Tuesday 2 June 2015
Wednesday 27 May 2015
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Sunday 19 April 2015
Individual documentary treatment - Unit 27 Assignment 2
Topic/Issue:
My Documentary will be about how rigid gender roles affect children as they grow up.
For example, the fact that we have boy and girl toys at McDonalds. Assigning pink to girls and blue to boys. How little girls are taught to act polite and not play in the mud/be reckless and how boys are allowed to fight and be reckless because of the fact that they are boys. I want to bring this issue to light.
My main goal is to inform and educate. I want to make people think about how raising children in these very rigid gender roles could affect them in later life. It could affect their ability to express themselves. If a boy wants to play with barbies, he could be laughed at when he does so because boys have been taught that babies are not for them. The same way that if a girl wants to be reckless and play in the mud/climb trees etc they would most likely be punished for it by the parents because 'that's not what little girls do'
Research:
My target audience would be 14+ girls and boys. It would mainly target younger children who may not feel like they fit in because of the things that they like to do/play with. Children that have been taught to act a certain way based on their gender their whole life, I want to target them because it could be helpful to them to watch it. I'm also targeting people around 25+ to provoke thought in how they see gender which could come in handy if they decide to have children.
A documentary similar to mine is "Oppressed Majority" it's a 10 minute short film that would show what would happen if the gender roles were reversed and Men were treated how Women were treated on a day to day basis. This short film got 11 million + views. It's so popular because it's not really a topic talked about by many people, it brought to light how strange and different the world would be if the gender roles really were reversed and Women were sexist towards Men. It's an age restricted video, from that we can determine that the majority of people who watched it were 18+
Constraints:
A few things that might cause problems with the production is the kinds of people we need to talk to. Transgendered people would be a prime example for us to interview, but I do not have any connections with any transgendered people. Getting hold of someone who is might be hard. I'll get around this by asking everyone I know if they know anyone transgendered, if they don't, we'll just interview different people.
Also the message that I'm trying to give out with this Documentary might be misconstrued as me telling parents how to raise their children. I'll get around this by just giving the facts instead of trying to give people advice.
There shouldn't be any set or time constraints. Gender roles is a big issue that affects everyone in every stage of life, so I've just decided to focus in on how it affects children's personality. This shouldn't be too hard to cover in a 10 minute Documentary.
Genre: This Documentary is an educational/factual, serious, Documentary. The typical conventions for this Documentary are:
- Interviews
- Statistics
- Facts
- Varied opinions
- Graphics
To make my Documentary more creative I'll make it more interesting for the target audience to watch. For example, I'll make sure to use split up the facts with opinionated interviews. I'll use small pieces of interesting information, I'll use graphics on screen that are easy to read.
Guests/Crew needed Make a list of people you will need in the studio (presenter, participants, vision mixer, camera operators, number of microphones) What sort of people would you need to be in the programme?
- Voice over
- Participants
- Camera operators
- Sound operators
- One microphone
- Editor
The types of people perfect for this Documentary would be transgendered people or people that have faced some sort of struggle with their gender identity as they have been growing up.
Friday 17 April 2015
Thursday 26 March 2015
Unit 16 editing techniques (Further post on blog)
1903 - Basic Cuts in Film - The great train robbery
There wasn't really any editing process here because it was a really early film. The only editing in this are the jump cuts. At 3:55 - 4:00 it cuts from one scene to a different scene. This is the first cut in the film. It's very basic editing because they didn't have the resources to do linear editing at the time that it was made.
1920s - Silent Film
Needed to allow audiences to understand time and space
Discuss key techniques/development that allowed this
At 6:35 - 6:42 they used a transition. They did this to show that the scene was over and that time would be making a jump, straight after the transition they put subtitles on the screen to say where the character was and what time it was, this is helping the audience understand time and space. They used these very simple editing techniques because in the 1920's they didn't have the equipment to do time and space.
1940s - Hollywood Studio System
More complex stories that included sound
Cinema at it's height in popularity so audiences needed to escape into film
For example, cutting on action is used at 1:51 - 1:56 when the watch is shot, it goes from the gun, then the bullet fires and it switches to a close up of the watch. It makes this event more seamless so you don't realise the editing and you can get a more immersive experience.
