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LFD and Audience Participation

Audience Involvement in Stranger Things and T he Killing Stranger Things: Stranger Things can be consumed on Netflix only (legally) and because their target audience is the younger demographic they usually respond on social media and connect that way. Additionally, on Netflix they have a review system so the audience can respond through reviews and ratings on Netflix which allows them to quickly see how their show is doing lets them make quick changes if needed. Websites such as Facebook, Tumblr and Wikipedia all contain content related to Stranger things such as fan pages, showing they have a large fandom which connects via social media and other sites like YouTube where theories and fan art are shared.  People also make merchandise for the show which shows people are really interested in the show and want to let people know they watch it. On sites such as YouTube fans of the show connect by sharing their ideas in a video format so others can communicate...

Opening Sequences and Narrative Theories

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Casino Royale Casino Royale seems to follow the narrative theory of equilibrium. I think this because the start of every Bond film is usually set out in this format and this one is no exception usually bond uncovers the big problem shortly after the start but at the beginning of a Bond movie everything is usually under his control. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 In this movie I think it follows the equilibrium theory too as everything is all okay in the movie up until rocket misbehaves big time but I shall not spoil it, I also think everything is okay because there isn't much happening that phases the guardians at the beginning and like the Bond film it all goes wrong right after the opening sequence so it a short lived equilibrium. 

LFD and Constructing Audiences

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How these trailers helped to construct an audience: Stranger Things This trailer appeals to the younger demographic as the trailer makes sure at least 3 times that people know its made and shown on Netflix. Another thing to note is that the show looks very 80s themed which could indicate that fans of the 80s may be part of the target audience, moreover the show is quite mysterious and seems sci fi as a main theme of the trailer is a child disappearing because of a light switching off or on.  The killing (Forbrydelsen)  The killing has a much more serious tone to it and is clearly about murder and usually adults like murder so this would indicate that the target audience is adults that like crime shows. There also seems to be quite a bit of gore in the trailer and the only dialogue we hear in the whole trailer is a man shouting so the trailer definitely constructs a creepy and mysterious atmosphere. Also the trailer doesn't give a whole lot away which means it pr...

Editing Techniques and Thoughts on them...

Editing techniques: Cutaway: I think the cutaway is a good editing technique, i like it as it makes tasks seem more intense or interesting. I think this would be useful in all genres as it is a very versatile technique that can be inserted in most scenes where a character is doing something. I could use this technique in some of my work as it is quite interesting and makes things look more professional.   Cross Cutting: I like the cross cutting editing technique because you are able to see the expressions on peoples face during a conversation which is interesting as we get to see what all the characters are feeling which is more entertaining to watch. I think this is also a technique that could be implemented into most genres unless its one where cellular devices do not exist. Jump Cuts: I also like jump cutting too, it gives us a sense of how much time has passed if done correctly for example a change of cloches or a tied look without needing to watch everyth...

LFD and Editing

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Editing techniques in... The Killing (Forbrydelsen): 0:08: eye-line match 0:42 cross cutting 2:05 jump cut Stranger Things: 0:02 eye-line match 0:35 low angle 0:39 point of view 1:08 another low angle 2:12 invisible cut

Opening Sequences and Editing

I think this opening sequence follows the equilibrium theory, everything up until the end of the sequence is a build up to an "action" scene except we don't realise that until Bond pulls out his gun. Also the Tracking shot during this whole sequence gives us all a sense of how far Bond and his lady friend are walking. Right at the start text appears saying "the dead are alive" which isn't a very normal thing to say because the statement contradicts itself which creates a little mystery too. Editing techniques used: At 2:57 an editing technique used is an eye-line match as the camera turns to see Mr. Bond walk out onto the balcony, this creates the James Bond genre we all know as we see him leave with a weapon to presumably kill a bad guy. The technique also pushes the narrative along because it shows us that 007 is on a mission and not just messing around in Mexico City. Right at the end there is some match on action used however the the shot doesn...

LFD and M-E-S

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How each main character is introduced in terms of Mise-En-Scene in... Stranger Things: The positioning of these boys shows that they are all friends and that their location, the basement, represents them as "nerds" along with the way they act which is slightly abnormal speaking of the demogorgon as if it is real. The props they have are dungeon and dragon figures which support the nerd conspiracy. The lighting or lack there of creates an eerie atmosphere which aligns with the scene before as the demogorgon is used as a metaphor for the beast.  The hair of these boys are long and do not resemble hair that was seen as "cool", there is also no makeup present on these guys which shows they aren't hugely abnormal.