The document provides instructions for a paired research task that is due on October 21st 2013. Students must choose one Hollywood blockbuster film and one low-budget indie film from 2010 or later to research. They must gain an understanding of the films and key areas that could be examined in the exam by using the class blog and conducting their own research. Their presentation should include relevant film terminology, statistics, marketing strategies, and information related to the seven areas highlighted in class.
This document outlines a paired research task for students to complete by October 21st. Students must choose one Hollywood blockbuster film and one low-budget independent film from 2010 or later. Using research skills and blog pages, students must gain understanding of the films and seven key areas that could be examined for their exam in May 2014. Their presentation should cover relevant terminology, statistics, marketing strategies, and anything related to the seven areas. The document provides guidance on the task and due date.
This document provides homework assignments and lesson plans for a film studies class. It includes assignments to research emerging film markets threatening Hollywood dominance, analyze a film trailer, and complete a compare and contrast table analyzing the production and distribution of four film case studies. It also provides lesson objectives on developing understanding of how differing film industries produce and distribute products to audiences.
The continuing development of digital technology has impacted both Hollywood and independent film distribution and exhibition. For example, the transition to digital projectors allowed blockbuster films like "Man of Steel" to capitalize on the over 3,000 digital screens in the UK and become the 9th most successful film of 2013. In contrast, director Ken Loach prefers traditional 35mm filming, which hindered his film "The Angels Share" commercially. To overcome Hollywood's dominance, the film "A Field in England" employed an innovative multi-platform release strategy on digital platforms like iTunes, earning modest success despite poor box office returns. This shows how British films must adapt to digital innovations to find alternative paths to success in the current market.
This document summarizes a lesson on how different films target national and international audiences. It discusses how Hollywood films like "Taken 2" are widely distributed and marketed, while smaller British films like "The Angels Share" have more limited releases. Case studies show Hollywood blockbusters may have marketing budgets over $30 million and blanket releases in thousands of theaters. In contrast, films like "The Angels Share" are made on much smaller budgets without extensive marketing campaigns. The document analyzes box office data finding Hollywood films make up over 60% of UK box office revenues, while only 9% come from British independent films. It explores challenges independent films face competing against dominant Hollywood studios.
This document discusses several topics related to film producers and audiences in the UK:
1) UK cinema box office revenues in 2013-2014 totaled £25.3 billion, with Hollywood films accounting for 35.6% of the market share.
2) New technologies like video-on-demand (VOD) services from Netflix provide audiences alternative ways to access films beyond theaters.
3) 3D films made up 43% of the 3,868 cinema screens in the UK in 2013, but audiences' interest in the 3D format seems to be waning.
4) UK independent films represented around 30% of domestic film production spending but only 10% of the films shown in UK cine
This document outlines a homework assignment on analyzing different types of film reviews. Students are asked to find both a professional review from a newspaper or magazine and an amateur "fan" review to compare the language used, how each conveys what they like or dislike, which provides a better or more accurate review, and whether readers can contribute to newspaper or magazine reviews. The document provides learning objectives around re-capping areas covered, analyzing different types of contemporary film criticism, and analyzing a case study of differing reviews of the film "Interstellar." Students are directed to consider why we criticize, how we critique film, and how film criticism could be considered an art form.
This document provides sample exam questions about The Lego Movie film and video game. It includes multiple choice and short answer questions about the film's studio, distributor, and marketing. Longer questions ask about benefits of big budget films, ways audiences interact with video games, pleasures of video game technology, and uses and gratifications theory applied to The Lego Movie video game. Further questions analyze representations, use of media language in the trailer, and use of genre codes in posters to appeal to family audiences.
Glossary of Terminology for AS Media Studies G322 Audiences and InstitutionsMr Lamb
The document defines various key terms related to film audiences and institutions, including different types of film screenings and releases, the major film studios and distribution models, and different stages of film production and distribution. Advance screenings are used before official release to get feedback or build anticipation. The Big Six refers to the six major Hollywood studios that dominate the industry. Distribution and exhibition refer to marketing films to audiences and showing films in theaters.
This document outlines a paired research task for students to complete by October 21st. Students must choose one Hollywood blockbuster film and one low-budget independent film from 2010 or later. Using research skills and blog pages, students must gain understanding of the films and seven key areas that could be examined for their exam in May 2014. Their presentation should cover relevant terminology, statistics, marketing strategies, and anything related to the seven areas. The document provides guidance on the task and due date.
This document provides homework assignments and lesson plans for a film studies class. It includes assignments to research emerging film markets threatening Hollywood dominance, analyze a film trailer, and complete a compare and contrast table analyzing the production and distribution of four film case studies. It also provides lesson objectives on developing understanding of how differing film industries produce and distribute products to audiences.
The continuing development of digital technology has impacted both Hollywood and independent film distribution and exhibition. For example, the transition to digital projectors allowed blockbuster films like "Man of Steel" to capitalize on the over 3,000 digital screens in the UK and become the 9th most successful film of 2013. In contrast, director Ken Loach prefers traditional 35mm filming, which hindered his film "The Angels Share" commercially. To overcome Hollywood's dominance, the film "A Field in England" employed an innovative multi-platform release strategy on digital platforms like iTunes, earning modest success despite poor box office returns. This shows how British films must adapt to digital innovations to find alternative paths to success in the current market.
