Misfits Case Study Vlog Evaluation

Misfits case study vlog evaluation


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This vlog is for the Misfits case study, showcasing the representation of old age. Old age is often lonely and full of hardship. Ruth's mise-en-scene helps show she is really an old woman and not young as she appears.


This case study will help me better understand how age has a big impact and how it can influence films. For example, if I decided to make a character who was old, I would have to decide how they would fit in to the world I have created. Misfits has also taught me that other things such as sound can be used to show age. Early on in the episode, more up beat music is used during a scene. This is when Ruth is younger but later on in the episode, "You're beautiful" is used when she is old. The song is 12 years old now. As a young woman, Ruth is quite pretty. But as an old woman, she is frail and has wrinkles. They also use a wide camera shot when she is old to show how old she really is and to show what she is using. For example, she is using a walking frame to walk which shows old age makes people week and need support.

Preliminary task

Our preliminary task is to create a short thriller. It will involve at least 2 characters who interact.
For our task, we decided to make a Noir style detective film. I play a contact who has information which I give to Jaden who is a detective.
Alex films and edits the final piece and Jaden found the sound effects.