30 Minute Meal Analysis

Cooking Programs – Comparative Essay

Using the tools for analysis, compare and contrast how the filmic techniques are used to create interest and purpose in the programs “Mexican Fiesta”, “My Kitchen Rules“ and “Jamie Oliver’s 30 Minute Meals”.

Mexican Fiesta, My Kitchen Rules and Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals (30 Minute Meals) introduce many filmic techniques to create purpose and interest, which is further articulated and addressed to the audience. The commercial, instructional and educational purposes are expressed through the utilisation of camera angles, narration and special effects in the programs. The commercial elements are easily distinguished in both 30 Minute Meals and My Kitchen Rules to promote and advertise certain brands and cook

In contrast, traditional music and cultural activities majorly influence Mexican Fiesta as seen through calming music shown through the Mariachi band, located at The Plaza De Mariachi, Guadalajara Mexico. However, special effects are manipulated wisely in 30 Minute Meals to educate the audience that the quality of food is not dependent on the quantity of time. This is distinguished when the digital clock slowly clicks in the foreground, while people are rushing in and around supermarkets as shown in the background, relating 30 Minute Meals to the audience in reality. The manipulation of time is an essential part in everyone’s lives, as this connection is definitely established in 30 Minute Meals to educate and engage the audience. Therefore, both shows uniquely articulate an educational purpose towards the audience visually to enhance a more prominently cultural perspective delivered by Mexican Fiesta. There is also the make-up of graphics in Mexican Fiesta which provide a more educational purpose about the geography of Mexico in accompany with music to depict certain locations in which produce is brought about. Not only has Kuruvita delivered an educational observation on Mexico, but he announces to the Australian audience that there is much diversity and cultural representations as well. Dissimilarly, 30 Minute Meals presents a much more dignified time exploitation effect to educate the audience, rather than a geographical examination delivered by Mexican