The document discusses the process of learning to film and edit a short film opening. It describes learning how to use cannon cameras, tripods, and flip cameras to film different shots. It also covers learning 3-point lighting techniques using different colors and filters. The document discusses editing skills learned using Final Cut Pro X and uploading the final clip to YouTube.
The document summarizes the opening scenes of a film. It establishes that the target audience is teenagers and young adults who will relate to the teenage main character. The opening builds suspense and tension, making the audience uncomfortable by putting them in the main character's fearful position. Scenes show the main character distressed and speaking to a broken camera, then being heard panicking as the antagonist returns. Flashbacks thirty days earlier reveal the antagonist stalking the protagonist, with security camera footage building tension through faster cuts between color and black and white. This leaves the audience wondering who is watching and why the main character was kidnapped.
The document provides a brief list of elements including the setting of London, costumes, lighting, emotions, and instruments. It does not provide any additional context or details about these elements.
The document discusses characteristics for the protagonist in a thriller film opening. It notes that the protagonist, Sam Conway, matches the previously researched criteria of being a 21-year-old Caucasian male with dark hair, stubble, and a slim muscular build. It explores how this protagonist challenges stereotypes by not speaking and maintaining mystery. It also examines how the film represents different social groups and leaves the protagonist's role ambiguous to create intrigue without revealing the plot.
The document compares the student's preliminary film project to their final thriller product. It notes that the preliminary had limited planning time, while the final product benefited from weeks of pre-production planning. This allowed for improved organization, filming, and editing. While some shots and elements were carried over, the student aimed to improve focus, sound, and flow based on lessons from the preliminary experience. The preliminary also helped develop editing skills that enhanced the quality of the final thriller opening.
Who would be the audience for your media product?elliot_1123
The document profiles potential target audiences for a media product. It provides demographic and lifestyle information for 4 individuals between the ages of 16-25. They are students or work part-time jobs and have £50-£100 in monthly disposable income. Their interests include going to the gym, movies, music and spending time with friends. Their favorite films include comedies, thrillers and actions movies like Inception and The Sixth Sense. They learn about new films on social media like YouTube, Twitter and from word of mouth.
This document contains responses from 4 individuals to questions about their movie preferences and habits. It collects information about their gender, age, favorite genres and movies. It also asks how they hear about new films, their opinions on films with female protagonists, and how often they go to the cinema. Their answers provide insight into the different ways people learn about and engage with new movies.
Representing Social Groups in my Thrillerelliot_1123
This document analyzes how various film techniques are used to represent social groups and conform to stereotypes. It discusses how the female protagonist is presented through lighting, camera angles, costumes and editing to portray her as vulnerable and weak, conforming to gender stereotypes. The male antagonist is similarly analyzed as being portrayed as dark, powerful and threatening through techniques like lighting and camera angles, conforming to stereotypes of masculinity. The document examines these representations of gender, as well as how class stereotypes are both conformed to and challenged in the portrayal of the working-class protagonist.
The document discusses the process of learning to film and edit a short film opening. It describes learning how to use cannon cameras, tripods, and flip cameras to film different shots. It also covers learning 3-point lighting techniques using different colors and filters. The document discusses editing skills learned using Final Cut Pro X and uploading the final clip to YouTube.
The document summarizes the opening scenes of a film. It establishes that the target audience is teenagers and young adults who will relate to the teenage main character. The opening builds suspense and tension, making the audience uncomfortable by putting them in the main character's fearful position. Scenes show the main character distressed and speaking to a broken camera, then being heard panicking as the antagonist returns. Flashbacks thirty days earlier reveal the antagonist stalking the protagonist, with security camera footage building tension through faster cuts between color and black and white. This leaves the audience wondering who is watching and why the main character was kidnapped.
The document provides a brief list of elements including the setting of London, costumes, lighting, emotions, and instruments. It does not provide any additional context or details about these elements.
The document discusses characteristics for the protagonist in a thriller film opening. It notes that the protagonist, Sam Conway, matches the previously researched criteria of being a 21-year-old Caucasian male with dark hair, stubble, and a slim muscular build. It explores how this protagonist challenges stereotypes by not speaking and maintaining mystery. It also examines how the film represents different social groups and leaves the protagonist's role ambiguous to create intrigue without revealing the plot.
The document compares the student's preliminary film project to their final thriller product. It notes that the preliminary had limited planning time, while the final product benefited from weeks of pre-production planning. This allowed for improved organization, filming, and editing. While some shots and elements were carried over, the student aimed to improve focus, sound, and flow based on lessons from the preliminary experience. The preliminary also helped develop editing skills that enhanced the quality of the final thriller opening.
