This document outlines an assignment for a Creative Media Production course. Students must create a blog with 3 posts exploring the media industry.
Task 1 requires researching the structure and ownership of media companies and preparing a presentation on sectors like television, radio, and film.
Task 2 involves defining ethical and legal constraints in the media, including relevant laws, and presenting a case study on an ethical issue.
Task 3 requires investigating controversial media products, regulatory bodies, and presenting another case study.
The assignment aims to give students an understanding of the media sector, including its industries, ownership, legal/regulatory issues. Students will demonstrate skills in research, analysis, writing and presenting to complete the tasks.
This document provides the details of an assignment for a Creative Media Production course. Learners will work in groups to research current reality TV shows and E4's target audience, develop an original reality TV show concept, and pitch their idea to a panel. They will document their work in a blog with three posts covering genre research, show planning, and their pitch. The assignment aims to improve communication skills like pitching and will be assessed based on criteria mapping to course learning outcomes and personal, learning, and thinking skills.
Android is an open-source, Linux-based operating system developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance. It was initially created by Android Inc, which was acquired by Google in 2005. The Android code is released under an open source license and maintained by the Android Open Source Project. Android powers many mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and is a popular mobile operating system worldwide.
This document discusses multiculturalism and diversity in public services organizations. It defines multiculturalism as relating to communities with multiple cultures, and diversity as variety, especially in types of people from different races and cultures within a group. For law enforcement agencies, managing ethnic diversity without conflict is challenging. Agencies must gain cultural knowledge about communities, earn trust across ethnic groups, and convey professionalism and respect to all people regardless of background through self-examination. Partnerships with communities can decrease crime and increase trust.
This document outlines an assignment for a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. The assignment requires the student to create a blog with three tasks: 1) Researching careers in the media industry and describing four job roles, 2) Creating a CV and cover letter, and 3) including a portfolio of their media production work. The blog aims to help students further their careers through additional education or employment. The tasks are mapped to the grading criteria for Unit 7 - Understanding the Creative Media Sector, which involves describing the structure, ownership, regulation and employment opportunities within the media industry.
This document analyzes and compares magazine covers. It summarizes that a music magazine cover uses bright colors to advertise lighthearted, indie music featuring artists like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Katy Perry, targeting young teenage girls. However, the title of the magazine cannot be seen clearly on the cover. It also notes that a Kerrang magazine cover uses dark colors and packs the cover with pictures and text, while liking aspects of both. For their own magazine cover, the author wants to feature a guitar or microphone prop, keep the title clear, and use a color theme with one artist in different photo shoots and poses.
Hannah Morse is looking forward to her debut performance at Leeds Festival this year, where she hopes to get her name out to more people. While she enjoys touring, being away from home for long periods is the hardest part. Before shows, she stays calm by talking with her crew and playing guitar to warm up.
This document outlines an assignment for a Creative Media Production course. Students must create a blog with 3 posts exploring the media industry.
Task 1 requires researching the structure and ownership of media companies and preparing a presentation on sectors like television, radio, and film.
Task 2 involves defining ethical and legal constraints in the media, including relevant laws, and presenting a case study on an ethical issue.
Task 3 requires investigating controversial media products, regulatory bodies, and presenting another case study.
The assignment aims to give students an understanding of the media sector, including its industries, ownership, legal/regulatory issues. Students will demonstrate skills in research, analysis, writing and presenting to complete the tasks.
This document provides the details of an assignment for a Creative Media Production course. Learners will work in groups to research current reality TV shows and E4's target audience, develop an original reality TV show concept, and pitch their idea to a panel. They will document their work in a blog with three posts covering genre research, show planning, and their pitch. The assignment aims to improve communication skills like pitching and will be assessed based on criteria mapping to course learning outcomes and personal, learning, and thinking skills.
Android is an open-source, Linux-based operating system developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance. It was initially created by Android Inc, which was acquired by Google in 2005. The Android code is released under an open source license and maintained by the Android Open Source Project. Android powers many mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and is a popular mobile operating system worldwide.
