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Remakes are common in modern film and are influenced by several factors. These include using popular stars to attract wider audiences, advancing technology to improve visual effects, capitalizing on the success and recognition of original films, and creating synergies through related merchandise. Recent successful remakes like Quarantine, The Karate Kid, and War of the Worlds employed these strategies, had larger budgets than the originals, and earned significantly higher box office returns, while also potentially raising the profiles of the first films. Key factors in their remakes included quickly releasing Quarantine while interest in the Spanish film REC was high, casting Jackie Chan and using Will Smith's son to appeal broadly in The Karate Kid remake, and employing advanced
Cover analysis 2
The document analyzes the front cover of the NME (New Musical Express) magazine. It discusses the target audience of 15-35 year olds interested in indie, rock, and mainstream music. It notes the magazine's circulation numbers and status as one of the most popular music magazines in the UK. It then examines specific elements of the cover, including the long-standing recognizable logo, the large primary image of rock icon Dave Grohl to draw readers, and the attention-grabbing cover lines about Grohl and a story on Kaiser Chiefs.
Cover analysis 3
This document analyzes the front cover of Vibe magazine. Vibe targets an audience of 15-25 year olds interested in rap, hip hop, and R&B music. The main cover image is of Eminem, one of the most popular and influential rappers, which will attract readers. Additional coverlines promote stories on popular rappers like Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Jay-Z as well as lists of the hottest rap blogs and a debate on the best rapper ever, which serve as selling points for the magazine.
Contents page analysis
Both magazine contents pages have their logo in bright colors in the top corner with the main heading next to it in large, bright letters. They each have several subheadings with descriptions of articles underneath and a main image providing information about the featured story to entice readers.
Contents page analysis
Both magazine contents pages have their logo in bright colors in the top corner with the main heading next to it in large, bright letters. They each have several subheadings with descriptions of articles underneath and a main image providing information about the featured story to entice readers.
Screenshots
This 3 sentence document shows screenshots of the author creating 3 motion graphics using SRproc.net. Screenshots of Graphic 1, Graphic 2 and Graphic 3 are displayed to demonstrate the author's work creating motion graphics on the SRproc.net platform. The screenshots provide a brief look at the author's process of designing 3 graphics.
Me and my movies presentation
The document summarizes four films that the author enjoys: Hot Fuzz, Anchorman, American Pie, and analyzes elements of each film based on genre conventions. It also discusses what attracts the author to comedy films, including relatable characters and storylines. The author finds out about new films through trailers, recommendations, and researching actors and directors they like on IMDB.
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Remake article
Remakes are common in modern film and are influenced by several factors. These include using popular stars to attract wider audiences, advancing technology to improve visual effects, capitalizing on the success and recognition of original films, and creating synergies through related merchandise. Recent successful remakes like Quarantine, The Karate Kid, and War of the Worlds employed these strategies, had larger budgets than the originals, and earned significantly higher box office returns, while also potentially raising the profiles of the first films. Key factors in their remakes included quickly releasing Quarantine while interest in the Spanish film REC was high, casting Jackie Chan and using Will Smith's son to appeal broadly in The Karate Kid remake, and employing advanced
Cover analysis 2
The document analyzes the front cover of the NME (New Musical Express) magazine. It discusses the target audience of 15-35 year olds interested in indie, rock, and mainstream music. It notes the magazine's circulation numbers and status as one of the most popular music magazines in the UK. It then examines specific elements of the cover, including the long-standing recognizable logo, the large primary image of rock icon Dave Grohl to draw readers, and the attention-grabbing cover lines about Grohl and a story on Kaiser Chiefs.
Cover analysis 3
This document analyzes the front cover of Vibe magazine. Vibe targets an audience of 15-25 year olds interested in rap, hip hop, and R&B music. The main cover image is of Eminem, one of the most popular and influential rappers, which will attract readers. Additional coverlines promote stories on popular rappers like Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Jay-Z as well as lists of the hottest rap blogs and a debate on the best rapper ever, which serve as selling points for the magazine.
Contents page analysis
Both magazine contents pages have their logo in bright colors in the top corner with the main heading next to it in large, bright letters. They each have several subheadings with descriptions of articles underneath and a main image providing information about the featured story to entice readers.
Contents page analysis
Both magazine contents pages have their logo in bright colors in the top corner with the main heading next to it in large, bright letters. They each have several subheadings with descriptions of articles underneath and a main image providing information about the featured story to entice readers.
