1. Soap Opera Presentations:
Names: Sub- genre: Telenovellas
Danny and Lorna
Is the definition clear and easy to Yes it is a dramatic program, Latin American and Spanish base.
understand? Storylines on homosexuality, urban violence and racism.
What soaps could fit into this sub- Canaveral de pasiones.
genre? Betty la fea (betty the ugly)
Have they given clear examples of Yes the group presented a video and analysed it through camera
codes and conventions, using angles and the audiences view. It features lots of women and
existing examples? sex is a taboo subject.
Have they covered the use of: Not all of the aspects were used.
Lighting Not talked about.
Editing Camera angles used such as extreme close ups and jump shots.
Mise en Scene Spanish set.
Sound Non diagetic sound to make it flow better and highlight issues.
Any extra information? The over exaggerate realism.
They showed is the history.
Spanish films are filmed on a really low budget and the costume
and set and camera work is really poor and not a lot of money is
spent.
Bettyla fea is filmed using mainly close ups to see the extreme
exaggerated looks on actors faces.
Comparison between the American hit com ugly betty and betty
la fea.
Questions?
Names:Harley and oli Sub- genre: scripted reality
Is the definition clear and easy to Real people that talk naturally that are put in situations to
understand? create drama.
What soaps could fit into this sub- The only way is Essex.
genre? Made in Chelsea.
Have they given clear examples of Yes they gave all aspects really well.
codes and conventions, using
existing examples?
Have they covered the use of: Made in Chelsea: the bridge in the London shows its made in
Chelsea. The expensive dresses on the girls shows that there is
Lighting like a party and it gives the audience an escape to think of the
Editing drama of their life’s. Rimmel sponsor made in Chelsea because
Mise en Scene all the girls are made up in the show and girls that tune want to
Sound espier to be like the girls in the show.
Cast stereotypes

2. Females: lots of makeup and always on high top fashion.
Males: groomed and very wealthy.
Any extra information?
Stereotypical storylines
Generally set in big cities
The cast wear expensive designer clothes
Props are key for status symbols eg big cars.
Special effects are not used for realism.
The diamond of the title links in with money and powerful.
The non diagetic sound- adel played in breakup scene.
Product placement:blackberry,ipone.
Target viewer:14-30 around the age from the cast and viewers
can see themselves in the show and will relate to the storylines.
Questions?
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Names: Sub- genre: Australian soap operas.
Tom
Is the definition clear and easy to Australian soaps are a high grid of social realism and mellow
understand? drama and they tend to be set in realistic settings eg school
home and the families are middle class.
What soaps could fit into this sub- Autumn affair.
genre? Number 96.
Have they given clear examples of They use realistic and non diagetic sound.
codes and conventions, using We are always predicting what’s going to happen.
existing examples? Cliff hanger – tension
Stereotypical characters-boyfriend and girlfriend.
Always end on a cliff hanger for audience to tune in next
episode.
‘iloveyou’ you knew something was going to happen with the
extreme close up.
They want the audience to think the cast are their family.
The show is a mixture of unrealistic and realism to show the
audience that real life situations happen to down to earth
people like them.
Females are the main audience 15-45 daughters and mothers
watch together.-wide range of storylines.
Women are more interested through to the high amount of
gossip and drama.
Have they covered the use of:
Lighting
Editing Fast cuts and extreme edits.
Mise en Scene Set in a variety of places.
Sound Diagetic and non diagetic.

3. Any extra information?
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Names: Sub- genre: American fantasy
Tim and Rogan
Is the definition clear and easy to Is an extreme version of the bourgeoisies life styles, portrayed in
understand? its extremist high life’s. All characters are all desirable people,
and the programs are all set around and aspire to be as
beautiful as them
What soaps could fit into this sub- Dallas.
genre? Dynasty.
Have they given clear examples of Characters have extreme rich lifestyles all formal clothes
codes and conventions, using Hobbies s-rich sports like horse riding .they have important jobs.
existing examples? Men are the bread winners –business men.
Women- beautiful and lots of makeup.
Billionaire and playboy lifestyles.
Over dramatic clothes.
The women spend a lot of time getting ready and on their
appearance.
Have they covered the use of: Storylines –
Black mailing
Lighting Drugs
Editing Affairs
Mise en Scene Work problems
Sound Money.
Bitcheyness.
Any extra information? The clip contained- big houses, bright rich colours.
The men are all groomed and look classy.
Gives the audience time too get away from their hectic lifestyles
to find out rich people have day to day problems like we do.
Questions?
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Names: Rachel and Sophie Sub- genre: realism
and Laura
Is the definition clear and easy to English soap operas like to focus on everyday story lines and

4. understand? family problems so that the audience can relate to the
characters. They use typical stereotypes like a villain, bar man
and a nosey neighbour.
What soaps could fit into this sub- Coronation street
genre? EastEnders.
Emmerdale.
Have they given clear examples of Soap have people full of ages so that the audience can vary from
codes and conventions, using different age.Eastenders always bring back famous villains like
existing examples? dirty den to create audience shock value.coronation street is set
in machester and based on Salford.
Coronation street was first broadcasted on 1960 and is the
world’s longest soap opera.
Ken barlow is the longest and oldest character on the street.
Have they covered the use of: HIGHLIGHT!
FREE DEDREY BARLOW T-SHIRTS.
Lighting PRIME MISISTER HAD TO WRTIE TO ITV.
Editing Drums are a crucial part of EastEnders as they are a typical part
Mise en Scene of cliff hangers.
Sound Real story lines work as audience get involved and feel like
they’re apart of their family.
Any extra information? They repeat their programs so that people can always catch
their show.
Emmerdale – Yorkshire
Coronation street – Manchester
EasterEnders-london.
It is important that these soap operas have regional identity.
Questions? Coronation street is the longest soap opera.
Names: Sub- genre: scripted reality
Ashley and Hannah
Is the definition clear and easy to Is a television series involving real people and a television crew
understand? following them about their hectic life’s although some scenes
have been purely set up for our entertainment.
What soaps could fit into this sub- The only way is Essex
genre? Made in Chelsea
The real housewife’s
Kardashions
Osborne’s.
Have they given clear examples of Producers set up scenes so it gets more interesting and not
codes and conventions, using boring.
existing examples?
Have they covered the use of: Fights
Drama
Lighting Friendships
Editing Love rat
Mise en Scene Love triangles

5. Sound Plastic surgery
Falling out
Love affairs
Target audience range from 15 -25
Scripted reality shows are aimed more at girls as convocation
are mostly about beauty and silly drama.
They always end on a cliff hangers so audience have people
talking about the show so then more people will join in.
Any extra information? Essex:
Fake boobs
Big lips
Tacky glamorous
Fake tan
Made in Chelsea:
More natural look
Meant to look more intelligent
They don’t need to show off
Lighting is always used to set the mood
Music and non diagetic to create tension
Frames in Essex are always cut quickly is add to the drama
PRESSURE COOKER
So you can see the drama getting higher and higher.
Questions?
Names: Sub- genre:
Is the definition clear and easy to
understand?
What soaps could fit into this sub-
genre?
Have they given clear examples of
codes and conventions, using
existing examples?
Have they covered the use of:
Lighting
Editing
Mise en Scene
Sound
Any extra information?
Questions?