This document summarizes a lesson on how different films target national and international audiences. It discusses how Hollywood films like "Taken 2" are widely distributed and marketed, while smaller British films like "The Angels Share" have more limited releases. Case studies show Hollywood blockbusters may have marketing budgets over $30 million and blanket releases in thousands of theaters. In contrast, films like "The Angels Share" are made on much smaller budgets without extensive marketing campaigns. The document analyzes box office data finding Hollywood films make up over 60% of UK box office revenues, while only 9% come from British independent films. It explores challenges independent films face competing against dominant Hollywood studios.
This document discusses several topics related to film producers and audiences in the UK:
1) UK cinema box office revenues in 2013-2014 totaled £25.3 billion, with Hollywood films accounting for 35.6% of the market share.
2) New technologies like video-on-demand (VOD) services from Netflix provide audiences alternative ways to access films beyond theaters.
3) 3D films made up 43% of the 3,868 cinema screens in the UK in 2013, but audiences' interest in the 3D format seems to be waning.
4) UK independent films represented around 30% of domestic film production spending but only 10% of the films shown in UK cine
This document outlines a homework assignment on analyzing different types of film reviews. Students are asked to find both a professional review from a newspaper or magazine and an amateur "fan" review to compare the language used, how each conveys what they like or dislike, which provides a better or more accurate review, and whether readers can contribute to newspaper or magazine reviews. The document provides learning objectives around re-capping areas covered, analyzing different types of contemporary film criticism, and analyzing a case study of differing reviews of the film "Interstellar." Students are directed to consider why we criticize, how we critique film, and how film criticism could be considered an art form.
This document provides sample exam questions about The Lego Movie film and video game. It includes multiple choice and short answer questions about the film's studio, distributor, and marketing. Longer questions ask about benefits of big budget films, ways audiences interact with video games, pleasures of video game technology, and uses and gratifications theory applied to The Lego Movie video game. Further questions analyze representations, use of media language in the trailer, and use of genre codes in posters to appeal to family audiences.
Glossary of Terminology for AS Media Studies G322 Audiences and InstitutionsMr Lamb
The document defines various key terms related to film audiences and institutions, including different types of film screenings and releases, the major film studios and distribution models, and different stages of film production and distribution. Advance screenings are used before official release to get feedback or build anticipation. The Big Six refers to the six major Hollywood studios that dominate the industry. Distribution and exhibition refer to marketing films to audiences and showing films in theaters.
OCR AS media Planning exam answer film industryhasnmedia
The document provides guidance for students on planning and structuring exam answers for media studies. It discusses developing an introduction that establishes the context and relates to the exam question. It recommends planning the response in sections that apply each case study or company to the question in turn, then comparing and contrasting them. The conclusion should relate back to the question and provide the student's own opinion on the future impact on audiences and the industry. Structuring the answer with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion will help address the exam question effectively.
The document discusses the distribution process for films. It covers factors affecting distribution, key responsibilities of distributors, print circulation and costs, and examples of the distribution models for the films "A Field in England" and "Pacific Rim." Students are asked to debate whether distribution benefits all areas of the film industry. They are given roles representing different film industry stakeholders to consider different perspectives in the debate.
This document provides guidelines for preparing a case study analysis of two films: Rook Films' "A Field in England" and Time Warner's "Pacific Rim". Students are instructed to research the production companies behind the films, including other projects, budgets, and target audiences. They are to compare key details of the two films like synopses, dates, budgets and stars. Students should also analyze the pre-production, production, distribution, marketing and audience reception of each film paying close attention to the role and issues faced by the films' parent institutions.
This document provides an overview and outline of topics covered so far and still to cover for an AS media studies course. Topics covered so far include the film life cycle, conglomerates, integration, finance, distribution, digital technology, and marketing methods. Topics still to cover include production, exhibition, marketing, audience theory, convergence, and synergy. It then provides information on demographics, psychographics, and audience classifications.
The document summarizes the structure and content of an exam for Film Studies. It is split into three sections:
Section A focuses on audiences and producers. Previous exam questions have asked about the importance of film franchises, attracting audiences to UK films, and how technology is changing the film experience.
Section B will cover the topic of "British Cinema – Living With Crime".
Section C involves a comparative analysis of two US films.
The document provides details on the resources provided for Section A, including box office figures, marketing materials, and articles. It outlines topics that may be covered in Section A, such as the modern film industry, marketing, and reasons for a film's success or failure.
This document provides information about Section A of the AS Film Studies exam, which focuses on producers and audiences. It discusses key areas like:
1) Film finance, production, distribution and exhibition in Britain and America.
2) Understanding audience behavior and film consumption is important for this exam section.
3) Questions will focus on film as a product and audiences as consumers, examining the profit motive of the industry and pleasure motive for viewing.
Year 12 media coursework g321 evaluation techniquesMediaGeorge
This document provides tips and evaluation criteria for a Year 12 Media coursework presentation. It outlines how to structure the presentation, including introducing yourself and the project, addressing the seven evaluation questions using different multimedia formats, and concluding by thanking the audience. For each question, it suggests spending 1-3 slides analyzing how the media product uses or challenges conventions, represents social groups, might be distributed, who the audience is, how it appeals to audiences, what technologies were learned, and progression from preliminary work. A variety of formats like videos, avatars, blogs, and websites are recommended for responding to the questions.