They also use the basic jump cuts here but they use them more frequently so we don't stay on a scene for too long. 0:35 - 0:51 they cut between the two characters talking to give us a more up close view of their faces when they are saying something. This also makes for a more immersive film experience because you're not just staring at one scene for two long getting bored and remembering that you're watching a film, there's always a new shot for you to look at. It also makes the conversation flow better, it gives it a less awkward feel when watching them converse.
1960s - American new wave - The godfather
Cross cutting, they cut between the church and assassinations (all throughout they do this but a specific example would be 0:37 - 1:17)
Cross cutting works here to tell multi strands of the narrative, it's also used here to make a contrast between two scenes.
Cutting on action is evident in the scene where the guy is being massaged and the assassin walks through the door to assassinate him, the character leans down to pick up his glasses and put them on. It goes from a wide shot to a mid shot to a close up, this all happens on action and hides the editing to make it a more immersive experience. 3:54 - 4:00. Matched cut is used to begin sequence.
1980s - High Concept cinema
Editing techniques develop to create pace and understanding of genre
In this clip the sound speeds up to help create a pace, the editing also speeds up. This is a fight scene and it's edited in this certain way to make audiences react accordingly. (Being more engrossed in the film, being on the edge of their seat etc.) The jump cuts used here speed up as the fight gets more intense. For example at 0:22 - 0:38 the cuts slow down because the fight is slowing down in pace, then at 1:08 - 1:33 the editing quickens to match the action on screen. A lot of the editing in this film is very fast quick cuts, this helps the audience understand the overall pace of the film, which then leads to them understanding the genre of the film. The sound in the film always matches the action on the screen.
Genres that were popular in 1980s were Sci-Fi, Action and Horror. Sci-Fi got really popular in the 1980's because of the fact that we could do more with editing so people wanted to explore new ideas in filmmaking. Star Wars was made in 1977 and really helped to make Sci-Fi more popular as we got into the 1980's.
1990s - Digitial editing software introduced
Filmmaking became inexpensive
Rise of independent filmmaking
6:22 - 6:30 they use an L cut, which is where they let you hear the action before they show it on screen. J and L cuts can be used for many different reasons but for this one they use this to show the audience where this conversation that they cut to is taking place. At 20:41 -21:15 theres a lot of cutting on action. When he looks at the bed, it cuts to a mid shot of the bed, then he reaches for the bed, it cuts to a first person view of his hand going towards the bed, then he presses on the bed, takes a step back, the camera cuts to his reaction, then cuts back to the bed as he reaches towards the bed again. This type of editing is sometimes referred to as invisible editing. They call it this invisible editing because it makes the scene flow very well, so well that you get immersed in the film.
00s - Today.
All techniques are used dependent of genre and audience
CGI is used throughout mainstream and independent cinema
CGI is computer generated interface. It's impacted film in a massive way, artists have gotten a new chance to use their skills on films and make new creations. People who wanted to do a certain film but couldn't because it wouldn't be possible to make a film like that now can because of CGI. CGI has helped people be more creative in their work, so many new possibilities have come about due to CGI. Finding Nemo for example, could of never been made without CGI (and if it was made it would of been very boring and confusing seen as fish can't talk) CGI can make anything happen and that's why it's impacted film in a good way.
There wasn't really any editing process here because it was a really early film. The only editing in this are the jump cuts. At 3:55 - 4:00 it cuts from one scene to a different scene. This is the first cut in the film. It's very basic editing because they didn't have the resources to do linear editing at the time that it was made.
1920s - Silent Film
Needed to allow audiences to understand time and space
Discuss key techniques/development that allowed this
At 6:35 - 6:42 they used a transition. They did this to show that the scene was over and that time would be making a jump, straight after the transition they put subtitles on the screen to say where the character was and what time it was, this is helping the audience understand time and space. They used these very simple editing techniques because in the 1920's they didn't have the equipment to do time and space.
1940s - Hollywood Studio System
More complex stories that included sound
Cinema at it's height in popularity so audiences needed to escape into film
For example, cutting on action is used at 1:51 - 1:56 when the watch is shot, it goes from the gun, then the bullet fires and it switches to a close up of the watch. It makes this event more seamless so you don't realise the editing and you can get a more immersive experience.
