Regional Identity Representation

Regional Identity

Representations - Common Stereotypes

REPRESENTATIONS – COMMON STEREOTYPES

Moving Image Glossary

 

Fresh Meat Representation of Youth

 

Extreme long shot

In the first shot an extreme long shot is used to introduce the audience to the time and location of the scene. In this case, it allows the audience to gaze into the humorous scene in which JP is stuck clinging on to a cliff edge. I feel that this represents youth in a unique way as although most teens do not go into the country and climb rocks, but it shows the stereotypical stupidity of youth.

Long shot

The extreme long shot is then followed by a long shot, which allows us to see the two characters from head to toe and develop a relationship with the characters and their environment. This too represents youth as the beanie hate and thin, impractical jacket is also stereotypical of the youth image.

Mid shot

In addition a mid-shot is also used on Howard to give the audience a view on him from waist up. This allows us to become more familiar with him and his emotions; as we can now see his facial expressions and body language.

Two shot // high angle shot

Finally, a two shot is also used to show the relationship between the two characters in the frame. In this case, it shows Howard and Kingsley from a high angle shot which shows the venerability they both share as they are in trouble in the middle of nowhere.




The vocabulary in this short clip is also representative of youth today. Words such as “fucking”, “fuck”, “cock”, “fuckhead”, “munter” and sex noises such as “oooh” and “ahhh” connotes an aggressive nature and lack of respect which again is stereotypical of youth in today’s society.

Finally, typical teenage idiolect is also present by JP, Howard and Kingsley using words and phrases such as, “I’ll go get help”; rather than ‘I’ll go and get help’, “well”, “obviously”, “actually”, “fancy” and “munter”. These are all words that are used on a day to day basis of a teenager’s idiolect.

Representation in Media in 100 Words

All media texts are re-presentations of reality, meaning that they are composed, written, framed, cropped, captioned, branded, targeted and censored by their produces, making them an entirely artificial version of the reality we perceive around us.

From magazines to home videos, every media form is a representation of someone's concept of existence. However, without media, our perception of reality would be much more limited and therefore we need the media to help us make sense of reality. Therefore media is a two-way process: producers position a text close to reality and audiences assess a text on its relationship to reality.

Film Production

Screenwriter 

Screenwriters or scenarists, as they are also called are people who write and come up with the ideas for a short or feature-length screenplay from which films and television programs are based on.

Producer  

Today, most films are made by production companies but most will assign an actually producer to the film. The producers’ job is to bring the movie together and will be given the role of hiring the director, screen-writers and all of the technical craft personnel who work on the film. The producer is also responsible for overseeing every mechanical detail of the films sets, costumes and locations. The producer sets up the budget, meets the payroll and does everything in order for the director to have an easy job.

 

Casting director

Casting directors are the middlemen between writers, producers, directors and studios, with talent agents and actors on the other side. Casting directors find actors for Movies, TV shows, theatrical productions, music videos, commercials and even corporate videos.

Director

A film director is a person who directs the making of a film. They will also visualise a script whilst directing actors and technical crew into fulfilling their roles.

Film finance

Film finance is the aspect of film production where they are concerned about the potential value of the proposed film they are making.

Camera operator

A camera operator is a professional operator of a film or video camera. The leading camera operator is usually called a cinematographer, while an ordinary camera operator in a video production may be known as a television camera operator. The camera operator is responsible for physically operating the camera and getting the best camera angles and shots.

Editor

The film editor works with raw footage from the shooting of the film and is given the task of selecting shots and combining them into sequences to create a finished motion picture.

Production designer

Production designers are responsible for the visual concept of a film, television or theatre production. They work closely with the director and producer to get the design style for sets, lighting, props, locations, graphics, camera angles and costumes exactly right.

Marketing

The marketing team of a film production will be responsible to promote the film as much as possible and will after be given a budget of almost half of the cost to make it.

Exhibition

Cinemas have 2 categories: national chains; and independent exhibitors. Large chains will often be filled with big blockbuster films, whereas individual independents are most involved with art-house crowds.

Skins Representation

 

7 Areas of Representation

I’m a 16 year old white, English, heterosexual male From Lutterworth, Leicester after moving here 13 years ago from Sheffield. I’d say I’m from a reasonably middle class family, a good distance off working class but too, nowhere near being upper class. Furthermore, I would say that I am a reasonably healthy lad; I play football 3 times a week for Whetstone Juniors FC and wouldn’t shy away from a run whenever I feel my fitness is diminishing. I’m a skinny lad but I feel I have good strength considering the size of me. Also, despite being christened as a 3 year old child; without my consent, I don’t believe in God or the Bible and therefore I would class myself as an atheist.