Aaron Thomas - L60 section b - digital media question - 6508 - ClassworkAaron Thomas
This document provides guidance for a media studies exam lesson and practice. It aims to help students review key concepts in the film industry that have been impacted by digital media developments. Students will work in pairs to compare case studies and explore examples of how advances like DVDs, streaming, and 3D have affected film distribution and audiences. They are instructed to find relevant facts and plan exam answers within time limits to prepare for an upcoming mock exam.
Straight Outta Compton was distributed domestically by Universal Pictures and received a wide theatrical release in August 2015, a time chosen to capitalize on summer blockbuster season. I, Daniel Blake was distributed internationally through various independent distributors and film festivals, helping it secure distribution deals. Both films followed platform release patterns, utilizing various digital and home video platforms in quick succession to maximize revenue from different audiences. Regulation by the BBFC influenced the films' ratings and potential audiences.
The document discusses different media sectors and institutions, explaining that the media can be divided into sectors like television, audio, publishing, and games. Within each sector, there are institutions like companies and businesses that create media products to make a profit. The document also discusses how sectors can crossover through synergy, with an example given of how The Simpsons franchise expanded across television, films, audio, publishing, and games.
The document provides an overview of exam topics for studying the film industry. It outlines 6 main stages in the life cycle of films: funding, production, marketing, distribution, consumption, exhibition, and exchange. It then defines each term and provides examples. The document states there are 6 main exam topics that could be covered: media ownership, synergy & cross media convergence, local & global audiences, digital technology, proliferation of hardware, and technological convergence. Students are advised to constantly revise all topics as only one will be tested. Past exam questions are presented focusing on these areas to help students prepare.
Films are produced and distributed to audiences through the film industry. There are several key aspects of production and distribution. In production, films are made using various stages from development through filming. Distribution involves delivering films to audiences through cinemas, home release, and digital methods. Different types of films target audiences in different ways, such as through production values for blockbusters or low budgets for independent films. The film industry aims to make the highest profits by reaching the largest possible audiences.
There are two competing views on who holds the most power in film distribution: 1) the audience, as studios are forced to cater to what audiences like through box office returns, or 2) the studios and distributors, who control marketing budgets and know which audiences will pay for their products. It is a complex issue with arguments on both sides. Distributors act as the link between filmmakers and audiences, handling theatrical release, home media, and television distribution. They must strategically plan release windows to maximize revenue across different platforms over time while avoiding conflicts. Power dynamics between studios, distributors, and audiences continue to evolve with changes in technology and consumption.
This document provides guidance on how to structure a response to an evaluation question about the role of technology in constructing a thriller media production. It recommends:
1. Listing all technologies used beyond just cameras and editing software.
2. Assessing each technology in terms of effectiveness, benefits, and problems.
3. Considering which media theories apply, such as how new technologies allowed for better expression of media language.
4. Drafting a written response that critically discusses how technology contributed to a high-quality production.
The document provides an overview of the film industry for an exam, including the key areas of production, distribution, and exhibition. It discusses how a film moves through these three stages, from being produced by a production company, to being distributed nationally and internationally by distributors in theaters and home markets, to finally being exhibited in theaters or bought for home viewing. It also explains the concepts of horizontal and vertical integration, where large parent companies own subsidiaries across different stages of the film industry.
This document provides an overview of the schedule and activities for a photography class for a music magazine. It outlines the daily goals and assignments which include practicing shots to upload with comments, conducting a location recce and answering health and safety questions, planning the photoshoot with a media rich presentation, organizing models and locations, and reflecting on targets and progress. Homework includes completing a BBFC worksheet and uploading rationales for compositions by November 20th. It also provides logistical details for a class screening and tour on Friday.
This document provides a list of questions to guide students in researching the production, distribution, and audience reception of a film. It includes questions about the film's genre, production company, financing, budget, casting, filming locations, marketing strategy, target audience, release timeline, reviews, and financial performance. The goal is for students to understand all aspects of how a film moves from development to screening by analyzing the institutions and audiences involved.
The document discusses the distribution of the films Straight Outta Compton and I, Daniel Blake. It provides information on what film distribution entails, such as releasing and marketing films. For Straight Outta Compton, Universal Pictures distributed the film internationally using a saturated release pattern. I, Daniel Blake was distributed internationally through various smaller distributors suited for its independent and niche audience. Both films used platform release patterns to build audiences through word-of-mouth in key territories.
This document discusses key concepts for a media studies exam focusing on the film industry, including:
1. Exam questions may focus on areas like media ownership, synergy, new technologies, or audiences.
2. Media conglomerates own film studios, TV stations, music labels, and other assets, allowing them to synergistically market and distribute films.
3. Independent films often have smaller budgets than major studio films but can still find success through partnerships with larger distributors.
The document provides instructions and guidance for students completing an Advanced Portfolio coursework assignment involving researching, planning, shooting, and editing the opening titles and sequence of a new fiction film. Key details include:
- The assignment counts for 50% of the AS grade and 25% of the total A Level mark.
- Students must complete preliminary tasks like storyboarding and a short continuity editing exercise.
- The main task involves producing original opening titles and footage up to 2 minutes for a new thriller film genre, with individual research, planning, shooting, and editing.
- Detailed guidelines are provided on all stages of the process from research and planning deadlines, to shooting protocols, to editing requirements.