They also use the basic jump cuts here but they use them more frequently so we don't stay on a scene for too long. 0:35 - 0:51 they cut between the two characters talking to give us a more up close view of their faces when they are saying something. This also makes for a more immersive film experience because you're not just staring at one scene for two long getting bored and remembering that you're watching a film, there's always a new shot for you to look at. It also makes the conversation flow better, it gives it a less awkward feel when watching them converse.
1960s - American new wave - The godfather
Cross cutting, they cut between the church and assassinations (all throughout they do this but a specific example would be 0:37 - 1:17)
Cross cutting works here to tell multi strands of the narrative, it's also used here to make a contrast between two scenes.
Cutting on action is evident in the scene where the guy is being massaged and the assassin walks through the door to assassinate him, the character leans down to pick up his glasses and put them on. It goes from a wide shot to a mid shot to a close up, this all happens on action and hides the editing to make it a more immersive experience. 3:54 - 4:00. Matched cut is used to begin sequence.
1980s - High Concept cinema
Editing techniques develop to create pace and understanding of genre
In this clip the sound speeds up to help create a pace, the editing also speeds up. This is a fight scene and it's edited in this certain way to make audiences react accordingly. (Being more engrossed in the film, being on the edge of their seat etc.) The jump cuts used here speed up as the fight gets more intense. For example at 0:22 - 0:38 the cuts slow down because the fight is slowing down in pace, then at 1:08 - 1:33 the editing quickens to match the action on screen. A lot of the editing in this film is very fast quick cuts, this helps the audience understand the overall pace of the film, which then leads to them understanding the genre of the film. The sound in the film always matches the action on the screen.
Genres that were popular in 1980s were Sci-Fi, Action and Horror. Sci-Fi got really popular in the 1980's because of the fact that we could do more with editing so people wanted to explore new ideas in filmmaking. Star Wars was made in 1977 and really helped to make Sci-Fi more popular as we got into the 1980's.
1990s - Digitial editing software introduced
Filmmaking became inexpensive
Rise of independent filmmaking
6:22 - 6:30 they use an L cut, which is where they let you hear the action before they show it on screen. J and L cuts can be used for many different reasons but for this one they use this to show the audience where this conversation that they cut to is taking place. At 20:41 -21:15 theres a lot of cutting on action. When he looks at the bed, it cuts to a mid shot of the bed, then he reaches for the bed, it cuts to a first person view of his hand going towards the bed, then he presses on the bed, takes a step back, the camera cuts to his reaction, then cuts back to the bed as he reaches towards the bed again. This type of editing is sometimes referred to as invisible editing. They call it this invisible editing because it makes the scene flow very well, so well that you get immersed in the film.
00s - Today.
All techniques are used dependent of genre and audience
CGI is used throughout mainstream and independent cinema
CGI is computer generated interface. It's impacted film in a massive way, artists have gotten a new chance to use their skills on films and make new creations. People who wanted to do a certain film but couldn't because it wouldn't be possible to make a film like that now can because of CGI. CGI has helped people be more creative in their work, so many new possibilities have come about due to CGI. Finding Nemo for example, could of never been made without CGI (and if it was made it would of been very boring and confusing seen as fish can't talk) CGI can make anything happen and that's why it's impacted film in a good way.
Wednesday 25 March 2015
Unit 27 notes
1) What do we mean by factual programmes
TV programmes that inform people of something. It's non-fiction. It can be objective. It's a representation of it's subject. It's usually un-biased. Usually news related. Documentaries are still constructed products. (Truth vs construction = Facts vs opinions)
2) Give some examples of the different types of factual programmes on TV.
Documentary, The News, fly on the wall programmes, Docu-drama, Reality TV3) What is a documentary?
A Documentary is a show that focuses on one subject.
The news is a show that educates people on current events
4) What are the different types of documentaries? Give examples to demonstrate your points.
Expository documentaries - Biased, to expose places (for example The Kyle files)
Observational documentaries - Wildlife (observing the way things are)
Participatory documentaries - Catfish (Where the presenter steps out from behind the camera and actually becomes an entity in the documentary instead of just a fly on the wall/voiceover etc)
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Issues facing factual programmes
Accuracy - Is the information correct. (Truthful) Otherwise it'd be deceiving their audience.
Bias - One sided. Skewing the facts in favour of something is not on in a factual programme.
Representation - The way the subject/topic/facts/people shown to the audience. Misrepresentation of any of these things is unfair and unbalanced.
Positive values of Documentaries and factual programming
It can get peoples stories out there.
