...ideological perspective The television has been around us for centuries and it has become a major source of information to society. Spreading information amongst the people means spreading a particular kind of ideas. These ideas or beliefs provide people with a way of understanding the world and they are referred to as ‘ideology’. It is believed that the media is used to set certain ideology in society. Consequently, television, as a part of the media, has its own role in putting through these ideas. In this essay I am going to explain what ideology is and how it affects society through television. I am also going to give an example of creating particular ideological perspective using the American horror drama television series The Walking Dead (AMC, 2010) developed by Frank Darabont. Ideology, as I already mentioned, is a particular set of ideas. However, we call ‘ideological’ only the ideas that relate to the distribution of social power. (Branston, G. and Stafford, R., 2010, p. 172) There are different ideologies, such as religious, political, etc. and each of them imposes its own way of seeing the world. Yet, ‘ideology’ was first defined by classical Marxism. Karl Marx claimed that our society is capitalist, i.e. it is divided into two major groups: the dominant class (the richer/ bourgeoisie) and the working class (the poorer/proletariat). The higher class are the people with power, the people who own enterprises, the employers. On the contrary, the lower class, are...
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...family, regardless of the child's initial aggression levels, their intellectual capabilities, their social status as measured by their parents' education or occupation, their parents' aggressiveness, or the mother's and father's parenting style. Violent shows for children and teens are far too common. Aggression can begin from constantly seeing these violent images. AMC’s The Walking Dead (2010-present is the most watched show in cable television history, according to the number of views. This television show is all about zombies , or walkers as they call them in the show. A serial about a handful of humans struggling to survive in a world infested with lifeless walking bodies. The recently dead awaken with an inborn and insatiable craving for any type of flesh, if it smells alive they crave it, including human flesh. Their cannibalism is contagious, the people who get bit by the zombies turn into one of them. So it begins an exponential spread of the zombie plague and the collapse of their society. The few uninfected persons join to form a defensive cliques or they too get infected. The Walking Dead novel and series has a siple catch: it is an open-ended story. It never ends. As the story unfolds, just like the original comic series, the scene begins in the center of a small town. Sheriff deputy Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), who awakens from a coma and sets off to locate his...
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...the story-telling devices used in comics. The term "comic book" arose because the first comic books reprinted humor comic strips. Despite their name, however, comic books do not necessarily only operate in humor, most modern comic books tell stories in a variety of genres from superhero to comedy. The comic book I’m focusing is on The Walking Dead By: Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. The Walking Dead tells the story of a small group of survivors living in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. Most of the story takes place in the Atlanta metropolitan area, as the survivors search for a safe haven away from the shuffling hordes of predatory zombies who devour and infect any living thing they catch. The plot is focused primarily on the dilemmas the group faces as they struggle to balance their humanity with their survival. Unlike the usual comic books The Walking is a horror story with drama and also comedy in one. The Walking Dead received the 2010 Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series at San Diego Comic-Con International. The series was adapted into the AMC television series The Walking Dead, which premiered in 2010. The Walking Dead premiered on October 31, 2010 on the cable television channel AMC in the United States. The show received 5.3 million viewers, making it...
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...benefited Georgia State University’s image. The writer of this article, William Inman, spoke to numerous peers about their interactions in different film’s that have recently come to Atlanta. Michael Oloyede shared his adventure as an extra in “Hunger Games II.” Oloyede played an exhausting roll yelling and screaming. Meanwhile, there have been other opportunities to be an extra in films such as, “Anchorman 2” or the “The Change-Up,” which provides extra rolls that are a little less involved as far as acting. Another show that Inman spoke about in detail was the production of the AMC series, “The Walking Dead.” As the series continues, “The Walking Dead” has actually continued to use Atlanta’s skyline in all three seasons. Inman interviewed Kevin Galbraith, a senior psychology major as Georgia State University, about his personal experience as an extra in “The Walking Dead.” The article shared Galbraith story as an extra. This article mainly contained short personal testimonials about experiences of others within Georgia State University. Throughout this article I noticed a few different things that could have made this article an easier read. Although the topic is incredibly interesting, Inman primarily only includes a vague interview with a few different peers at Georgia State University that have had the opportunity to participate as an extra. I believe Inman could have surveyed the individuals in greater detail to expand on what he had written. Questions that...
