The document provides guidance on writing an effective report for an MS2 media studies assignment, explaining that the report should analyze research conducted for a pre-production piece, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the resulting production, and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of media concepts. It outlines the structure and content expected for the different sections of the report, including discussing research, genre, target audience, existing media examples, and evaluation of the student's own work.
Video Production
by- Nihal Ghosarwade- points covered- Ideating a video, characters, conflict, resolution, communicate your ideas, camera angles, level shots, Aerial shots, Mise-en-scene, lights, green room, chroma keying, studio lights, color temperature, depth of field. Hope it will help you out.
Video Production
by- Nihal Ghosarwade- points covered- Ideating a video, characters, conflict, resolution, communicate your ideas, camera angles, level shots, Aerial shots, Mise-en-scene, lights, green room, chroma keying, studio lights, color temperature, depth of field. Hope it will help you out.
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Acting and Acting Style
Prepare
As we have been discussing, the mise en scène of a film is the use of a variety of design elements to create the visual theme. As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:
· Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 5 (Mise en Scene and Actors).
· Review the grading rubric for this discussion.
· Select a full-length film from the AFI 10 Top 10 list.
Reflect
Mise en scène refers to different technical elements used in making a film such as lighting and sound, both of which you have already analyzed in this course. The term also encompasses the role of actors in a film, their physical positioning and movements within the frame, as well as the different styles and types of acting.
You can classify an acting category using only one film as reference, but these categories are subject to change. Each new role helps to clarify or shift an actor’s designation. Do some actors always fall into the same category? How can actors change from category to category? Does genre have any effect on the acting styles present in a given film?
Write(due Thursday, Day 3)
Please view the video Adding Pictures and Video to Discussions and Introductions for guidance on how to integrate multimedia with your response.
Using specific examples from your chosen film, write an initial post of at least 200 words which should
· Identify three actors from your film and classify each according to the acting category listed in your text.
· Explain your reasons for classifying the actors as you do. Use specific references to the film and pay special attention to how these decisions impacted characterization. Also, consider the impact of any realistic or stylized portrayals within the film.
· Focus on one of the actors you’ve discussed. Based on other films the actor has been in, would this actor always be placed in the same category? If so, what does this say about the category or actor? If not, what can you infer about the flexibility of these categories? Provide evidence (references from other films, including film clips and stills) to support your argument.
You must use at least two outside sources, in any combination of embedded video clips, still photos, or scholarly sources. All sources should be documented in APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center.
Respond to Peers(due Monday, Day 7)
Respond to at least two classmates who chose different actors or different categories than you did. In your responses, reference your initial post and show how your ideas relate to those of your peers. Your responses should be 150 to 175 words each.
Please view the video Accessing Feedback in the Gradebook for guidance on how to review your instructor’s feedback when the post is graded.
The Cinematic Auteur
Prepare
As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:
· Review the Modeled Discussion.
· Read any required and .
2. 50% of your final AS marks!
• Three pieces of linked work:
1. A pre-production reflecting research and
demonstrating planning techniques (20%)
2. A production piece, developed from the pre-
production work (40%)
3. A report of 1200 – 1600 words (40%)
3. Report (in two halves)
(1400-1600 words)
AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding when
analysing media products and processes, and
when evaluating your own practical work, to
show how meanings and responses are created.
(750 words)
AO4: Demonstrate the ability to undertake, apply
and present appropriate research. (750 words)
4. First 750 words...
AO4: Demonstrate the ability to undertake, apply and present
appropriate research.
• Outline the research for your PRE-PRODUCTION.
• Identify (with justification) your genre and target audience.
• Analyse existing media products
(similar to your intended pre-production pieces)
• Conduct audience research
• Explain how all of this research informs your pre-production.
5. Second 750 words...
AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding when analysing
media products and processes, and when evaluating your
own practical work, to show how meanings and responses
are created.
The second 750 words of your report will consist of:
• Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of your
PRODUCTION
6. Introduction
Write down what you are going to create.
Identify its genre and target audience.
E.g.
– What is the genre?
– Who is the target audience?
– What examples of texts are you going to study?
– Can you see the possibility of offering something new
to this genre?
