Representation of Gender- Sherlock Holmes
Camera Shots
Establishing Shot- There is an establishing shot used at the beginning of the clip. This is used to set the time of the clip and to also allow the audience to know in what please that clip is taking place. By using a time that was in the past this may suggest that things have changed since this clip and that men and women are different now. This gives us an insight to how gender used to be back in the time when this was set.
Zoom In- There is a zoom in on Sherlock when they are in the carriage. This is indicating to us that he is the important character in the clip and he is the one who we should be focusing on. This may also may tell us that he is the intelligent one and he is the most important person on the carriage. However, people may not realise this until after because, the audience believes, he is the person who is being taken somewhere and he is not going by his free will.
Mid Shot- There is a mid shot to show the man holding Sherlock. This tells us that the man who is holding Sherlock is the person who has the authority and he is higher up in society than Sherlock. This shows how eve though they are the same gender, they are not equal and one man can still have power over another.
Close Up- There are close ups of Sherlock and the other man in the scene as Sherlock is being given to him. This is showing their facial expressions and how they differ between the two men. The man, who we see as being the more important one, looks glad at the fact that Sherlock has been taken to him whilst Sherlock looks worried about being in his presents. This shows how one man can be scared of another and how people may differ in a gender.
Mid Shot- There is a mid shot that shows Sherlock being punched by the man who has taken him to this setting. The mid shot is to emphasise the act of violence and to make us notice the action. This may be used to show how men gain authority over each other as he may feel like he now has more power over Sherlock through this action. It also shows that even though they are both the same gender, if someone has more authority and power over another, they will use it for the wrong reasons.
Two Person Shot- There is a two person shot that includes both the male character and Sherlock. The important male character is in the foreground and is the person we can see clearly whilst Sherlock is in the background and we are unable to see him as clearly. This may be used to show how the male character does not see Sherlock as important and he does not make an impact on his life. This could also be used to show how society pay a lot of attention to the men who they see as to have more power where as other men are left in the dark and are not thought about.
Close Up- There is a close up of handcuffs as they slide across the floor to the male character. This shows emphasises the fact that Sherlock was able to take the handcuffs off of himself whilst he was in the smoke. This may be used to show the fact that he is intelligent and also gives the audience a clue to this being planned. This is because he may not of been able to take the handcuffs off of himself if he did not have a key and did not have practice of doing it before. This shows how some men may be doubted and seen to be unintelligent but they are very intelligent and know what to do for the things that they want to get done. This is because he was able to get into the scene and find the clues whilst pretending he was taken there.
Low Angle- There is a low angle shot that looks up at the male character. This is used to show how he still feels important even though he does not know where Sherlock is. As he has the gun, he is not worried about Sherlocks where a bouts and is not threatened by him. This shows how men may feel as though they are important just because they may be able to do harm to another male.
Mid Shot- There is a mid shot of the gun that the male character is holding. This shows that the gun is moving side to side so suggests that the male character does not know where Sherlock is. This shows that the powerful and important men may not be as clever as they seem and may not know how to handle situations like this one.
Extremely Long Shot- There is an extremely long shot to show Sherlock jumping out of the window. As he jumps he dives which shows that he know what he was doing and knew that he would have the exit through the window. This shows how this was all planned and emphasises his intelligence. There is boat waiting for him that holds two male characters and a women. There is a male character that pulls him out of the water. This shows how he is playing the role of the hero which is a male stereotype.
Editing
Cross Cutting- There is cross cutting between the male character and Sherlock. This shows how these are the important characters in the clip. This also is used to show how the two characters are holding eye contact. This shows how neither of them are backing down and how they both want to be the dominant one. This could link to the idea of he alpha male and show how both the characters want to have this role.
Flash Back- As Sherlock is looking around the room, there are close ups of certain items that he is looking at. After the close up, there is a flash back of that item in a scene. This shows how Sherlock's mind is working and how is he is putting the pieces together. This shows us that he is there for a purpose and he is trying to work out the pieces as soon as he gets in there. This shows the intelligence in some men and could also show that he is deceiving as he was able to get into the scene that he wants to to enable him to sort out the crime mystery.
Flash Back- There are more flashbacks whilst Sherlock is explaining what he found to the male character. This shows how Sherlock is right with what he thought and how he has been able to link the items back to the crime. This shows his intelligence and how he is able to put clues together. This may be used to show the intelligence of men and how they are shown to be the more intelligent gender and the gender which is expected to be able to fulfill jobs like this.
Flash Back- There is another flashback which shows the parts of thee beginning scene that were not included in the clip. This is to show that the whole thing was planned and Sherlock knew what he was doing. This shows his level of deceit and how he is able to plan and then preform a task to the level where it even fools the audience. This may be used to show how men may get judged to quickly and people think that what you see is what you get with men.