This document provides an exam lesson on cross media convergence and synergy in the film industry. It discusses key concepts like how films are marketed and exhibited across multiple platforms. Students are asked to research case study examples, like how Film Four released "A Field in England" on various platforms. Product placement is explored as films make over $100 million from brands to appear on screen. Social media is highlighted as vital low-budget marketing. Overall, the lesson aims to help students understand how cross platform strategies are significant for film viewers and industry profits.
L23 cross media convergence and synergyNick Crafts
This document outlines the aims, objectives, and content for an exam lesson on cross media convergence and synergy in the contemporary film industry. It provides case study examples for students to research, such as A Field in England's multi-platform release. Key terms are defined, like cross media convergence being the ability to market and exhibit films across multiple devices. Students are assigned homework researching product placement examples and how film marketing utilizes social media. The impact of new media technologies on film consumption is discussed.
OCR AS media Planning exam answer film industryhasnmedia
The document provides guidance for students on planning and structuring exam answers for media studies. It discusses developing an introduction that establishes the context and relates to the exam question. It recommends planning the response in sections that apply each case study or company to the question in turn, then comparing and contrasting them. The conclusion should relate back to the question and provide the student's own opinion on the future impact on audiences and the industry. Structuring the answer with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion will help address the exam question effectively.
The document discusses the distribution process for films. It covers factors affecting distribution, key responsibilities of distributors, print circulation and costs, and examples of the distribution models for the films "A Field in England" and "Pacific Rim." Students are asked to debate whether distribution benefits all areas of the film industry. They are given roles representing different film industry stakeholders to consider different perspectives in the debate.
This document provides guidelines for preparing a case study analysis of two films: Rook Films' "A Field in England" and Time Warner's "Pacific Rim". Students are instructed to research the production companies behind the films, including other projects, budgets, and target audiences. They are to compare key details of the two films like synopses, dates, budgets and stars. Students should also analyze the pre-production, production, distribution, marketing and audience reception of each film paying close attention to the role and issues faced by the films' parent institutions.
This document provides an overview and outline of topics covered so far and still to cover for an AS media studies course. Topics covered so far include the film life cycle, conglomerates, integration, finance, distribution, digital technology, and marketing methods. Topics still to cover include production, exhibition, marketing, audience theory, convergence, and synergy. It then provides information on demographics, psychographics, and audience classifications.
The document summarizes the structure and content of an exam for Film Studies. It is split into three sections:
Section A focuses on audiences and producers. Previous exam questions have asked about the importance of film franchises, attracting audiences to UK films, and how technology is changing the film experience.
Section B will cover the topic of "British Cinema – Living With Crime".
Section C involves a comparative analysis of two US films.
The document provides details on the resources provided for Section A, including box office figures, marketing materials, and articles. It outlines topics that may be covered in Section A, such as the modern film industry, marketing, and reasons for a film's success or failure.
This document provides information about Section A of the AS Film Studies exam, which focuses on producers and audiences. It discusses key areas like:
1) Film finance, production, distribution and exhibition in Britain and America.
2) Understanding audience behavior and film consumption is important for this exam section.
3) Questions will focus on film as a product and audiences as consumers, examining the profit motive of the industry and pleasure motive for viewing.
Year 12 media coursework g321 evaluation techniquesMediaGeorge
This document provides tips and evaluation criteria for a Year 12 Media coursework presentation. It outlines how to structure the presentation, including introducing yourself and the project, addressing the seven evaluation questions using different multimedia formats, and concluding by thanking the audience. For each question, it suggests spending 1-3 slides analyzing how the media product uses or challenges conventions, represents social groups, might be distributed, who the audience is, how it appeals to audiences, what technologies were learned, and progression from preliminary work. A variety of formats like videos, avatars, blogs, and websites are recommended for responding to the questions.
Aaron Thomas - L60 section b - digital media question - 6508 - ClassworkAaron Thomas
This document provides guidance for a media studies exam lesson and practice. It aims to help students review key concepts in the film industry that have been impacted by digital media developments. Students will work in pairs to compare case studies and explore examples of how advances like DVDs, streaming, and 3D have affected film distribution and audiences. They are instructed to find relevant facts and plan exam answers within time limits to prepare for an upcoming mock exam.
Straight Outta Compton was distributed domestically by Universal Pictures and received a wide theatrical release in August 2015, a time chosen to capitalize on summer blockbuster season. I, Daniel Blake was distributed internationally through various independent distributors and film festivals, helping it secure distribution deals. Both films followed platform release patterns, utilizing various digital and home video platforms in quick succession to maximize revenue from different audiences. Regulation by the BBFC influenced the films' ratings and potential audiences.
The document discusses different media sectors and institutions, explaining that the media can be divided into sectors like television, audio, publishing, and games. Within each sector, there are institutions like companies and businesses that create media products to make a profit. The document also discusses how sectors can crossover through synergy, with an example given of how The Simpsons franchise expanded across television, films, audio, publishing, and games.
The document provides an overview of exam topics for studying the film industry. It outlines 6 main stages in the life cycle of films: funding, production, marketing, distribution, consumption, exhibition, and exchange. It then defines each term and provides examples. The document states there are 6 main exam topics that could be covered: media ownership, synergy & cross media convergence, local & global audiences, digital technology, proliferation of hardware, and technological convergence. Students are advised to constantly revise all topics as only one will be tested. Past exam questions are presented focusing on these areas to help students prepare.