This document discusses multiculturalism and diversity in public services organizations. It defines multiculturalism as relating to communities with multiple cultures, and diversity as variety, especially in types of people from different races and cultures within a group. For law enforcement agencies, managing ethnic diversity without conflict is challenging. Agencies must gain cultural knowledge about communities, earn trust across ethnic groups, and convey professionalism and respect to all people regardless of background through self-examination. Partnerships with communities can decrease crime and increase trust.
This document outlines an assignment for a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. The assignment requires the student to create a blog with three tasks: 1) Researching careers in the media industry and describing four job roles, 2) Creating a CV and cover letter, and 3) including a portfolio of their media production work. The blog aims to help students further their careers through additional education or employment. The tasks are mapped to the grading criteria for Unit 7 - Understanding the Creative Media Sector, which involves describing the structure, ownership, regulation and employment opportunities within the media industry.
This document analyzes and compares magazine covers. It summarizes that a music magazine cover uses bright colors to advertise lighthearted, indie music featuring artists like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Katy Perry, targeting young teenage girls. However, the title of the magazine cannot be seen clearly on the cover. It also notes that a Kerrang magazine cover uses dark colors and packs the cover with pictures and text, while liking aspects of both. For their own magazine cover, the author wants to feature a guitar or microphone prop, keep the title clear, and use a color theme with one artist in different photo shoots and poses.
Hannah Morse is looking forward to her debut performance at Leeds Festival this year, where she hopes to get her name out to more people. While she enjoys touring, being away from home for long periods is the hardest part. Before shows, she stays calm by talking with her crew and playing guitar to warm up.
The photographer plans to take photos of a musician in a studio with a black backdrop and props like a guitar. They want lighting that shows the set and the artist performing. The clothes will be casual like jeans and a bright top to suit the musician performing. Small multi-colored lights and an old suitcase prop will add atmosphere. Drawing from Ami Barwell's dark clothing on a light backdrop technique, the photographer will use a dark backdrop with lighter clothing and capture details with different angles and close-ups. Soft lighting will help the multi-colored lights stand out and low dramatic lighting will ensure the artist is visible. Health and safety precautions like taping down light wires and keeping the space tidy will be followed.
Aaron Paul, known for his role in Breaking Bad, was cast as the lead in the new car racing film Need for Speed. His popularity from Breaking Bad helped attract audiences to the new film. He promoted Need for Speed by appearing on Top Gear, where he discussed both Breaking Bad and his new film. His appearance on Top Gear allowed the film to be promoted to fans of cars. Paul also promoted the film on The Graham Norton Show, widening its audience further. Need for Speed was originally a popular video game, so the film targeted that audience as well as fans of Aaron Paul and car racing films.
Final major project_production_diary_templateDenniHepburn
This document contains the production diary of a student completing their BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. It consists of 14 weekly progress updates spanning from January to April. In each update, the student summarizes what they accomplished that week and what their plans are for the following week. Common activities included developing ideas, scripts, storyboards, filming, editing, gathering feedback, and writing evaluations. The student encountered various setbacks, like being unable to book equipment or find suitable filming locations, which required changing their project plans on multiple occasions.
Leeds Festival is one of the best places to be in the summer, featuring headliners like Blink 182, Paramore, Queens of the Stone Age, and Arctic Monkeys. The festival also includes performances by The Courteeners, Jake Bugg, and The 1975. It takes place from August 22nd to the 24th, or from the 20th to the 24th for an early bird ticket that costs an extra £15. Listeners are encouraged to book tickets now through the Leeds Festival website or Ticketmaster for £210.50 before the event sells out. The radio script emphasizes festival details like the name, dates, and pricing to generate excitement and highlight key information.
This document summarizes a project in Reaper, an audio editing software. The author imported audio clips from YouTube and recorded voiceovers to create a radio advertisement. They overlapped audio tracks and added volume controls to blend the clips together. Shortening the ending voiceover allowed the author to keep the final advertisement within the required 30 second time frame.
