OCR G322 – Cranford (Class)

OCR G322 – Cranford (Class)

The representation of class is highly shown through outfit. At the beginning we are introduced with a tracking shot of peasant boy, they have show him as a peasant by having him with bare feet and dirty clothes with holes in them, his outfit is much slimier to a slaves outfit symbolizing that they are in the power of other people and live in such conditions just trying to survive. He is clutching a bag of food to his stomach to show that he is practically clinging on to life; this is how precious a small bag of food is to him and his family, it’s a matter of life or death.

A long shot shows a little log cabin in the woods which can be related to the ‘Three little pigs’, it’s symbolizing that it’s weak compared to the brick mansions of the rich and even though it’s vital it is so easily taken away from them and then they go to the rich begging for help, symbolizing that rich always have the power.

A close up of the old second hand boots and a close up of the boy’s face have been edited together back and forth between the two, to show that something as little as that can mean so much, this showing the class well as the poor appreciate what they are given. It also symbolizes hope, his feet were bare and venerable but now they are covered and protected.  A close up shot of the father pointing to the boy as he says ‘We do fine without’ which is to do with education as people of that class don’t have that luxury.

A long shot of a huge white mansion, the white connotes heaven, a place that will bring the boy happiness. The non-diegetic music is a slow and deep sound suggesting something bad is going to happen and it’s building the tension.

Close ups of all the different types of fruits with the non-diegetic music of hearts and flutes which connotes Paradise, it’s like the donkey with the hanging carrot, and he wants to try theses delicious looking fruits but he knows he can’t have it.

Introducing the higher class is with a low angle shot of a man in a pair of expensive brown leather boots, the complete opposite of meeting the lower class boy showing the difference between them. It snaps into a mid shot so you can see the man’s expensive, well tailored and clean clothes, yet again the difference from meeting the boy.  

They have done a tracking shot of both classes together showing binary opposition of Rich vs. Poor as he drags him by the ear to his office. They have angled the shot upwards when focused on the man to show that he has more power and then the opposite for when the camera is on the boy to represent that the higher class are in charge of the poor because they have more money.

They represent the higher class not just through their clothes but the was they talk, a two person shot of a higher class man and lady saying such things as 'My lady' show they are of a higher class.

There is a scene where the posh man is having people set up a tent for a party, they have edited shots together that swap from woman in dirty maid outfits scrubbing the floor to formally dressed butlers carrying flowers showing that the poor get the horrible jobs because they will do anything for money as its vital for them to survive whereas the people that have money have the pleasant jobs. The non-diegestic music in the background is very upbeat and happy representing it’s going to be a fine evening.

The editing snaps between the different classes at mid shots as the man asks the boy to collect some ice cream and the boy replies ‘what’s ice cream’ which is representing his class because when you are poor you only have enough money to buy food and not fortunate enough to have luxuries.

We are shown a scene of the higher classes getting into horse and carriages showing that they don’t even have to walk to places where as the boy was walking around bare foot.  

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Film Questionnaire

Questionnaire

Age:               Gender:

1. What is your favorite genre of film?

Horror   Drama   Comedy   Action   Sci-Fi  Musical   Romance      

Other (please state)_____________

2. Why do you watch films?

3. Do you judge a film within the first few minutes? If so, what do you judge them on?

4. What is your favorite film? Why?

5. Do you go to the cinema? Why?

6. When a film is released how will you watch it?

7. What is it you like best in a film? E.g. Story line, make-up, special effects e.t.c

8. Do you watch films for the actors performing? Why?

9. Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction? Why?

10. Does the length of the film effect whether you will watch it or not?

1. 16/Female

1. Rom-coms

2.For entertainment

3. I judge them on the opening scene how fast the pace Is and the music (If It fits the genre of film)

4. Snow White and the Huntsman because I like the fact It has a lot of action In It and there’s some romance, danger and a fairy tale involved too.

5. Yes I do because I like the whole experience.

6. Cinema If possible but If not then I will stream It.

7. The chemistry between the actors/actresses and how well the film flows.

8. Yes sometimes If I like the actor I will most likely like the film better because of who they are.

9. Fiction because It’s not real and you can only see It In a film and I prefer fictions as they capture my attention more.

10. Not if I enjoy the film the length of the film won’t matter

2. 17/Male

1. Sci-Fi

2. Watching films Is a main hobby of mine, I like to talk about them and I like to research about them once I've watched them.

3. No I have to watch It for at least an hour before I judge it

4. If I had to choose one It would be avengers assemble because It’s really interesting, It has a great story line, It’s all superhero movies coming together and Its special effects are amazing

5. I got to the cinema quite a lot because I think It gives It a better atmosphere, I’m not a huge fan of 3D though.

6. If I really want to see It I will go to the cinema and when Its released I would either stream It or buy the DVD

7. I like the story line, and films that really try and make you think, such as ‘Inception’, I also think one of the main things I like about a movie Is a good end scene, I think this makes the movie.

8. Not always, but If I hear that the film has an actor I like In It then I’ll watch It but If the trailer looks good anyway I will watch It.

9. I prefer fiction because It makes the story line more interesting as It Is really different to reality! It’s not something you see every day, such as a man swinging about In real life.