Films are produced and distributed to audiences through the film industry. There are several key aspects of production and distribution. In production, films are made using various stages from development through filming. Distribution involves delivering films to audiences through cinemas, home release, and digital methods. Different types of films target audiences in different ways, such as through production values for blockbusters or low budgets for independent films. The film industry aims to make the highest profits by reaching the largest possible audiences.
There are two competing views on who holds the most power in film distribution: 1) the audience, as studios are forced to cater to what audiences like through box office returns, or 2) the studios and distributors, who control marketing budgets and know which audiences will pay for their products. It is a complex issue with arguments on both sides. Distributors act as the link between filmmakers and audiences, handling theatrical release, home media, and television distribution. They must strategically plan release windows to maximize revenue across different platforms over time while avoiding conflicts. Power dynamics between studios, distributors, and audiences continue to evolve with changes in technology and consumption.
This document provides guidance on how to structure a response to an evaluation question about the role of technology in constructing a thriller media production. It recommends:
1. Listing all technologies used beyond just cameras and editing software.
2. Assessing each technology in terms of effectiveness, benefits, and problems.
3. Considering which media theories apply, such as how new technologies allowed for better expression of media language.
4. Drafting a written response that critically discusses how technology contributed to a high-quality production.
The document provides an overview of the film industry for an exam, including the key areas of production, distribution, and exhibition. It discusses how a film moves through these three stages, from being produced by a production company, to being distributed nationally and internationally by distributors in theaters and home markets, to finally being exhibited in theaters or bought for home viewing. It also explains the concepts of horizontal and vertical integration, where large parent companies own subsidiaries across different stages of the film industry.
This document provides an overview of the schedule and activities for a photography class for a music magazine. It outlines the daily goals and assignments which include practicing shots to upload with comments, conducting a location recce and answering health and safety questions, planning the photoshoot with a media rich presentation, organizing models and locations, and reflecting on targets and progress. Homework includes completing a BBFC worksheet and uploading rationales for compositions by November 20th. It also provides logistical details for a class screening and tour on Friday.
This document provides a list of questions to guide students in researching the production, distribution, and audience reception of a film. It includes questions about the film's genre, production company, financing, budget, casting, filming locations, marketing strategy, target audience, release timeline, reviews, and financial performance. The goal is for students to understand all aspects of how a film moves from development to screening by analyzing the institutions and audiences involved.
The document discusses the distribution of the films Straight Outta Compton and I, Daniel Blake. It provides information on what film distribution entails, such as releasing and marketing films. For Straight Outta Compton, Universal Pictures distributed the film internationally using a saturated release pattern. I, Daniel Blake was distributed internationally through various smaller distributors suited for its independent and niche audience. Both films used platform release patterns to build audiences through word-of-mouth in key territories.
This document discusses key concepts for a media studies exam focusing on the film industry, including:
1. Exam questions may focus on areas like media ownership, synergy, new technologies, or audiences.
2. Media conglomerates own film studios, TV stations, music labels, and other assets, allowing them to synergistically market and distribute films.
3. Independent films often have smaller budgets than major studio films but can still find success through partnerships with larger distributors.
The document provides instructions and guidance for students completing an Advanced Portfolio coursework assignment involving researching, planning, shooting, and editing the opening titles and sequence of a new fiction film. Key details include:
- The assignment counts for 50% of the AS grade and 25% of the total A Level mark.
- Students must complete preliminary tasks like storyboarding and a short continuity editing exercise.
- The main task involves producing original opening titles and footage up to 2 minutes for a new thriller film genre, with individual research, planning, shooting, and editing.
- Detailed guidelines are provided on all stages of the process from research and planning deadlines, to shooting protocols, to editing requirements.
This document provides an exam lesson on cross media convergence and synergy in the film industry. It discusses key concepts like how films are marketed and exhibited across multiple platforms. Students are asked to research case study examples, like how Film Four released "A Field in England" on various platforms. Product placement is explored as films make over $100 million from brands to appear on screen. Social media is highlighted as vital low-budget marketing. Overall, the lesson aims to help students understand how cross platform strategies are significant for film viewers and industry profits.
L23 cross media convergence and synergyNick Crafts
This document outlines the aims, objectives, and content for an exam lesson on cross media convergence and synergy in the contemporary film industry. It provides case study examples for students to research, such as A Field in England's multi-platform release. Key terms are defined, like cross media convergence being the ability to market and exhibit films across multiple devices. Students are assigned homework researching product placement examples and how film marketing utilizes social media. The impact of new media technologies on film consumption is discussed.
This document provides an overview of a lesson on institutions and audiences in film. The lesson covers different formats for distributing and exhibiting films including DVD/Blu-Ray, cinema, and video-on-demand (VOD). Statistics are presented on DVD and Blu-Ray sales in the UK. Cinema attendance and the transition to digital projection are also discussed. Case studies focus on recent films and their release across different formats and platforms. The goal of the lesson is to review concepts for an upcoming exam on May 23rd.
The document discusses the major stages of film production: production, distribution, and exhibition. It provides details on what each stage involves, using the 2006 British film Kidulthood as an example. Production refers to the actual filmmaking process. Distribution deals with printing/marketing the film. Exhibition is the retail stage, involving cinema screenings and home video/download releases. Kidulthood had a small budget and limited distribution but found greater success on DVD.