Who would be the audience for your media product?elliot_1123
The document profiles potential target audiences for a media product. It provides demographic and lifestyle information for 4 individuals between the ages of 16-25. They are students or work part-time jobs and have £50-£100 in monthly disposable income. Their interests include going to the gym, movies, music and spending time with friends. Their favorite films include comedies, thrillers and actions movies like Inception and The Sixth Sense. They learn about new films on social media like YouTube, Twitter and from word of mouth.
This document contains responses from 4 individuals to questions about their movie preferences and habits. It collects information about their gender, age, favorite genres and movies. It also asks how they hear about new films, their opinions on films with female protagonists, and how often they go to the cinema. Their answers provide insight into the different ways people learn about and engage with new movies.
Representing Social Groups in my Thrillerelliot_1123
This document analyzes how various film techniques are used to represent social groups and conform to stereotypes. It discusses how the female protagonist is presented through lighting, camera angles, costumes and editing to portray her as vulnerable and weak, conforming to gender stereotypes. The male antagonist is similarly analyzed as being portrayed as dark, powerful and threatening through techniques like lighting and camera angles, conforming to stereotypes of masculinity. The document examines these representations of gender, as well as how class stereotypes are both conformed to and challenged in the portrayal of the working-class protagonist.
The document describes the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a project. New technologies were used at each stage:
- Research was conducted online using Google Chrome, Safari, YouTube, and music magazine websites to learn about conventions and target audiences. Research was posted to a shared blog.
- Planning included creating a mood board and storyboard on paper and uploading photos digitally. An animatic was filmed and edited using a flip camera and iMovie.
- A Canon DSLR camera was used to film the music video, and Final Cut Pro for editing with effects and filters. PowerPoint was used to create print ads due to unfamiliarity with Photoshop.
- Evaluation methods included a Prezi
This document discusses indie rock music videos and provides examples of two songs by the band Cabin Fever. It notes that indie rock videos typically feature the entire band performing together while wearing dark, casual clothing. The videos often include close-ups of band members playing instruments along with wide shots showing their costumes and performances. They also commonly feature the band's name displayed prominently in a memorable font. The document analyzes two upbeat Cabin Fever songs that could potentially be used in a student-made music video due to the band members' connection to the writer's school.
The document discusses research conducted to identify the target audience for an R&B song called "If You Wanna Leave" by Tyler Noel. Initially, the target audience was thought to be mainly females, as R&B songs often focus on love and relationships, which females tend to relate to more than males. However, further research found that the target audience was narrower - specifically black females over 25 interested in soul and pop music. Feedback from this audience helped improve the music video by providing more characterization of the male antagonist and correcting technical issues.
The document summarizes how various technologies were used at different stages of producing media products. Blogger was used to organize research and keep information accessible. Prezi allowed research information to be presented in an engaging format. YouTube provided a platform to research conventions and target audiences. PowerPoint and Word were used in the planning stage to storyboard, create schedules, and templates. Canon DSLR cameras captured footage and iPhone took supplementary shots. Photoshop edited still images and created marketing materials. Final Cut Pro and iMovie edited video clips.
The document discusses the use of new media technologies in the construction, research, planning, and evaluation stages of a music video project. During construction, the group used a Canon DSLR camera to film and a tripod, edited footage using Final Cut Pro, and designed packaging using Photoshop. Online research utilized Google, YouTube, Twitter, and SoundCloud. Planning involved creating presentations in PowerPoint and Prezi. Evaluation employed Adobe Premiere, Prezi, blogs, and PowerPoint to analyze audience response and relate the projects to conventions.
The document summarizes and analyzes the artwork, design elements, and imagery used throughout Eminem's Curtain Call album. The front cover features a silhouette of Eminem taking a bow on stage with roses at his feet, referencing one of his songs. The booklet tells the story of Eminem's career through photos and credits those who worked on the album. Consistent design elements like the color green and images of roses are used throughout to tie the package together visually and connect it to the themes of the album.
What have you learnt from your audience feedbackseang321
After showing their initial animatic and narrative to fellow media students and non-media students, the group received useful feedback that helped shape their music video. The feedback confirmed that a love story narrative fit well with the upbeat love song. It also helped them identify their target audience as teenagers aged 14-20, in line with similar artists. This feedback allowed them to refine their narrative and have a better idea of who would watch the video. When filming, they captured extra shots to allow for changes based on feedback. Peer reviews noted some off lip syncing, which they then edited to perfect. The first viewing provided both praise and criticisms that helped strengthen the video, such as adding more location shots to improve the narrative.
The front cover of Nicki Minaj's album "Pink Friday" portrays a very feminine and pink theme that matches the album title. Her legs appear digitally edited to look like a "Barbie doll" and portray an image of flawless perfection. The back cover continues the Barbie doll comparison with Minaj's pink outfit and frozen facial expression on the CD resembling a doll. Both covers conform to stereotypes of women as sexual objects and always needing to look perfect.
