CAMERAWORK Q1 AND 2

Q1 and Q2

 1 Analyse how camerawork is used in the extract to create meaning. Refer to at least two examples from the extract in your answer. (5 marks) 

One way camerawork is used in the extract is the framing. This is because you have a child in between the parents. This gives a sense of protection of the child and that he is vulnerable. This is emphasised when he is playing with his toys with the mother, while the father is talking to the senior police officers. 

Another way camerawork is used in the extract is the flashes between the police officers. This happens when chasing the women who has just stolen some goods, we see every aspect of all the police officer of trying to track this women down. This is emphasised when all the police officers are running after her and are about to catch her. 

2. Analyse how far the extract creates a humorous view of policing. In your answer you must:

• analyse aspects of the extract using examples to support your analysis

• make judgements and draw conclusions about how far these aspects create a humorous view of policing. (10 marks) 

Example of how to answer on camerawork:

•   sweeping aerial shot of Brighton pier connoting a glamorous seaside location

•   bird’s eye view of the small police car driving through

  the streets of Brighton on a call-out, carrying connotations such as danger, excitement, and urgency

•   the use of an over-the-shoulder shot of the beach sign, as we arrive at the sign at the same time as the police officer, connoting surprise and anticipation of what is to come

•   slow pan / track of the new recruit police officers as they are introduced to the audience connoting authority and power

•   high angle long shot of the beach scene showing the police officer outnumbered by the group of men on the stag do

•   any other relevant analysis 

• The extract mostly depicts a humorous view of policing. The narrative follows two police officers as they have most of the screen time, the criminals are on screen for much less time, and one of them is the main leader and tries to teach the other police officer how to be a better police, while the other officer is new and trying to get his first arrest against this criminal, lets just say things didn't got to plan. The criminal falsely accused the police officer of harassment and then had the audacity to flirt with him at the police station. To many people, I may think they will find this humorous. The narrative is mostly about the relationship between the police characters, especially that between the hard-boiled older officer and the younger rookie and the emotions that this creates is funny as we get to see the insecurity of the younger officer, which comes across of him being vulnerable and child like, which connotes humour.  They are shot low down in the frame, sometimes with a high angle shot whereas the criminals have no characterisation other than an easily read stereotype of the criminal such as female, working class and angry. 

• In conclusion, the policing comes across very humorous because of the difference between the goofy, innocent rookie and the old chief cop, who have many difference and challenges along the way, especially for the rookie which entertains the audience and and has many funny and laughable things within the show.