1. LESSON OBJECTIVES:
1. To understand and apply what technical, symbolic and verbal codes
are
Online, Social and Participatory
Media.
2. STARTER: HOW MANY OF THESE FAMOUS SOCIAL
MEDIA PERSONALITIES CAN YOU RECOGNISE?
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/g9161275/the-10-most-powerful-uk-social-media-stars-revealed/
3. Most popular YouTube stars in the world
• No. 1: PewDiePie — 54.1 million subscribers, 2016 estimated salary: $15 million
• No. 2: Germán Garmendia (HolaSoyGerman.) — 31.2 million subscribers 2016
estimated salary: $5.5 million
• No. 3: ElRubiusOMG — 23.5 million subscribers Subscribers: 23.5 million
• No. 4: Smosh — 22.6 million subscribers Subscribers: 22.6 million
• 2016 estimated salary: $7 million
• No. 5: VanossGaming — 20.2 million subscribers Subscribers: 20.2 million
• No. 6: Fernanfloo — 20 million subscribers Subscribers: 20 million
• No. 7: NigaHiga — 19.3 million subscribers Subscribers: 19.3 million
• No. 8: Yuya — 17.8 million subscribers Subscribers: 17.8 million
• No. 9: Whinderssonnunes — 17.7 million subscribers Subscribers: 17.7 million
• No. 10: Vegetta777 — 17.3 million subscribers Subscribers: 17.3 million
http://uk.businessinsider.com/most-popular-youtuber-stars-salaries-2017/#no-18-epic-rap-battles-erb-142-million-subscribers-1
4. CLASS VOTE
We are going to analyse
two blogger/vloggers –
you decide who!
5. Choose a youtuber (no uncensored swearing, no prejudicial language – racism, sexism,
homo/transphobia)
Write them down.
Write a brief outline of what they youtube about and why you think they are so popular/good.
Write your reasons for wanting to analyse them.
Randumb – Fortnite.
The odd ones out – Animation/funny events in life.
Boyinaband – Singer “Don’t stay in school”
Roman Atwood –Vlogs his family and friends.
Domics – he does animations about his life.
Stampylonghead – gaming/minecraft videos.
Oli White – challenges
Obex – Fortnite montages and gameplays.
Merrell Twins – comedy sketches
11. CODE Jenna Marbles
Technical • Key lighting, microphone on neck – professional
• Hand held camera held by boyfriend at times
• Standard Vlog style – close up to camera (though she looks off more than directly to the
audience)
• Quick jump cuts
• Flashback
• Classical music playing in background
Symbolic • Clothes – Relaxed, casual, everyday
• Big room/house – wealth and success
• AC/DC and The Cure sweaters – Rock/Indie music showing rebelliousness and difference
• Christmas Tree
• Animals in background – homely, relaxed, family feel
Verbal • Instructional language
• Direct Address ‘as you can see’, ‘hope it inspired you’ ‘see you next week’ – friendly tone
• Slang ‘sick’
• Make-up jargon – ‘bitch brow’
• Loud, excitable voice
• Radio shack advertising
• Boyfriend off camera asking questions – someone to play off
13. CODE KSI
Technical Handheld go-pro camera
Other peoples footage also used
Quick edits
Graphics
Transmission interrupted screen and beep
Non-diegetic music
Shots of KSI, other youtubers and fans who are all filming each other
Symbolic Streetwear – baggy t shirt, cap, trainers
Underground setting – youtubers and youtubing
Phones – Importance of social media
Verbal Very excitable and loud
Lots of swearing
Lots of laughing
Direct address ‘ hope all is good with you’
Slang ‘bro’ ‘for real’