10. Not at all, I slightly prefer loner films If I’m honest because they have a more prolonged story line.


3. 16/Female

1. Comedy
2. Normally out of boredom, watching films is a nice way to escape
3. No, I judge it on everything as I think you need to witness it all in order to create a judgment
4. I don't have one as I think there are so many good films out there it is hard to choose one
5. Sometimes I go with friends, I see the cinema as something to do on a day out with someone
6. Depends what film, it it's really goo then cinema but if it's nothing special i'll wait until it's out on blue ray
7. Story line is the best as it's the main part to a film if there is no story line then there is no film
8. No, because it's not just the actors that make a great film 
9. Fiction because you can make the story line better
10. No, if it's a good film then its OK but it it's boring then it's a problem.


4. 12/Male

1. I like to watch Comedies and Animation.
2. I watch films for entertainment 
3. Sometimes, if it's confusing at the start I think its going to be slow for me as I don't understand.
4. My Favorite film is 'Yes Man' as it is hilarious and entertaining.
5. I go to the Cinema on special occasions such as birthdays and family days out. 
6. When they are released I would stream it.
7. I like the story line, effects, make-up and the actors.
8. Yes, sometimes I watch the films because I know the actor and know that they are good, and since I enjoy their other films I'm most likely going to like their new one.
9. I prefer fiction stories because he story line is made from scratch and more interesting then real life stories. 
10. The length doesn't really bother me unless I don't like the film, then i'll turn it off.


5. 71/Male

1.I like films that are based on a good book venturesome romances even musicals.
2. Mostly just for entertainment.
3. No because I always look at the reviews before I go so I know that they'll be good.
4. I don't have a favorite film, I like many.
5. Yes, I go regularly, I receive emails from the Odeon so I know whats on. I discuss with friends and we go together.  
6. I will see them at the Cinema.
7. I like a good strong story line something like the 'French Lieutenant Woman' or 'Captain Correlli's Mandolin.'  
8. Yes, i'm going to see a favorite actor, that way you know you can get a quality performance.
9. I usually go to fiction. But going to see one about Japanese prisoner's of war so my taste varies.
10. No, I quite enjoy a good long session.


6. 12/Female

1. I like Animation, Action, Romance Comedy and some Horror.
2. I watch films because they are very entertaining.
3. Sometimes I do because if I get confused at the beginning, throughout the film I'm not concentrating on the film but trying to work out what they are on about.
4. My favorite film is 'Zombieland' because It makes me laugh and everything about It Is just amazing.
5. Yes, sometimes I got to the cinema for special occasions because It's different from sitting at home watching it on a tiny screen. 
6. I mostly stream It or wait for It to come out on DVD or before It's released I will go to the cinema.
7. I sometimes like the story line, they a make up but mostly I like the actors In the movie as they are the 'things' that make It.
8. Not really because some actors have different parts in a film, In one they might be amazing but In another they might be really bad.
9. I prefer fiction because If I am watching a horror 
I would be scared If It was a true story.
10. Well, not really because if you enjoy it then it doesn't matter how long the films is.


7. 20/Female

1. My favorite genre is Horror.
2. I watch films mostly for the entertainment but Its also a great group activity.
3. I judge the quality of the cinematography and the likeness of the characters.
4. My favorite film is 'Resident Evil.' They're a spin off games i enjoyed playing when I was young so they're nostalgic, they're very well shot and staged with good actors. It's also a horror and I like a good horror especially with zombies.
5. No, I don't like them at all. I don't like being in big groups of people as sometimes they can spoil the film and i'm not a fan of the large screen.
6. I stream them because it's convenient and less costly. It can be done at a time that is beneficial for everyone you want to watch it with.
7. In terms of horror films (which I watch the most) I like the effects used I.e. make-up and general special FX. The story is also key in order to enjoy the film. I tend to prefer those that are realistic in their story line, but still interesting enough to keep me entertained.
8. Usually I do enjoy a film due to a particular actor being a leading role e.g. Hugh Jackman in the 'X-Men' series and Australia, George Clooney in the 'Oceans' films. However, collective groups in films such as the 'Expendables' are also good because it's a mass of fantastic male actors rolled into one film.
9. I like fiction films as they have a little more freedom in writing the story line, no restrictions to facts. This teds to make them more interesting and entertaining, as the writers can stretch their imaginative writing without limits.
10. If a film is longer than two hours it would need to be incredibly well produced and engaging in order to keep my interest. Films such as 'The Lord of The Rings' or 'Transformers' do this well due to their incredible FX and busy scenes of war and engaging with the enemy.

8. 17/Male

1. My favorite genre of film is Action.
2. I watch films to pass time and to entertain my friends when they come round.
3. I judge them on the first few minutes as it can give you an idea of how the film is going to go and who the main actors are going to be. I judge it on how much action is in and if there will be and funny moments.
4. My favorite film is '2 Fast 2 Furious' as it is one of the best in the franchise as it has humor, actions and my favorite actor Tyrese Gibson.
5. I go to the cinema when my friends ask me to see films with them or  to see a film that i can't wait for the DVD to be released.
6. I try and find a good film and stream it and if there is not one i will then go to the cinema.
7. My favorite element of a film is the special effects as it gives it more action.
8. I will watch most films because of the actors in it because if they are a good actor or are funny you know the film will be good.
9. I prefer non-fiction as i like the realistic element and the film is more believable.
10. Yes, I do not get much time to watch films so if the film is too long and I won't be able to finish it in time i will not start watching it.