This document provides instructions for an activity analyzing a film industry text. Students are told to consider technological convergence and theories by Warren Buckland (2009) and Christine Gledhill (2003). They could also consider the text's release pattern and how it helped sell the film. Students will be assessed on their existing knowledge of the film industry.
This document provides instructions for an activity analyzing a film industry text. Students are told to consider technological convergence and theories by Warren Buckland (2009) and Christine Gledhill (2003) in analyzing features that help sell the film. They could also consider the text's release pattern and importance in selling the text. Feedback will assess existing knowledge of the film industry. Students must list technologies that have changed film and think of films relying on technology. They are instructed to investigate the percentage of top films containing CGI. The document outlines expectations for Section A of an exam on producers and audiences, which will develop understanding of how Hollywood and the UK film industries differ, including Hollywood's control and oligopoly. Students must determine Hollywood's dominance of
This document discusses film distribution and how it works differently for independent films compared to Hollywood films. It explains that film distributors are responsible for licensing, marketing, prints/advertising, logistics, and digital distribution of films. Their goal is to get as many people as possible to see the film by developing appropriate marketing campaigns targeted at specific audiences. Major Hollywood distributors have global, regional, national, and local release strategies to maximize audiences. Independent films often have a harder time finding distributors to acquire their films. The document also provides examples of distribution deals for specific films like The Boat That Rocked and This is England to illustrate the differences between major studio and independent distribution.
The document discusses the film industry and provides details about the production and distribution stages. It focuses on the films Straight Outta Compton and I, Daniel Blake as case studies. Production involves creating the film and is handled by a production company. It notes that Straight Outta Compton had a larger budget since it was produced by a major Hollywood studio, while I, Daniel Blake likely had to use public funding sources common for British films. The distribution stage gets the completed film in front of audiences through theatrical release, home media, or digital distribution.
The document discusses the film industry and provides details about the production and distribution stages. It focuses on the films Straight Outta Compton and I, Daniel Blake as case studies. Production involves creating the film and is handled by a production company. It notes that Straight Outta Compton had a larger budget since it was produced by a major Hollywood studio, while I, Daniel Blake likely had to use public funding sources common for British films. The distribution stage gets the completed film in front of audiences.
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to film audiences and industries for an exam question. It outlines the aims to review producers and audiences, Hollywood film industry terms, and investigate two questions - one on audiences and one on the industry. It lists important information on the US and UK film industries, audiences, genres, stars, and the relationship between industries and audiences. It also includes a recap of Hollywood major studios, tent-pole films, mainstream/independent films, and niche audiences.
Technology that has impacted Film ProductionNick Crafts
This document provides an overview of technologies that have impacted the film industry, including the transition from 35mm film to digital cinema. Key points discussed are:
- By 2013, all UK cinemas were projected to be digital as 35mm film projection was phased out due to high costs and the ability to project 3D films with digital formats.
- The rise of digital screens in the UK increased from 4 in 2002 to 3,538 in 2012, driven by the transition to digital projection technologies.
- Independent films may struggle without transitioning to digital formats, as digital provides lower costs and wider reach than 35mm film distribution.
- Technologies like smartphones and their multimedia recording capabilities have enabled low-budget film productions
The document discusses the importance of technological convergence for the film industry. It provides examples of how convergence has impacted distribution for both large budget blockbusters and low budget independent films. Students are guided through tasks analyzing case studies on films like "The Angels Share" and "Gravity" to understand how convergence has created new distribution platforms and experiences for audiences. Completing the tasks is meant to prepare students for an upcoming exam on technological convergence and the film industry.
1. The exam questions may focus on various areas related to the film industry such as media ownership, synergy and cross-media convergence, new media technologies, how major industries target audiences, and personal media consumption.
2. Large media conglomerates own film studios, TV stations, record labels, magazines, newspapers, books, and internet platforms, allowing them to synergistically market and distribute their films across multiple subsidiaries. However, some independent films are produced outside the major studios with smaller budgets.
3. Technological convergence through devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, and game consoles, as well as services like video on demand, have changed how audiences consume media and given independents new distribution opportunities
The document discusses several key aspects of the film industry:
1) Large film studios, called "conglomerates", can produce, distribute, and sell their own films, merchandise, games, and more through various subsidiaries.
2) When companies join together in the film industry, it is called a "studio system" or they may form independent production companies.
3) Films that are distributed across multiple platforms like cinema, TV, online, mobile etc. are experiencing "technological convergence".
4) The success of films can be boosted by existing audiences from related TV shows, previous films, or online fan communities.
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Aaron Thomas - L5 section b - media ownership l1 of 2 - 6508 - classwork
1. Paired Research Task – Half Term
Due:
Monday 21st October 2013
(You will present your findings in this lesson)
In your pairs YOU MUST:
- Choose 2 Case Studies from the Film Industry (Studio, Film) from no later than 2010.
- 1 Film = Hollywood Blockbuster
- 1 Film = Low Budget, Indie produced outside of Hollywood
Using the Blog Page and your own Research skills, YOU MUST gain a better understanding
of these films and the 7 areas YOU COULD be asked to write about in the exam in May
2014.
The presentation should contain relevant Film Terminology, Statistics, Marketing strategies
and any thin to do with the 7 areas highlighted on the previous slide.
