One Tree Hill

When looking at the following clip, note what you see on the Mise en scene (CLAMPS) AND DISTINCT (Describe in detail, Setting, Theme, Icons, Settings and Textual Analysis) ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm_SPmbjI9k

What Genre is this clip?

Genre : Teen Drama Based on the events and whereabouts

of 6 + main characters and their relationships and lives.

Mise en scene

Costume: Smart, party wear, summery as hotter weather

Lighting: Sunny, brightActors: Main character the birthday boy (Jamie)

with his friends at the party and close family, famous basketball player

Makeup: Dressy for adults as at a birthday partyProps: Swimming Pool, lots of presents,

basketball shirt, basketball, camera phone Setting: House where party is being held, in the

garden by swimming pool

DISTINCT The clip is based on the birthday party of the son of 2 of the

main characters. He is opening presents surrounded by his friends. A present arrives in the form of a professional basketball player to do some signings. A young lady approaches the dad and asks for a picture.

Setting: During the day, summerTheme: Birthday Party, happy, celebrating, excitement,

confusion Icons: Basketball and basketball top, camera phone, birthday

card Characters: Main people we see are the birthday boy (Jamie)

his parents and their close friends, a basketball player and a mystery woman

Textual analysis: Close up shots, light mood and tone, speech between characters, close up on facial expressions, mid range shots to see more then one character at a time. Music playing throughout clip. Exciting, surprising. Busy, alot of noise from children at party.