Post on 21-Jun-2015
That Thing - Lara CroftIn class, we analysed the codes and
conventions of a short clip ‘That Thing- Lara Croft’.
Type of Documentary: Mixed
Themes: Sexualism Gaming Culture Power of media Representation of women
Narrative structure: Closed- line of argument reaches conclusion at the endSingle strand- only one line of argumentNon linear- isn’t in chronological order
Mise-en-scene: Low key lightingFront projection of light from computer screenChromakey- game footage- so that attention was on the interviewee
Camera Work: Close upTilted framePoint of viewBig close upLow key lightingMedium close upOver the shoulderPoint of view, but tracking the personSuperimposition- mouse has to click on play buttonInterviewees- always on left or right of screen, and always looking at interviewer; not camera
Sound:Sound Effects- guns, Lara’s voice, game music, birds tweeting, motorbike noises, dance style music: appeals to target audience
Voiceover- young which reflects target audience, male, uses standard English
Editing:Fast cuts- the main form of editing usedFast motionSuperimpose- links in with chromakey
Graphics: NamesProfessionFont- sans serif, in whiteLower case textRolling creditsSpeech bubblesAnchors the meaning of the advert
Archive material:WebsitesFilms clipsNike advertBarbie advertGame footageMagazine coversInterview with Angelina Jolie