'Primeval' Representation of Gender

Camera Work:

The first noticeable element of camera work that shows a clear representation of gender in this piece is the high angle, over the shoulder shot at 0:02 seconds into the clip. This shot shows the female character over the shoulder of the taller, male character. This shows the female being literally smaller than the male, making her seem weaker. This is a stereotypical view of women - the weaker sex.
The second element of camera work I have chosen to focus on is the camera movement at 0:20-0:26. This is a crab movement right to left, following the movement of Abby, the strong, female character, operating the JCB. The camera follows her movement and bypasses the action of the male character that crosses in front of her. This contrasts with the first example, as this shows the female character being more important than the male, which is a non-stereotypical, emergent view of women.
Finally, between 2:10 and 2:30, the handheld technique is used when following the male character down the zipline, and showing his point of view on his journey. This connotes a sense of panic, which makes the character seem weak and fearful. This is non-stereotypical, as men are usually represented as brave and fearless.

Mise-En-Scene:
Firstly, we notice that Abby is wearing a leather jacket (see 0:33). This item of clothing could signify strength and harshness, and usually associated with intimidating men (bikers). This is non-stereotypical, as it shows strength and power, which are aspects of character usually associated with men. This idea is supported by her hairstyle, my second chosen element of mise en scene. She sports a short, cropped haircut with very choppy layers, which can be seen to signify confidence and feminism in a character, which is also an emergent ideology.
Lastly, there is an extremely interesting shot at 4:53. This shot, due to two elements of mise en scene, is both stereotypical and non-stereotypical, when concerning the male characters. Firstly, the framing and positioning within this shot is a key element here. The taller, 'attractive' male is positioned in the centre of the frame, in front of the other two character (thus, stereotypically making him look more important than the girl behind him). However, the other male character (the weaker, geeky character within the show), is placed level will the female character, giving them equal power and importance in the frame. The is emphasized by the second element - the props. Whilst the female and the strong male wield handguns, the geeky male holds a spade as a weapon, making both of the other characters seem stronger than him. For the strong male, this is stereotypical. It is not stereotypical, however, for the woman, who is usually represented as unequal and less powerful.