Textual Analysis: 100

On YouTube there is a channel that brings in 100 people and ask them questions, tells them to do activities or to watch their reaction to something that would happen. I want to analyse these clips a little more as I like the modern twist of placing one in front of a camera answering questions that may be seen as controversial. In fact Channel 5 commissions are looking for a 10pm slot that consist of a controversial documentary.



Duration of each clip: 3-5 mins

Characters: 100 public members between 18-35, of all genders and ethnicity

Location: Studio-based

Style/Form: Plain background, and each character is placed centre

Edit: changes in between people, the question is asked once at the start and in between 10/15 people. Some characters have more air time, and some are seen more than once. You can also hear the interviewers/crews laughs and voices behind the camera with subtitles.

Analysis:

"100 People Tell us what they have stolen" - in this episode the interviewer asks the question and allows the 100 people to answer how they wan and how much they wanted to explain on the answer. There is a low volume music playing in the background that pays through out and stops on certain questions that seemed too outrageous.

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"100 People Tell Us the Worst Thing They've Ever Done"- In this episode the theme is the same as all the other episodes. However by watching these two episodes I can understand the genre of the Channel.

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I like the idea that the subjects get to react how they want on camera. This show best fits with what I want to do as the questions that are being asked falls in the category of controversary. It also uses the audiences that would be watching so it is relatable to those that are watching.

Textual Analysis: Selling Sex to Survive

Selling Sex to Survive S1 E1 – 60 mins

Opening Sequence:

The opening sequence starts with a disclaimer and a narrator. This is bold to make the viewer aware that there may be scenes that are controversial and not of thee norm. A non-diegetic sound of a soundtrack and voiceover play whilst the visuals set a scene of the context of the documentary. We as a viewer can hear asynchronous sounds that make us feel disorientated and really subjects us to the documentary.

Equilibrium:

In this documentary about prostitution the first part of the documentary shows us a charity that are there to help these girls and this is s that viewers can feel that there are resolutions to the dark world.

Disruption:

The documentary slowly transitions itself to a continuous number of scenes that create a suspense and tension atmosphere. This showcases the actual context of the documentary and what prostitution is about. This engages audiences as they will be looking for a restored equilibrium so that they keep watching on. The disruption phase of this show includes many cut scenes and editing that makes the viewers on edge and not normal. Also, there is an emphasis of asynchronous sounds and low beat music that sets an unexpected mood.

Restored Order: 

I have noticed that because the show is a series documentary it doesn't have a resolution at the end, I feel that this is because it wants viewers to watch the next episode till the research is found and questions have been answered. 

 

 

 

 

Evaluating...

So...

With the research on Channel 5 commissions and my research on millennials I have decided...

I will produce a documentary that include millennials and their issues. Why not make a documentary on millennials whilst targeting them as an audience!

In my research, millennials like to watch shows that are 'hot-in-topic'. Also in my institution research I have found that Channel 5 are looking for a "10pm slot...controversial documentary". I will combine these two ideas and expand my knowledge by doing some textual analysis on documentaries that are already controversial.

Nothing better than adding controversy in the age of hot topics!

Millennial's: who are they?

Audience Profile-

Age: 18-35 year olds

Gender: Both sex

Status: High

Wealth: Medium/High

Education: High

Occupation: High Status

Some say millennials are born between the 1980s and the late 1990s, whilst others argue that millennials are born between the late 1990s to early 2000s. However the majority can agree that millennials are very dependant on technology. Millennials are able to sit all day whilst staring at a screen!

In a research millennials are those born into the age of technology. This generation's digital tendencies means that marketers and brands needs to step up their game in order to engage with this generation.

It is said that millennials use links on social media to be alerted of a show and to watch part of the show through a small edited clip. Facebook is very popular to show small documented shows that are watched and therefore if I were to produce a documentary it would hit the target audience more.

Key fact: 

• Millennials watch 3 hours and 38 minutes of TV a day

With this fact that I know now, I have realised that this is not as much as other age groups. This is because 34% of millennials watch more online videos than tv. 

What appeals to millennials?

Being a millennial surrounded by many millennial friends, the noticeable pattern that I notice is that millennials do like to watch factual shows that is 'hot-in-topic' and closely related to their generation. 

1. Millennials do not like to be taken controlled 
2. Millennials higher use of drugs and the consumption of alcohol
3. Millennials like to learn rather than being examined 
4. Millennials like to watch others experiences before doing it themselves
5. Millennials enjoy life rather than work

Evaluating...

Hi guys,

This is going to be a short one!
With the research that I have already done I have really taken an interest into making a documentary cross-production. Therefore I will evaluate with what I have done and develop my ideas to ensure I successfully complete this project.

I am going to be producing a documentary show to target millennials, as the brief states.

I will research on Channel 5 and the documentaries they present as well as any important information. I will also need to complete research on the audience; millennials.

Till next time!