Introduction to Media :

 camerawork movement: 1) Pick three aspects of camera movement in the Minority Report clip. fluid tracking shot

1.fluid tracking shots: The camera smoothly follows characters as they navigate their environment, creating a sense of immediacy and immersion. This technique helps viewers feel as though they are part of the action. 

2.Dynamic Panning and Tilting: The camera frequently pans and tilts to capture fast-paced sequences, particularly during chase scenes. This adds excitement and a heightened sense of urgency, emphasising the tension of the moment.

2.Unconventional Angles: The use of low and high angles creates a disorienting effect, often reflecting the protagonist's psychological state. These angles can make the environment feel more oppressive or chaotic, enhancing the film's overall atmosphere.

2) Pick two aspects of editing in the Minority Report clip and write about what effect it has on the audience. 

1.Rapid Cuts: The use of quick cuts during action sequences creates a sense of urgency and adrenaline. This editing style keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, enhancing the tension of the chase scenes. By rapidly shifting between different angles and perspectives, the viewer experiences the chaos and unpredictability of the protagonist's situation, making them feel more involved in the narrative.

2.Cross-Cutting: The technique of cross-cutting between different scenes or storylines heightens the emotional stakes and builds suspense. By interweaving various narrative threads, the audience is kept engaged as they anticipate how these elements will converge. This creates a sense of inevitability and foreboding, making viewers more invested in the outcome of the characters' actions.

3) Finally, revise last week's work on camerawork by picking out two shots or camera angles in the clip that communicate meaning to the audience.

1.Over-the-Shoulder Shots: These shots are often used during conversations between characters, like when John Anderton interacts with his team. This angle creates a sense of intimacy and involvement, making the audience feel like part of the dialogue and emphasizing the tension in their discussions about pre-crime.

2.Low-Angle Shots: When the futuristic cityscape is presented, low-angle shots highlight the towering structures and technology. This perspective conveys a sense of awe and the overwhelming power of the surveillance system, illustrating the theme of control versus freedom in the narrative.

Blog feedback and Learner Response’:Reflect on your first month of Media. What do you feel is your strongest piece of work so far? What is your weakest? What specific skills or knowledge do you need to develop over the rest of the course?

strongest: the fruit bowl

weakest: the camera work

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WWW: A brilliant start to Media Studies – well done for completing nearly all your blog work! Your fruit bowl is creative and well designed and showcases your technical ability. It is promising that you are aiming for a top Grade for your GCSE grade – let’s achieve this! Your analysis of mise-en-scene of the Stranger Things opening is detailed – this is what you should aspire to achieve for every blog post.

EBI: Ensure that you complete all blog work is completed to a high standard and complete any extension work if you would like to achieve a top grade in the subject. The camerawork blog is incomplete, you are missing the first two questions

Y10 blog feedback October 2024:HAMMOUDI, Zeinab

WWW: A brilliant start to Media Studies – well done for completing nearly all your blog work! Your fruit bowl is creative and well designed and showcases your technical ability. It is promising that you are aiming for a top Grade for your GCSE grade – let’s achieve this! Your analysis of mise-en-scene of the Stranger Things opening is detailed – this is what you should aspire to achieve for every blog post.

EBI: Ensure that you complete all blog work is completed to a high standard and complete any extension work if you would like to achieve a top grade in the subject. The camerawork blog is incomplete, you are missing the first two questions.

Camerawork – Doctor Who:

https://mediamacguffingcseyear1.blogspot.com/2024/10/camerawork-blog-tasks.html

LR: Create a new blogpost on your Media blog called ‘Blog feedback and Learner Response’. Copy and paste this WWW/EBI feedback into your blogpost then complete the LR tasks/questions below.

Please go back and add further detail to the camerawork blog post. Reflect on your first month of Media. What do you feel is your strongest piece of work so far? What is your weakest? What specific skills or knowledge do you need to develop over the rest of the course?

Camerawork: blog tasks:1) Pick three camera shots from the Doctor Who scene and explain what type of shot it is and what meanings or effect they have on the audience. a medium shot makes the scene looks tall and big  , long shot makes the scene smaller close up shot. zoomed in the background and the character 

2) Pick one camera angle that is used in the scene and explain the effect it has on the audience. short- it shoes  the background and the person appearance  high  angle explains  the emotions and perspective 

3) Pick one aspect of mise-en-scene from the scene and explain what connotations are being communicated to the audience.

