LR - Q4

Question Four -
The paralympics are represented as a much anticipated event through the build-up of the event (this includes the training mainly). The build-up shows the athletes putting in large efforts and presents their determination to succeed. The use of titles such as "Meet the.." and "it's time" reinforces the excitement and ultimately people look forward to the event. At the beginning of the clip there is a quiet contemplation from the athletes who seemt to sit back a nd remember many memories of their life. For instance, there is one case were the athlete is sitting there next to a wrecked car an thinks back to the time when he was in a car crash. The whole purpose of this is to show how the athlete is willing not to let his past stop him from chasing his dream and it shows how capable he is to have the willingness participate in challenging sports and makes it appear as thrilling and adventurous.

In addition, the crowd shots and their cheering make the paralympics seem like an exciting event. The footage of the crowd cheering makes makes the event appealing, in further detail the sounds coming from the crowd cheering makes the audience feel on edge because there is so much action about to take place. It makes it seem like a huge celebration and the paralympics event is an event that all of society should embrace. Channel four is a well-recognised tv channel established many years ago and usually previews documentaries and dramas, the paralympics being previewed on channel four means that it is attracting a whole new audience and as a result more people are looking forward to the event because it's new. Along with the excited crowd are many establishing shots of the stadium, the use of this is to demonstrate how the sporting event is big and the echos of the cheers are well heard. The effect of this is that the cheering appears with more excitement and therefore the paralympics are a much anticipated event.

Furthermore, in the trailer the use of team names is significant and this is because it represents many countries. The trailer makes the event a good event to look forward to because it has many similarities than the typical olympics. The olympics already has a wide established fan base, ultimately the paralympics will gain loads of fans because it is involved with loads of different countires. 

Also, the editing is key because it uses a montage of shots to present the wide variety of sports involved. This is crucial and attracts a wide fan base because many sports are represented such as: swimming and basketball which are really challenging sports. The montage effects shows many different random shots of the athletes playing different sports and creates a fascinating feeling.

Moreover, the last gladitorial stance of the final shot is important as it shows all of the main athletes in a way that presents them as Superhumans and something this is special. It presents their hard work and how their past was a feature in helping shape who they are today. The final shot of the logo and date is crucial as that helps the audience to remember the time and date for the paralympics and is at the end of the clip so it sticks in people's mind.