Grange Hill Analysis

Opens with school crest/ name of show, the flashing 'loading' icon suggests a more modern take on the titles and also connotes some sort of computer game. Long shot of the school campus, camera is shakey-overall look is that of a computer game. The various graphics on the screen emphasise the game aspect with phrases such as 'level up' appearing once the stereotypical bully is defeated.

Hannah Montana Analysis

Created by: Michael Poyres (2006)



Camera: close ups/mid shots
close up of name of show-billboard-establishes the show and the fact that it is a brand -popular.
mid shot of protagonist in film reel-emphasises glamour , fame, same for all the cast credits.
majority are mid shots/ close ups-identify with characters-see their expressions. miley is centalised throughout-more on screen time.
cuts back and forth between shots of her performing on stage and her normal life with friends to show the divide between the two characters-emphasised by the song-'best of both worlds'-showing how she can have a normal life as well as live the life os a popstar.

Pan of the crowd-high angle shot of her onstage showing her to be popular and a role model or an idol that kids can look up to.

Goosebumps Titles Analysis

Camera: Close up of authors name on brief case- mysterious. The opening of the briefcase starts the havoc that follows-could symbolise the opening of ‘Pandora's box’. Close up of characters- scared reactions because of monsters that are also shown through close ups, shows significance, also typical of a children’s TV drama as children are known to be scared of monsters etc. Establishes genre and narrative.
Editing: Fast paced, matches on screen action and tension, will attract target audience as it keeps children engaged. More on screen time goes to the monsters than the actual characters, showing the dominance, increases fear factor .
Sound: spooky sounding music establishes genre-evil laughter , bats screech, wolf howl, screams, all connote evil and danger which suggests the direction of the narrative. The phrase ‘beware, you’re in for a scare’ also draws children in as the danger aspect could be interpreted as more adult content so they feel they are watching something that's more sophisticated that the typical children's TV drama. It is also parallel to the action on screen, the music starts of quiet and as the action/editing increases the music
Mise en scene: The CGI in the opening shot, whereby green smoke slowly covers the ground, which suggests goosebumps slowly travelling up the body-emphasise the name ‘Goosebumps’ and the typical suspense. Dark lighting and smoke add to the sense of mystery and the green slime on the text is effective in establishing the horror genre.

Even Stevens Titles Analysis

Opens with a long shot of typical homely environment-house/driveway etc. The camera work is very shakey in the style of a handheld-increases realism despite the clay animation as it is as if we are watching a real family-sneak peak into their life.
split screen-mid shot showing brother and sister in their contrasting bedrooms-the sisters being stereotypically pink in colour and the brothers being grey-establishes characters. Home environment is further established through alarm clock sound, suggests normal school morning audience will be familiar with. The scene where they run to the bathroom shows typical sibling rivalry-the mid shots showing their reactions/expressions as they fight and play tricks on each-other allows the audience to connect more with the characters as many of them would probably have this kind of relationship with their brother/sister. Throughout the titles there is more on screen time for the kids, with the occasional mid shot and credit for the other characters-typical family with mum/dad older sibling etc. The long shot of a typical family scene whereby everyone is washing the family car, also establishes each family members role as well as the nature of the narrative. The sister is the stereotypical 'goody-two shoes' whereas the brother who cannot control the hose is shown to be clumsy and more of a humorous, silly character.
The end sequence where the protagonists fight over the remote control shows a typical sibling rivalry-suggests this is central to the narrative of the show. The light-sabers also connote that they are enemies and that there is alot of confrontation between these two characters. The end shot shows the name of show-typical convention.
The sound is also very up-beat-jazzy, parallel to the action on screen. The intensity of the music increases towards the confrontation at the end.

Tracy Beaker Titles Analysis

Sabrina The Teenage Witch Analysis

The extract opens with a mid shot of protagonist - establishes the lead character
long shot of her in city environment-establishes sense of normality-wearing typical teenage clothes-bright colors.
The name of the show appears at the beginning- subverts typical convention were name appears at the end.
mid/long shots of sabrina in city environment-dancing/flashing lights-changing outfits, connotes party/fast paced lifestyle-something associated with teenagers. the long shot showing multiple sabrinas reinforces her magic ability in that she can be various places at once-can multi task etc.
Her constant changing outfits and environment reinforces her 'witch status; however the city/school campus setting contrasts with this to show that she also lives a normal teenage life.
She is also featured heavily throughout the titles sequence with very little on screen time for other characters, if any showing her to be the main protagonist-this tends to happen whereby the story-line features a set cast-with a lead male/female.
The soundtrack is also very upbeat/pop with sound-effects connoting magic/spells-twinkling sounds etc which reinforces her magical powers.

The Sarah Jane Adventures Analysis

The Sarah Jane Adventures is a British science fiction television series, produced by BBC Wales for CBBC, created by Russell T Davies and starring Elisabeth Sladen. The programme is a spin-off of the long-running BBC science fiction programme Doctor Who and focuses on the adventures of investigative journalist and former companion of The Doctor, Sarah Jane Smith.




Long shot of normal suburban environment, low angle of child walking showing her to be an independent and confident individual. long shot of daughter with father shows them to have a close and loving relationship-establishes a sense of equilibrium. high angle shot of monster used connotes danger, suggests the characters within that scene are in danger, long shot of explosion again connotes danger ahead and disruption to the equilibrium. These shots give the opening a more dramatic edge, and implore the audience to keep watching having establishes the characters. mid shot of the protagonist Sarah Jane shows her to be working with some kind of technology-suggests she is very intelligent however this contrasts the homely surroundings and her demeanor with her son, shows her have the role of the heroin and the motherly figure that the children look up too.

The CGI used in the titles establishes the sci-fi-TV drama hybrid, as the swirling colours connote time travel and space and most children's TV drama's open with an animated title sequence. The soundtrack also connotes science fiction, the audience would possibly associate many of the sounds with UFO'S, aliens etc. As the theme tune is very similar to the series Doctor Who, it establishes it as a spin -off but also may draw audiences in as it predecessor is so well established. it is also an indexical symbol of the content of the show as the audience would be familiar with the characters and the plot lines, with sarah jane taking on the role of the doctor and the younger characters, in particular her son being her companions.