2. AS Media Studies –
Exam Lesson –
Issues raised by Media
Ownership
Monday 16th September 2013
Unit G322: Key Concepts Exam
3. Aims & Objectives
•
Re-cap prior learning of HOW to approach Section B
of the Exam.
•
Focus on Case Study examples from across the Film
Industry to establish the Issues raised by Media
Ownership.
•
Establish some of the differences within these case
studies
•
Complete some research into this area in preparation
for completing your own Case Study research into a
Contemporary Blockbuster and Low-budget film.
Key term: Inter-relationship
•
Review the learning and set homework for the next
Exam lesson.
Why?
So you can
succeed in the
exam!
4. We are going to look at this through Film Case Study examples today, such as:
5.
6. Vs.
‘The Angel’s Share’
(2012)
Dir. Ken Loach
‘Taken 2’
(2012)
Dir. Oliver Megaton
YOU MUST make notes on EACH case study example as we go through them.
YOU SHOULD make then use this information to help you research your own case study
examples.
8. UK audiences are overwhelmed by the
dominance of Hollywood and the
concentration of media ownership they
possess.
RESEARCH TASK FOR THE EXAM:
Find out how many of the films released in 2012 – 2013 were Produced and/or distributed
by Hollywood.
9. Some examples of successful multi-national media conglomerates who are
ensuring Hollywood stay dominant are:
Distributor
Estimated Marketing Budget: $30 million
10. Released in 3,661 Theatres in the US alone!
Grossed $50 million in it’s opening weekend at
the box office in the US alone
Would you expect a similar
‘blanket release’ in the UK?
11. Unit G322: Institutions & Audience
(Film)
“Blanket release” - UK
£1.1 Billion generated at the Box-Office in 2012 – 4% increase.
32% of this figure, however, represents UK Produced Blockbusters such as ‘Skyfall’ (2012).
9% of this figure represents UK Produced Low Budget films such as ‘The Angels Share’
(2012).
23% of this figure represents Hollywood produced ‘Event Movies’.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/uk-admissions-box-office-up-417093
13. Homework:
Section B –
1) YOU MUST have decided on your 2 Studio/Film Case Studies (x1 Blockbuster; x1
Low budget) by NEXT WEEK
2) Find out who produced and distributed these films.
3) Is there a co-production deal in place?
4) Do these studios have a trend in producing or distributing certain genres?
DUE:
MONDAY 23rd September – Period 3
14. AS Media Studies –
Exam Lesson –
Issues raised by Media
Ownership Continued
Monday 23rd September 2013
Unit G322: Key Concepts Exam
15. Homework:
Section B –
1) YOU MUST have decided on your 2 Studio/Film Case Studies (x1 Blockbuster; x1
Low budget) by NEXT WEEK
2) Find out who produced and distributed these films.
3) Is there a co-production deal in place?
4) Do these studios have a trend in producing or distributing certain genres?
DUE:
TODAY
16. ‘The Angels Share’ (2012) Dir. Ken Loach
“The films that have succeeded have not tried to ape Hollywood. They have typically
British subjects, done in an entertaining, confident way” (Grant – 2007)
Key Term:
Realism
17. ‘The Angels Share’ (2012) Dir. Ken Loach
Task:
Go onto the Blog Page titled:
Ken Loach – British Film, Director and Studio Case Study – ‘The Angels Share’ (2012) and ‘The
Spirit of ’45′ (2013)
YOU MUST look at the information under 1) Media Ownership and just above this section to
understand the differences between this style of film Production and Distribution when
compared to Event Movies and Franchise movies such as ‘Taken 2’ (2012)
18. Key Term:
Shoestring Film
‘The Angels Share’ (2012) is a prime example of a Low budget British film that endeavors
to provide verisimilitude (realism) for it’s target audience without being overpowered by
the business and money making Hollywood machine.
Estimated Marketing Budget:
?
19. Key Term: Cross over Hit
Who Distributed this film?
Why did this NOT succeed in being a Cross-over
hit?
20. Key Term: Cross over Hit
Was the film successful in the US?
Critically: YES
Commercially: NO
21. Why so low? Was the film marketed poorly? Was it released in Multiplex cinemas?
26. Josh Berger - Warner Bros. Chief Executive for
the UK & Europe
The success of the film is not only dependent on
the Distribution power of Warner Bros, but also
it’s co-production deal with other Media
Institutions such as Legendary Pictures and DC
Comics.
28. (See link in the Blog Page for more detail on this)
http://variety.com/2013/biz/news/warner-bros-no-longer-inlegendarys-future-1200501572/
Thomas Tull – Legendary Pictures CEO
• “We want to grow to a size and want to control as much of our destiny as much as
possible”.
• May was a big month for the company, with Legendary announcing it bought marketing
shop FIVE33; and brokered a three-year co-production agreement with Beijing-based
Legendary East and China Film Co. That marked the first time the state-backed film
venture has inked a long-term, multi-picture production deal with a Chinese or
international partner.
29. RESEARCH TASK – 5 minutes
YOU MUST go onto one or both of the following websites:
1) How much has the movie grossed at the Box-Office? (US and Worldwide)
2) Look for the Opening Weekend takings in the UK (Google) – What did the film compete
with that weekend and how did they fair? How many screens was it shown in the UK?
3) How much was spent on marketing the film Worldwide?
