Doghouse opening

Analysis

We start with an establishing shot of london which engages the audience and tells them where the scene is and is set, which is then followed by a long shot of blockhouses and flats this pinpoints to the audience the main area and gives the impression that they are being introduced to a new character. We then see a close up shot taken from a high angle showing the objects of the floor the representation of this is that a man lives here and that men are 'unhygenic' and 'unsanitary' which is emphaisized by the snoring linking to the representation that men are the 'lazier' gender. Then we are shown a medium shot of a character who is introduced through writing which is edited into the scene, the use of this helps the audience feel a mutal feeling to the character because they know who he is. The scene then changes and we are introduced to another new character and his name is given once again, this contines on several times. It is shown clearly to the audience that they all have some problems with women in some matters but also it gives us a little of background to their type of personality.

Applying to filming
Unlike other films ive analysed this one is abit different i find some aspects of the opening scene quite dull and bleak because its basically an introduction to characters rather than showing horror, action or comedy. But i do like the idea of freezeframing a scene and editing titles into the clip this helps engage the audience to the character and gives them an idea of the personality. I also like how there is different types of stereotypes like Vince is a leader, Neil is abit of a player and womanizer, Graham is the more emotional and feminine type, Mikey is the sporty youth and Patrick is the spirtualist hippie.

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