Monday, 8 November 2010

Seven Days

http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2010/sep/22/channel-four-docudrama-seven-days

How characters are presented?

  • The characters and their lives are presented very realistically, whether they are entirely or not, we don't know - which surely highlights a well made reality tv show.
  • Each characters are very different - some rich, some poor, some intelligent and striving, some intelligent and not.
  • Almost defining post-modernism itself by being so aware of themselves, talking to one and other about the program on the program (Media that is aware of itself).
Use of music/ sound?
  • Very contemporary, which adds to realism
  • Very recent radio news headlines (Personally involves you)
Use of editing?
  • Quite standard transitions which also adds to realism
  • Aswell as some shots being fairly obviously hand held
  • Sound bridges are often used with contemporary headlines on the radio.

What is real or not?

  • Some scenes are highly edited for purely entertainment purposes (Although understandably, otherwise the program would get boring)
  • Otherwise very realistic, lifestyles and conversations about realistic things.
  • Talking about themselves on the program *Media being aware of itself
  • Interaction with the audience via Facebook & Twitter highlights realism


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