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...Series overview[edit] Main article: List of The Walking Dead episodes Based on the comic book series of the same name, The Walking Dead tells the story of a small group of survivors living in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse.[17] The first season mostly takes place in the Atlanta metropolitan area, and the second through fourth seasons in the surrounding countryside of northern Georgia, as the survivors search for a safe haven away from the shuffling hordes of predatory "walkers" or "biters" (as the zombies are referred to in the show), who eat any living thing they catch, and whose bite is infectious to humans. The plot focuses primarily on the dilemmas the group faces as they struggle to maintain their humanity during the day-to-day challenges of surviving in a hostile world. This includes battling the zombie hordes, coping with casualties, and dealing with predatory human survivors. The group is led by Rick Grimes, who was a sheriff's deputy[3] before the zombie outbreak. At every turn they are faced with the horror of the walking zombies, the changing dynamic of their group, and hostility from the scattered remains of a struggling human populace who are focused on their own survival now that society's structures have collapsed. Season 1 (2010)[edit] Main article: The Walking Dead (season 1) The series begins with sheriff's deputy[3] Rick Grimes being wounded in a shootout with armed criminals. He awakens weeks later from a coma in an abandoned and badly damaged...
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...Review Fear The Walking Dead “Pilot” A very dysfunctional mixed family and friends are driven as a group on the day they discover a rumored infection is literally the start of the undead apocalypse. Nick Clark (Frank Dillane) awakens in a heroin living area at a deserted house of worship. He investigates an outcry and afterward discovers his close friend Gloria (Lexi Johnson) feeding on an individual. Horrified, Nick flees outside to a pre-apocalyptic Los Angeles and is knocked down by an automobile. In their own home, Madison Clark (Kim Dickens) orders her adolescent daughter Alicia (Alycia Debnam-Carey) to get prepared for class. Just as her significant other Travis (Cliff Curtis) repairs the kitchen sink unit, they get a telephone...
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...December 17, 2010 What scene or image from the film stood out to you? Why? The film Dead Man Walking is a very powerful motion picture, one that captures the most natural and deep aspects of the human spirit. Throughout this film there are many powerful scenes. What is most powerful about this film is its ability to evoke thoughts of love and sympathy, for both innocent people and savage killers. Sister Helen exemplifies what it means to be a caring individual throughout this film, and Matthew Poncelet shows why even humans who have done the gravest wrongs are still capable of change, and deserve their dignity. Of all the scenes in Dead Man Walking, the most powerful is the resolution to the film’s conflict, the execution. When preparing for his death in his jail cell, Matthew Poncelet confesses to Sister Helen that he in fact was guilty of rape and murder. The closing scene begins when he is being led by guards into the execution room. Matthew asks for permission for Sister Helen to touch him, and it is granted so. Sister walks with him, reading to him from the Bible. He tells Sister that he is not afraid, and that he knows he is going to be in a better place. Sister tells him that the truth has set him free. At this point, the emotional power this scene carries begin. A man, though about to die, has found comfort in what a nun has preached to him. He has taken faith on the way to his death. The next dramatic part of this scene is when the curtain to the execution room...
