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Blue Heelers and Boston Public are both dramas that present the viewers with certain images. These images are off different people and placed, and are created though a number of methods. These can include in-show techniques like characterisations, right through to more technical methods, like camera angles and the selection of issues. However, sometimes these methods are too old or obvious, and can ruin the sincerity of the drama. Blue Heelers creates and image of a small, Australian, country town. It does this quite a bit in the opening credits, using music, and camera shots to full effect. The music accompanying the opening credits is fast paced country, which is often associated with 'the bush'. The selection of shots is very important too; we see country landscapes, small towns, inside the pub, and even a dog on a ute. These scenes are uniquely Australian. In show, the image is created even more. Everyone we meet seems to know at least one or two of the police officers, plus a bunch of 'locals'. The station itself is very casual, with the officers sitting around drinking cups of coffee, as oppose