This photograph was taken indoors with a high ISO to capture a drummer reenacting another photographer's composition in black and white. Minor editing was done to convert it to black and white and crop the sides. The photographer found it challenging to recreate the pose but thought focusing on just the drummer worked best. Photoshop was used to apply a monochrome filter. Details like the drummer biting his drumstick show his instrument and personality. It would be suitable to advertise the drummer's band in a music magazine, especially if on the page of an interview with him.
Depth of field uses blur to focus the viewer's attention on a specific part of the composition by blurring other areas. Using manual focus allows more control over depth of field than auto settings.
Shutter speed controls the duration that the camera's shutter is open, affecting how motion is captured. Faster shutter speeds freeze motion while slower shutter speeds blur motion.
Aperture controls the amount of light entering the camera, affecting exposure. The right aperture depends on lighting conditions - a wider aperture admits more light while a narrower aperture admits less light. Adjusting the ISO can also impact exposure by making the image lighter or darker.
The document discusses several rules of photography including the rule of thirds, framing, leading lines, balancing elements, symmetry and patterns, and depth of field. The rule of thirds involves placing the subject off-center at the intersection points of an imaginary three-by-three grid over the photo. Framing uses natural or man-made frames to focus on the subject. Leading lines guide the eye through the photo from foreground to background. Balancing elements places the main subject off-center and adds another object to fill empty space. Symmetry creates a strong focal point with mirrored or balanced images. Depth of field controls what is in or out of focus to direct attention.
Storm Thorgerson is a creative photographer known for his work with Pink Floyd. He takes unusual approaches that are distinct from ordinary photography. One photo for a Pink Floyd album cover uses depth of field so band members further away are less defined. It also features a photo within the photo, showing Thorgerson's signature style. Another photo lays out the band's instruments and equipment in an interesting composition, with details like "Pink Floyd" written on the bass to add interest without making the band the main focus. Thorgerson's experimental styles produce unique, visually engaging photos.
Music video script_template_update_nov_2013DenniHepburn
The music video script documents a video featuring Beth singing an emotional song about facing death from cancer. Over the course of 15 scenes from 0:00 to 7:30, the video consists primarily of close-up and medium shots of Beth singing beside a piano or on steps, with low lighting and a spotlight on her. The lyrics tell of asking for help as her condition deteriorates and coming to terms with her impending death. Scenes show Beth playing piano, singing while looking away or shedding a tear. The video aims to emotionally convey Beth's experience as she counts down her final days.
The document analyzes reception theory and how audiences interpret films based on their own backgrounds and experiences. It discusses how the director's background influences what they choose to film and how the audience decodes meaning based on their own age, gender, ethnicity, social class, and culture. It then examines specific films, including how the Batman trilogy satisfied existing fans but also analyzed the audience for films like This is the End and Spinal Tap.
This document discusses reception theory and how audiences interpret films differently based on their backgrounds. It analyzes several films including the Batman trilogy, Rush, This is the End, and This is Spinal Tap. The audience's reactions to these films are influenced by factors like their age, gender, culture and whether they enjoy the genre. Star theory, which suggests audiences are drawn to films because of famous actors, is also examined.
Stuart Hall's reception theory proposes that audiences interpret films based on their background. The producer encodes meaning in films influenced by their own background. Audiences can have a preferred, negotiated, or oppositional interpretation depending on how their background relates to the film. The document discusses how the author's background influenced their preferred interpretation of several films, including the Batman trilogy and Rush, and how star theory may have impacted their interest.
Denni Hepburn created a music video for the song "Cancer" by My Chemical Romance. The video features close-up shots of an artist singing and playing piano. Denni used a Nikon camera to capture high quality footage at 1080p resolution. Black and white effects and added scratches gave the video an old, faded look relating to the song. Filming was done in a small music room, which limited framing options but allowed for intimate close-ups of the artist. Edited transitions and extended shots matched the tempo of the slow song. Feedback from surveys and focus groups was positive overall, with suggestions to include more still shots of the artist and enhance the vintage visual style.