Screenshots
This 3 sentence document shows screenshots of the author creating 3 motion graphics using SRproc.net. Screenshots of Graphic 1, Graphic 2 and Graphic 3 are displayed to demonstrate the author's work creating motion graphics on the SRproc.net platform. The screenshots provide a brief look at the author's process of designing 3 graphics.
Me and my movies presentation
The document summarizes four films that the author enjoys: Hot Fuzz, Anchorman, American Pie, and analyzes elements of each film based on genre conventions. It also discusses what attracts the author to comedy films, including relatable characters and storylines. The author finds out about new films through trailers, recommendations, and researching actors and directors they like on IMDB.
Lucozade evaluation
The document is a reflection from a student on a project to create label designs for Lucozade. Some key points:
- The student felt they generally met the project brief but that the images could better represent the organizations and be of higher quality.
- Through research, the student learned about the three organizations and Lucozade's campaign, helping inform their design ideas.
- Time management was a challenge as the deadline approached before the project was finished.
- The designs generally work for the target audience but could be improved with some tidying up before being print-ready.
Motion graphics evaluation
The document discusses several types of motion graphics including interactive menus, idents, stings, and title/credit sequences.
It provides examples and technical details of each type. For interactive menus, it analyzes the Iron Man DVD menu. For idents, it examines a BBC ident from 2006. It looks at an ITV World Cup sting from 2010. And it evaluates the credit sequence from Sherlock Holmes.
For each example, it outlines the video format, screen ratio, resolution, frame rate, and compression used as well as effects like movement, blurring, and sharpening. It also discusses the pros and cons of different technical aspects.
Motion graphics and_compositing_video_analysis_worksheet
This interactive DVD menu for Iron Man uses animation and visual effects to showcase scenes from the film. The menu features an animated and rotating 3D model of Iron Man in a laboratory setting. Screenshots from the film rotate around Iron Man in the background. Some screenshots are blurred as the viewer gets a glimpse of key scenes. The entire graphic rotates to keep the focus on the screenshots. The techniques used include animation, visual effects, color rendering, graphics, movement, blur, sharpening, distortion, and rotation. The video format is PAL with a standard definition 4:3 resolution and 25 fps frame rate in MP4 compression.
Ident evaluation
The document analyzes and describes three different motion graphic idents for BBC3, Channel 4, and ITV1.
The BBC3 ident uses bright colors, animation and visual effects to represent themes that would appeal to its target teenage female audience, such as music, parties and technology. The Channel 4 ident features cars driving through a cityscape to represent the daily lives of its target older adult audience. The ITV1 ident uses brightly lit spinning dodgem cars, appealing to both children and adults with its high-energy visuals.
57proposal
Adam Foster proposes a photography project to capture images of rural landscapes. He plans to take photographs at a local field called Three Sisters, using a borrowed Nikon DSLR camera and tripod. After taking the photos, Adam will edit 8 selected images in Adobe Photoshop. He was inspired by photographers John Kennedy, John Prior, and David Calvin, who capture scenic countryside images. Adam aims to use normal camera techniques but will edit the photos afterwards to convey his artistic vision. He completed the initial photo shoot over two days in January at the Three Sisters field.
Evaluation 2
The document summarizes a photo shoot reviewing the aims, descriptions, editing processes, and final images. It discusses adjusting colors, contrasts, and sharpening photos to capture landscapes. Strengths included composition and use of techniques like rule of thirds. Weaknesses included some blurry or dark areas. The photographer was pleased overall but aims to improve compositions and get a wider range of shots for future projects.
Magazine design evaluation
The document summarizes the process of creating magazine covers for a class project. The student conducted research through questionnaires to determine what type of magazine to create (electronic music) and key elements to include (interviews). Product research involved analyzing features of existing magazine covers. The student created designs for the logo, edited images for use, and designed the cover, contents page, and a double page article spread using Photoshop. Feedback indicated the layout and color scheme looked professional, but text was sometimes difficult to read due to its size or color. The student was pleased with the overall professional appearance but would address readability issues in the future.
Light painting powerpoint
- The original photos were taken using long shutter speeds on the camera to capture light movements. People swung Christmas lights, glow sticks, and lights in circles while the photos were taken.
- The photos were then edited in Photoshop to manipulate the colors, exposure, brightness, and contrast to create abstract images from the light movements. Filters like Spherize and Twirl were used to distort the images further.
