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viernes, 31 de enero de 2014
miércoles, 22 de enero de 2014
Phrases to help with your analysis
The
subject of the documentary – its
message and intention
The documentary is about…
Perhaps the makers of the programme
wanted to show…
In my opinion, the producers want
the viewer to …
In some ways, it seems like the
producers wanted to …
The documentary is
thought-provoking as it …
The narrator points out that…
The documentary highlights the…
Maybe the programme
was produced to raise awareness of …
The
way the people/individuals and the
message are portrayed
The viewer is introduced to …
who
seems to be …
The young boy, who is the focus of
the documentary, seems to be …
The boy is depicted as …
The documentary paints a
(adjective) picture of …
The programme
is uplifting / poignant / grim / depressing as it includes …
The
editing, the choice of footage and
shots, the way it is filmed, the desired effect on the viewer
The camera focuses on …
There is a close-up of…
One interesting shot depicted…
The producers wanted to show the
viewer…
The footage is chosen in order to
give an idea of…
There is a scene where … which
represents…
One part of the programme
focuses on … because…
There are some powerful images,
such as…
The programme
uses some emotive shots, for example …
miércoles, 15 de enero de 2014
Dispatches: The Kids Britain Doesn't Want
Why is the opening scene
in the houses of parliament?
Perhaps
the
producers
wanted
to
…
Maybe the
makers
of the
programme
wanted
the
viewer
to…
How is
the
detention
centre portrayed?
Both images
suggest…
The producers
may
have
wanted
to
make
the
viewer
think
that…
Why is
the part with the teddy bear emotive?
The producers
wanted
the
viewer
to
understand…
The image
of the
toy
bear,
which
has been
destroyed,
gives
the
impression
that…
Why were
these
shots
chosen?
Both shots
suggest…
The shots
of the
asylum
seekers
give
an
idea of their…
In one
shot,
…. In the
other,
…
Why are there pictures of Mehrshad's family?
In the
documentary,
there
is
a picture
of Mehrshad’s
family
in order
to…
The book
he is
reading
suggests
that…
What do the shots of the young boy suggest?
The shots
of the
young
boy
give
the
impression
that
…
lunes, 13 de enero de 2014
Analysing documentaries/charity adverts
Persuasive techniques
1) Facts
and Statistics
2) Emotive
imagery
3) Emotive
music
4) Emotive
language
5) Repetition
6) Contrast
of colours
KEY ADJECTIVES
Emotive
Striking
Powerful
Eye catching
Persuasive
How to structure your analysis
How to structure your analysis
1. DESCRIPTION OF CONTENT
(Be careful with your use of English)
The advert shows…
In this advert, …
2.PURPOSE
(Who made it and why? How do you know?)
The advert raises awareness of…
The purpose of the advert is to
make people aware of
It was produced by… in order to …
The intention of the advert is not
only to … but also
to…
The advert targets …
3.TECHNIQUES
(Technical, emotional techniques and how
they are used)
The advert uses emotive language
with the words, ‘…’. (Then explain)
The topic is very emotive, and this
is conveyed through the use of …
Powerful imagery, such as … is used
to…
The advert uses the idea of / an
image of …
The advert intends to shock the
viewer by…
4. PERSONAL OPINION
(Give some good ideas as well as an evaluation)
The most effective part of the
advert is …
Perhaps the director / producers
wanted to create an effect of…
People may think that…
Personally, I think the advert is
effective due to / because of …
I was not totally/completely
convinced by …
I wouldn’t have … as …
I feel that the advert doesn’t
quite succeed in getting its message across as...
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