Exam Revision

Exam research for PPE 1
Research 

The Tv News programmes that I have chosen to research are Channel 4 News and Sky News

Channel 4 News
The Title for the first TV News programme that I have chosen is Channel 4.The main presenters that present everyday at 19:00 is Jon Snow.The first bulletin is broadcasted on the 9 December.The main story is about  damning Senate investigation reveals that the CIA's response to the 9/11 attacks was torture that was far more brutal than the politicians ever knew, and also largely ineffective.The isn't a lot of animations during the News show.The is a little bit at the beginning when the title appears and also the main Channel 4 News Soudn comes on.The is also short videos of the main story. .The are websites links at the end of the news.The is also a different website link for the weather.The Channel 4 also includes twitter names ,so that the audience can follow them and find out updates about the news.I think that Channel 4 attracts their audience by putting the main story first and than making the audience wait to hear more about it.Also the the short and serious videos could persuade the audience to wait and see what happened and how could that effect the future.

The second bulletin is broadcasted on the 10 December at 19:00.The first main story that is covered is about the 'Weather bomb' in the North West Scotland and Northern England.The winds between Britain and Ireland have been up to 140 ph.The second story is about The CI biting back against  accusations that had turned rogue over torture.Also today in the news about half of the UK being on pills,from stains to antidepressants and also UK is becoming more like America in attitudes about abortions.However,the is some animation right at the beginning of the News,of the main title.Also the are short videos of the main story.The are websites links at the end of the news.The is also a different website link for the weather.The Channel 4 also includes twitter names ,so that the audience can follow them and find out updates about the news.I think that the things that could possibly attract audience is the video footage of the 'weather bomb' because they look serious ,this could drag their attention because they want to find out what will happen in the future.

The third bulletin is broadcasted on the 11 December at 19:00.The first main story that is cover is about the progress being made in fighting Ebola, a year after the first case in West Africa.The second story is about how to tackle the child abuse onile and also in todays news about the Ukip's latest embarrassments.However,the is some animation right at the beginning of the News,of the main title.Also the are short videos of the main story.The are websites links at the end of the news.The is also a different website link for the weather.The Channel 4 also includes twitter names ,so that the audience can follow them and find out updates about the news.I think that the things that could possibly attract audience is the video footage of the 'weather bomb' because they look serious ,this could drag their attention because they want to find out what will happen in the future.

Sky News
The first bulletin is broadcasted on the 9 December.The first story is about sky joining the police team hunting child abusers.The second story is an Interview: Matt Ogston's Partner Took His Own Life After Coming Out As Gay.The third story is about an Accident that happened on M25.A fatal lorry has crashed.


3) Research the institutions behind your two TV News programmes. Find out the following for each:

The Channel 4 News programme is owned by Channel Four Television Corporation.Channel 4 News makes money mostly through the sale of on-air advertising, programme sponsorship, and the sale of any programme content and merchandising rights it owns, such as overseas sales and video sales.The institution behind Sky News is Sky plc and sky news is distributed worldwide by Fox International Channels.The way that Sky News make money is by the sale of advertising.


I think that the target audience for Channel 4 News and BBC News would be older teenagers and adults aged from 18-35.


Planning

1) Brainstorm ideas for a new TV News programme aimed at young people. Plan out the following:

The title for my own TV programme is called Teen Wall.I have chosen this title because the word 'Wall' can link to Facebook and i think that if the teenagers how a news programme that is similar to Social Media they would watch it more.The Channel that my News would be broadcasted on would be Sky News and it would go from Monday to-Friday and it woudl also be broadcasted on Sunday.At the time of 18:00.I have chosen this time because most teenagers watch TV at this time of the day on the working days.The length of the New would be 30 minutes because i believe that it is not too short and not too long.Also i believe that it all the important news stories would be able to fit in the time of 30 mintues.The presenters that i have chosen for my News would be Chole Potter and Gemma Morris,because I believe that if the News presenters are young ,the teenagers would watch it more often.

The colour scheme that I have chosen for my News programme are red,blue and grey.I think that those colours go well together and would attract both genders of the teenage audience.The types of news that the programme will cover will be mostly to do with teenagers.However the wont be alot of news about politics because politics dont really involve teenagers and also teenagers are not interested in them.Also the will be some news about the social media that will be telling the teenagers if the are any porblems to do with them or if the are any updates.The News programme will also include videos that the teenagers can send the studio,that are to do with the current news story.Also the will be a Facebook page for the News programme,where the teenagers will be able to comment their opinions and than they will be discussed in the News.

