Pillow Talk Vs. Fringe

How are the sequences from ‘Pillow Talk’ & ‘Fringe’ different? Discuss the differences in pace and style of editing as well as the effect the editing has on meaning/the audience’s reception of the extracts.

The paces of these extracts are very different. In Fringe, they use cuts frequently throughout the extract. There is a cut every few seconds. The quickest cuts in this extract are at the beginning, when there is quite an intense conversation between two men, one of them speaking through a laptop. They also use quite a lot of cuts in the second conversation; they do this so we can see their reactions to what is being said. This fast pace of cutting makes the extract more exciting & modern. However, Pillow Talk uses no cuts in the first conversation between the two men & does not use many cuts throughout the rest of the extract. Generally, the camera stays on both the people in the shot which is quite boring & is also very out-dated & old fashioned.

The style of editing also differs between these two extracts. Pillow Talks style of editing is very old fashioned, this is obvious as the camera stays still mostly throughout each shot but in Fringe, the camera is constantly moving. However, both these shots use straight cuts frequently from one person to another & from different scenes. They use no other types of transitions throughout the extracts. Fringe uses different shot types in the extract, e.g. at the beginning they use an extra close up at an angle which connotates the intensity & importance of the conversation but the distorted angle makes it also seems very mysterious. Fringe also used a long shot in the third scene when two men are talking at a desk & it uses close ups during the conversation. It does this so we can see their facial expressions & reactions to what is being said. Pillow Talk used either mid shots or long shots throughout the extract but its uses a close up in the final scene when they are kissing. They do this because it is quite an important part of the scene & they want us to see the intensity of the kiss between the two characters. In the second scene the screen splits whilst the two characters are on the phone. This is effective as we can see both of their facial expressions at the same time rather than constantly cutting between the two. It makes the extract more interesting & different.

The audience’s response to these two extracts may differentiate depending on their age, gender & likes & dislikes. Also, the audience may respond differently depending on the time it was created. E.g. Pillow Talk was filmed in the 60s so at the time the editing was recent & people liked it but now days it looks old fashioned & quite boring due to the slow pace & out dated style of editing. Age may affect the audience’s response. E.g. young people would most likely prefer Fringe as it seems to have an exciting story line & has a modern style of editing. It also has a fast pace which would keep them interested. However, the older generation may prefer Pillow Talk as they grew up with that old fashioned style editing & pace. Gender would also effect an audience’s response; e.g. men would most likely prefer Fringe as it’s got a fast pace so it is more exiting & the genre may appeal to men more. However, Pillow Talk has a slow pace & is about love & relationships, so that may appeal more to women. Finally, people’s general preference of film genre would also affect their response to these extracts. People who like romantic films would prefer Pillow Talk but people who like exciting, action films would prefer Fringe. The editing in these extracts is related to what is happening within the scene. In Pillow Talk, the screen splits when the two characters are having a conversation on the phone so we can see both their expressions; this makes it easier & more interesting than just doing straight cuts. In Fringe they use straight cuts during the conversations so we can see each characters facial expression & they use an angled extra close up at the start of the extract to show that something mysterious may be going on. As an audience, we can gather opinions of the characters by what is being shown of them in the extracts. In Fringe, the second conversation is between a young man & an older man who is interviewing him. We never see the older man smile or show much emotion so we instantly do not like him as he seems quite heartless & rude. Also due to the extra close up & mysterious look of the black man in the first scene, he comes across as quite an important character. In Pillow Talk the first scene we see is a man who wants to steal a woman he likes from the man she is seeing. We also see him on the phone with her giving her negative thoughts about the man she is seeing, this makes the man come across as a stirrer & quite sly & sneaky. This then leads us to making false assumptions of the man the woman is seeing.

Finally, these extracts do have a similar effect on meaning because they both cut into the near future in each scene. However, in Pillow Talk, in the second scene whilst the two characters are on the phone the screen splits to show both characters at the same time even though they’re in different places. This could connotate a love/hate relationship between them as they are not getting along on the phone but they are in the shot together. This also makes us see chemistry between the two charcters. In Fringe, the first scene intercuts to a different parallel universe, there is an image of a space ship in the sky which distorts & disappears into the atmosphere. This could connotate that something strange is going on between the universes.

My Horror Still

Mise-en-scene : You can see the family in the photography set in front of the backing sheet & the photographer is in the shop briefly.

Costume : The adults are dressed smartly in nice clothes e.g.. Suits & dresses but the boy in dressed casually in a t-shirt & tracksuit bottoms.

Hair : They all have short hair including the women. The boy has a bowl hair cut so it looks old fashioned.

