Life On Mars

Scene in the Alleyway

In the Chase & Fight scene in the ally, there are a number of mid shots created, this could have been used to show his physique therefore showing his masculinity. At the start there is a establishing shot which shows the urban surroundings, the again could of been used to represent the masculinity in a socially deprived area.

In the Alleyway, Dramatic music sets the scene for action. Males stereotypically watch action, whereas females tend to enjoy more relaxing and chilled vibe.  

In editing there are shot and snappy scenes to create fast and high adrenalin pumped action.

Scene in the Car

When Sam is in the car there was an extreme close up which showed his eyes just as he was about to cry, this could of been shown because it makes us feel sympathy for him as he doesn't show masculinity all of the time.

Sam is playing sad and depressing music, portraying stress and anxiety.

Long Cut promotes emotion. Makes the viewer emotionally attached to the scene. 

Criminal Justice Scene 5, The prison.

Criminal Justice Scene 5, the prison.

In this scene the lighting is dark which creates a sort of scary, cold atmosphere and also the colours used are dark greys and blacks.

          Also in the scene there is incidental music which creates an eerie atmosphere which accompanies the way in which the colours have been presented in this scene. This music is non diegetic so only the audience can hear it.    

          As Ben is walking towards the cells the shot has been edited into slow motion. This effect would again accompany the cold atmosphere and also could present the fact that Ben could feel ill because of the situation that he is in. At this point the shot, close up is used and we see Bens face and his facial appearance matches the setting as he looks cold and ill.

          When he walks into the main area where most of the convicts are there is an over the shoulder shot so we see the prison from his perspective. This helps us to sympathise with Ben because we are more involved in the surroundings therefore grabbing the audience. There is a shallow focus shot when the subject (Ben) is close and the setting (the prison) is far away and seems blurred.