Task: Gotham clips for analysis (MES, Genre and Character)

Objective: To examine a TV series for meaning (character, mood, genre), combining examples of camera and mise-en-scene.

Conventions Of Thriller Films from bobsled

Codes and conventions of the thriller genre from JasonsA2Media

Task: Discuss how MES and Camera have been used in this sequence, and what meaning is associated with theses decisions (character, mood/atmosphere and Genre) 

http://youtu.be/faTqtOClWRE

http://youtu.be/PzZfQoMl68Q

http://youtu.be/XyuUChPSt1Y

http://youtu.be/BqRFTawBrm4

http://youtu.be/ygKwF3Xv0Uo

http://youtu.be/VQvok0udEQQ

http://youtu.be/SQkUw_7eFwQ


What effect does the blue lighting and colour palate create?


Why are the characters in suits - how do they look slightly different and what does this tell you about them?


Who are the antagonists (threat or villain) and protagonists (main character or hero)?


What locations is this filmed in and what atmosphere does this create?


What genre is this and what would be the audiences expectations?


How does the sequence create Mystery or Suspense through the use of camerawork and lighting?