Exam Research for PPE 2

The title that I have chosen for an TV News programme is Teen Wall.I have chosen this title because the the younger audience it could link to social media website called Facebook.This could attract the teenage audience as well as the older audience.The time that the TV News programme will be broadcasted is at 5:30.I have chosen this time because most of the audience will be back home from work or school at around that time.The days that this TV News programme will be broadcasted on is Wednesday and Sunday.

The length of the TV News programme would be around 30 minutes because the younger audience won't want to watch it if it is longer because the might find it boring.Firstly,the presenter will tell general News and than the weather will be presented and at the end of the News ,there will be sport.I will also have 15 minutes where the audience will be able to tweet their comment on twitter using the hashtag #teenwall and they will also be able to write posts on the Facebook page.

The presenters that I have chosen to present in the Teen Wall News are Chloe Potter and Gemma Morris.The types of News that the programme will cover is Sports News,Weather News,Educational News and the UK News.

The first example of News that I would include in my TV News programme is about the 3 British schoolgirls who are believed to be trying to join up with the Islamic State.The second example of News that I would include in my TV News programme is boys aged 13 and 14 killed in a crash.I would include both of those stories since it includes young people and this would also show that it could of have happened to everyone.The third example of News that I would include in my TV News programme would be about a Watford fan that is in a critical condition after being attacked by a gang in Wolverhampton.

The colour scheme for my news would be grey and green.The logo that I have chosen for my TV News programme would be a capital T next to a W in grey with a green outlineThe ways that I will package my news is by having a video to go with the news while the presenters are talking about it.The will also be an animated screen behind the presenter while they are talking.At the end of the News the will be links for people that want to visit the site and leave comments.Also well as hashtages for twitter and links to social media.The will be also an animated logo of the channel that the news will be broadcasted on right at the beginning on the programme

• How you will package the news - video, images, graphics, live links, interviews etc.
• How the opening 60 seconds of the programme will run.

3) Plan how you will use modern technology and e-media (social networks, websites, YouTube etc.) to promote your TV News programme. Also consider how you can use technology to make your programme interactive with opportunities for the audience to submit photos and video and comment on the issues covered.
 

Writing a Film Pitch

The Devil's Eye Necklace 

The Devil's Eye Necklace is a horror and thriller story about a 12 years old Zoe Anderson.The daughter of Zuzanne and James Anderson.They Anderson family moves to a new house,where Zoe find the mysterious box.

Zoe has a hard time finding new friends in the city that they have moved to.Once she find new friends,she is dared to go into the wood near her new house.When she find the box that changes her life.She becomes possessed.Every Night she kills one of her friends.Will her parents be able to save her and their family or will they die like the rest?

Film Poster and Trailer for Taken

Poster

Key Conventions

Central image-The central image is of one of the actors,that is one of the main characters.

Secondary images-There are no secondary images.This makes a main focus on the main image.

Title-The title is placed in the lower part of the poster instead of the top third.However the title really stands out of the whole poster so it drags attention to the poster.

Tagline (like a slogan)-The tagline are words that were spoken in the main film and they are spoken by Liam Neeson 

Stars-The stars are stated in the bottom of the m[poster in the production blurb together with other key information about the film.

Production blurb-There is a production blurb on the bottom of the poster which is hard to read.This includes the directors name as well as the stars and other key information about the film.

Colour Scheme:The colour scheme of this Film poster is mostly black and different shades of grey.The one colour that stands out the most is the orange colour that shows of the Title perfectly.

Trailer

Key Conventions

• Institutional details – film studio, actors, director etc.
• Short clips of key moments in film to introduce characters and narrative
• Fast paced editing to suggest drama and excitement-The were some of the clips from the film that were at fast pase because the was alot of action happening
• On-screen text (replaces tradition of voiceover)
• Stars –The was no stars in the beginning of this trailer.
• Title and release date –The was no release date or title at the end of this trailer
• Social media hashtags / website details
• Production blurb-The wasnt a production blurb at the end of the trailer.
• Music that communicates genre and ‘feel’ of film

Taken

Your chosen movie
1) What film have you chosen? 
The movie that I have chosen is Taken.I have chosen this movie because I believe that it is interesting and also because I think that is has a lot to analyse. Also because the film includes one of my favourite actors and because it is of the genre that I like.