The mise-en-scene slightly impacts the overall mood of the audience as they watch the film the same way our emotional response is influenced by the decor, lighting, smells and sounds. Mise-en-scene involves everything the audience hears, sees and experiences while watching a film.

fruit bowl:

mise-en-scene; stranger things analysis: mise-en-scene; stranger things analysis:

1. Setting:
The small-town setting of Hawkins, Indiana, feels authentic with its suburban homes, local schools, and forests. This normalcy contrasts sharply with the dark, decaying Upside Down, highlighting the theme of hidden danger.

2. Lighting:
The show relies heavily on low-key lighting to create tension, especially in scenes involving the Upside Down. The flickering Christmas lights in Joyce’s home, used to communicate with Will, are a perfect example of turning everyday objects into suspenseful symbols.

3. Costumes:
Costume design firmly places us in the 1980s, with characters wearing era-appropriate clothes. Eleven’s pink dress and blonde wig show her attempt to blend in, while later outfits reflect her growing independence.

4. Props:
Key props like the kids' walkie-talkies and the Dungeons & Dragons game are more than just nostalgic—they symbolize teamwork and how the kids face the unknown. Eggo waffles, associated with Eleven, represent her evolving personality and humanity.

5. Performance and Blocking:
The characters’ body language and positioning in scenes often reflect their emotional connections. The group’s closeness, especially in dangerous moments, emphasizes the themes of friendship and loyalty.

denotation and connotation:Denotation & Connotation blog tasks: advert analysis

Create a new blogpost in your GCSE Media blog called 'Denotation and connotation'.

1) Write an analysis of the WaterAid advert above using denotation, connotation and analysis. What can you see? What are the deeper meanings in the advert? What does the advert communicate to the audience? How might an audience react after seeing the advert?

This printed advertisement consists of a young African boy stood in front of suburban village.(technical code ). The innocent boy has no water for himself or his family. it also features a water aid logo (symbolic code). and slogan (written code)

connotation:

The slogan is written is deliberately in bold and white to get people who are seeing this to  notice what is going on and what they are struggling with. the connotation of placing the logo and slogan  encourages people to help out those in need. the connotations of placing the logo and slogan encourages people to help out those in need they may feel guilty for just ignoring what they have seen .

analysis:

the choice of the background could be so that people can feel bad for them and want to help them.

2) Now choose your own choice of advert from Google images. Save it to your documents, insert it into your blogpost and write an analysis using denotation and connotation, explaining what the advert is communicating to the audience.

connotation:   =The connotation of this image is a strong emphasis on athleticism, speed, and determination. Featuring this young model  well-known basketball player, the advertisement for Nike showcases him holding a pair of Nike Zoom Hyper fuse shoes, promoting their nice shoes  for the audience to be conformable and be active The phrase "Stay Quick or Stay Home" implies that being fast is essential to success, particularly in the competitive world of sports, and that these shoes provide a crucial edge in quickness. The image suggests that without exceptional speed, athletes won't be able to compete at a high level.

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denotation: This image is an advertisement by Nike featuring a young model. The text emphasizes speed and athleticism, with the slogan "STAY QUICK OR STAY HOME" prominently displayed. Rondo is holding a pair of Nike Zoom Hyper fuse 2011 shoes over his shoulders, highlighting the product's association with "the advantage of exceptional quickness." The Nike swoosh logo and website are also visible, reinforcing the branding. The ad suggests that the shoes are designed to show speed, a key attribute in basketball, with a young man serving as a fitting model due to his reputation for quickness on the court.

firs blog task:1) Which part of Media are you looking forward to the most? Advertising and marketing 

2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media?

How to make videos 

3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?

9

4) What device do you use most to access the media? (The media = news, TV, music, film, social media etc.) computer

5) What is your average 'screen time' (or equivalent) on your phone each day. Is this about right, too little or too much? Why? 

7hrs

6) What was the last TV programme or film you watched?

idk

7) What device or subscription do you use to listen to music?

spotify

8) Do you play videogames? If so, what do you play games on and what is your favourite game?

roblox

9) Are you on social media? If so, what social media do you have and why do you like it? 

Snapchat whatsapp tiktok brave

10) Finally, do you think the media is a positive or negative thing for young people? Why?

Positive cos you wont be bored