Analyse and comment on the effectiveness of the media devices used to present war in sections of Braveheart and Saving Private Ryan.

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Aadam Siciid Muuse        Year 11 London East Academy

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Analyse and comment on the effectiveness of the media devices used to present war in sections of ‘Braveheart’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’.

By Aadam Siciid Muuse

Introduction

In this essay I will analyse and comment on the effectiveness of the media devices used to present war in sections of ‘Braveheart’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’. In particular, I will be discussing the use of low-angle, close-ups, long, and medium shots, and their effects on the audience. In addition to this, the use of sound effects and editing sequence will also be discussed with their effects on the audience also. Brief introductions to the two films will also be included, with the similarities and differences between the two of them being mentioned as well.

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The genre of these two films are war, however both fighting and luck are two strong themes running through both films.

The films are based on historical events that happened in real life, using facts to build up the story.

‘Braveheart’ is based on the event that happened in the 13th century when the people of Scotland were fighting back against the English who were invading their country at the time. The Scots were at the time fighting what was known as the Scottish Wars for Independence. The English were being led by Edward I, while the Scottish were being led by William Wallace.

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‘Saving Private Ryan’ is based on the World War II, when the Allies were attacking the Nazi Germans. The war lasted for six years, from the year 1939 till 1945.

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In both films they use a lot of camera shots. In particular, they use lot of low-angle, close-up, long, and medium shots. I will begin by giving explanations with examples from ‘Saving Private Ryan’. I will also be commenting on the possible effects on the audience through the use of these camera shots.

Low-angled shots are quite effective because when you are looking up at something from below ...

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