Smooth Editing- Overall, the editing is smooth and all of the clips look as though they have been put together smoothly. This could be used so show how Sherlock's plan is going smoothly and everything that he wants to happen is happening. This may be used to show how men are able to get things done smoothly and nothing goes wrong for them.
Sound
Music- There is non-diegetic music which plays from the starting of the clip. This music sounds dangerous which gives the audience the feel as though something bad is going to happen. The music is quite fast and then slows down throughout the scene which makes the beginning of the clip seem chaotic and as though a lot of happening. When the music slows down is when they are entering the building which shows that even though it is a dangerous place to be, it is calmer than it was outside. This could be used to show that Sherlock found it harder at the beginning as he may of been unsure if the plan was going to work which would of resulted in danger for him. However, when is managed to get into the room, he was more positive and he felt as though there was more chance of his plan working. This shows how men who may seem confident may not always be that confident and they may doubt themselves some or most of the time.
Shoes- Sherlock says to the male character 'Very distinctive those shoes of yours'. This is showing how Sherlock is collecting all of the evidence that he needs in order to know that is was this male character that committed the crime. However, the male character is not aware at the fact this is what he is doing and just feels as though Sherlock is complimenting his shoes. This may be used to show that not all men are as intelligent as each other and sometimes they can be vein and often think about the clothes that they wear.
Flash Back- There is another flashback which shows the parts of thee beginning scene that were not included in the clip. This is to show that the whole thing was planned and Sherlock knew what he was doing. This shows his level of deceit and how he is able to plan and then preform a task to the level where it even fools the audience. This may be used to show how men may get judged to quickly and people think that what you see is what you get with men.
Smooth Editing- Overall, the editing is smooth and all of the clips look as though they have been put together smoothly. This could be used so show how Sherlock's plan is going smoothly and everything that he wants to happen is happening. This may be used to show how men are able to get things done smoothly and nothing goes wrong for them.
Sound
Music- There is non-diegetic music which plays from the starting of the clip. This music sounds dangerous which gives the audience the feel as though something bad is going to happen. The music is quite fast and then slows down throughout the scene which makes the beginning of the clip seem chaotic and as though a lot of happening. When the music slows down is when they are entering the building which shows that even though it is a dangerous place to be, it is calmer than it was outside. This could be used to show that Sherlock found it harder at the beginning as he may of been unsure if the plan was going to work which would of resulted in danger for him. However, when is managed to get into the room, he was more positive and he felt as though there was more chance of his plan working. This shows how men who may seem confident may not always be that confident and they may doubt themselves some or most of the time.
Shoes- Sherlock says to the male character 'Very distinctive those shoes of yours'. This is showing how Sherlock is collecting all of the evidence that he needs in order to know that is was this male character that committed the crime. However, the male character is not aware at the fact this is what he is doing and just feels as though Sherlock is complimenting his shoes. This may be used to show that not all men are as intelligent as each other and sometimes they can be vein and often think about the clothes that they wear.
Murder- There is diegetic sound when the male character says to Sherlock 'It's not murder, it's mercy'. This shows how he does not believe that killing someone is murder and that in fact it is a good think that they were murdered. This shows how he feels that he is better than all of the people around him and he feels as though his life is more sacred than theirs. This gives the impression that men are cold blooded killers and do not feel bad if they do anything that is wrong.
Music- The music, which is non-diegetic sound, that is played at the beginning starts in the middle of the clip but then becomes louder and suddenly stops. This is as the male characters grabs a gun from his drawer and gets prepared to shoot Sherlock. However, when he turns around he sees that the room is covered in smoke and he is unable to see where Sherlock is. The music represents the danger and whilst the music is playing and getting louder, the audience believes that Sherlock is going to be shot. However, as the male character can no longer see Sherlock he is unable to shoot him at that moment so the music stops as the danger has disappeared. This shows how the male character has been outsmarted by Sherlock and how, this time, he is not going to be able to do what he wanted, which is to kill. This may be used to show how the men who use violence are the ones who are not very intelligence and can be beaten easily.
Talking Behind Smoke- Sherlock is explaining what he found to the male character as he stays in the smoke where he is unable to be seen. This may be used to show that even though Sherlock is the smarter one, he is still scared by this male character and wants to make sure that he can not be seen. This may be trying to show that men can still be scared of other men, even if they can out-smart them. As Sherlock can not be seen but his voice can still be heard loudly, this may be used to act as a conscience of the male character. This may be used to show that even the men who are seen to be the toughest, may still be scared and may feel bad for what they have done to someone.