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...Sam Guinto Mrs. Hellmuth 9/7/11 Per. 5 The Scrolls of the Dead Seas The Dead Sea Scrolls, what exactly are they? Well, in this essay I shall be explaining and educating you on this subject exactly. You probably have more questions other than this, well, let us begin this journey of learning about the Dead Sea Scrolls. So what are the Dead Sea Scrolls. Well first off lets start with the legend. Legend says one day Sheppard were walking by a stream, threw a walk, they heard a shattering, found a cave full of treasure, and in that treasure was a set of decayed scrolls. These scrolls are called the Dead Sea Scrolls. These Scrolls were a copy of the biblical book of Isaiah. These Scrolls were most likely placed there by the same people at the time of the Great Revolt against Rome in CE 68-70, when Jerusalem was besieged and finally destroyed by the Romans. One other manuscript find also prepared the way for the Dead Sea Scrolls. A small scrap, now known as the Nash Papyrus, was discovered in the 1920's in Israel. On it was a copy of the Ten Commandments as found in the book of Deuteronomy. There were scripts found in the library of Qumran and they had 200 manuscripts on them. The theory is that the library was made and or found by a Jewish sect known as the Essences , and the scrolls were put there to keep the knowledge hidden. Now, there is much more information about the Dead Sea Scrolls but this is just a overall summary of it. I hope I have helped you and answered...
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...LITERATURE Final Paper Introduction to Literature ENG 125 Prof. Julie Pal-Agrawal February 13, 2012 “The Road not Taken” and “A Worn Path” Different but the Same Whether reading a short story or a poem, there is always a story to be found within. The authors of these scripts are able to capture readers with the utilization of characterization, rhythm, or a fairytale setting throughout their narrative. It is imagination that sanctions the reader of these literary forms to be able to mentally visualize what the author would like the reader to visually perceive by use of symbolism or descriptive wording. A short story and poem, no matter how structurally different are two literary pieces where a rich story is embedded. Readers are drawn towards these scripts by means of rhythm (poem), characterization, or a fictional setting in their respective narratives. However, the mere script would not make it entertaining enough. It would depend on the imagination of the readers as they are reading the literary script. Every reader has their own way of visualizing the descriptions and symbolism used by the author. In the poem “The Road Not Taken” or short story “A Worn Path.” – There is a prevalent theme. No matter what solitary journey we find ourselves on, ‘we’ determine how the journey ends. “Do not follow where the path may lead... Go instead where there is no path and leave...
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...Control Policy actually reviewed the messages incorporated in the television scripts. Since then, the Family Friendly Programming Forum has allowed big advertisers such as McDonald’s, Kellogg, General Mills, and Coca-Cola, to give money toward the development of “family and oriented” programs. This Forum appears to focus its efforts on affecting the creation of prime time shows that are free of violent and sexual content. Although the Forum was able to create the very well-known show, The Gilmore Girls, that received commendation and was held up as a program that could be popular without containing sex or violence, that is obviously not the only show children would be exposed to. With the fifth season of the really popular show, The Walking Dead, that is currently airing, there is a great amount of response to the show in regards to banning young children from watching it. Fans of this show range from the youngest to oldest of ages and is well-known amongst everyone in America. The problem with this show is that the violent content of it may be too intense for some viewers and parental discretion is highly advised. According to the online website of The Hollywood Reporter, some go as far to say that it is unsuitable for children under the age of 17 to watch. Obviously The Walking Dead is very violent; hence the title should hint that enough. According to Gene Page of AMC and author of, “Is The Walking Dead Too Violent for 14-Year-Olds?” on Wetpaint.com, it is indeed too violent...
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...Student ID: 980511 Assignment 1 VID106 Video Production Fundamentals Contents - Synopsis - Treatment Concept Script Outline Setting Cast Sound Design Filming and Editing Style - Storyboard - References Than Htike Aung 2 Student ID: 980511 Assignment 1 VID106 Video Production Fundamentals Synopsis A mysterious man living in a suburban home wakes up one morning and does his normal routine to get ready for work. As he walks out from the front door to his car on the driveway… Treatment Concept I have chosen “Hitman” as the title of this short film. The aim is to create a 2 to 3 minute story in the genre of mystery. Within this mystery genre, a middle age man will be introduced without any dialogue but with a voiceover narration, as he gets ready for work. As we explore the life about this man over the narrative track, the key conventions will lead the audience into a false sense of knowledge. The main concept of this film is to build up to the climax where the audience will be shocked by a twist to the plot. This supposed genre would allow the viewer to become caught up in the theme and make the wrong assumption until the twist is revealed in the end. Script Outline The short film begins with a close-up shot of an alarm clock ringing at 6am waking up the man in the bed. The camera shows a few shots around his room where...
