EVALUATION OF TV DRAMA 'HUSH'
The thriller genre of our TV drama is adamant from the offset, as we have used themes with connotations relating to typical thriller elements. In our title sequence, scenes of corridors within an asylum are used. Here the lighting is limited, though with the occasional bright, hospital-like light. In the opening sequence the use of mystery and the unknown is used, again linking to the thriller elements within our TV drama. The font used also creates connotations of creepy and dark ideas, merging childish normalities with the thriller elements.
Within the episodes, the title sequence will occur approximately two minutes into the scenes. This will allow the action of the episode to be initiated and then or the title sequence to serve as a break for the audience, allowing them to process what they have just watched. It also should help the audience t be put into the right mind-set of the TV drama, as the theme is presented within the opening sequence.
The overall miss-en-scene of our title sequence fits the genre and theme of our 1970's thriller TV drama. The dingy lighting, the mystery of the rooms on the corridors and the childlike font all help to create the sense of the unknown for the audience. Typical thrillers use elements which create connotations of darkness, murder and often supernatural beings. Within our title sequence, the movement through the corridor should make the reader feel on edge as they don't know what id going to be round each corner or in each room. The mies-en-scene of our title sequence is that of a typical thriller drama, and so the target audience will be similar to those who are into previous thriller TV dramas. I personally feel that this TV drama suits a very wide age-range, stretching from sixteen year olds to adults in their fifties. This TV drama has such a wide age-range as the topics covered within it are of interest to many, as events such as terrorist attacks are covered throughly in the media. This creates the interest in the younger teenage age group as they are living in the technology generation who have access to news stories instantly. Whereas it will also interest the older generations as they may be able to relate to some of the themes presented through the adult characters within the TV drama; this theme of thriller is also very popular with this older generation, as previous hits such as 'Stranger Things' and 'Sherlock' also had high views with this age group.
When creating this TV drama, 'Stranger Things' was a major influence to the themes and ideas we have created. 'Stranger Things' is the programme which we toke the thriller element from, using similar colour schemes for example within the title sequence. The inspiration which 'Stranger Things' gave us, helped us find an original font. As, after analysing the font that the 'Stranger Things' title sequence used, the originality and horror theme used in it helps to present the them of the programme perfectly. Therefore this helped us to understand the importance of a well chosen font, helping to represent the theme and genre of the TV drama we have created.
If I was to complete a textual analysis of our title sequence I would firstly comment on the types of editing used. To start with, the title sequence uses jump cuts, creating movement down the corridors; though instead of it being continuous, it creates raw and abrupt movements - linking with the thriller theme of the sequence. Cuts are also used within the sequence, cutting from the corridor, into the rooms off it and the characters the audience briefly meets. I could also comment on the use of different camera techniques, for example a brief establishing shot. This shot shows a doorway, through which the corridor continues with a tuning at the end. The use of this establishing shot creates a sense of mystery for the audience as they don't know where the corridor leads or what is around the corner. Similarly the sequence also uses a point-of-view shot, as the camera jump cuts down the corridor as if it was a person walking. Also, the look-ins into rooms of the corridor are shown as if a person is peering into each as they walk past. The slower pace of this movement helps to create a creepy feel as the audience is forced to be more aware of the mystery of the being behind the camera.
Within the textual analysis, I could also analyse the effects of different sounds used. All the sound within the title sequence is non-diegetic, as the faint music in the background doesn't have a source on-screen. By using no diegetic sound, it again, helps to build the sense of the un-known as no dialogue etc is used. Finally there are also general comments which could be made. For example our title sequence has connotations of mystery, fear and horror; all helping to create the semantic field of a typical thriller TV drama. The audience may also work out that they are shown the antagonist briefly within the title sequence. Though this won't link in with what is shown within the first episodes and so the audience won't link this to the villain straight away. This makes the audience feel gripped to the TV drama from the off-set as they will want to find out who the characters are and their purposes within the plot.
Our TV drama title sequence has some elements which are stronger than others. For example I feel that the camera shots used a major strength within the sequence; these help to present the scenes, as well as giving the audience the feel of mystery as to who or what the camera is following, within the jump shots, for example. I also feel that the music used in the background of our title sequence is a strength, as it works well with what is being shown visually, and also helps to link in the title of our TV drama.