Music- There is more non-diegetic sound when the male character is searching for Sherlock in the room. This music could be said to be quite western which could then link to cowboys. Cowboys are known for shootings and this links back to the fact that the male character wants to shoot Sherlock. This may be suggesting that shooting people isn't normal in the society that they live in. It may be used to show that men who murder should not be treated as though they are part of that society and that time.
Gun Shot- There is a gun shot which is then followed by Sherlock falling out of the window. This gives the impression that the male character has managed to kill Sherlock whilst he is trying to escape. This would have meant that Sherlock was unable to out-smart the male character and he has gained his role in society back. However, we soon realise that the male character did in fact not shoot Sherlock and he jumped out the window to escape. This shows that the Sherlock did out-smart the male character. This leaves the audience feeling as though the male character is not as intelligent as he makes out and he should not be seen to be as important as he is.
Man On Boat- The man on the boat says to the old man 'Technically that isn't the top window'. This shows that he is disagreeing with the old man in order for his views to be right. This links in with the idea that all men have to be right and they will argue their point until they are seen to be right.
Woman- The woman on the boat does not speak for the part of the clip which she is in. This shows how women were not seen to be important in this time zone and their opinions were not important. It shows that women where just there for men and they were not seen to be as important as men.
Mise-en-Scene
Dark Surroundings- The room is quite dark as not much light is coming in and the interior is dark. This shows that this character is quite a dark one and how he is not seen to be happy.It shows that he is the evil and links to the fact that he is a murderer. This may show that men are seen to be the more miserable gender and how they are seem to be the gender that does the worst things.
Windows- The fact that he has a lot of windows shows that even though he is full of gloom, he is trying to shine some light into his life and he is trying to become a better person. It may also be used to show that even though he is mostly seen as bad, there is a little good in him. This may be used to show that men are seen to be the violent gender and are not seen to have good inside of them.
Clothes- The male character's clothes are seen to be smart and looks as though he makes an effort. This may make the audience feel as though he is important even before he talks. However, Sherlock's clothes look quite dirty and he does not look as smartly dressed as the other male character which automatically gives the impression that he is not as important and intelligent as the male character. This shows how men are automatically judged on the way that they dress and the way in which they are viewed differs on how smartly they are dressed.
Tidy Surroundings- The room that the scene is set in is tidy and organised. This shows that the male character is organised and takes care of his surroundings. This goes against what people automatically feel about men. This is that they are messy and do not look after their surroundings. This shows how society may wrongly judge men and have wrong perceptions about the gender.
Gun- The male character pulls out a gun with intentions to shoot Sherlock. This shows how he deals with situations and how he acts, which is with the use of violence. This is fitting the stereotype of some men being violent and using violent acts as the resolution to everything.
Clues- The fact that Sherlock is able to find the clues that he needs on the man's clothes shows that he is careless and has not thought about covering his tracks. This may show that he has not thought about it and can therefore be seen as not being very intelligent. This may be used to link to the thought that men can be careless and not care about the little details. However, it may also be because he does not care and does not believe that anybody will be able to work out the fact that he killed someone. This shows how he feels as though he is better than everyone else and feels as though no one else is as clever as he is. This may make people feel like men are vein and think that they are better than everybody else.
Smoking Pipe- When the male character finally can see Sherlock, we see that he is smoking a pipe. Pipe's are normally liked to old age and wisdom. By Sherlock smoking the pipe we link him to wisdom and intelligence. This is after he was able to get himself out of the handcuffs and is expressing that he is smarter than the male character. This could be used to show that the men who are seen to be less powerful are in fact the intelligent ones and are the people who are able to deceive people.
Old Man- The old man who is in control of the boat looks quite dirty and not very well kept. This is as his clothes look dirt and not very smart. He also has a long beard that looks like he has been growing for a long time. This shows how different men dress different and show their appearance differently. It also shows how men are judged differently depending on their appearance.
Woman- The woman on the boat is wearing red lipstick. This shows how she is being used as a sexual object. This is because res is seen to be a sexual colour and lips are seen to be a sexual part of the body. This means that through wearing the red lipstick, she is being seen as a sexual object. This backs up the idea of the woman only being there for the use of the man and not being seen as being important.
Lighter Outside- The lighting is lighter at the end than it has been throughout the clip. This shows that Sherlock now has nothing to worry about as he has been able to carry out his plan and it has gone smoothly and how he wanted it go to. This shows how he has been able to get out of the doom and gloom and the danger of murder. He has also been able to collect the evidence he needed to collect in order to prove that he has the right person.
Talking Behind Smoke- Sherlock is explaining what he found to the male character as he stays in the smoke where he is unable to be seen. This may be used to show that even though Sherlock is the smarter one, he is still scared by this male character and wants to make sure that he can not be seen. This may be trying to show that men can still be scared of other men, even if they can out-smart them. As Sherlock can not be seen but his voice can still be heard loudly, this may be used to act as a conscience of the male character. This may be used to show that even the men who are seen to be the toughest, may still be scared and may feel bad for what they have done to someone.