Assignment brief
This assignment brief outlines tasks for students to develop skills in short film analysis, research on screenwriting and the commissioning process, idea generation, scriptwriting, and pitching a short film idea to a panel. Students will work in groups to analyze short films, research screenwriting roles, generate ideas for a short film on the theme of "going on a journey", write a proposal, treatment, and script, practice pitching, and do a final pitch of their idea to commissioners. The purpose is to develop technical, research, group work, and pitching skills relevant to the media production industry.
Me and my movies presentation
The document discusses three films: Hot Fuzz, Anchorman, and American Pie. It provides plot summaries for each film, including the director, year of production, and a brief overview of the storyline. It also includes analyses of trailers for Anchorman and American Pie based on genre codes and conventions. The document then discusses what attracts the author to comedy films and how they find out about new movies through friends, social media, and websites like IMDB. It concludes with explanations of reception theory and active spectatorship.
Final major project production diary by james fox 08.4.13
This document contains a student's production diary for their BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production final major project. Over the course of several months, the student documents their progress in pre-production, including generating ideas, creating proposals and pitches, and conducting research. They indicate goals such as completing pre-production for their pitch and submitting their proposal on time. The student notes that their work is progressing smoothly and on schedule overall.
Final major project production diary by james fox 25.2.13
This document contains a student's production diary for their BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production final major project. Over several months, the student documents their weekly progress, including completing their blog and research, generating ideas for a fashion magazine spread, producing a proposal, comparing ideas and proposals, and preparing for their pitch. They note completing pre-production for the pitch and their final major project. The student aims to finish pre-production and hopes to conclude tasks successfully to move their project forward.
Iron man 3 article
Iron Man 3 is the latest instalment in the Iron Man trilogy that takes place after The Avengers. Tony Stark is scarred by the events of The Avengers and must face a new terrorist threat, the Mandarin. He eventually discovers that the Mandarin is actually an actor and the real villain is Aldrich Killian. The film was directed by Shane Black and targeted at audiences aged 13-25, appealing to both males and females through action scenes and characters like Pepper Potts.
Production schedule 25.02.13
Task 6 from Research 1-10 is exceeding expectations and will be completed within the next 2-3 weeks, ahead of the deadline for a pitch. The production schedule is going according to plan overall. Completing task 6 early will help in preparing for an upcoming pitch.
Production diary
This document contains the production diary and progress updates of a student named Adam Foster for their BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production final major project over 14 weeks. It details the tasks completed each week such as research, pre-production including mind maps, storyboards, and test filming. The student provides plans for the following week which generally include completing the current work and beginning new tasks such as additional filming, editing, and final project completion and submission.
Production diary
This document contains the production diary of a student named Adam Foster for their BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production final major project over several months. It includes weekly summaries of the work completed and plans for the following week, showing the progression from initial research and planning through filming, editing, and completion of a music video project. The student worked through tasks such as research, proposal, storyboards, filming, editing, pitching their idea, and responding to feedback to finish their final major project music video on time and upload it to YouTube and their blog.
Iron man 3 article
- Iron Man 3 is the third installment in the Iron Man trilogy, taking place after The Avengers. It sees Tony Stark dealing with PTSD from the events of The Avengers as he faces a new terrorist threat called the Mandarin.
- The main genres are superhero, action, and sci-fi. It was produced by Marvel and distributed by Disney in 2013, making over $1 billion at the box office.
- Iron Man 3 used many marketing techniques including TV ads, internet ads, trailers, posters, magazines, and word of mouth to promote the film leading up to its release. As a major blockbuster, it had a large marketing budget to reach the biggest possible audience.
Evaluation
- The document reviews a photography student's photo shoot project where they captured rural landscapes.
- The student aimed to show the colors of the rural landscape and included grass, trees, water and plants.
- For each photo, the student describes the shooting conditions, editing processes like increasing contrast and saturation, and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the composition and editing.
- The student captured feedback on improving future shoots by varying photo subjects and compositions.
Music magazine questionnaire
This questionnaire asks music magazine readers about their magazine reading habits and preferences. It inquires about how often they read magazines, their favorite music magazine, the type of content they enjoy, what genre of music they prefer, what attracts them to buy magazines, whether they enter competitions, and whether they read other types of magazines besides music magazines.