Denni Hepburn created a music video for the song "Cancer" by My Chemical Romance. The video features close-up shots of an artist singing and playing piano. Denni used a Nikon camera to capture high-quality footage at 1080p resolution. Black and white effects and added scratches gave the video an old, faded look relating to the song. Limited space required creative camera angles, like mounting the camera on the piano. Feedback from surveys and focus groups was positive overall, with some suggestions to include more still shots and improve the retro visual style. For future projects, Denni would film their original live performance idea but apply lessons learned to improve visual elements that set the scene.
The document appears to be notes from a photo shoot and magazine design project. It includes photos from the shoot, notes on different masthead designs that were considered, edits made to photos for the cover, and an evaluation of the completed front cover design. The front cover features a photo of an artist, with text introducing her as a new artist and promoting an interview with her inside the magazine. The design uses bold fonts and colors that match the genre of music to attract the target audience.
The photographer plans to take photos of a musician in a studio with a black backdrop and props like a guitar. They want lighting that shows the set and the artist performing. The clothes will be casual like jeans and a bright top to suit the musician performing. Small multi-colored lights and an old suitcase prop will add atmosphere. Drawing from Ami Barwell's dark clothing on a light backdrop technique, the photographer will use a dark backdrop with lighter clothing and capture details with different angles and close-ups. Soft lighting will help the multi-colored lights stand out and low dramatic lighting will ensure the artist is visible. Health and safety precautions like taping down light wires and keeping the space tidy will be followed.
Aaron Paul, known for his role in Breaking Bad, was cast as the lead in the new car racing film Need for Speed. His popularity from Breaking Bad helped attract audiences to the new film. He promoted Need for Speed by appearing on Top Gear, where he discussed both Breaking Bad and his new film. His appearance on Top Gear allowed the film to be promoted to fans of cars. Paul also promoted the film on The Graham Norton Show, widening its audience further. Need for Speed was originally a popular video game, so the film targeted that audience as well as fans of Aaron Paul and car racing films.
Final major project_production_diary_templateDenniHepburn
This document contains the production diary of a student completing their BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. It consists of 14 weekly progress updates spanning from January to April. In each update, the student summarizes what they accomplished that week and what their plans are for the following week. Common activities included developing ideas, scripts, storyboards, filming, editing, gathering feedback, and writing evaluations. The student encountered various setbacks, like being unable to book equipment or find suitable filming locations, which required changing their project plans on multiple occasions.
Leeds Festival is one of the best places to be in the summer, featuring headliners like Blink 182, Paramore, Queens of the Stone Age, and Arctic Monkeys. The festival also includes performances by The Courteeners, Jake Bugg, and The 1975. It takes place from August 22nd to the 24th, or from the 20th to the 24th for an early bird ticket that costs an extra £15. Listeners are encouraged to book tickets now through the Leeds Festival website or Ticketmaster for £210.50 before the event sells out. The radio script emphasizes festival details like the name, dates, and pricing to generate excitement and highlight key information.
This document summarizes a project in Reaper, an audio editing software. The author imported audio clips from YouTube and recorded voiceovers to create a radio advertisement. They overlapped audio tracks and added volume controls to blend the clips together. Shortening the ending voiceover allowed the author to keep the final advertisement within the required 30 second time frame.
This photograph was taken indoors with a high ISO to capture a drummer reenacting another photographer's composition in black and white. Minor editing was done to convert it to black and white and crop the sides. The photographer found it challenging to recreate the pose but thought focusing on just the drummer worked best. Photoshop was used to apply a monochrome filter. Details like the drummer biting his drumstick show his instrument and personality. It would be suitable to advertise the drummer's band in a music magazine, especially if on the page of an interview with him.
Depth of field uses blur to focus the viewer's attention on a specific part of the composition by blurring other areas. Using manual focus allows more control over depth of field than auto settings.
Shutter speed controls the duration that the camera's shutter is open, affecting how motion is captured. Faster shutter speeds freeze motion while slower shutter speeds blur motion.
Aperture controls the amount of light entering the camera, affecting exposure. The right aperture depends on lighting conditions - a wider aperture admits more light while a narrower aperture admits less light. Adjusting the ISO can also impact exposure by making the image lighter or darker.