Though some weaknesses that I feel our TV drama sequence has is the overall thriller genre that we have used. This is because, even though a wide age-range are interested in this genre, it may limit the number of viewers as many people don't like watching horror or thriller based series or films.
Within the episodes, the title sequence will occur approximately two minutes into the scenes. This will allow the action of the episode to be initiated and then or the title sequence to serve as a break for the audience, allowing them to process what they have just watched. It also should help the audience t be put into the right mind-set of the TV drama, as the theme is presented within the opening sequence.
The overall miss-en-scene of our title sequence fits the genre and theme of our 1970's thriller TV drama. The dingy lighting, the mystery of the rooms on the corridors and the childlike font all help to create the sense of the unknown for the audience. Typical thrillers use elements which create connotations of darkness, murder and often supernatural beings. Within our title sequence, the movement through the corridor should make the reader feel on edge as they don't know what id going to be round each corner or in each room. The mies-en-scene of our title sequence is that of a typical thriller drama, and so the target audience will be similar to those who are into previous thriller TV dramas. I personally feel that this TV drama suits a very wide age-range, stretching from sixteen year olds to adults in their fifties. This TV drama has such a wide age-range as the topics covered within it are of interest to many, as events such as terrorist attacks are covered throughly in the media. This creates the interest in the younger teenage age group as they are living in the technology generation who have access to news stories instantly. Whereas it will also interest the older generations as they may be able to relate to some of the themes presented through the adult characters within the TV drama; this theme of thriller is also very popular with this older generation, as previous hits such as 'Stranger Things' and 'Sherlock' also had high views with this age group.
When creating this TV drama, 'Stranger Things' was a major influence to the themes and ideas we have created. 'Stranger Things' is the programme which we toke the thriller element from, using similar colour schemes for example within the title sequence. The inspiration which 'Stranger Things' gave us, helped us find an original font. As, after analysing the font that the 'Stranger Things' title sequence used, the originality and horror theme used in it helps to present the them of the programme perfectly. Therefore this helped us to understand the importance of a well chosen font, helping to represent the theme and genre of the TV drama we have created.
If I was to complete a textual analysis of our title sequence I would firstly comment on the types of editing used. To start with, the title sequence uses jump cuts, creating movement down the corridors; though instead of it being continuous, it creates raw and abrupt movements - linking with the thriller theme of the sequence. Cuts are also used within the sequence, cutting from the corridor, into the rooms off it and the characters the audience briefly meets. I could also comment on the use of different camera techniques, for example a brief establishing shot. This shot shows a doorway, through which the corridor continues with a tuning at the end. The use of this establishing shot creates a sense of mystery for the audience as they don't know where the corridor leads or what is around the corner. Similarly the sequence also uses a point-of-view shot, as the camera jump cuts down the corridor as if it was a person walking. Also, the look-ins into rooms of the corridor are shown as if a person is peering into each as they walk past. The slower pace of this movement helps to create a creepy feel as the audience is forced to be more aware of the mystery of the being behind the camera.
Within the textual analysis, I could also analyse the effects of different sounds used. All the sound within the title sequence is non-diegetic, as the faint music in the background doesn't have a source on-screen. By using no diegetic sound, it again, helps to build the sense of the un-known as no dialogue etc is used. Finally there are also general comments which could be made. For example our title sequence has connotations of mystery, fear and horror; all helping to create the semantic field of a typical thriller TV drama. The audience may also work out that they are shown the antagonist briefly within the title sequence. Though this won't link in with what is shown within the first episodes and so the audience won't link this to the villain straight away. This makes the audience feel gripped to the TV drama from the off-set as they will want to find out who the characters are and their purposes within the plot.
Our TV drama title sequence has some elements which are stronger than others. For example I feel that the camera shots used a major strength within the sequence; these help to present the scenes, as well as giving the audience the feel of mystery as to who or what the camera is following, within the jump shots, for example. I also feel that the music used in the background of our title sequence is a strength, as it works well with what is being shown visually, and also helps to link in the title of our TV drama.
Though some weaknesses that I feel our TV drama sequence has is the overall thriller genre that we have used. This is because, even though a wide age-range are interested in this genre, it may limit the number of viewers as many people don't like watching horror or thriller based series or films.
Comments
Post a Comment