Representation of Disability - TV Drama.

Stereotypes & Countertypes.//

Camera shots/movement.// Camera shots are used in TV drama to show power/authority, this can be shown through different angles, movements and heights of the camera. One of the most common camera shots used in a TV drama to show a persons disability is the long shot, this is used to show a characters full body and how they fit in with the scene around them, this can be used to show a clear physical disability of a character. 'Two shots' are used in TV drama where a disabled character will be put next to an able bodied character to show they are weaker, this is a stereotype of disabled people which is represented on screen.

Editing.// Editing can be used to emphasise disability, this is noticeable when scenes are prolonged to create a sense of awkwardness in the atmosphere,this gives characters who are fortunate enough to not have a disability have a taste of what disabled characters go through much more often.

Sound.// Sound is used to create an atmosphere in TV drama, the atmosphere that commonly comes with the introduction of a disabled character is silence, silence creates a sense of awkwardness so it is often used in collaboration with a disabled character because they have more specific needs compared to a character without a disability, this gives off the idea that they are awkward.

Mise en scene.// Mise en scene is used to highlight the idea that the disabled person doesn't fit in, this is portrayed through; them being slower to get things done, often can't take part in 'fun' things due to their disability...

Gender.//

Age.// Younger people who are disabled seem to receive more sympathy for their disability than elders with disabilities, this may be due to the fact that disabilities are associated with old age.

Ethnicity.// I do not believe disability is effected by ethnicity, therefore there are no positives or negatives to how ethnicity effects disability. 

Social class.//

Regional identity.//

Sexuality.//

Representation of Gender - Wire In The Blood Analysis.

Camera shots/movement.// The scene opens with a 'two shot' which shows the two characters from the clip leaving a house, the camera is also using an 'over the shoulder shot' because it is from the perspective of someone who is at the scene, the characters are followed by a 'tracking shot' as they walk out of the house. A 'two shot' is then used again, the female character displays her authority over the male through her assertive attitude towards him, she then goes on to give orders to others which shows her authority.  This clip completely opposes the idea of 'the male gaze' which suggests that men objectify women and have much more power/authority, this is evident through the female character 'Alex.'

Editing.// The clip features a small amount of editing, however it is used to change the scene from one to another when necessary.

Sound.// Sound is used within the scene where the male character is going through the files of the case, music is played in the background when the character is asking questions aloud to the case itself, the music is used to add a mysterious tone to the scene because the character is trying to solve the case. Sound is then used in the scene where the men are 'squatting' in the house because they have nowhere to live, eerie music is played in the background when the bald man shows his authority over everyone in the room by being the only one talking and silencing the rest of the characters in the room, the music helps represent the male character.

Mise en Scene.// Alex is portrayed to be a dominant character through the way she acts towards other characters, she seems to be 'married' to her job which puts a restriction on the time she can spend with her child. The male character who is significant in the first part of the clip seems to be more laid-back, however he also seems very smart because he is given the files of the case and works with them to try and find out the truth. The bald man who is significant in the scene with the 'squatters' seems to be quite powerful but would be classed as a bad character and is involved in crime, he doesn't mind getting his hands dirty which is evident when he grabs the mans head and hits it on the wall.