TV show episode analysis

TV show episode analysis - #6

Some creations may be considered original, however, they may have built it off of an idea that inspired them. For some inspiration, I decided to look at sports films. Particularly, boxing-specific ones as it can help me create a more accurate representation of the lifestyle that boxers live. One show that I decided to research and have actually watched entirely, is 'Mike' 2022. This show displays the upbringing and lifestyle of professional boxer Mike Tyson.

The episode that most interested me was episode 2 'Monster'. This episode focused on Mike's teenage years before he became successful. The episode used many flashback sequences to showcase certain moments in his life where he had to deal with struggles. This was important to study, as I will try to model my project to something very similar.

Many camera shots in this episode were used, such as long shots to show off the props and mice-en-scene, close-ups to enhance the emotions of the characters, and over-the-shoulder during times of longer dialogue. The most unique element of editing that was used in this episode was the action match cuts, which helped make seamless transitions.

The main use of sound in this episode was the dialogue between characters, some were non-diegetic narrations and others were diegetic dialogue. Background music was also placed at certain times to help the audience learn the emotions of each particular scene. The overall use of sound in this episode allowed for a more meaningful exhibit of the show, which I will definitely try to use in my final project.

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Settings to Consider - #4

When creating a film, it is always important to identify the setting, or multiple settings. This is because it will help to match the event to when and where it is taking place. Since my film will be about a teenager who learns how to box, there should definitely be a boxing gym used at some point in the film. The location should also be clean and organized as well. It should also include an exterior setting, which may showcase how the characters interact with each other more openly, and at certain times of the day. A great exterior setting to use would be around the neighborhood, because it is an easy place to go out and film at and there is a lot of space for different types of camera shots. There may be some parts of the film that need to be filmed at night, or during the day, and this can be greatly demonstrated using the natural lighting of the sun. The location of the final battle should be noted as it may be included in the opening. This is because I believe that tying

Genre History - #2

Since my project will be a sports drama, I needed to do some research on the genre's history to gain more info. To start off, the Sports genre began with Charlie Chaplin's 'The Champion' (1915), which is a boxing silent film. The drama genre has more confusing beginnings however, since it was said to have originated in Greece as an evolution of religious ritual. Around the same time however, the Sanskrit Indian Prakarana arose, which is a play that consisted of five acts. This may have been regarded to spreading the genre of drama in the east, the same way Greece did in the west. As I've said before, 'The Champion' was the very first sports film. However, this was only a silent film which came around during the silent film era. Meaning that there was no real dialogue or important sounds which could influence the meaning of the film. A much more popular sports film that came later was Rocky (1976) starring Sylvester Stallone. Rocky has also remained a cultu

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