Late Homework

Thank you to all those who have submitted homework - some great work! People yet to submit: Harry Seth Katie Please submit this by next Weds. It is important to keep up with homework.

Audience Research

07. audience research from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Developing your FINAL idea

It is now time to decide on your final idea.
You have the next three lesson to prepare this.  You will present you idea to the class on Tues 6th Oct and I expect it to be of a high quality.
Your presentation needs to include the following

• Narrative Outline: Discuss the narrative/plot of your opening.  Keep in mind that the opening needs set up the film but don’t make it too complex.
• Explain the ideas/messages/themes that you wish to explore in your film, how this will be done and why you have chosen to focus on these ideas/messages/themes.
• Explain how your film will appeal to the target audience.  Discuss specific features of your film and how you think they will appeal to your target audience.
• Explain what thriller film conventions you will use and why.  You might include a detailed discussion of at least five. Talk about films that have influenced you and try to talk about narrative conventions, character conventions as well as technical conventions.
• Practical details- discuss what your film involves in terms of time, research, personnel, locations, equipment, graphics and special effects? Consider what problems you might encounter and how might you solve them?
• Audience feedback - once your presentation is complete you will need to get feedback. Develop a questionnaire for the class (including the teacher) to do.  What do you want advice on? Explain what thriller film conventions you will use and why.  You might include a detailed discussion of at least five.

Recipe for a Good Blog

Recipe for a good blog from Naamah Hill

How to embed a Prezi

How to add a Powerpoint to your Blog

In order to get your powerpoint onto your blog you need to use a programme called Slideshare. Set up an account using your school email

Once you have set up an account click on the UPLOAD button (it is the orange one!) and the screen shown below will appear 

Using the orange button select the ppt, word, jpeg etc that you want to upload.

Fill in as much information as you can (will make it easier to find if you lose it but DON'T include personal information). If the box has a * it means you have to write something in the box.

Once you have fill in the boxes click 'Publish'.

Once it is published find the 'Share' button - it will be just below the powerpoint

Copy the Embed code

Once you have this code create a new post on your blog and click on the HTML button - don't delete any coding that is already there!

Paste the Embed code in and then call on the Compose button and you will see your powerpoint!

Shutter Island

Shutter island textual analysis from Naamah Hill

Thriller conventions

Thriller conventions 2015 from Naamah Hill

AS Media Narrative structure in film from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Intro to Year 12 Media Studies

The Foundation Portfolio from Naamah Hill

Media studies summer assignment from Naamah Hill

Holiday Homework

As well as making sure that you are up to date with blog post you have been set two projects to work on over summer.

The first one was to look at a range of music videos and complete textual analysis and try to link in as many of the ideas we have discussed in class

Summer holiday homework – analysing music videos from Naamah Hill

The second task was to start thinking about what you might do for your music video project.  You need to come up with three individual ideas (even if you are working as a group).

Summer holiday work Developing ideas from Naamah Hill

We will be talking about these two project when you are back at school!

Final Cut Master Classes

Final cut master classes from Naamah Hill

Music Video Styles

Music vids styles 2015 from Naamah Hill

History of Music Videos

History of music videos task from Naamah Hill

Music Industry - Task to be completed by Weds 24th June!

Music industry 2015 from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Intro to A2

As to a2 intro 2015 from Naamah Hill

Final Advice

Final Advice from Naamah Hill

Revision 3

Study notes Audiences and Institutions OCR Media Studies AS from Naamah Hill

Revision 2

Revision pack AS Institutions and Audiences from Naamah Hill

Revision 1

AS g322 revision booklet 1 from Naamah Hill

Institutions and Audiences - Past answers

Past student examples - Institutions and Audiences from Naamah Hill

Vertigo films from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Audience and institutaions terminology from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Issues with links

 

I hear that the links in the sexuality  ppt might not be working so here they are.

This link is the marked one with the clip

This link is the unmarked one that you need to read and post a comment on what mark you would give it and why

 

And don’t forget that you have homework on the Torchwood clip as well!

TV Drama and Sexuality

Tvdramasexuality from Naamah Hill

The Torchwood video is slightly shorter at the end than the clip I showed you - if you need the full clip, please check Student Resources on the Macs.

Disability in TV Drama

Disability and TV Drama 2015 from Naamah Hill

Past students answers - Based on  a clip from a programme called Coming Down the Mountain

Disability answers from Naamah Hill

Representation of Gender in TV Drama

Representation of Gender 2015 from Naamah Hill

Extra Reading!
 

Model Answers based on Primeval

Model answer gender from Naamah Hill

How to answer the TV Drama question in the exam

Mark Scheme for TV Drama 2015 from Naamah Hill

There is a bit of information about Representation theories at the end of this PowerPoint but remember that Ms Trimnell will cover this in more detail with you

Mark Scheme and Exam Tips!