In addition, when thinking about what kind of group I would fit into, I really struggled, so I decided to take a look at the UK Tribes website. After a long, extensive research, I came to the understanding that I am actually part of a few different groups, the first being ‘Trackies’. Although I would not say this is most dominant representation in my life, I still feel that the description fits me loosely as I do enjoy gaming, eating fast food, watching football and just chilling out in general. Unfortunately I wouldn’t usually be seen out in trackies as today they are associated with chavs which I strongly believe I am not part of.

Secondly, I would place myself in the ‘Skater’ category. Despite my huge lack of interest in skating and my lack of respect for skate parks, I still wear brands such as Stussy, Vans, Nike SB and my interest in Palace.



More over, I would loosely place myself into the ‘stylers’ group as although I don’t wear much of what is in the description, I wear Nike Huaraches a lot and own 2 pairs, for this reason I feel that I would loosely fit into this group.




Nike Triple Black Huaraches

I would also slightly base myself in the ‘new casual’ group as I like brands such as Lyle & Scott, Fred Perry, Ralph Lauren and Lacoste.


Similarities to media figures



David Beckham

David Beckham - I believe that I share a similarity with David Beckham in the sense that we both share an interest in football. Furthermore, I feel that we both get bored easily; this being apparent in his career from his regular change in clubs and projects since his retirement. I also feel that we are both perfectionists and we both keep adding to our work in order to better ourselves; it's just a shame we don't share his good looks.

Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson - A car enthusiast? I wouldn't say I am an enthusiast but I do have an interest in cars; right from an early age. Also, like Clarkson I do say some controversial things, but luckily I don’t tend to get into trouble for them. In addition I also believe that we share a similar dry sense of humour, along with an interest in journalism.




My 5 Favourite Things

Top 5 Movies

• The Wolf of Wall Street – Suave, marvellous, extravagant. These are just a few words that I could use to describe Leonardo DiCaprio in the role of Jordon Belfort.
• This is The End – A brilliant movie, starring A list actors from all over the globe, This is The End had me and the cinema in stiches throughout.
• Superbad – After so many brilliant reviews I finally gave it a go and I bare no regrets accept for not watching it sooner. "I am Mclovin".
• FILTH – A film that I would go as far to say that it’s the best British film I have ever watched; after Harry Potter.
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – My favourite Harry Potter due to its indulging storyline.

 

 

Top 5 Songs

 

• I Always Knew/ The Vaccines – I think Jay Jay Pistolet should be incredibly pleased with how his voice sounded in this masterpiece.
• Mr Blue Sky/ ELO – Such a happy song, it’s beautifully sung.
• Weirdo/ The Vaccines – Once again the vocals sang in weirdo are another Jay Jay Pistolet classic.
• Boys in the Band/ The Libertines – My favourite song by the Libertines, definitely deserves a place on this list.
• Forest Gump/ Frank Ocean – Frank Oceans illustrious ‘Forest Gump’ creates a calm and relaxed atmosphere every time I listen to it.
  
  
  

 

 

Top 5 Video Games

 

• FIFA 07 – My second FIFA and the one that I still feel holds the best song – which is a huge part of a FIFA.
• FIFA 14 – The latest FIFA and one that bares brilliant graphics, gameplay and engineering.
• Call of Duty Black Ops – A Cod that I sweated for a good year surely deserves a place.
• Test Drive Unlimited 2 – Free-roaming around the islands of Ibiza and Hawaii in the world’s greatest supercars may not sound like the best game to most people, but with the introduction of online races and a casino makes it a brilliant game.
• GTA V – Although GTA V didn’t live up to expectations at first, the game has slowly improved with the installations of some new updates.
  
  
  

 

 

Top 5 TV Programmes

  

• Skins (Series 4 & 5) – “I’m Katie fucking Fitch, who the fuck are you?”
• Match of The Day – What else more could you ask for? Every Saturday night with Gary and the boys watching the highlights from the greatest league in the world, playing the game we all love. Football.
• The Office (US) – A hugely hilarious comedy starring Jim Carrel, Will Ferrel and many more, my only regret is it kept me from a lot of revision.
• How I Met Your Mother – Barney Stinson; who I absolutely idolise as a character is enough reason to watch this truly amazing series.
• Fresh Meat – A great series to watch based in the University of Manchester, the mesmerising Jack Whitehall plays a brilliant role. 

Top 5 Bands

• Oasis – I wouldn’t say I really have a favourite band, but Oasis would be up there with the unique vocals of Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher who never fail to send chills down my spine.
• The Vaccines – Due to the alternate vocals that they bring, also with 2 of their songs in my top 5 songs; they must be near the top of the list.
• Kasabian – The best band to come out of Leicester. Kasabian have such a variety of songs, making them one of the best bands in England.
• Artic Monkeys – I was very impressed when I saw AM live last year and despite overplaying their latest album, I still believe they deserve a place on this list.
• Biffy Clyro – I’m a huge fan of Biffy Clyro with some of my favourite songs coming from the band, despite not making my top 5 list of songs.
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