It can change peoples views on things (for the better)
It can help people become better informed about a certain subject
You get to see things you don't normally see.
Keeps you in the know.
It's an entertaining way to educate people.
Creating empathy.
To encourage social or political change.
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Accuracy
Participants are real so information is likely to be accurate.
Bias
Biased approach to people on benefits (we're supposed to react negatively when watching the show)
Representation
People are represented negatively
They would argue they have been misrepresented
All 3
Participants claimed that they were duped into taking part in the programme under the pretence that it was a series about community spirit.
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What effect does 'fake footage' or lying to viewers have on the reputation of a programme/channel/ documentary filmmaker?
TV programmes that inform people of something. It's non-fiction. It can be objective. It's a representation of it's subject. It's usually un-biased. Usually news related. Documentaries are still constructed products. (Truth vs construction = Facts vs opinions)
2) Give some examples of the different types of factual programmes on TV.
Documentary, The News, fly on the wall programmes, Docu-drama, Reality TV3) What is a documentary?
A Documentary is a show that focuses on one subject.
The news is a show that educates people on current events
4) What are the different types of documentaries? Give examples to demonstrate your points.
Expository documentaries - Biased, to expose places (for example The Kyle files)
Observational documentaries - Wildlife (observing the way things are)
Participatory documentaries - Catfish (Where the presenter steps out from behind the camera and actually becomes an entity in the documentary instead of just a fly on the wall/voiceover etc)
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What are the generic conventions of a documentary
Interviews, Statistics, Facts, maybe controversial issue, voice over (narrater), observing things, on location, cutaways.
Conventions of news bulletin
Studio, Interviews, Facts, Statistics, un-biased take on a subject, voice over (narrater/reporters), video tapes regarding the issue, Formal style, title sequence (distinctive, upbeat, dramatic makes you pay attention)
Multi camera, Multi strand narrative (most important to least), studio - desk, presenter - suit, outside broadcast, VT, signature song/colour.
Multi camera, Multi strand narrative (most important to least), studio - desk, presenter - suit, outside broadcast, VT, signature song/colour.
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Issues facing factual programmes
Accuracy - Is the information correct. (Truthful) Otherwise it'd be deceiving their audience.
Bias - One sided. Skewing the facts in favour of something is not on in a factual programme.
Representation - The way the subject/topic/facts/people shown to the audience. Misrepresentation of any of these things is unfair and unbalanced.
Positive values of Documentaries and factual programming
It can get peoples stories out there.
It can change peoples views on things (for the better)
It can help people become better informed about a certain subject
You get to see things you don't normally see.
Keeps you in the know.
It's an entertaining way to educate people.
Creating empathy.
To encourage social or political change.
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Accuracy
Participants are real so information is likely to be accurate.
Bias
Biased approach to people on benefits (we're supposed to react negatively when watching the show)
Representation
People are represented negatively
They would argue they have been misrepresented
All 3
Participants claimed that they were duped into taking part in the programme under the pretence that it was a series about community spirit.
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What effect does 'fake footage' or lying to viewers have on the reputation of a programme/channel/ documentary filmmaker?
Using fake footage/lying to viewers gives a bad reputation of the channel. Having fake footage makes this channel untrustworthy, future factual programmes on this channel won't be as widely believed because of the previous 'error' The documentary filmmaker will get a reputation of being a liar and deceitful, it could ruin future documentaries they want to make because the audience won't take to it as well as they would of if the previous 'error' hadn't occurred.
Accuracy
Inaccurate footage makes them seem untrustworthy and unprofessional.
Bias
Their own opinion - mis selection of clips
Wanted to show him negatively so used whatever they had
Representation
1989 attack is being misrepresented leading up to debates or conflict. Offensive to soldiers/service women.
Frozen planet
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2073024/BBCs-little-white-lie-Polar-bear-cubs-filmed-Frozen-Planet-zoo-Arctic.html
Accuracy
They were blatantly lying to the audience about what they were being shown. They made it seem as though a polar bears nest was easy to get in to because polar bears are friendly. Could lose public trust
Bias
N/A
Representation
Polar bears are being misrepresented as friendly, this could cause damage to people that watch it and think that polar bear nests are approachable. Impact = you don't trust them.