The document summarizes the creation of three media products - a music video, digipak, and magazine advert - to promote an artist. The products were designed to support each other through using consistent imagery from the music video shoot locations in London. Still photos from the video shoot were used for the print products rather than lower quality screenshots. Feedback confirmed the products effectively promoted each other and connected back to the music video through their shared London imagery and theme of a fun party atmosphere. While the video was most enjoyable to create due to working with others, the creator took pride in presenting the cohesive promotional campaign.
This document discusses conventions seen in digipaks and magazine advertisements for pop music. It notes that digipaks typically feature prominent images of the artist to promote recognition. Images are often edited for a youthful look and continuity across products. Connections between visuals and lyrics are also common. Magazine ads usually have a bold, vibrant design and feature the artist name, album name, and images linking the ad to other materials like the digipak and music video. Conventions are followed to make the designed materials seem professional and aligned with real pop music media texts.
The student used several technologies in the construction, research, planning, and evaluation of their media production project. During construction, they used a Canon DSLR camera to film footage and Final Cut Pro to edit videos. For print materials, they used Photoshop to design the digipak and advert. Research involved using YouTube, social media, and surveys. Planning was aided by mood boards, storyboards, and font planning. Evaluations utilized iMovie, Prezi, and video presentations.
The document discusses the synergy between the main and ancillary texts created for the band The Crystal Whites. Synergy was created through consistent imagery of the band across the music video, digipak, and magazine poster. Specific connections included using the same location, outfit, and band formation. Color scheme and font were also kept consistent. Influences from other artists demonstrated successful synergy through similar techniques. Overall, the interrelatedness of the products through shared visual elements and consistency successfully portrayed the band in a professional manner.
The document discusses conventions of the indie rock music genre and how they were used and developed in the media product. Some key conventions discussed include the use of narrative to convey the emotion behind lyrics rather than for self-promotion, close-ups of the artist to create intimacy, and footage of the full band playing to emphasize the music. The media product challenges conventions by adding its own creative flair while maintaining traditions like focusing on the band through shots of them performing.
This document analyzes the cover art and design of Iggy Azalea's album "The New Classic". Key elements of the front cover include contrasting bright colors and dark tones to represent her rap and pop genres. Her name is in a funky font representing pop/rap while "The New Classic" is in a girly font emphasizing femininity. The background suggests her rebellious side also shown in later song titles. The cover uses various elements to represent her loud and fast-paced pop music.
Grime originated in the early 2000s in East London, influenced by the 1990s garage scene. Wiley was an early grime artist who rapped over different beats about more relatable topics, helping establish the genre. As Wiley and other London artists' styles grew in popularity through clashes and competitions, grime attracted many young fans and spread through the internet, leading artists like Skepta, Stormzy, and JME to break into the mainstream charts with grime songs in recent years.
The document describes the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a project. New technologies were used at each stage:
- Research was conducted online using Google Chrome, Safari, YouTube, and music magazine websites to learn about conventions and target audiences. Research was posted to a shared blog.
- Planning included creating a mood board and storyboard on paper and uploading photos digitally. An animatic was filmed and edited using a flip camera and iMovie.
- A Canon DSLR camera was used to film the music video, and Final Cut Pro for editing with effects and filters. PowerPoint was used to create print ads due to unfamiliarity with Photoshop.
- Evaluation methods included a Prezi
This document discusses indie rock music videos and provides examples of two songs by the band Cabin Fever. It notes that indie rock videos typically feature the entire band performing together while wearing dark, casual clothing. The videos often include close-ups of band members playing instruments along with wide shots showing their costumes and performances. They also commonly feature the band's name displayed prominently in a memorable font. The document analyzes two upbeat Cabin Fever songs that could potentially be used in a student-made music video due to the band members' connection to the writer's school.
The document discusses research conducted to identify the target audience for an R&B song called "If You Wanna Leave" by Tyler Noel. Initially, the target audience was thought to be mainly females, as R&B songs often focus on love and relationships, which females tend to relate to more than males. However, further research found that the target audience was narrower - specifically black females over 25 interested in soul and pop music. Feedback from this audience helped improve the music video by providing more characterization of the male antagonist and correcting technical issues.
The document summarizes how various technologies were used at different stages of producing media products. Blogger was used to organize research and keep information accessible. Prezi allowed research information to be presented in an engaging format. YouTube provided a platform to research conventions and target audiences. PowerPoint and Word were used in the planning stage to storyboard, create schedules, and templates. Canon DSLR cameras captured footage and iPhone took supplementary shots. Photoshop edited still images and created marketing materials. Final Cut Pro and iMovie edited video clips.
