Signs of Melodrama

Gledhill, Christine

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“…For instance, in the iconic "Vitameatavegamin" episode, wide shots allow viewers to witness Lucy's exaggerated gestures and facial expressions as she struggles to deliver her lines while under the influence of the tonic. This technique enhances the humour and emphasizes Lucy's comedic talents [7].…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Research on the Portrayal of Characters in the Movie I Love Lucy by Using Industry Multi-Camera Approaches

Zhang

2023

SHS Web Conf.

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The portrayal of characters in television shows has a significant impact on captivating audiences and shaping their overall viewing experience. Characters are essential elements that draw viewers into the narrative and make them emotionally invested in the story. Through their actions, emotions, and relationships, characters become relatable and allow the audience to connect with the show on a deeper level. Moreover, well-developed characters with compelling storylines can leave a lasting impression on viewers, leading to a more satisfying and memorable viewing experience. Thus, the portrayal of characters holds immense importance in ensuring the success and popularity of television shows.In this literature review, this paper delves into the ways in which industry multi-camera approaches contribute to the depiction and development of characters in the timeless sitcom I Love Lucy. Through qualitative analysis, this study explores how the implementation of multi-camera angles, live audience reactions, and real-time interactions impact the show’s comedic timing, expressions, and the chemistry between characters. By examining the strategic use of multicamera tactics in “I Love Lucy” including wide shots, reaction shots, and two-shots, this paper are able to observe the effectiveness of these techniques in capturing physical comedy, nuanced character interactions, and interpersonal dynamics. These tactics greatly enhance audience engagement, allowing viewers to fully immerse themselves in the world of the show. The findings of this research emphasize the significance of multi-camera approaches in character portrayal. By employing various camera angles and capturing live audience reactions, television creators and producers have the ability to create captivating characters that resonate with audiences. Additionally, these techniques foster strong audience connections, as viewers become more emotionally invested in the lives and stories of the characters. Ultimately, this literature review provides valuable insights for television creators and producers who aspire to create compelling characters and establish meaningful connections with their audiences. By understanding the impact of multi-camera approaches on character portrayal, industry professionals can employ these tactics to their advantage, resulting in more engaging and memorable television experiences for viewers.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Research on the Portrayal of Characters in the Movie I Love Lucy by Using Industry Multi-Camera Approaches

Zhang

2023

SHS Web Conf.

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“…In this last instance, the melodramatic mode of the twentieth-century Hindi cinema, which demanded the highly affective enactment of moral force and conflict, is very much at work (Thomas, 1995; Vasudevan, 1989). The ordinary characters that populate melodramas are not intended to be apprehended as complex, imaginary persons so much as embodiments of moral and ethical positions that are evident in their words, gestures, acts and of course their costume (see Gledhill, 1991). As a result, costume ageing is most obvious within film narratives where disrepair and novelty interact dramatically to underscore melodramatic themes.…”

Section: Melodrama and The Aged Costumementioning

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Wrinkles in Time: Ageing Costume in Hindi Film

Wilkinson¹

2018

BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies

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Today’s philosophy and practice of costume ageing, even in mainstream commercial Bollywood output, skews strongly towards an avowed ‘realism’. Consequently, accurate ageing and the subtle impressions of wear are valued in contrast to the ‘theatrical’ and ‘inauthentic’ ageing of most pre-1990s films (and some films still today). Designers argue that costume ageing has simply improved but this answer oversimplifies the complex narrative and organisational imperatives at stake. Older, more theatrical costume ageing, embedded within the melodramatic mode of expression, worked for its audience because of the explicit contrast it drew with costumes that were pristine. The distinction between new and aged costumes served many functions, among them the marking of vulnerable versus invulnerable bodies. Stars, dressed in new, unworn clothes, achieved their near mythic identifications in part because their costumes resisted the rigors of time and experience. In this past era, it was sufficient to pile on dirt and tear fabric to achieve effective ‘ageing’ as opposed to carefully mimicking how clothes actually age. This type of quick, crude ageing was both a consequence of—and a rationalisation for—scant time spent in costume ageing (and fabrication) in pre-production. New practices that strive for ‘realistic’ ageing thrive in expanded pre-production schedules. Alongside a resilient poetics of aged costume, ‘relaxed’ costumes lend texture to the film’s ‘lived world’. Now, the goal of ageing is to index the unseen time that characters have experienced outside the film’s temporal boundaries.

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“…Media studies scholars such as Christine Gledhill and Andrew Tolson have written about the role of persona in the film and television industries, respectively. [Gledhill 1991;Tolson 2001] In this body of work, "persona" is a construct which attempts to convey authenticity of a person's individual character -but an authenticity which is performed: it is individual personality, characterological quirks, insofar as it emerges through linguistic performance in a mass medium, in public rather than in private space.…”

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“Service Programmes” on Jordanian Radio: Understanding Broadcaster Persona through an Interdisciplinary Analysis of Language and Performance

Fras¹

2017

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My ESRC-funded doctoral research explores linguistic practice on Jordanian radio today. The main conclusion of my research is that details of Arabic use in the radio setting have significant implications for the kind of audiences addressed – that is, who is included as a legitimate or “validated” listener – and the way members of the public can participate in radio discourse – this latter in particularly through call- ins, which are a frequent feature of Jordanian radio programming more generally.This paper looks at one type of programmes present on many contemporary Jordanian radio stations: the so-called “service programmes,” "barāmiž ḳadamātiyya," in which listeners call the station and speak live on the air in order to request assistance or mediation with local authorities in resolution of an issue – such as a damaged road, a broken water pipe, et cetera. It compares two popular service programmes: Barnāmiž al-wakīl, hosted by Muhammad al-Wakeel, and Wasaṭ al- balad, hosted by Hani al-Badri. It argues that, in order to properly appreciate the differences between the two programmes, an interdisciplinary approach to the data is required. This has raised certain methodological issues for my work, but on the other hand allowed me to explore new theoretical pathways and contribute new insights to scholarship on both contemporary Arabic language use, and Middle Eastern media.

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Signs of Melodrama

Cited by 34 publications

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The Research on the Portrayal of Characters in the Movie I Love Lucy by Using Industry Multi-Camera Approaches

The Research on the Portrayal of Characters in the Movie I Love Lucy by Using Industry Multi-Camera Approaches

Wrinkles in Time: Ageing Costume in Hindi Film

“Service Programmes” on Jordanian Radio: Understanding Broadcaster Persona through an Interdisciplinary Analysis of Language and Performance

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