7. Introduction
Key Phrases: Example:
My task was to create... My task was to create the
(summarise the brief) promotional materials (posters
and DVD cover) for a new action
The... genre has a focus on... film. The action genre has a focus
(briefly discuss narrative and on violence and suspense, usually
iconography here, but you can with a central (and often male)
also refer to gender. Limit this to protagonist. This is primarily
ONE SENTENCE here.) aimed at teenagers and young
men, aged 15-40. Successful
This is primarily aimed at... examples of this genre include the
Jason Bourne franchise and the
recent Indonesian-set film The
Successful examples of this genre Raid (Redemption), which formed
include..., which formed the the basis of my research.
basis of my research.
8. Paragraph One
Explain in more detail who your target
audience is. Justify your ideas. Explore the
appeal of these texts for this audience,
referring to:
• Demographics
• The Uses and Gratifications theory
• Richard Dyer’s Utopias
9. Paragraph One
Plan: Example:
There are many reasons why There are many reasons why
.... are attracted to these young men in the C1 demographic
texts/this genre/find this are attracted to this genre. Firstly,
genre appealing. if we consider the text’s Uses and
Gratifications (Blumler & Katz,
Firstly, if we consider the 1974), we could see that young
text’s Uses and men are more likely to find models
Gratifications... for behaviour in the powerful and
resourceful male protagonist,
Secondly... usually found in these films.
Secondly, they may be gratified by
As well as this, the genre may escaping into the action-packed
also offer audiences a sense narratives. As well as this, these
of... (Richard Dyer) films offer a sense of intensity and
energy that men often crave, but
find lacking in their daily lives
(Dyer, 1992).
10. Paragraph Two
Explore the genre of your text. What
features do they share? What is the
iconography? What about the style? Mode
of address? Mise-en-scene?
13. Paragraph Two-Three
• What features do your style models share? (Be SPECIFIC)
• What do they connote/signify?
• How do they appeal to the target audience? (Avoid repeating yourself)
• What have you done in your pre-production to apply (or reinvent) this?
Iconography is central to action film posters, where the props signify violence and a
state of disequilibrium. In the posters for The Bourne Legacy and The Raid, for
examples, both protagonists are seen holding guns. This is central to creating the
sense of intensity and escapism, essential for action films. It is not every day that
the audience will see a gun and they can expect to escape into tense, dramatic and
explosive situations, which are more interesting than their daily routines. The
poster for The Raid offers more intense, savage iconography such as framing the
characters behind a cracked pane of glass, as well as the presence of blood. This
indicates to the audience that this film’s violence will be more gruesome, appealing
to many men’s fascination with gore, but also indicating that the film is not
appropriate for younger viewers (confirmed by its 18 certificate). In my poster, I
decided to have my central character holding a gun, looking as if he is about to take
a shot. This will appeal to the audience’s desire for an intense narrative, but also
creates an enigma, as the viewer will not know who the target is. Its lack of blood,
however, confirms that its target audience can include slightly younger viewers.
In addition to the props, the lighting is also central to the genre, especially the
action genre’s reliance on low-key lighting...
14. Paragraph Four
• Who or what is being represented in an interesting way?
Gender? Place? Etc.
• How has this representation been constructed? How have the
audience been positioned?
• Why may they have chosen this representation?
• Does it conform to or subvert stereotypes or theory?
• What have you done in your pre-production to apply (or
reinvent) this?
The Bourne Legacy poster reinforces many stereotypes about men.
For instance, the lighting on Renner’s bulging biceps supports the
notion of men being powerful and dominant – in this case,
constructing a genuine Proppian hero. The fact that he has a gun
in his hand reinforces the notion that men are the characters who
“do”, supporting John Berger’s observation that “Men act...
women appear”. In choosing a male for my poster, I was aware
that I was reinforcing these gender myths, as they appear central
to the genre’s tradition.
15. Paragraph Five
• What has your audience research told you? How will
you apply this?
• Support your ideas with numbers/statistics.
• Explain how you have applied your findings in your
pre-production.
My audience research also led me to some interesting
conclusions. I found out that although the action genre
is primarily aimed at men, just over half of the women
in my focus group also expressed an interest in the
genre. However, 25% of the women asked claimed that
it was the attractiveness of the male star that was key
to gaining their interest, rather than the film’s story. In
my poster, therefore, I chose to use a male who this
secondary audience would be likely to find attractive.