Makeup : No makeup is obviously worn, it is all very natural & subtle.

Body language : The boy looks bored, fed up & uninterested. The man is fidgety and doesn’t look happy about being in the photography shop, looks quite frustrated. The Nan is quite clueless and doesn’t know what is going on & just goes along with everyone else & the mum is enthusiastic and happy, she makes jokes & is lighthearted.

Sound & Light : There is no music so their voices are emphasized & sound sharper, the lighting is natural & is focused on the family, could be a key light.

Representation if Britishness : They look quite posh & like typical, old fashioned British people by the way their dressed & their hair. They also have posh accents & make cheesy jokes.

Colour : The back sheet is a boring colour so it makes it look more serious & their clothes colour are also quite boring & bland.

Use of stereotypes : The stereotype that British people are posh & always well dressed. The “typical” English family with the enthusiastic mum, the bored, grump dad, the uninterested son & the clueless granny.

Mise-en-scene : The boxer with boxing gloves, boxing shorts with the belt & the back sheet.

Costume : Typical boxer outfit, topless, shorts, belt, and red boxing gloves.

Hair : He has no hair which is quite typical for a boxer & makes him look tougher & scarier.

Makeup : It doesn’t look like he has any makeup on but its possible that they have put makeup on his body to enhance his muscles.

Body Language : He is bouncing around & pretending to box, he is laughing which shows he is enjoying himself, which is opposite to what you expect boxers to be like because they are usually quite serious.

Sound & Lighting : The lighting reflects off his head & muscles to emphasize how big he is. There are flashes so you know when the picture is being taken. He growls & makes manly noises to show he is strong. The photographer gives him encouraging words to the boxer.

Representation of Biritishness : He doesn’t represent typical British people because he is not reserved like stereotypical British people.

Colour : Got the strong colour red for his gloves and belt which is commonly used in boxing & its got the same boring colour back sheet.

Use of Stereotypes : He is the typical aggressive boxer who is quite full of himself & think he is the best. He is very confident to have his picture taken.

 

Mise-en-scene : The normal back sheet with a moody looking Asian nurse in a nurse outfit and chair.

Costume : She is in a blue & white classic nurses outfit.

Hair : Her hair is tied back with little effort with an old fashioned hat on. Although she’s not in the hospital she still has her hair & outfit done like she is.

Makeup : She has absolutely no makeup on which makes her look very plane & drain.

Body Language : She looks very uninterested, stiff & awkward. She is also very grumpy & cannot smile. She can only smile broadly when told a joke but quickly goes back to having a straight face.

Sound & Light : The photographer asks her questions and she replies bluntly. You can tell by her voice she is not interested & the photographer tells a joke to make her smile so he can get a nice picture of her so you see the flash.

Representation of Britishness : British nurses sometimes come across as quite moody so she would be just like that because she is not friendly or enthusiastic.

Colour : The back sheet is the same & the bright blue uniform is the only thing that stands out in the picture  it’s a typical looking nurse outfit.

Use of stereotypes : She is a typical unfriendly, moody nurse who doesn’t like getting her picture taken. 

Mise-en-scene : A new back sheet which is more clean & looks angelic & pure & that fits in better with the photograph.

Costume.: She is wearing a white dress which makes her look angel. The baby is not wearing clothes.

Hair : Her hair looks natural as it is curly & has not been styled properly. This also makes her seem pure as she more bothered about the baby rather than her looks.

Make up : She looks like she has natural makeup on & its not obvious. She also appears to have a glow of a new mother.

Body language :she is looking at the baby lovingly. You can see she cares for the baby very much.

Sound & Lighting : Making baby sounds & the baby also makes noise & the photographer is telling the mother what to do & where to look & the mother is talking about the babies eyes. The lighting is bright & makes her dress look whiter & cleaner & purer. It suits the type of picture being taken.

Representation of Britishness : She is a typical loving mother who thinks her child is beautiful & always wants pictures of the child.

Colour : It is a very light photography, she is wearing a white dress & the baby is naked & the back sheet is plain & light which makes the photograph look pure.

Use of stereotypes : Stereotypically mothers always want pictures with their children as soon as possible & they think they have the best looking & sweetest child.

 Mise-en-scene : A strong, bold back sheet with a table covered in red velvet. A large, brown, furry dog is laying on the table & a woman in a red top appears & starts brushing the dog.

Costume : The woman is wearing a red jumper with a dog on the front to show her love for dogs with matching red trousers.

Hair : She has the same colour hair as her dog & it is curly which looks natural & like she’s made no effort to do it.

Makeup : She is wearing red lipstick which matches her outfit & the red velvet, its quite subtle.

