Here I have analysed a popular children's TV drama M.I High, this program is aimed at both young boys and girls aged 5-10. By analysing this I will be able to see elements that are typical of title sequences and I will also be able to get inspiration from them for my TV drama.The M.I High title sequence opens with an establishing shot of the houses of parliament in London , this may be because London is stereotypically associated with spy’s and undercover missions as the MI5 service is based there, this also establishes not only the genre but,also the location of the program.This opening shot then fades into several silhouettes of the spy’s and the MI High logo further emphasising the spy theme .A split screen is then
used to introduce the three main characters all running toward the camera, the fast pace editing throughout highlights to the audience what the program is like and what to expect. After the split screen the smooth sliding transition goes on to further introduce the three characters, this allows the audience to see in more detail the characters and their personalities.The characters personality is shown through a series of small clips and camera shots, for example, Rose is shown wearing a lab coat and science goggles suggesting she is the smart and intelligent character, this then goes on to contrast with the presentation of Daisy.
Daisy is shown entering a room wearing an extravagant coat and expensive sun glasses suggesting to the audience that she is the ‘diva’ of the show. Towards the end of the title sequence another establishing shot is used but this time of a school, this contrast with the original London shot and implies to the audience that this is no ordinary spy mission and, instead they are based in school and complete missions from there. The sequence then ends with the final logo of the programme, the use of the green and spy like font further emphasises the genre to the young target audience. Furthermore the use of the word ‘high’ implies that the program is set in an ordinary high school which breaks traditional spy stereotypes.Throughout the sequence a voice over from the spy’s leader is used, this sets the scene for the program and explains the basic plot for the young target audience.Overall, this title sequence from the children’s TV drama follows several
media conventions that are typical of many title sequences as it opens with an establishing shot which presents the genre of the program, it also presents the different characters throughout and their personalities, finally like other title sequences it ends with the programs logo which fades into the first scene.
used to introduce the three main characters all running toward the camera, the fast pace editing throughout highlights to the audience what the program is like and what to expect. After the split screen the smooth sliding transition goes on to further introduce the three characters, this allows the audience to see in more detail the characters and their personalities.The characters personality is shown through a series of small clips and camera shots, for example, Rose is shown wearing a lab coat and science goggles suggesting she is the smart and intelligent character, this then goes on to contrast with the presentation of Daisy.
Daisy is shown entering a room wearing an extravagant coat and expensive sun glasses suggesting to the audience that she is the ‘diva’ of the show. Towards the end of the title sequence another establishing shot is used but this time of a school, this contrast with the original London shot and implies to the audience that this is no ordinary spy mission and, instead they are based in school and complete missions from there. The sequence then ends with the final logo of the programme, the use of the green and spy like font further emphasises the genre to the young target audience. Furthermore the use of the word ‘high’ implies that the program is set in an ordinary high school which breaks traditional spy stereotypes.Throughout the sequence a voice over from the spy’s leader is used, this sets the scene for the program and explains the basic plot for the young target audience.Overall, this title sequence from the children’s TV drama follows several
media conventions that are typical of many title sequences as it opens with an establishing shot which presents the genre of the program, it also presents the different characters throughout and their personalities, finally like other title sequences it ends with the programs logo which fades into the first scene.
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