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...Guns, shooting, killing, and more killing, are expectations in a Western. However, Django Unchained is not all that ordinary. Yes, of course, there are men with hats and horses riding into the sunset and let's not forget the occasional explosion with the badass departure, but this movie incorporates multiple genres making it more diverse. Quentin Tarantino's strange style of producing dramatic, action packed, and bizarre pieces grasps the audience. With the combination of violence, a captivating plot, an unfamiliar script, a thrilling soundtrack, and exceptional characters and actors Tarantino is able interpret his version of a blend of slavery, heroism, and comedy without flaw. "Django, have you always been alone?" The movie begins, an introduction so raw and unbearable to watch. There are men chained to each other by the foot; they are slaves...
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...Agamemnon are Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and Cassandra. Agamemnon is the tragic hero of the play, while Clytemnestra is the villainess, and Cassandra is the innocent. The play is encompassed by hubris, revenge and power. Hubris is associated with Agamemnon, power is linked with Agamemnon and Clytemnestra and finally Clytemnestra displays acts of revenge towards her husband. Clytemnestra displays acts of revenge towards him and Cassandra is the innocent war-prize Agamemnon claims after he defeats Troy. Agamemnon is the main character of this play. Agamemnon’s tragic flaw is his hunger for power. When he is back from war the entire city is at his palace’s doorstep to celebrate his home-coming but his wife is not. He gives in too soon into the script-writing of Clytemnestra. Although he allows himself to run through what is happening around him, he does not give it enough time to make the correct decisions. His head is held up too high not thinking of what exactly he is getting into. It is utter ignorance. Agamemnon giving up their daughter Iphengeia as sacrifice to god Apollo sticks with Clytemnestra and builds up as revenge towards Agamemnon. Agamemnon keeps his head held high and displays hubris through some of his actions which is illegal in the city of Argos. Agamemnon is the tragic hero of the play. When he was about to walk down the crimson silk he questioned his morals, and was aware that he was about to do something incorrect. And stepping thus upon the sea’s rich dye, / I pray...
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...In Sam Mendes’ American Beauty, there is a deliberate use of the color red throughout the film. The color is a clear representation of life and death, as the movie’s main theme is about both and how they go hand in hand. In the first scene, the narrator and main character, Lester, played by Kevin Spacey, is pointing out how his wife’s clogs match the handles on her pruning shears as she works on her garden. We see her cut a red rose close up, and then in the next shot is from far away, showing her gardening, and all of the flowers are red roses. Even before this happens in the movie, Lester tells the audience that in a year, he’ll be dead. So we already know this movie is about Lester, his life, and then his death. With the shot pulled...
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...California in the year 2008. (Washington) Now to talk about his most recent and popular works, Kyle Cooper is a well-known designer of major title sequences. Title sequences are the parts at the beginning of a movie that credit the major contributors of the film. Any movie enthusiast would recognize his work. American Horror Story, The Incredible Hulk, The Walking Dead, Mission Impossible, and Se7en are only a few out of the one hundred and fifty plus titles that he has produced. (Washington) Cooper has stated that lots of his inspiration comes from Saul Bass, a designer that he looks up to, lots of Cooper’s work reflects on Mr. Bass, but he also got lots of inspiration from his childhood. As a child, he said he would spend lots of free time drawing, not just anything though, monsters. (Fong) When he was little he loved monsters and his favorite movies was The Dead Zone with Christopher Walken. Cooper really enjoys exploring dark subjects. Whenever he works on title sequences, he says he likes to do lots of research. He completely focuses and indulges himself in the story of the filmmaker, he likes to read the script to get knowledge of the kind of style and language of the piece. Often times he only works about one month on each project because of all the projects he has on his plate. Even though he has so little time on these title sequences, he makes sure that he goes frame by frame so that each of the individual frames have a good composition. (Washington) So what actually...
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