Body Language : She seems very quite obsessive over the dog & wants it to look good because she doesn’t want to stop brushing its fur & even ends up getting the comb in the picture.

Sound & Lighting : The woman talks the photographer & they sound quite excited. You hear the flash go off & the shot lights up. The light is highlighting the dogs fur to make him look lighter & brighter.

Representation of Britishness : British people love dogs & will in dog clothes like this woman. They treat their dogs like humans & think they are amazing. She also sounds cockney which  people think represents British people.

Colour : The back sheet is quite dark & bold which makes the red velvet throw over look darker & her clothes stand out more.

Use of stereotypes : Its stereotypical that women love their pets & treat them like children, rather than animals.  

 

Mise-en-scene : A dark back sheet which matches the colour of the ladies top. There is a cat sitting in a little chair with a large ribbon on it. The chair is resting on a fur covered table. A lady enters the shot to adjust the bow on the chair.  

Costume : The lady is wearing a black top which matches the back sheet & the black spots on the cat.

Hair : Her hair is typical for an old lady because it’s a straight, bright, white bob & she hasn’t styled.

Makeup : It looks like se is wearing natural makeup which does not stand out in the shot.

Body Language : She looks very happy & like she loves her cat a lot. She has her arms round the cat which shows she is protective over it & its very affectionate.

Sound & Lighting :  The photographer gives encouraging words which we hear the click of the camera, also the lady asks if the picture is nice. A main light is shining down on the chair to brighten the shot.

Representation of Britishness : She sounds like a sweet, posh old lady which most British old ladies seem to be like. She also loves her cat & British people like cats.

Colour : It’s a black & white colour scheme in the shot which is simple yet elegant.

Use of stereotypes : Its stereotypical that old people love cats & always live with lots in their house. She cares very much for her cat & yet again, she sees it like a child & treats it like a human.

 Mise-en-scene : An Indian man is sitting in an old fashioned brown chair. There is a dull, brown coloured back sheet & a man adjusts his suit before the picture is taken.

Costume : He is wearing a smart suit which looks like he is dressed for an important occasion.

Hair : When he runs his fingers through his hair it makes you think that he has made an effort with it & wants it to stay in place. It simple but still looks smart pushed back off his face.

Makeup : He does not appear to be wearing makeup.

Body Language : He is sitting stiffly, and looks quite uncomfortable. He brushes his hair away from his face nervously. He looks quite on edge because he keeps looking at the photographer.

Sound & Lighting : You can see light shining on his forehead & you can see the flash of light when the picture is taken. We hear him laugh nervously & sound quite insecure. The photographer has a little chat with him to make him feel more comfortable.

Representation of Britishness : Represents how British people like to look very nice for weddings & like to make an effort. He wants to impress his aunty in another country. How we like to please our family.

Colour : The colour is all quite dull because of the brown back sheet & the brown suit he is wearing. No colours stand out.

Use of stereotypes : The stereotype that Indian people have very big weddings & fuss a lot of them. They all like to look their best & want to make a big effort.

Mise-en-scene : A man that looks like a magician is standing by himself in front of a brown back sheet whilst talking to the photographer.

Costume : He is wearing a black & white suit with a bow tie. He has a red fez. He also has a very large moustache. 

Hair : We cant really see his hair because it is covered by the red fez but he has grey hair from what we can see. He also has a big, fake moustache & large, dark eyebrows.

Makeup : He doesn’t have any makeup on.

Body Language : You can see from the way he is using his hands to speak, he wants the photographer to stop & listen to what he is saying. He seems quite frustrated. 

Sound & Lighting : Light is shining on his face & we also see the flash of light from the photo. He is also telling the photographer he doesn’t want flash in the photo which is why he is not posing. We also hear the flash then go off.

Representation of Britishness : He has a cockney accent which British people are thought to have.

Colour : There is a brown back sheet & his black & white suit which is quite dull so his bright red hat stands out in the shot.

Use of stereotypes : The way he speaks is quite stereotypical for British people.

Mise-en-scene : Three middle aged, slightly slutty looking women posing together in front of a brown back sheet.

Costume : The women on the left is wearing light blue jeans and a matching crop top. The woman sitting down is wearing black tights & a black & gold dress. The women on the right is wearing a see through black shirt & with a gold top underneath.

Hair :  The women in blue has short, very curly hair, the sitting down women has a short, straight bob & the other women has her hair tied up, they all have short fringes. It looks old fashioned as everyone had short hair then.

Makeup : They all look like they have some makeup on but its not very obvious.

Body Language : They look like good friends who are having a laugh together & think they are quite young & show immaturity.

