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Research and planning blog

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  1) Research  music magazine cover key conventions . Title of production- I will put the title of production at the top of the magazine. Central Image- The central image will be in the middle of the magazine Direct address and asking questions- This will be at the bottom of the magazine   Bar code and date- This will be at the left bottom of the page. Name checks- this will be at the bottom of the page  Cover line-Bottom of the page  2) Find at least  five  music magazine front covers. I like the fact that it looks busy and it is a long shot. I like the fact its white behind black.  I like the fact the front is colourful. I like the title of production being at the bottom. I like the fact the slogan is that bottom of the magazine. I like the fact the logo is behind the central image. I like how the magazine has the name's checks at the bottom of the page. This shows convention of a music magazine because the names checks are the name if arti...

Coursework film pitch

  1) What will be the title for your own original NEW horror film? If you're not sure, write down two or three possible titles and you can choose later. The title for my own original new horror film is called "What goes around come's around". 2) Write a tagline for your film – it's effectively a slogan for the movie: You never know...It could be lurking around the corner. 3)Write a logline – this is like a longer version of the tagline. A group of bullies a boy which leads to suicide...15 years later the school hold an reunion and they all return including the victim. 4) Write down any existing horror films that are similar to yours. I don't know any horror films similar to mine. 5) What is your narrative/storyline? Write a short paragraph that explains what happens in your film: A group of 4 bully a boy during there time in high school and the boy kills himself. They bullies decide to forget about it and act like they aren't the reason why he killed himse...

Research: horror film websites

  Research: horror film websites 1) How do you know that the film is from the horror genre? I know that the film is from the horror genre by the following conventions: the font used, there are two children hiding what look's like a bed. their facial expression shows that the two children are scared, lights flicking on and of, At 0:43 in the trailer there is an un-identified creature's hand, fast pace scene editing, paranormal activity. 2) How does the website make the audience want to watch the film? The website make the audience want to watch the film by adding the trailer and photos of the movie showing the characters in certain scenes. 3) Scroll down to see the whole homepage. What other content does the website offer? The website doesn't offer any other content. Next, visit the Mothers Of Monsters horror movie website. 1) What font/typography and colour is used for the title of the film? The font used is sans serif for the title, the colour used for the title is white. ...

Class: Language and Representation blog tasks

  1) Write an NCIS analysis for the episode - using notes from the screening in class.  Make specific, detailed reference to moments in the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots and movement, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.) Co-Owner of a lonely heart  Narrative: Corakinus Tries to separate his an April's heart from each other. Character: April Maclean, Shadow Kin, Ram, Corakinus Iconography: CGI character of Aliens, Swords, torch,  Setting: April's Back garden, Corakinus planet 2) How does Todorov's theory of equilibrium apply to Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Try and use the expanded version of Todorov's theory: Equilibrium - Disruption - Recognition - Reparation - New equilibrium. Equilibrium-April and her mother are arguing (typical daughter and mum argument).  Disruption-April's Dad interrupt's the argument by appearing to the house and talks about his encounter with April and she drew swords against hi...

Introduction to Science-fiction TV drama: blog tasks

1) How does Class meet the conventions of a TV drama series? Class meet the conventions of a TV drama series by using many different things such as an high school as a setting, they also used CGI effects, another thing used in the trailer was suspenseful music and fast pace editing. 2) What conventions of the science-fiction genre can you find in the Class trailer? List as many as you can and use NCIS to help you The conventions of science-fiction you can find in the Class trailer is there is an different universe/planet, they used intertextuality, this is because doctor who appears to be in the trailer, another convention you can find in the " Class" trailer is there is an alien character  and finally you can see monsters in the clip. 3) What other genres are suggested by the trailer (e.g. horror)? Is Class an example of a modern hybrid-genre show?   Other genres that are suggested by the "Class" trailer is there is an scene when a girl parent walks in on a daughte...

Introduction to Music Video: Blog tasks

1) What are the key conventions of music video? The key conventions of an music video is: movement (often fast paced either in terms of the actor or camera editing), many music videos contain a performance element or narrative, music videos can also contain feature visuals effects and  intertextuality.  2) What is intertextuality?  Intertextuality is when one media text references another media text – through genre, conventions, mise-en-scene or specific cultural references. 3) When did music videos first become a major part of the music industry? 1980s and 1990s. 4) What launched in 1981 and why  were music videos an important part of the music industry in the 1980s and 1990s? MTV was launched in 1981 and music videos were an important part of the music industry in the 1980s and 1990s because huge budgets were spent on music videos. 5) How are music videos distributed and watched in the digital age? Music videos were uploaded on youtube were...