Mark scheme for TV Drama from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Mise en Scene and Representation in Misfits

Misfits from Naamah Hill

Holiday Homework Tasks

Using the sheets I gave you in class you need to find out as much about our five case studies films as possible. Below this post you will find a post for each case studies where I have collected a range of resources for you to look through.  You can look at others as well.  As you read up on the case studies try to find the information into one of the boxes on the sheet - note that some case studies might not have a lot in some boxes while other will have too much to fit.  Pick the best information, write small and use the back of the sheets if you need too. Don't forget to read the booklet you were given at Xmas.  It has extra information and case studies.  You can use the information from there in the exam as well.

PRACTICE QUESTION

What significance does the continuing development of digital media technology have for media institutions and audiences?

Due in first Monday back after the break.

Some resources to help

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Example 4

The Hobbit

The Massive Summary - Hobbit from Naamah Hill

Best not to get too carried away with this one (but it is my favourite!)

http://www.thedrum.com/news/2012/10/26/empire-launches-marketing-campaign-promote-hobbit-edition

http://recessionsolution.com/2012/12/19/6-more-content-marketing-strategies-from-the-hobbit-movie/

http://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2012/12/content-marketing-strategies-the-hobbit/

http://howmoviemarketingworks.com/2013/01/15/what-was-the-hobbit-promotion-plan/

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/06/16/57489-the-onion-reveals-jacksons-genius-marketing-campaign/

http://adage.com/article/media/things-hobbit-explodes/238572/

http://www.jolleychris.com/2012/11/brilliant-marketing-air-new-zealand-the-hobbit/

http://www.geekosystem.com/the-hobbit-windows-phone/

http://www.campaignasia.com/BlogEntry/333069,The+Hobbit+takes+brand+partners+on+an+unexpected+journey.aspx

http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/article/1160525/microsoft-mobile-ads-star-hobbit-characters

http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/10/23/dennys-hobbit-inspired-menu-saddest-marketing-campaign-ever.html

http://www.stateofdigital.com/hobbit-history-case/

http://www.defactointeractif.com/en/Blog/2011/11/The%20Hobbit%20blog

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=hobbit.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hobbit:_An_Unexpected_Journey

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/

http://www.cinemareview.com/production.asp?prodid=11240

http://uk.ign.com/wikis/the-hobbit/Production_Notes

http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Hobbit-An-Unexpected-Journey-The#tab=summary

http://www.thehobbitblog.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWuJ3UscMjk – You won’t have time to watch the whole thing but this is all the production blogs by Peter Jackson.

The Fifth Estate

The Fifth Estate Case Study from missgillies

As this one of the case studies that you seem to know the least about make sure you spend extra time researching it! Start with some of these articles

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fifth_Estate_(film)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837703/

http://www.theguardian.com/film/shortcuts/2013/dec/01/fifth-estate-flopped-julian-assange-wikileaks-guardian

http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/wikileaks-movie-the-fifth-estate-named-2013s-biggest/326890

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/21/fifth-estate-flops_n_4135476.html

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/10/20/box-office-disaster-benedict-cumberbatch-the-fifth-estate/

http://variety.com/2013/film/news/audiences-to-hollywood-we-dont-care-about-wikileaks-1200735420/

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a525054/benedict-cumberbatchs-the-fifth-estate-flops-at-us-box-office.html

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/toronto-fifth-estate-could-be-623360

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/10392688/Wikileaks-film-The-Fifth-Estate-bombs-at-the-box-office.html

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=fifthestate.htm

Shifty

Shifty Case Study from Naamah Hill

As very few of your knew about this film start learning about it now! And I don't just mean watching it..... Read about it too!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shifty_(film)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1104126/

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/apr/24/shifty-film-review

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfilms/film/shifty

http://www.filmeducation.org/shifty/

http://microwave.filmlondon.org.uk/get_inspired/shifty/

http://www.sbbfc.co.uk/CaseStudies/Shifty

http://www.timeout.com/film/reviews/87051/shifty.html

http://londonist.com/2009/04/film_review_shifty.php

Frozen

Unit G322 - Frozen (Case Study) from MissCTurner

 

Attack the block and frozen synergy from bethellis16

 