Institutional background
Use IMDB to find out the institutions behind your chosen film. Find your film, click on Company Credits and then look for the production company and UK distributor.

1) What was the film studio or production company behind your chosen film? E.g. Warner Brothers, Paramount etc.
 The production company that is behind Taken is the EuropaCorp.
2) Who was the distributor for the theatrical release of the film in the UK?
The distributor for the theatrical release of Taken in the UK is the 20th Century Fox.


No brand loyalty
1) What genre does your chosen film fit into?
The film that I have chosen is Taken.The genre that this film fits into is action.
2) How can you tell it fits that genre? Be specific with reference to the trailer.
We can tell that this movie is action because there is a chase and also weapons are involved.
3) Is your chosen movie a sequel?
No,the movie that i have chosen is not a sequel.
3a) If Yes, how does the film use the original movie or franchise as part of its marketing? 
3b) If No, are previous films by the writer, director or star mentioned in the trailer? 
There are no previous films by the writer or any stars mentioned in the trailer.


It’s all a matter of timing
1) What was the UK release date for your chosen film?
The release date that was chosen for Taken was 26 September 2008.
62) When did the first trailer appear on YouTube for your movie? Find the earliest example you can and embed it in your blog.
The first trailer that I found on youtube for Taken was added in May 2008.

3) What other examples of marketing (teaser trailers, main trailers, newspaper or TV interviews etc.) can you find for your chosen film from before the film’s release date?
The other things that I have found that informed people about the move was TV adverts as well as posters.Also the was trailers on you tube and other social media.A lot of people have talked about Taken.A couple of days before the movie was released.



It’s a social thing
1) What was the word-of-mouth like for your chosen film? If you can’t find tweets (probably blocked) use the IMDB user review rating or the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer rating to judge whether the public have given the movie a good review.
The review rating for Taken on IMDB is 7.9 out of 10.Most of the reviews on IMDB are positive.They give out a lot of the information about the movie and if it is good or not.

2) Find three quotes (no more than 25 words each) from user reviews of your movie to create a picture of what the public reaction to the film has been. Post them on your blog.
'I was not disappointed... I'm not sure if this was intentional but there were no trailers before the movie, so being thrown strait into the film unexpectedly with people whispering "is this it then ?" only helping build up some initial tension and excitement.'

'I saw this movie tonight at the sneak preview and I was completely surprised and blown away. I went to see this movie with no expectations. In the beginning it seems that it was going to be an easy to watch movie, but after a short time it turned into a high-speed action movie. I found the story original and so did my friends'

'From beginning to end, this film packs an amazing adrenaline rush - that much is certain. Perhaps it is the straightforward, nearly nonstop Liam Neeson-as-Steven Seagal action that is buying the movie's reputation as it enters the rental phase of its life, or the legitimately serious topic of child exploitation / the worldwide child/young adult sex trade, but despite these strengths, the film also causes me to pause and consider its even more distressing qualities - plot holes and inconsistencies, ethnic stereotypes, and the exchanging of one inexcusable violence for another.'



Risky business
Use IMDB to find out the box office records for your chosen film. Find your film, click on Company Credits and then Box Office/Business.

1) What was the original budget for your chosen film?
The original budged for Taken was around $25,000,000.

2) How much money did the film make in the opening weekend?
In the opening weekend the film has made £1,165,986 in the UK on the 28 September 2008 and $24,717,037 in the USA on the 1 February 2009

3) How much money has the film made in total? (Look for the subheading ‘Gross’ which has the total box-office earnings listed).
The film has made $226,830,568 worldwide.



Stars in their eyes
Research the stars and director for your chosen film.

1) What films has the director previously directed? Are they in the same or similar genres?
The films that the director (Perrie Moral) has previously directed are The Transporter and The Transporter 22.Both of those films were the same genre as Taken.

2) Who is the main star in the film?
The main star in Taken is Liam Neeson playing Bryan Mills

3) What other films has the main star appeared in? Are any of the films similar to the one you are researching?

4) Are the stars or the director or writer mentioned in the trailer for the film?
The stars are not mentioned in the trailer as well as the director.

Trailers

Annabelle

The genre of Annabelle is Horror.We know that it is a horror movie because paranormal things happen in is as well as there are ghosts in it.The music in it is a scary and high music.Also,we know it is a horror movie because of the things that happen in the movie.

