Sunday, 2 February 2014

Putting theory into action: Mr Selfridge

We watched clips from the TV show Mr Selfridge (season 1, episode 1) and were asked to take notes.

First clip

  • period/costume drama indicated by suits - older era - 1909 - London
  • light setting is high key
  • Mr Selfridge is always in front and in middle of the scene - important
  • he seems confident/relaxed. everyone else nervous/stressed
  • department store - boxes - new
  • for rich people - jewellery 
  • workers happy to see him/want to please him
  • grand opening - important scene

Second clip

  • raining - sets tone - England?
  • low key lighting/dark
  • all workers wearing black
  • staff very reserved/nervous
  • shop in dark colours
  • "1 year earlier" - scouting out competition
  • high class shop
  • his costume is lighter than the rest - bringing light into it
  • he's from America - accent

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