Music- There is more non-diegetic sound when the male character is searching for Sherlock in the room. This music could be said to be quite western which could then link to cowboys. Cowboys are known for shootings and this links back to the fact that the male character wants to shoot Sherlock. This may be suggesting that shooting people isn't normal in the society that they live in. It may be used to show that men who murder should not be treated as though they are part of that society and that time.
Gun Shot- There is a gun shot which is then followed by Sherlock falling out of the window. This gives the impression that the male character has managed to kill Sherlock whilst he is trying to escape. This would have meant that Sherlock was unable to out-smart the male character and he has gained his role in society back. However, we soon realise that the male character did in fact not shoot Sherlock and he jumped out the window to escape. This shows that the Sherlock did out-smart the male character. This leaves the audience feeling as though the male character is not as intelligent as he makes out and he should not be seen to be as important as he is.
Man On Boat- The man on the boat says to the old man 'Technically that isn't the top window'. This shows that he is disagreeing with the old man in order for his views to be right. This links in with the idea that all men have to be right and they will argue their point until they are seen to be right.
Woman- The woman on the boat does not speak for the part of the clip which she is in. This shows how women were not seen to be important in this time zone and their opinions were not important. It shows that women where just there for men and they were not seen to be as important as men.
Mise-en-Scene
Dark Surroundings- The room is quite dark as not much light is coming in and the interior is dark. This shows that this character is quite a dark one and how he is not seen to be happy.It shows that he is the evil and links to the fact that he is a murderer. This may show that men are seen to be the more miserable gender and how they are seem to be the gender that does the worst things.
Windows- The fact that he has a lot of windows shows that even though he is full of gloom, he is trying to shine some light into his life and he is trying to become a better person. It may also be used to show that even though he is mostly seen as bad, there is a little good in him. This may be used to show that men are seen to be the violent gender and are not seen to have good inside of them.
Clothes- The male character's clothes are seen to be smart and looks as though he makes an effort. This may make the audience feel as though he is important even before he talks. However, Sherlock's clothes look quite dirty and he does not look as smartly dressed as the other male character which automatically gives the impression that he is not as important and intelligent as the male character. This shows how men are automatically judged on the way that they dress and the way in which they are viewed differs on how smartly they are dressed.
Tidy Surroundings- The room that the scene is set in is tidy and organised. This shows that the male character is organised and takes care of his surroundings. This goes against what people automatically feel about men. This is that they are messy and do not look after their surroundings. This shows how society may wrongly judge men and have wrong perceptions about the gender.
Gun- The male character pulls out a gun with intentions to shoot Sherlock. This shows how he deals with situations and how he acts, which is with the use of violence. This is fitting the stereotype of some men being violent and using violent acts as the resolution to everything.
Clues- The fact that Sherlock is able to find the clues that he needs on the man's clothes shows that he is careless and has not thought about covering his tracks. This may show that he has not thought about it and can therefore be seen as not being very intelligent. This may be used to link to the thought that men can be careless and not care about the little details. However, it may also be because he does not care and does not believe that anybody will be able to work out the fact that he killed someone. This shows how he feels as though he is better than everyone else and feels as though no one else is as clever as he is. This may make people feel like men are vein and think that they are better than everybody else.
Smoking Pipe- When the male character finally can see Sherlock, we see that he is smoking a pipe. Pipe's are normally liked to old age and wisdom. By Sherlock smoking the pipe we link him to wisdom and intelligence. This is after he was able to get himself out of the handcuffs and is expressing that he is smarter than the male character. This could be used to show that the men who are seen to be less powerful are in fact the intelligent ones and are the people who are able to deceive people.
Old Man- The old man who is in control of the boat looks quite dirty and not very well kept. This is as his clothes look dirt and not very smart. He also has a long beard that looks like he has been growing for a long time. This shows how different men dress different and show their appearance differently. It also shows how men are judged differently depending on their appearance.
Woman- The woman on the boat is wearing red lipstick. This shows how she is being used as a sexual object. This is because res is seen to be a sexual colour and lips are seen to be a sexual part of the body. This means that through wearing the red lipstick, she is being seen as a sexual object. This backs up the idea of the woman only being there for the use of the man and not being seen as being important.
Lighter Outside- The lighting is lighter at the end than it has been throughout the clip. This shows that Sherlock now has nothing to worry about as he has been able to carry out his plan and it has gone smoothly and how he wanted it go to. This shows how he has been able to get out of the doom and gloom and the danger of murder. He has also been able to collect the evidence he needed to collect in order to prove that he has the right person.
This is vastly improved and really well structured - well done!
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