32. AS Media Studies –
Exam Lesson –
Issues raised by Media
Ownership
Monday 7h October 2013
Unit G322: Key Concepts Exam
33. Aims & Objectives
• Re-cap prior learning of areas coevred for this
particular topic.
• Finalise your understanding of the issues
surrounding media ownership in the
Contemporary Film Market.
Key term:
Co-Production Deal
• Complete some independent research around
the case study examples YOU MUST know for
the exam.
• Review the learning.
Why?
So you can
succeed in the
exam!
34. RE-CAP PRIOR LEARNING
• What does PDME stand for?
• WHO (Institution) Produced and Distributed ‘Taken 2’ (2012)?
• Who Produced ‘The Angels Share’ (2012)?
• What is a Co-Production deal?
Extension - YOU COULD give an example of 2 studios who are in a co-production deal
35. Co-Production deal
Founded by Tim Bevan in 1984
A key element in the company's working methods has been its attention to marketing,
striking deals with American and European companies, thus ensuring world-wide
distribution for its products.
67
Univers owned a ____% stake in the production
O roduction
company – Known as a C__-P________ DEAL
Tim Bevan (1958 – present)
36. Co-Production deal
Founded by Tim Bevan in 1984
A key element in the company's working methods has been its attention to marketing,
striking deals with American and European companies, thus ensuring world-wide
distribution for its products.
67
Univers owned a ____% stake in the production
O roduction
company – Known as a C__-P________ DEAL
Tim Bevan (1958 – present)
37. Co-Production deal
The Co-Production Deal has been extended through to 2015 – however this is now a
“first look agreement” between the 2 Institutions.
Recent Examples of their success together – but HOW successful?
38. YOU MUST:
• Find out the UK and US opening weekend release dates for:
• What film(s) were released over those weekends that were competing with obtaining
“bums on seats” at the box-office? YOU SHOULD note down statistics such as how
many screens the film(s) were released in, as well as the box-office takings, THEN find
out who produced/distributed these texts.
40. USA – Release Information
Knowing how to establish the “facts behind the stats” is crucial for the exam –
For example did ‘The Angels Share’ (2012) fail at the box office and why?
41. US Distributor
Task 1) – Go onto their website and find out x3 interesting facts about this Institution.
Task 2) - RESEARCH TASK – Go on to the Blog Page (ncrafts.wordpress.com) and go to:
42. 1) Issues raised by Media Ownership
This is a Case Study YOU WILL need to apply in the exam regardless of the question
you get.
43. Produced and Distributed by:
Facts about the film:
• Experimental “Multi-Platform Day-and-Date release” (Katherine Butler – Film Four)
• Mark Kermode, a respected film critic, declared the film as being a part of a new wave
of “Simultaneous Distribution”.
• Released on: 5th July 2013 – Production Budget:
£300,000
• Will be Distributed in 2014 in the US by:
44. Facts about the film - Continued:
• Grossed around £21,400 from 17 screens (Box-Office)
• Film Four (TV Channel) – Around 288,000 viewers (This figure rises to around 357,000
when you factor in people who recorded the film and watched over the same weekend
– These are known as part-consolidated figures)
• DVD and Blue-Ray – 11,000 Copies by the following Monday
• Film 4OD and iTunes (VOD) – 1,200 Transactions –
Is this an example of a Co-production deal OR synergy between two Media Institutions?
45. Unit G322: Institutions & Audience
(Film)
CASE STUDY
http://www.vertigofilms.com/about.php#.Uk65dBYnFUQ
This is an example of a UK Film and Distribution company that has succeeded by capitalizing
on recent developments in Digital technology in the Film Industry – in particular with 3D
releases and the VOD market.
Their films tend to be Indie (Independent from mainstream Hollywood Production and
Distribution), low budget releases – for example:
Sequel to the 2010 low budget hit ‘Monsters’ – cost
$500,000 to produce.
http://www.vertigofilms.com/news/vertigo-shoots-monsters-dark-continent.php#.UlJVkxYnFUQ
46. Unit G322: Institutions & Audience
(Film)
‘Taken 2’ (2012)
‘Man of Steel’
(2013)
‘The Angels Share’
(2012)
‘A Field in England’
(2013)
Table Comparison - COMPLETE FOR Homework –
YOU MUST complete a comparison between all 4 Case Studies to establish the
similarities/differences between the Production/Distribution of each Text.
YOU MUST focus on the following areas:
• Ownership – what financial backing do the studios have to produce and distribute the
films? For example 20th Century Fox is behind the PD of ‘Taken 2’ (2012), which is owned
by News Corporation.
• Ownership – Do the power of the majors effect
YOU SHOULD use terminology like Oligopoly and Co-Production Deal where relvant, along
with facts and figures.
47. ‘Taken 2’ (2012)
‘Man of Steel’
(2013)
‘The Angels Share’
(2012)
‘A Field in England’
(2013)
49. Homework:
Section B –
Continue with your research into your chosen Event movie and Indie Movie
DUE:
The presentation Date will now likely take place after Christmas so you
understand what you need to research.
2) COMPLETE your Compare & Contrast Table of the 4 Case Studies we have covered and
how they compare and contrast in terms of PD.
DUE:
Monday 14th October
Editor's Notes
Tent pole financing – 2005 – 2013 – Focus on this!
Universal and Working Title – Case Study
Universal and Working Title – Case Study
See link - http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/universal-extends-pact-working-title-films-les-miserables-317579 – for more information/further reading.