Supersize me
http://www.cchfreedom.org/cchf.php/33#.VRPacWTLd3g
Accuracy
Inaccurate statistics could make this show seem untrustworthy. Also he doesn't take into account variables, this makes his whole "fast food is super unhealthy don't eat there ever" thing inaccurate.
Bias
From the very beginning he's expressed his own views on fast food and throughout the documentary he continues to only show one side of the fast food industry. (McDonalds is it's focus.)
Representation
The representation of McDonalds and people who eat McDonalds regularly is awful, this could lead people who are on the larger side (weight wise) to be offended. He represents fat people as awful slobs, constantly filming their butts and shaming them for eating fast food. He's not giving a good representation of McDonalds, he's only showcasing the bad food that McDonalds has. Everyone with a brain can understand that if all you're eating is McDonalds and you're not exercising at all, it's going to be unhealthy. He's misrepresenting McDonalds in saying that it's completely unhealthy and you should never ever eat it. He's warding people away from McDonalds, this could lead to people having a skewed view of fast food, specifically McDonalds. People could boycott McDonalds without actually knowing all of the facts.
DEADLINES: 20th April Assignment 1
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Layout of assignment
Prezi:
Accuracy
Inaccurate footage makes them seem untrustworthy and unprofessional.
Bias
Their own opinion - mis selection of clips
Wanted to show him negatively so used whatever they had
Representation
1989 attack is being misrepresented leading up to debates or conflict. Offensive to soldiers/service women.
Frozen planet
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2073024/BBCs-little-white-lie-Polar-bear-cubs-filmed-Frozen-Planet-zoo-Arctic.html
Accuracy
They were blatantly lying to the audience about what they were being shown. They made it seem as though a polar bears nest was easy to get in to because polar bears are friendly. Could lose public trust
Bias
N/A
Representation
Polar bears are being misrepresented as friendly, this could cause damage to people that watch it and think that polar bear nests are approachable. Impact = you don't trust them.
Supersize me
http://www.cchfreedom.org/cchf.php/33#.VRPacWTLd3g
Accuracy
Inaccurate statistics could make this show seem untrustworthy. Also he doesn't take into account variables, this makes his whole "fast food is super unhealthy don't eat there ever" thing inaccurate.
Bias
From the very beginning he's expressed his own views on fast food and throughout the documentary he continues to only show one side of the fast food industry. (McDonalds is it's focus.)
Representation
The representation of McDonalds and people who eat McDonalds regularly is awful, this could lead people who are on the larger side (weight wise) to be offended. He represents fat people as awful slobs, constantly filming their butts and shaming them for eating fast food. He's not giving a good representation of McDonalds, he's only showcasing the bad food that McDonalds has. Everyone with a brain can understand that if all you're eating is McDonalds and you're not exercising at all, it's going to be unhealthy. He's misrepresenting McDonalds in saying that it's completely unhealthy and you should never ever eat it. He's warding people away from McDonalds, this could lead to people having a skewed view of fast food, specifically McDonalds. People could boycott McDonalds without actually knowing all of the facts.
DEADLINES: 20th April Assignment 1
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Layout of assignment
Prezi:
Monday 23 March 2015
Tuesday 10 March 2015
Script for Vlog - My half
How are they structured? Who is the conglomerate - and how are they integrated? (Examples)
What debates are there about the usefulness of the licence fee? What alternatives are there? What is your opinion?
Who are their competition and what programmes rival theirs?
The future of technology is going in the direction of more immersive experiences when watching television, less effort when interacting with technology. The way that technology is advancing we'll end up not having to do anything but speaking to the TV. People have been working on new sensor tracking technology for the xbox one, this could lead to having our own fitness coach from the comfort of our own home. Another advancement in Television is the "IllumiRoom" Microsoft have been researching technology that could make watching a film even more immersive watching from your own home than it would be going to the cinema. The reason for this is that they are working on a TV that projects the things on screen all around your living room so it feels like you're in the film. "Don't watch a film, be in it"
Walt Disney are what you would call both vertically integrated and horizontally integrated. Integration is a term that is used to described conglomerates. You would call a conglomerate vertically integrated if they own two or three stages of production. In simpler terms, you need to be able to make the film and then either distribute it or exhibit it. Horizontal integration is when one company owns a range of different companies such as: newspapers, book, publishers, online or music companies. Now back to Walt Disney, as I said before they are both vertically and horizontally integrated. This can be proved by what companies they own. Walt Disney owns a film company called Walt Disney Pictures, they can make films (so we've got one of the production stages already) they also own Disney Channel, this means that they can exhibit their film. So they've got two of the production stages, making them vertically integrated. Moving onto why they are horizontally integrated, they are horizontally integrated because of the many different companies they own. Here are some examples of what companies Walt Disney own: Disney Music Group, Disney Theatrical Group, Disney-ABC Television Group, Radio Disney, ESPN Inc, Disney Interactive Media Group and many more.
