Analysis of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

Camerawork
The camerawork in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody is very similar to both of the other opening sequences i have analysed. The main shots used throughout the extract are close up, medium and long shots. This makes it simple for the audience to see what is happening in the shots, therefore easier for them to be attracted to the programme. The use of a wide shot at the beginning of the sequence sets the scene for the audience and makes it easy for them to understand where the programme takes place. They then use panning to move across to the windows in between the introduction of each character. 

Editing

The editing is faced paced just like the other two. Again this is to show that the programme is not slow to get into and not boring. Doing this and keeping the scenes short is good for the audience as they can see example of whats to come through the rest of the series, which will hopefully keep them watching every episode. Therefore it is nessercery for them to keep the scenes short, so they can fit in as much as possible without making it drag too much. They use of special effects for the transitions of the hotel shows the audience that the programme is based around the hotel.

Sound
The sound throughout the sequence is very simple. The theme song is a pop/punk genre of music which is relatable for the audience as thats the kind of music that the target audience would listen to. They also have lyrics that the target audience can relate to, such as "you and me we've got the world to see, so come on down." It invites the audience to watch the programme. 


Mise-en-scene
Costumes are used very stereotypically throughout this sequence. Zack and Cody are wearing conventional young boy clothes, such as cargo shorts. Both girls wear pink throughout the sequence making them a stereotypical girl. The man that works in the hotel is wearing a suit. This shows his power around the hotel, again stereotypical for his position. The final character to be introduced is wearing an upperclass dress in one scene and has her dressing gown on and bathroom scrubs on her face which is stereotypical for a woman of that age. All of these costumes create realism and make it easy for the audience to relate to a character and to recognise their roles in the programme. The props do the same as the costumes. Having them slide down the shoot at the start is a mischievious, but stereotypical thing for a boy of that age to do. The dog and the shopping bags are also stereotypical. The lighting throughout the sequence, like the others, is high key. This again is to make the programme seem happy and inviting towards the young target audience. It is located in a hotel which can be related to by the target audience.

Representation
Throughout this opening sequence, the characters are represented in the same way as the characters in Drake and Josh and Pair of Kings. The are young, mischievious, energetic and happy. This representation has been created through their actions, such as jumping on the sofas and diving down the shoots. The man that works at the hotel is represented as a works man through his costume and his behaviour. As too are the girls in the sequence. The opening sequence uses the costumes, behaviour and props to make an easy representation of the characters.