Logo designs
Logo designs are an important part of branding for any company or organization. An effective logo should be simple, memorable, and visually represent the values of what it stands for. When designing a logo, it is crucial to keep the intended messaging, audience, and goals of the brand in mind to create a timeless visual identity.
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The document is a reflection from a student on a project to create label designs for Lucozade. Some key points:
- The student felt they generally met the project brief but that the images could better represent the organizations and be of higher quality.
- Through research, the student learned about the three organizations and Lucozade's campaign, helping inform their design ideas.
- Time management was a challenge as the deadline approached before the project was finished.
- The designs generally work for the target audience but could be improved with some tidying up before being print-ready.
Motion graphics evaluation
The document discusses several types of motion graphics including interactive menus, idents, stings, and title/credit sequences.
It provides examples and technical details of each type. For interactive menus, it analyzes the Iron Man DVD menu. For idents, it examines a BBC ident from 2006. It looks at an ITV World Cup sting from 2010. And it evaluates the credit sequence from Sherlock Holmes.
For each example, it outlines the video format, screen ratio, resolution, frame rate, and compression used as well as effects like movement, blurring, and sharpening. It also discusses the pros and cons of different technical aspects.
Motion graphics and_compositing_video_analysis_worksheet
This interactive DVD menu for Iron Man uses animation and visual effects to showcase scenes from the film. The menu features an animated and rotating 3D model of Iron Man in a laboratory setting. Screenshots from the film rotate around Iron Man in the background. Some screenshots are blurred as the viewer gets a glimpse of key scenes. The entire graphic rotates to keep the focus on the screenshots. The techniques used include animation, visual effects, color rendering, graphics, movement, blur, sharpening, distortion, and rotation. The video format is PAL with a standard definition 4:3 resolution and 25 fps frame rate in MP4 compression.
Ident evaluation
The document analyzes and describes three different motion graphic idents for BBC3, Channel 4, and ITV1.
The BBC3 ident uses bright colors, animation and visual effects to represent themes that would appeal to its target teenage female audience, such as music, parties and technology. The Channel 4 ident features cars driving through a cityscape to represent the daily lives of its target older adult audience. The ITV1 ident uses brightly lit spinning dodgem cars, appealing to both children and adults with its high-energy visuals.
57proposal
Adam Foster proposes a photography project to capture images of rural landscapes. He plans to take photographs at a local field called Three Sisters, using a borrowed Nikon DSLR camera and tripod. After taking the photos, Adam will edit 8 selected images in Adobe Photoshop. He was inspired by photographers John Kennedy, John Prior, and David Calvin, who capture scenic countryside images. Adam aims to use normal camera techniques but will edit the photos afterwards to convey his artistic vision. He completed the initial photo shoot over two days in January at the Three Sisters field.
Evaluation 2
The document summarizes a photo shoot reviewing the aims, descriptions, editing processes, and final images. It discusses adjusting colors, contrasts, and sharpening photos to capture landscapes. Strengths included composition and use of techniques like rule of thirds. Weaknesses included some blurry or dark areas. The photographer was pleased overall but aims to improve compositions and get a wider range of shots for future projects.
Magazine design evaluation
The document summarizes the process of creating magazine covers for a class project. The student conducted research through questionnaires to determine what type of magazine to create (electronic music) and key elements to include (interviews). Product research involved analyzing features of existing magazine covers. The student created designs for the logo, edited images for use, and designed the cover, contents page, and a double page article spread using Photoshop. Feedback indicated the layout and color scheme looked professional, but text was sometimes difficult to read due to its size or color. The student was pleased with the overall professional appearance but would address readability issues in the future.
Light painting powerpoint
- The original photos were taken using long shutter speeds on the camera to capture light movements. People swung Christmas lights, glow sticks, and lights in circles while the photos were taken.
- The photos were then edited in Photoshop to manipulate the colors, exposure, brightness, and contrast to create abstract images from the light movements. Filters like Spherize and Twirl were used to distort the images further.
Assignment brief
This assignment brief outlines tasks for students to develop skills in short film analysis, research on screenwriting and the commissioning process, idea generation, scriptwriting, and pitching a short film idea to a panel. Students will work in groups to analyze short films, research screenwriting roles, generate ideas for a short film on the theme of "going on a journey", write a proposal, treatment, and script, practice pitching, and do a final pitch of their idea to commissioners. The purpose is to develop technical, research, group work, and pitching skills relevant to the media production industry.
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