We analysed the opening of 3 T.V dramas
Eastenders is most frequently shown out of all three i am analysing, it is shown on mondays, tuesdays, thursdays, fridays and an omnibus on sundays. The opening scene was of carol lying on the sofa, following the previous episode of when her son died; this establishing shot is set in a very dark room conotes an ominous atmosphere
When deciding on which TV dramas I was going to choose,I decided that I would do two TV shows that I watch on a regular basis, these were: East Enders and Waterloo road. I then decided I would do one that I was introduced to In a media lesson called Merlin, which I really enjoyed therefore I though I would do it, and at the same time learn more about it.
The establishing shot in eastenders was of Carol lying on her sofa following the previous episode of when her son died. The mise en scene is very specific in this scene as she is placed on an isolated sofa which connots her feeling of solitude and loneliness after her great loss. The scene is set in the living room with the curtains drawn, meaning the whole room is dark, this gives the audience the feeling, even before there is any dialogue and even if it was the first time you watched it that it is a sad atmosphere.
The second establishing shot is of Max's house, showing a family sitting down eating breakfast, this is a very common establishing shot. The first establishing shot and the second establishing shot are juxtaposed together and shows the audience two very different life styles, which leaves the audience open minded about what genre the episode is going to follow (happy, sad) and in this case it is mixture of different genres.
The editing of this T.v drama is very precise, the shots are changed quickly and there is a range of different shot types.
Eastenders is a T.V drama meaning it is a lower budet than if it were a film, as films have higher budgets meaning they have a slower pace. Unlike films you always have to keep engaged in t.v drama as the pace is much quicker, for example Eastenders has a different plot almost every week so if you miss out on even one episode the plot has most likely already moved on with out you- meaning you loose understanding and feel like you need to catch up. This is also a good technique of keeping people involved in a T.V drama.
After looking at the editing we moved on to looking at the sound this involves: diagetic and non- diagetic, T.V dramas often only contain diagetic sounds such as the radio and the door bell ringing. I think the reason why T.V dramas have less non- diagetic sounds such as music to set the scene is because its lower budget and they dont have time to do as much editing as Films because a new T.V drama episode is made almost every week compaired with a film that could be filmed and edited over the course of years.
The establishing shot in eastenders was of Carol lying on her sofa following the previous episode of when her son died. The mise en scene is very specific in this scene as she is placed on an isolated sofa which connots her feeling of solitude and loneliness after her great loss. The scene is set in the living room with the curtains drawn, meaning the whole room is dark, this gives the audience the feeling, even before there is any dialogue and even if it was the first time you watched it that it is a sad atmosphere.
The second establishing shot is of Max's house, showing a family sitting down eating breakfast, this is a very common establishing shot. The first establishing shot and the second establishing shot are juxtaposed together and shows the audience two very different life styles, which leaves the audience open minded about what genre the episode is going to follow (happy, sad) and in this case it is mixture of different genres.
The editing of this T.v drama is very precise, the shots are changed quickly and there is a range of different shot types.
Eastenders is a T.V drama meaning it is a lower budet than if it were a film, as films have higher budgets meaning they have a slower pace. Unlike films you always have to keep engaged in t.v drama as the pace is much quicker, for example Eastenders has a different plot almost every week so if you miss out on even one episode the plot has most likely already moved on with out you- meaning you loose understanding and feel like you need to catch up. This is also a good technique of keeping people involved in a T.V drama.
After looking at the editing we moved on to looking at the sound this involves: diagetic and non- diagetic, T.V dramas often only contain diagetic sounds such as the radio and the door bell ringing. I think the reason why T.V dramas have less non- diagetic sounds such as music to set the scene is because its lower budget and they dont have time to do as much editing as Films because a new T.V drama episode is made almost every week compaired with a film that could be filmed and edited over the course of years.
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