Taken 2

The genre of Taken 2 is Action.We know this because of the car chases that happen in it as well as the shootings.We can also see that it is a action movie because of what happens in it.The guns that are used in this movie show us that it is a violent movie.Also all the fights that happen show us that this is a violent and action movie.

Love Rosie

The genre of this movie is Romance/Drama,We know this by the love that is happening in the movie.The movie is also drama because of the problems that occur in this movie as well as because of the arguments.

Magazine Cover Feedback

• Great title and image
• Slogan needs work:think about it
• Change main flash and make sure it links to the main image.
• Make sure cover lines are consistent
• Change position of 'free'

Magazine Cover

Storyboard

This is a wide shot which shows the scene.In this case it is the school.This camera shot can set the scene or show action that is going on.

This is a long shot,which shows the full body of the person or object.However this is also a low camera angle,which shows that the person weak and it also makes the person look small.

This is a long shot,which shows the full body of the person or object.However this is also a high camera angle,this angle makes the person or object look powerful and it also makes it look big.

This is a long shot,this shows the body of the perosn or object as well as what they are doing.

This is an over shoulder shot.This show that the could be a dialogue going on in this picture.

This is a medium close up.This shows the main face expression of the human or object in the scene.

This is an medium close up.This shows the image from head to waist.This could show the movement they are doing and the body language.

This is a wide shot.This shows what is going on in the scene.This could show the action that is going on during the film.

3 Screenshots of the movie

This is called a medium shot which is from head to shoulders.This shot makes the audience notice the face expression of the actor and it can show what they are feeling.This shot shows us that the guardians are angry at the criminal and also the number of them shows that they are trying to really badly catch,wherever went missing.

This is called a wide shot,this shot shows the whole setting and whats happening in the scene.This shot is also used to introduce the location.In thsi scene you can see a wreaked car,that could of been set on fire.Also this shows that there is action going on in the scene.

This shot is called a close up.It shows from head to shoulders.This shot shows the emotion of the actor.This shows that the actor is thinking really hard about something or that he is looking at something that got his attention

Fruit Bowls

Media Analysis-Chanel Perfume

Media Language:

The first key convention that tells the audience that this is an advert is the logo Chanel in the top right hand corner.The key image of this advert is a famous actress Keira Knightley.The perfume bottle in her hand shows that this is a perfume advert.The main picture which is the actress is very focused but the background is unfocused.

Institution:

The major institution behind this advert the brand Chanel.Chanel has a reputation for creating perfume as well as Clothes and accessories.Channel Coco Mademoiselle is once of their best products.Chanel is a very successful brand company.Chanel has been one of the best companies in this century.

Audience:

The target audience for this advert is primarily female and teenagers.This is also aimed  at more richer people because Chanel is an expensive brand.However men are also allowed to buy this perfume as a gift.Chanel has been making perfume and accessories for woman mainly but it also has some accessories for men.

Representation:

The stylistic cover design makes it easy to see race or ethnicity but it is notable that the model at the front is a female and there are no men.This is perhaps usual for most perfume which appear to be targeted more at the female audience. 

ERROR

60 second News (questions and answers)

1) What were the five stories your group chose to broadcast?

Greenford news story:Greenford High School sports day cancelled due to strikes. Due to the teacher strike on July 10^th it has to be moved to the 14^th of July and has to take place in the school field, instead of Perivale track.

International news story: Palestinian teenager’s body found in Jerusalem. After being kidnaped overnight in East-Jerusalem.

London news story:A UK regulator is investigating whether Facebook broke data protection laws when it conducted a psychological study on users without their consent.

Sports news story:In the world cup Belgium beat USA, after extra time to set up quarter final clash with Argentina.

Funny news story:woman gives birth to her child in Birmingham, outside Primark.

2) For each story above, explain WHY you chose that particular story and not something else. Why would it interest a Greenford audience? 

Greenford news story: We chose this story because everyone is talking about it in school and year 9s are upset because their last sports day is ruined.

International news story: We chose this story because the boy was kidnapped before his death and is family wants to find out who killed him.

London news story: We chose this story because Facebook is a worldwide social media and people are wondering if it is safe to go on it after this statement was mentioned in the news.

Sports news story: We chose this story because World Cup is the recent Sports event and people are interested in who will win.

Funny news story: We chose this story because this is quite fascinating and because it is a funny coincidence. 

3) What order did you broadcast the stories in? Why did you place the stories in that order?