The document discusses the use of new media technologies in the construction, research, planning, and evaluation stages of a music video project. During construction, the group used a Canon DSLR camera to film and a tripod, edited footage using Final Cut Pro, and designed packaging using Photoshop. Online research utilized Google, YouTube, Twitter, and SoundCloud. Planning involved creating presentations in PowerPoint and Prezi. Evaluation employed Adobe Premiere, Prezi, blogs, and PowerPoint to analyze audience response and relate the projects to conventions.
The document summarizes and analyzes the artwork, design elements, and imagery used throughout Eminem's Curtain Call album. The front cover features a silhouette of Eminem taking a bow on stage with roses at his feet, referencing one of his songs. The booklet tells the story of Eminem's career through photos and credits those who worked on the album. Consistent design elements like the color green and images of roses are used throughout to tie the package together visually and connect it to the themes of the album.
What have you learnt from your audience feedbackseang321
After showing their initial animatic and narrative to fellow media students and non-media students, the group received useful feedback that helped shape their music video. The feedback confirmed that a love story narrative fit well with the upbeat love song. It also helped them identify their target audience as teenagers aged 14-20, in line with similar artists. This feedback allowed them to refine their narrative and have a better idea of who would watch the video. When filming, they captured extra shots to allow for changes based on feedback. Peer reviews noted some off lip syncing, which they then edited to perfect. The first viewing provided both praise and criticisms that helped strengthen the video, such as adding more location shots to improve the narrative.
The front cover of Nicki Minaj's album "Pink Friday" portrays a very feminine and pink theme that matches the album title. Her legs appear digitally edited to look like a "Barbie doll" and portray an image of flawless perfection. The back cover continues the Barbie doll comparison with Minaj's pink outfit and frozen facial expression on the CD resembling a doll. Both covers conform to stereotypes of women as sexual objects and always needing to look perfect.
The document summarizes the creation of three media products - a music video, digipak, and magazine advert - to promote an artist. The products were designed to support each other through using consistent imagery from the music video shoot locations in London. Still photos from the video shoot were used for the print products rather than lower quality screenshots. Feedback confirmed the products effectively promoted each other and connected back to the music video through their shared London imagery and theme of a fun party atmosphere. While the video was most enjoyable to create due to working with others, the creator took pride in presenting the cohesive promotional campaign.
This document discusses conventions seen in digipaks and magazine advertisements for pop music. It notes that digipaks typically feature prominent images of the artist to promote recognition. Images are often edited for a youthful look and continuity across products. Connections between visuals and lyrics are also common. Magazine ads usually have a bold, vibrant design and feature the artist name, album name, and images linking the ad to other materials like the digipak and music video. Conventions are followed to make the designed materials seem professional and aligned with real pop music media texts.
The student used several technologies in the construction, research, planning, and evaluation of their media production project. During construction, they used a Canon DSLR camera to film footage and Final Cut Pro to edit videos. For print materials, they used Photoshop to design the digipak and advert. Research involved using YouTube, social media, and surveys. Planning was aided by mood boards, storyboards, and font planning. Evaluations utilized iMovie, Prezi, and video presentations.
The document discusses the synergy between the main and ancillary texts created for the band The Crystal Whites. Synergy was created through consistent imagery of the band across the music video, digipak, and magazine poster. Specific connections included using the same location, outfit, and band formation. Color scheme and font were also kept consistent. Influences from other artists demonstrated successful synergy through similar techniques. Overall, the interrelatedness of the products through shared visual elements and consistency successfully portrayed the band in a professional manner.
The document discusses conventions of the indie rock music genre and how they were used and developed in the media product. Some key conventions discussed include the use of narrative to convey the emotion behind lyrics rather than for self-promotion, close-ups of the artist to create intimacy, and footage of the full band playing to emphasize the music. The media product challenges conventions by adding its own creative flair while maintaining traditions like focusing on the band through shots of them performing.
This document analyzes the cover art and design of Iggy Azalea's album "The New Classic". Key elements of the front cover include contrasting bright colors and dark tones to represent her rap and pop genres. Her name is in a funky font representing pop/rap while "The New Classic" is in a girly font emphasizing femininity. The background suggests her rebellious side also shown in later song titles. The cover uses various elements to represent her loud and fast-paced pop music.
Grime originated in the early 2000s in East London, influenced by the 1990s garage scene. Wiley was an early grime artist who rapped over different beats about more relatable topics, helping establish the genre. As Wiley and other London artists' styles grew in popularity through clashes and competitions, grime attracted many young fans and spread through the internet, leading artists like Skepta, Stormzy, and JME to break into the mainstream charts with grime songs in recent years.