The document discusses several rules of photography including the rule of thirds, framing, leading lines, balancing elements, symmetry and patterns, and depth of field. The rule of thirds involves placing the subject off-center at the intersection points of an imaginary three-by-three grid over the photo. Framing uses natural or man-made frames to focus on the subject. Leading lines guide the eye through the photo from foreground to background. Balancing elements places the main subject off-center and adds another object to fill empty space. Symmetry creates a strong focal point with mirrored or balanced images. Depth of field controls what is in or out of focus to direct attention.
Storm Thorgerson is a creative photographer known for his work with Pink Floyd. He takes unusual approaches that are distinct from ordinary photography. One photo for a Pink Floyd album cover uses depth of field so band members further away are less defined. It also features a photo within the photo, showing Thorgerson's signature style. Another photo lays out the band's instruments and equipment in an interesting composition, with details like "Pink Floyd" written on the bass to add interest without making the band the main focus. Thorgerson's experimental styles produce unique, visually engaging photos.
Music video script_template_update_nov_2013DenniHepburn
The music video script documents a video featuring Beth singing an emotional song about facing death from cancer. Over the course of 15 scenes from 0:00 to 7:30, the video consists primarily of close-up and medium shots of Beth singing beside a piano or on steps, with low lighting and a spotlight on her. The lyrics tell of asking for help as her condition deteriorates and coming to terms with her impending death. Scenes show Beth playing piano, singing while looking away or shedding a tear. The video aims to emotionally convey Beth's experience as she counts down her final days.
The document analyzes reception theory and how audiences interpret films based on their own backgrounds and experiences. It discusses how the director's background influences what they choose to film and how the audience decodes meaning based on their own age, gender, ethnicity, social class, and culture. It then examines specific films, including how the Batman trilogy satisfied existing fans but also analyzed the audience for films like This is the End and Spinal Tap.
This document discusses reception theory and how audiences interpret films differently based on their backgrounds. It analyzes several films including the Batman trilogy, Rush, This is the End, and This is Spinal Tap. The audience's reactions to these films are influenced by factors like their age, gender, culture and whether they enjoy the genre. Star theory, which suggests audiences are drawn to films because of famous actors, is also examined.
Stuart Hall's reception theory proposes that audiences interpret films based on their background. The producer encodes meaning in films influenced by their own background. Audiences can have a preferred, negotiated, or oppositional interpretation depending on how their background relates to the film. The document discusses how the author's background influenced their preferred interpretation of several films, including the Batman trilogy and Rush, and how star theory may have impacted their interest.
Denni Hepburn created a music video for the song "Cancer" by My Chemical Romance. The video features close-up shots of an artist singing and playing piano. Denni used a Nikon camera to capture high quality footage at 1080p resolution. Black and white effects and added scratches gave the video an old, faded look relating to the song. Filming was done in a small music room, which limited framing options but allowed for intimate close-ups of the artist. Edited transitions and extended shots matched the tempo of the slow song. Feedback from surveys and focus groups was positive overall, with suggestions to include more still shots of the artist and enhance the vintage visual style.
Denni Hepburn created a music video for the song "Cancer" by My Chemical Romance. The video features close-up shots of an artist singing and playing piano. Denni used a Nikon camera to capture high-quality footage at 1080p resolution. Black and white effects and added scratches gave the video an old, faded look relating to the song. Limited space required creative camera angles, like mounting the camera on the piano. Feedback from surveys and focus groups was positive overall, with some suggestions to include more still shots and improve the retro visual style. For future projects, Denni would film their original live performance idea but apply lessons learned to improve visual elements that set the scene.
The document appears to be notes from a photo shoot and magazine design project. It includes photos from the shoot, notes on different masthead designs that were considered, edits made to photos for the cover, and an evaluation of the completed front cover design. The front cover features a photo of an artist, with text introducing her as a new artist and promoting an interview with her inside the magazine. The design uses bold fonts and colors that match the genre of music to attract the target audience.