The order that we had broadcasted the stories are;

Greenford news story

International news story

London news story

Sports news story

Funny news story

4) How did you make sure the script was the right length?

We made sure that the script was the right length by making sure it had less than 200 words and also my roughly timing how long would it take our presenter to say it.

5) How did you make sure each story was clear and easy to understand?

We made sure that the stories were clear and easy to understand by making the stories short and by using simple language.6) How did you make sure the broadcast was professional?

We made sure that the broadcast was professional by making sure that our presenter introduced himself and also by writing in formal instead of slang.Also we made sure to tell people to watch us later on,like most TV news do.

7) What was your specific role in the group?

My specific role in the group was the Editor,I made sure the script made sense and that the news were correct.

8) Rate your group’s ability to work collaboratively out of 5 (1=poor, 5=excellent)

I think that our groups ability to work collaboratively out of 5 was a 4 because we worked together but some of us hardly spoke in the group so i think that it would of been a 5 if everyone talked the same amount.

 9) How could your group have worked more effectively as a team?

We could of worked more effectively by discussing more and talking about the news.Also by making all of us contribute more.

10) Finally, what would you have done differently if you were given the opportunity to do this again?

If we had a chance to do it again we would of rehearsed the script first and also we would of added more information about the news because we had less than 150 words.

Textual Analysis

Coco Mademoiselle

Genre:

The genre of this media text is a television advert.However,the extended length of it shows that this advert could be used as a YouTube advert.

Audience:

The audience for this TV advert is mostly would be a large, mass-market global audience.This advert would be mostly aimed at a large popularity of female because this is a female perfume.It would also be aimed more at females that are rich and act posh because of the brand Channel.

Platform:

Although this is primarily a TV advert, the extended version would mainly be watched online, . The full three minute advert would not appear on TV (an edited 30 or 60-second version would be used instead) so this extended version would mainly be watched on PCs, laptops, tablets and phones. With a older and female target shows that this advert could be watched mostly on phones or laptops.

Adidas Advert 2014

Genre:

The genre of this media text is an television advert.The length of this advert shows that it can be used as a television advert as well as a YouTube advert.

Audience:

The audience for this advert is mostly Men and teenagers because it involves football.All football fans would watch it as it is linked with football.Also this advert is for people for all over the world.It is also directed to people that do sport because it advertises sport wear.

Platform:

This advert would be mainly watched on a TV.However the advert is longer than 60 seconds,so they would play an edited version on the TV.The extended version would be mainly watched on Laptops,Tablets etc.

Perfect by P!NK

Genre:

The genre of this media text is a music video.

Audience:

The audience for this music video is worldwide.Also fans of Pink would listen to this song.This song is mostly directed to her fans.All teenagers would listen to it.

Platform:

This is a long video so it would mostly be watched on YouTube,it could also be played on music channels on the tv. This could be watched on technology like laptops,computers or phone.

First blog(answers and questions)

Why did you choose GCSE Media Studies?

I have chosen GCSE Media Studies because my friends recommended it to me, as well as I wanted to challenge myself with new stuff. Also it sounded interesting. 

Which part of the course are you looking forward to most?

The part that I’m really looking forward to is making the music video because it sounds really fun. Also because I will be able to learn new stuff while having fun.

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

I hope to learn how to use Photoshop as well as how to make music videos.

What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media

?I am hoping to achieve at least an A in my course work but I will be pushing myself to achieve an A*.Overall I am hoping to achieve an A.

What was the last TV programme or film you watched?

The last film that I have watched was ‘The fault in our stars’

Why do you think that TV programme or film appealed to an audience?

I think that it appealed to the audience because it is a really interesting film and because it have so much emotion in it the film.

What technology have you used to access the media in the last 24 hours? (Radio, TV, phone etc.)

In the last 24 hours I have used my phone, my tablet and my laptop.

What device do you use most to access the media?

The device that I use the most to access media is my phone or my laptop.

What is the main news story on the BBC News website currently? Why do you think it is the main story?

A senior judge criticizes David Cameroon because he commented on the phone hacking trail. I believe that this is on the news because it is interesting and involves David Cameroon.

What is the main news story on the Guardian website (guardian.co.uk) currently? Why do you think it is the main story?

The main story on Guardian is 'Cameron rebuked by judge over Coulson comments'I think that this is on all the news because it a new topic and also involves the prime minister.