Gender representation analysis - Wire in the Blood

Gender representation analysis:


Within the clip, the four areas of textural analysis are used to represent gender.
At the start, an over the shoulder shot is used, in order for the audience to view the 'scene' as if they are part of it, a passive witness.
Secondly, a tracking shot is used, and this enables the audience to follow the action of the scene and the characters - which is useful in this instance, as we see an argument between the two main characters, which is fast-paced and would be hard to keep up with if the viewers were not able to experience it in a 'first hand' manner.
Head shots are used to closely display the emotions and facial expressions - particularly of the female character, whilst she is upset and mid-argument. During this shot the female character, although upset, still maintains an 'attractive' appearance - which links to Laura Mulvey's idea of the male gaze, as this shot is used in particular to display the woman as an attractive, yet vulnerable, character.
Post 'argument', a crane shot is used to display the male character walking away from the female, and enables the audience to see his full body language - which we shows he feels carefree (despite the dispute between two characters) and could be interpreted that he is the dominant character out of the pair, as it seems that no matter what the female character says, it does not affect him emotionally.


The use of costume throughout the clip not only sets the scenario within, but also give the audience an idea of the characters involved.
Both main male and female characters are dressed smartly, which indicates that they hold a reasonably formal occupation - this is further proved as the story unfolds, and we see that they are investigating a crime scene.
The main female character is wearing full length trousers, a shirt and a suit jacket (in dark colours), these could be considered to be a typically 'male' work uniform - which indicates that her profession is a predominantly male, and she is a 'woman living in a man's world'.
The main male character is slightly more relaxed in terms of costume, however is wearing a shirt and smart shoes - therefore still maintains a sense of formality within the workplace. This does, however, show that men within our society can be taken seriously whether they are dressed formally or informally, yet females must dress to the occasion in order to compete with men in the workplace.


The lighting used throughout the clip is used to set the mood. During the first scene, outdoors, natural lighting is used to create a realistic effect that the scene is taking place where it is set. The weather in this scene is dull, which gives the appearance of a grey and miserable day, and this fits the picture of a crime scene.