Sound & Lighting : The light is focused on the women & you can see the flash of light from the photograph. They are all laughing & giggling.

Representation of Britishness : They represent the lower class British women who don’t want to grow up they just want to have fun.

Colour : All the colours in the shot are quite dull, mostly brown or black but the women in blue stands out a lot.

Use of stereotypes : The stereotype that older women don’t want to grow up & still want to act like teenagers & go out & have a laugh. 

Mise-en-scene : Three young girls dressed in a ballet outfit with two women, probably the mothers, adjusting their hair & outfit. They are in front of a brown back sheet. 

Costume : The girls are all wearing the same outfit, baby blue leotards & tutus. They also blue headbands & hair bands in with white ballet shoes & socks. The women on the left is wearing a boring grey t-shirt & skirt. The women on the right is wearing a blue, flowery dress.

Hair : All the girls have they hair up in buns & they are all blonde with fringes. They all look the same. The women on the left also has her hair in a bun & has a fringe but has ginger hair. The women on the right has her hair down but also has a fringe, her hair is brown.

Makeup : it doesn’t look like anyone has any makeup on, they all look very natural.

Body Language : The girls look quite bored like they have been posing for ages & are sick of their mothers fussing over them. The women look excited, happy & proud of their little girls as they puff up their tutus & adjust the girls hair.

Sound & Lighting : There are two spotlights on the three girls to show their importance & makes them look like their at a show because the spotlight is on them. The women on the right talks about how her children are miracles as she never thought she could have any. She is the only one that speaks.

Representation of Britishness : Most mothers want their girls to get into ballet & are proud of them. They also all want to take lots of picture of them & fuss a lot.

Colour : The three girls are wearing baby blue & stand out the most in the shot. The women on the left is wearing very dull colours but the women on the right is wearing a more colourful outfit.

Use of stereotypes : Its stereotypical that all little girls do ballet & like to be dressed up. Also, that mothers fuss a lot of their children & want to get lots of pictures if them.

 

Mise-en-scene : A little boy is sitting on an old fashioned chair in front of a brown back sheet. A women walks in to the shot to stop the child from fiddling.

Costume : The boy is wearing a red waistcoat & a white shirt with a little bow tie & black shorts. He is dressed very smartly.

Hair : He does not have much hair but it has been combed neatly so he looks smart.

Makeup : He is wearing no makeup.

Body Language : He looks quite sad & confused & very uninterested in what’s going on. His mother tried to get him to sit nicely & pay attention but the boy just picks his nose.

Sound & Lighting : The mother is fussing over her child & thinks he is cute & the photographer is trying to get him to look at the camera. The light is on the boys face. 

Representation of Britishness : Mothers want to dress their little boys up to make them look smart.

Colour : There is a red colour scheme as he is wearing a red waistcoat & the chair is red. The back sheet is dark, neutral colours.

Use of stereotypes : Little boys don’t enjoy being dressed up by their mothers & cannot sit still for long.

Mise-en-scene : A women lying on a table with a white sheet over it with pillar with flowers on. It is trying to make the shot look glamorous or classy.

Costume : She is wearing fish net stockings & suspenders with a corset & a see through black robe & black heels.

Hair : Her hair looks coiffed & is slightly curly & short.

Makeup : She has bright lipstick on & dark eyes, you can see she is wearing makeup but its not too heavy.

Body Language : She is flirty & is trying to be sexy because of the way she poses.

Sound & Lighting : The lighting is focused on her. He photographer gives her encouragement & they are flirting.

Representation of Britishness : As women get older they still want their partner to think their attractive.

Colour : The lady is wearing all black & the back sheet is a bland colour, the white sheet on the table & pillar with flowers brighten the shot.

Use of stereotypes : Older women don’t want to grow up they still try to be sexy & have fun.

Mise-en-scene : Four men standing around a man sitting in a chair. There are no props, just the back sheet.

Costume : They are all dressed in suits & ties, they look very smart.

Hair : They are either bald or have come overs, they have all tried to make their hair look nice.

Makeup : They are all male so none of them are wearing makeup.

Body Language : They all seem like they want to get it over & done with so they stand still but you can tell they are inpatient because one of the men looks at his watch.

Sound & Lighting : Only the photographer speaks & he seems quite drained & tired. The lighting is on their faces & you can see the flash of the camera.

Representation of Britishness : People are family orientated & the males are not fussing they just want to get the job done.

Colour : The shot is all dark colours, all the males are wearing a black suit apart from one with a grey, striped suit which stands out.

Use of stereotypes : Men do not like getting their picture taken as you can see they want it over & done with. Their wives most probably forced them to do it.