SHOT DECONSTRUCTION

1. We used Revolver entertainment as our indent because after research into the different idents we found that films similar to ours and ones that inspired us such as ‘Kidulthood’ and ‘The Veteran’ are produced by them. We felt that it would give it the social realism edge right from the beginning.
2. The shot filmed from the train which shows an establishing shot of London was used to set the scene and start the journey of Jack Millers life. It instantly creates the urban culture of the trailer.
3. We decided to add in text that says ‘sometimes in life your choices are made for you’ to give an insight into the narrative and show that Jack Miller did not have a choice in what direction his life was lead in.
4. The first long shot of Jack entering the tunnel was used to display this part of his life beginning, entering the tunnel as if he is entering this stage of his life. It also shows the graffiti in the tunnel showing the gang culture and as well as this, it is the first time you see Jacks Dog, showing the friendship between them as they enter this stage together.
5. We decided to add that is was ‘by the makers of trainspotting’ because this gives the audience an idea of the genre of our teaser trailer as ‘trainspotting’ is also a british social realism. This means the audience can relate to other films and inspire them to watch it.
6. The establishing shot of London was used to set the scene in central London.
7. The long shot of Jack and his dog sitting across the platform is meant to portray that he is always waiting for something to happen as his life is in no set direction. This helps the audience sympathise with him.
8. We used the mid shot of Jack and the dog on the bench, again waiting for nothing, because it shows the bond between them as she moves in closer to him and he is stroking her showing his loyalty and affection.
9. The close up side view of his face shows his expression and makes the audience again feel sympathetic. The way this is prolonged creates the image of sadness.
10.  The mid shot of the two at the bus stop was inspired by ‘The Streets’ album cover. It shows the working-class Britain and the culture Jack is around. It also again shows his waiting and lack of path.
11. The close up of the pair asleep shows the bond between them and the isolation the two find themselves in, they only have each other and they don’t have a home but this brings them closer.
12. The extreme close up and high angle of the dogs face shows she is fed up of the life they are currently living and also shows her loyalty to Jack and gives the audience a feeling of sympathy.
13. The close up of Jack taking change out of his pocket, later contrasted by him counting notes, is used to show his poverty at the beginning of his story and again feel sympathy.
14.  The mid shot of the dog jumping onto his owner Jack shows the friendship and love between them and shows them play fighting, and the playful nature. Also displays that the dog has a boisterous side as well, showing the codes and conventions of a social realism as a ‘status dog.’