Galaxy 'Chauffeur' advert

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1) Who is Audrey Hepburn? Audrey Hepburn was a huge Hollywood star in the 1950s and 1960s. She was associated with Hollywood glamour and style and was also a fashion icon and model. She died in 1993 at the age of 63. 2) Why did Galaxy select Audrey Hepburn for this advert?  Galaxy selected Audrey Hepburn because they wanted to re create Roman holiday because of the nostalgia that comes with it. 3) What are the connotations of Audrey Hepburn and celebrity in this advert?   The connotations of Audrey Hepburn and celebrity in this advert is that celebrities have power. This is because Audrey Hepburn stole the bus driver hat and nothing happened to her but if it was on normal women she would of been arrested if she hadn't return the hat. 4) Why is the advert set in the 1950s? What audience pleasure does this provide? The movies is set in the 1950s for adult nostalgia as many adults are most likely to view the media text and can associate Audrey Hepburn and Italy in their...

Advertising and marketing assessment

1) What does intertextuality refer to in Media Studies?  [2 marks] -Music video -film -television  -media texts 2) Explain how the OMO advertisement reflects the social and historical context of its time.  [6 marks] OMO is a company that sell cleaning products. The OMO advertisement reflects the social and historical context of its time by showing that women are housewives. This is because on multiple of their adverts it is always an women doing the washing. This shows that women don't work but does house work while men are shown to be more superior than women because the men go to work to provide. Therefore the OMO advertisement reflects the social and historical context of its time by showing women are housewives. During the time of the publish of the advisement women were seen as housewives which means they cooked, cleaned and look after children and rely on men to provide for them and the majority of jobs women had were either a nurse pr a waitress. ...

Advertising case study 2: Represent NHS Blood campaign

1) What does BAME stand for? 'BAME' stands for 'Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic'. 2) Why is there a need for blood in the BAME community?   There is a need for blood in the 'BAME' community because only 3% of blood donors are Black and Asian which means 97% of blood donors are white which means that if a black or Asian person needing a blood transfusion there is an high an high chance of them not able to get the blood they need. 3) What does this advert want people to do once they've seen it (the 'call to action')? The semiotics advert want people from the 'BAME' community to donate some blood or think about donate blood. 4) Why is the advert called 'Represent'? The advert is called 'Represent' because it's asking people in the 'BAME' community to represent their race ethnicity though being a blood donor. 5) Why have the producers chosen famous BAME celebrities to feature in the advert? Give an example...

OMO advert: blog tasks

1) What year was the advert produced? This 'Omo' was produce in 1955 2) How were women represented in most adverts in the 1950s? Women were represented as housewives who stay home, don't work, look after the children, cook and clean the house while the husband worked. 3) How does the heading  message ('OMO makes whites bright') and typography promote the product? The heading message and typography constantly uses synergy with the whole poster to promote the message  of OMO making everything 'bright'. 'Bright' connotes cleanliness, purity and white which helps to promote  OMO as it is a cleaning product so bright is very important to it.  4) Analyse the mise-en-scene in the advert (CLAMPS): how is costume, make-up and placement of the model used to suggest women's role in society? The woman is wearing the costume of a cleaner/house maid and is pegging up sheets. This suggests that  women have a domestic role in society and should be doin...

representation in advertising

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1) Find  three  adverts featuring women that are from the 1950s or 1960s.  Save the images to your Media folder as jpegs and then import them into your blog post. Hint: You may wish to look at car, perfume or cleaning products but can use any product you wish. 2) Find  three  adverts featuring women that are from post-2000.  Save the images to your Media folder as jpegs and then import them into your blog post. 3) What stereotypes of women can you find in the 1950s and 1960s adverts? Give specific examples.  The stereotypes of women in the 1950s and 1960s advert is that women are supposed to be cleaning, cooking and caring about their beauty. This is shown in 3 of the adverts. 4) What stereotypes of women can you find in the post-2000s adverts? Give specific examples. The stereotypes of women in the post 2000s is that women are portrayed to care about their beauty and lo...

Reveal: case study blog task

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Media language 1) How many of the 12 magazine cover key conventions feature on this edition of Reveal? List them with specific reference to the convention on the CSP edition of Reveal. -Title of publication -central image -cover line -colour scheme -Price  -Name checks 2)  What is the font choice used on the cover and what does this choice connote?  Then choice on the font used on the cover is serif. This connotes that the magazine isn't aimed at posh people. 3) How do the cover lines appeal to the Reveal target audience? The cover lines on the Reveal magazine makes the audience want to read more because they want to hear about the celebrity gossip. 4) What are the connotations of the Reveal colour scheme on this particular front cover? The colour scheme on the front cover connotes that the magazine is aimed at women because the colour pink is stereo typically is a women colour. 5)  How are images used to create interest in the maga...