briefly shown and is wearing very heavy makeup).
Props:
The briefcase that the protagonist is holding is used as a comedic tool to show that he isnt used to the particular environment he has been put in. It also allows the other students to make fun of him which shows that he isnt liked very much by the students. The massive name badge also acts in the same way as its comical size creates comedy and gives a reason for the students to make fun of him.
Setting:
The setting of the programme is in school and in addition to the uniforms, the fact that the characters are students, is conveyed.
Camerawork:
The programme begins with a tracking shot of the protagonist walking into school.There are also many medium shots and close up shots which allow the audience to identify with him. When the protagonist walks into school, There are some point of view shots which allows the audience to see things through his eyes and sympathize with him.
Editing:
The editing is not completely continuous as when the protagonist is explaining his situation, there are shots from the past to the present to the future, all edited together. The protagonist then brings his explanation back to the present and the editing from that point is continuous again.
