Hollyoaks sequence

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/hollyoaks/4od#3486163
2:17 - 4:35

Camera
When looking at the camera shots and angles within these two opposing storylines, it is seem that these differentiate replicating the mood of the each scene. Within the sequence that I have chosen, the more serious aspect is seen first followed by the bridge into the lighter aspect.
In chronological order, a close up shot is first used to show the emotions upon the less dominant males face. This shows the character is scared or worried, establishing the overall status of each figure. Next a long, wide shot is used to establish the setting, also seeing the characters from a full length perceptive. This therefore enables the audience to assume the characteristics of the characters from aesthetic features such as the way they dress. Following, a low angled shot in used so that the audience are able to see perspective from the hooded figures point of view. With the camera looking up, this suggests that the standing character holds a higher stance in hierarchy over the perching man. A mid shot is then used when the hooded character is against the wall. This allows the audience to see the character from head, down to shoulders. These two shots are after, simultaneously switched, showing alternate perspectives from the two characters during their transactional talk. Over the shoulder shots are also seen during this period, allowing the audience to witness opposing points of views from each character. These camera angles are all taken from a close up so that the the audience are able to create connections with both figures due to the personalised sense of the shot. Finally the camera zooms into the facially free man, establishing the deep thoughts of which the character is seen to be containing.
In the bridge to the next scene, a long, wide shot is again used to establish the scene. Both mid shots and low angled shots then follow simultaneously likewise to that in the first scene, during transactional talk between the two characters. Another long shot is then used to introduce a third character. Mid shots are then used for the remainder of the scene, capturing each character from head to shoulders.

Editing
When looking at the editing in the sequence, only jump cuts are used. These are mainly seen during the alternate speaking of the characters and used also as the bridge from one scene to another. The speed of these vary, having the paste of these increase within the first scene as the conversation becomes more tense, representing the increasing rate of heartbeat.

Sound
The sound used within this sequence is all diegetic, meaning that it is all natural. In the first scene, the diegetic sound is that of the outside environment. Sound heard includes that of wind, birds, barking dogs and the rustling of each characters clothing. The lack of background sound adds to the intensity of the conversational subject matter. The dialogue of this, surrounds the subject of murder. This therefore, observes a serious tone throughout the conversational period. In contrast to this after the bridge, the diegetic sound is that of people talking. This is due to the environment being heavily socialised based. The lighter materialised dialogue witnesses the subject matter of friends and engagements. This material is mixed with the more serious subject matter, appearing at the start of the sequence so that the audience are easily able to relate to the conversational ritual.

Mise en Scene
Finally. when looking at the technical element of the Mise en Scene, this changes between the two scenes. In the first half, the location is set outside in a bleak looking back alley. This immediately strikes me to replicate the rough appearance of the perched man. In addition, the two male characters are the only form of life within the frame. Apart from these, the location is quiet, replicating the secret or hidden aspect within the dialogue. Considering the composition of the scene, the characters are usually pictured in the middle third of the frame, ensuring that they are the dominant focus. If this is not apparent then, the figure is usually placed just off centre to the middle third. This is used to show equality in the balance of the scene. The use of colour is also seen to be quite bleak. This would suggest the depressive tone of the dialogue. Instantly, after bridging into the next scene, the Mise en Scene appears completely different. The prompt difference is that the scene is busy. This suggests a more social and friendly atmosphere in comparison to the previous. The composition of the opening scene arranges both of the female characters just off centre to either side of the middle third. This is an effective technique because this draws the eye of the audience to the entire frame. The colours in this section are also bright and warm suggesting vibrant moods.