Frozen essay from Naamah Hill

A Selection of Articles on FROZEN - you don't have to read them all (unless you are obsessed and want to.....)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frozen_%282013_film%29

http://collider.com/frozen-movie-secrets/

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscars-frozen-disney-invents-a-659175

http://www.voiceovertimes.com/2014/03/05/frozens-complicated-production-pays-off-at-the-oscars/

http://techpageone.dell.com/tech-culture/tech-behind-disneys-frozen/

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=frozen2013.htm

http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottdavis/2014/01/15/what-marketers-should-learn-from-disneys-frozen/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2013/12/10/in-defense-of-disneys-false-frozen-sell/

http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/disney-managed-frozen-red-hot/294757/

http://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2015/02/03/frozen-frenzy-marketing-lessons-disneys-unstoppable-franchise

http://www.becausexm.com/blog/great-experiential-marketing-disney-frozen-s-have-a-go-at-let-it-go

http://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/how-frozen-took-over-the-world

https://theadvertisingoutlet.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/disneys-unique-marketing-approach-for-frozen-and-why-it-worked/

http://www.thewrap.com/disney-releases-frozen-online-film-still-box-office-top-10/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2013/11/22/why-disneys-frozen-opens-today-on-one-screen/

http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Frozen-%282013%29#tab=summary

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/disney/11272915/frozen-biggest-selling-dvd.html

http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/disneys-frozen-reaches-massive-sales-landmark-3325/

http://variety.com/2014/film/news/frozen-sells-3-2-million-dvd-blu-ray-discs-in-one-day-1201139509/

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-05-07/disney-profit-rises-as-frozen-dvd-tops-home-video-chart

http://news.sky.com/story/1421107/disney-basks-in-frozens-profit-making-glow

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2856095/1-billion-Frozen-fever-Animated-movie-lucrative-Disney-cartoon-thanks-blizzard-spin-merchandise.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/disneys-frozen-the-power-of-princess-merchandising-9899016.html

http://fortune.com/2014/11/25/frozen-dethrones-barbie/

Summary of Audiences and Institutions

Exam advice 2015 from Naamah Hill

12 Years a Slave

12 years a slave from Naamah Hill

Issues with marketing the film
Controversy surrounding some of the posters used
The Daily Mail's take on the posters

Wikipedia
IMdB

Distribution Scandal!

The Power of Stars?

Official Website

 

12 years a British Film? from Naamah Hill

Tv dramas and the exam 2015 from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Marketing the hobbit from JenniferAnnTrimnell

New forms of distribution from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Marketing the hobbit from JenniferAnnTrimnell

Global. National and Local Audiences

Global and local audiences 2015 from Naamah Hill

NDT and the film industry

Ndt in the film industry from Naamah Hill

Other Case Studies

American Sniper from Naamah Hill

A commentary on the controversy surrounding American Sniper

 

Precious from Naamah Hill

Green Lantern by Charlie
 

Gravity
 

Thor case study from Naamah Hill

 

Philomena case study from Naamah Hill

The Film Production Cycle

Production cycle from Naamah Hill

Don't forget to have a look at Boxoffice Mojo and see how much money films made....
Your case studies are due in on Monday
Have a read of these article below.  They are all talking about the Interview.  This would make an interesting and very current case study for the exam 
Interesting Collection of articles from The Guardian 
The Interview - Distribution Increases  

The Art of the Title Sequence

As part of your Thriller film you need to create titles and show an awareness of the conventions surrounding use of titling at the start of films. In order to do this you need to do some research specifically on titles.
Using this website and this website you need to study how titles are used in at least three Thriller films.  You could also look at the opening sequences to some recent TV programmes working in the Thriller genre like Dexter, True Detectives Hannibal and Sherlock

You need to work out what types of titles are used and also consider how the titles can be used to create meaning, suggest themes, mood etc.  Think about how different font style suggests different things, think about what colours means, and how they might appear and disappear from the scene. You should also think about what background would be good for showing titles, slapping them on top of you actual film may not be the best thing. You need to think about them as a short (10sec) sequence.

Have a look at and comment on the way titles have been used in these student examples:
Missing
Revenge
Guilty 

Consider what you might do for your titles. There are very basic titles in Final Cut Express but you can also create titles in Photoshop that you can import into Final Cut and there is a programme called Live Type on the Macs which does create very good titles.  I am not an expert in Live Type but the internet has loads of tutorials.

Try to move away from doing  text only posts at the moment so try Prezi or Glogster  or another more exciting tool for this task. Both of these apps are very good ones that you will probably want to use for your evaluation so it is important to learn how to use them now.
 

Sound In Films

You need to carefully consider how sound can be used in film.  Read the article given out in class today and looked at this website

The best parts are here and here.

You need to do at least three posts on sound - looking at examples, explaining what you have learnt from research, what you might do and why. You could also include samples of sound you are thinking about using and explain why.  There are two good websites for sound here and here.

Sound Article

using sound from Naamah Hill

Understanding and Using Mise-en-Scene

Homework Task

Read the article 'Understanding and Using Mise-en-Scene.
Post about it - summarise what you have learnt (what is MES and how can it be used)
Explain with specific examples how you are planning on using MES and Why (especially costumes, props and locations)
You could create mood boards to give a visual representation of what you could do - Glogster is a good tool to do this
Due in on 21 Nov

Preliminary Task

Preliminary Exercise from Naamah Hill