Tight Jeans - (2009)

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 Narrative structure:

1st = Establishing shots, showing a council estate 

2nd = Noticing the tight jeans and making comical comparisons between races 

3rd = This triggers a conversation about race and historical subtext 



Establishing shot, editing shows sped up and regular recording. From a high angle to emphasise how busy it is and to show the market on a larger scale. Sharp cuts in locations of the market, once again emphasising how busy it is. 


Pre-empting the focus on the 3 boys. High angle close up of their shoes playfully swinging against each others, emphasising their friendship. The choice in shoes shows their youthfulness and rolls in their loose fitting jeans also serves as a contrast to the tight jeans later on. 

Mid-shot from a slightly lower angle to show how they are surveying and watching those passing by. The camera tracks from side to side slowly whilst they converse to show how dynamic the conversation is and the lack of static camera work emphasises how the conversation is energetic and consistently progressing. The camera dollys into the man in the middle to a close up and then pulls back, allowing for the spectator to focus on him and his storytelling. 


Focal point for act 2, this character drives the conversation to escalate onto topics of race.



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