Casuality Disability Textual Analysis

Editing
The first editing technique that was used was continuity editing, this was used at the start when the 2 characters were shown in a shop. There was a clear continuous storyline that had been shown before hand which showed the 2 men's relationship and how one of them became disabled. This was done to show continuous action and to help viewers who had previously been watching the programme to understand the storyline and show how both characters lives and storylines had carried on. Shot-reverse-shot was the second technique used when the man was injured in the ambulance and his wife came into the ambulance and they began to argue. This was used to show the conversation that was happening between 2 characters and the way the camera followed them shows how intense the argument and situation between the two is. Fast-paced editing was shown when the man passed out in the road and the lady, and the 2 main characters, came running over to assist him. This was done to show how urgent and important it was to get over to him and help him, as he was in desperate need of help and also shows the relationship between him and the lady that worked in the café as she was the first at the scene and she rushed over to ensure that he was safe. A Cut was then used when he had passed out and the camera cut straight back to the people in the café. This was done so that we could witness their response and see what action was then going to follow. It also helps the scene to carry on to the next section of the characters helping him and whether the man survives.
Camera
A Point-of-view shot was used when the 2 men were sat down in the café and the Lady, that the man is friends with, walks away and he is staring at him and admiring her. This was done to show his opinion on the lady through his facial expressions. He shows a very admired look on his face and he shakes his head and says the line "And I bet she's taken". This is a counter stereotype as it shows that he feels he has all the qualities and attributes that any other man with mobility has despite the fact that he is in a wheelchair and seen as "pathetic" and a "burden". It is also a counter stereotype to disabled people being "non-sexual" as he sees this lady as someone that he would like to get to know in more detail and maybe spend some time with. So he can still show affection and the desire to develop a relationship. A Tracking Shot was then used when the bikes were crowding the man in the housing estate. It followed the bikes and the way the man was walking away form then. This was done to show that there was action about to take place and something was going to happen due to the bikes that were following the man through the estate. A Canted Angle then followed on from this when the man fell backwards down the stairs. This was done to follow the stereotypes of people who have a disability, whether that be mentally or physically, to show that they can be a "super cripple" and a "burden to themselves" as this mans condition means he can not control his actions and health alone. The angle also shows the gradient at which he fell. An Establishing Shot was then used when the bikes were shown, as we could see the whole housing estate and when the café scene came into place as we could see all of the buildings in the background and all of the inside of the café. This was done to show the type of establishment that they lived in and to show an outlook into their lives. It also set the scene and helped the audience to understand the area at which this was filmed and produced in. A hand-held camera was the final camera technique present in this clip and this was shown when the lady that works in the café and the 2 men ran over to the ma who had collapsed on the road. This was done to portray that disabled people can be "unable to participate in daily life" with help form friends and people present as he can not walk the streets alone due to him passing out at no specific time. It also shows a counter stereotype by the man in the wheelchair as he takes control of the situation by ringing the ambulance and demanding essential supplies to keep the man safe. The camera effect added urgency and desperation that these 2 physically capable people felt when they were rushing to help somebody in desperate need.
Sound
Diegetic sound was the first technique that was apparent in this clip as dialogue was used as soon as the scene started. This is done to help the episode progress as there are people created the action through what they say an this creates a carry on storyline for this episode, and future episodes, to follow. The dialogue that stood out in the start scene was "Quit pushing me around" which is yet again a counter stereotype as he wants his independence and doesn't want everything done for him as he feels capable within himself to carry on doing tasks such as moving his wheelchair himself. His brother then goes on to say "Self-centered and ungrateful" as though he is portraying his anger for trying to help. This was done to also show how his character has not yet fully adapted to how he should and shouldn't help and how much independence his brother should have now that he is physically disabled. He thinks that his brother does fit the typical stereotype of being "pathetic" and "his own worst enemy" because he wont ask for help and accept that in certain situations he does need it. The final piece of dialogue that stands out as one tat would affect an audiences way of thinking is when he says "I've had enough, this disease is winning". This has been done to show that disabled people can have vulnerable moments and they are quite vulnerable people so it fits with the stereotype as this is how some people can view them due to the fact that they can not always do things for themselves. It can also be seen as a way of self-pitying because they have no other way of portraying their emotions. Non-diegetic sound helped the scene too as there was music in the background of the shop scene and music in the café. This portrays a real life event as this is what is usual in such an environment. This also helps the episode become easier to relate to and for the audience to understand as this would be what would normally happen in a realistic environment. Synchronous Sound occurred when the brakes on the car were pressed so that the car wouldn't hit the man and when the phone rings to the ambulance. This was done to show a realistic scene and to heighten the sound effects to make them more noticeable to show what was happening in the scene. It was expected with what was being viewed so the audience can hear this and understand what is happening even without looking at the screen.
Mise-en-scene
When the couple entered the ambulance, it was clear that the crew were wearing yellow paramedic suits. This matches reality as these are the suits that ambulance crews wear in reality so it would ad a sense f normality to the scene but also to symbolise that their job is to care ad protect someone as this is the message usually attached to someone wearing this suit. A prop was then used, this was a Catheter. A Catheter was used to show how he had now lost control over his body and he couldn't even do simple tasks for himself. This shows a loss of control and the stereotype that he is "pitiable". His hands are also curled up when he is sat in his wheelchair. This is another way of showing a loss of control and ability to care for himself as his body has given up just like he mentally has.Lighting was another key element in this scene as when they were sat in the café, the lighting was bright and elegant whereas when they were in the tunnel it was dark and unclear. This was done to portray the environment that they were in and how different they are to each other. The darker tunnel would portray the housing estate as poor and that people there may have struggles financially. Whereas, the higher lighting shows a joyful atmosphere in the café and highlights exactly why people are there. It can also show that this is a communal area. The music also portrays status as the music is more like rock and it is hard and the men on the bikes are wearing tracksuits. This kind of music is most commonly associated with people who wear hoodies and hang around on estates so that is a typical stereotype. The next costume that was used was the Doctors and Nurses blue suits. They also had stethoscope's around their necks. This is a common stereotype of all professions that work in a hospital as this is what it is like in reality. This is a sight that someone with a disability may see regularly. It is done to portray reality. Another action was then used as the 2 people opened the door for the man in the wheelchair. This matches the stereotype that they are "pitiful" and "pathetic" because they are unable to do anything for themselves. He is unable to even open a door which shows how much he relies on his family and friends being around him. It was done to show that disability can severely take over someone's life and they may need help, in future life, with daily tasks that people without a disability take for granted.