Events Rio

Question 1

When was the Rio BBC Trailer published ?

Answer 1

2016

Question 2

Explain what happens in the opening shot

Answer 2

Opens with an establish shot of the jungle representing ideas of the wild and Unknown. This is then accompanied with a close up of the yellow cat eyes peering out of the bushes giving enigmatic feeling enticing the audience. Effect of this makes event seem mysterious and exciting

Question 3

What does the cats show in this video?

Answer 3

Wide variety of jungle animals featured showing that the event is welcoming and friendly to everyone. This is enforced through a long shot of different patterned cats arching there back getting ready to race. The different patterned cats could represent the different nationalities this event welcomes people of all backgrounds. Also this in same shot which is a long shot of them getting ready to race reflecting a sense of competitiveness which makes it seem more exciting

Question 4

What editing and sound techniques are used ?

Answer 4

Next there is a graphic match between a jaguar and alt help confirming the audiences suspicions this event being revolved around the Olympics. Accompanied with this is high tempo music to reflect the fast paced atmosphere of the event. Overall creating a sense excitement and intensity about the event

Question 5

What is the headline used in the Independent article

Answer 5

“Protestors hit tear gas” protestors normally associated with standing up for something that isn’t right. But this accompanied with “hit with tear gas” represents the event being out of control and unsafe. This idea is enforced with the word “Strife” suggesting there’s a problem

Question 6

Explain how pictures are used in this article?

Answer 6

Overhead shot of handheld camera of a protestor being overpowered by police in riot gear. The protestor is framed in the centre drawing attention to him the effect of this shot enforces the idea that this event is out of control and dangerous. Also the black police riot gear has violent connotations making them seem more dangerous and scary

Question 7

Exclusion games effect?

Answer 7

Refers how Brazilians voice feel excluded about the economic problems in the country. The funding behind this event has created even more problems. This represents the event to be held in an unstable dangerous environment.

Question 8

What theory can be applied here ?

Answer 8

The cultivation theory put forward by George Gerbner this tslks the idea of repetition to enforce idea and stereotypes