How successful is this conglomerate?
Walt Disney are a massively successful company, you don't have to be a genius to realise this. The amount of companies they own coupled with how much money they make is astounding. They are hugely successful. They own not only a film studio but their own cruise line, many theatrical divisions, their own recording label, their own disney consumer products which produces toys, clothing and other types of Disney Merchandise. The amount of money they make from their theme parks alone is a third of its $45 billion revenue. All together they are worth (production companies and everything) 84 billion dollars.
What are the debates (pros + cons) of a few media conglomerates owning the majority of the media.
A lot of people get up in arms about the fact that only a few media conglomerates own the majority of the media. There are so many debates going on about this. Many people have said that the cons of conglomerates owning 90% of the Media is that they only really care about making money, people say that there are certain things that aren't said on mainstream news that should be said (we're apparently being told a lot of lies by these major companies). Another con is that a lot of the things produced by these 6 major film companies are very similar to what they have done in the past. They think that we need more diversity in the media industry (film wise) If one media conglomerate has a certain style then that's all they are going to produce forever. It's very repetitive.
A few pros about this are that because these major media corporations are so big and successful, they can create very high quality content at a rapid speed. We'll hardly ever get a film that looks bad (the storyline may be bad in your opinion but you can't argue that the actual video quality and SFX of the film are going to be good. Also going back to the censorship issue it doesn't really matter if most of the media is owned by a few because there are plenty of outlets in the world for people to have their say, the internet, being a big one. But also, alternative newspapers, loads of different television stations that are independent.
What new technologies has the film industry developed?
There are many new technological developments that have changed the way we watch film. For example, 3D. 3D has improved massively over the years. We've gone from cheap, carboard red and blue lensed glasses to high tech, high quality, super effective 3D glasses. Imax is another development that's changed the way we watch films. Imax uses lazer projection to make a crystal clear image. The screens in Imax cinemas are massive and slightly curved to make for a more immersive experience when watching films.
What new technologies has the film industry developed?
There are many new technological developments that have changed the way we watch film. For example, 3D. 3D has improved massively over the years. We've gone from cheap, carboard red and blue lensed glasses to high tech, high quality, super effective 3D glasses. Imax is another development that's changed the way we watch films. Imax uses lazer projection to make a crystal clear image. The screens in Imax cinemas are massive and slightly curved to make for a more immersive experience when watching films.
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BBC
The licence fee is £145.50 for a standard TV. for a black and white TV it's £45 the licence fee is something you have to pay if you want to watch or record TV as it's being broadcast. The public pay for the licence fee either yearly or monthly this is funding public service broadcasting, such as the BBC. The BBC are there to inform educated and entertain. There are many debates about the usefulness of the licence fee. Coming into 2015 statistics show a lot of people don't even watch TV as it's being broadcast anymore they are watching online, on demand streaming services like Netflix, Huluplus, Amazon prime etc. A lot of people who do watch TV as it's being broadcast, don't even watch the BBC meaning that they are paying for channels that they don't even watch, making the licence fee useless really. Alternatives of the licence fee are the BBC (and other public service broadcasting channels) turning into commercial channels, this would make it so that we don't even need a licence fee. An article wrote for the guardian says that another alternative that the ITV has suggested doesn't necessarily get rid of the licence fee it just splits where our money would go to. The ITV feel that they should get paid a percentage of the licence fee because they do basically the same thing as the BBC but they aren't a public service broadcaster. I think that the licence fee is useful but only if the BBC actually do what their ethos is. They're more entertainment rather than informing and educating right now. As long as they get that right balance of information, education and entertainment then it's okay, but if they're just more entertainment than anything then it's useless having the licence fee cause they're just like every other channel out there.
The BBC has quite a lot of competition, their main one being ITV. The ITV are it's main rival because they air really similar programmes as the BBC do. For example, BBC show 'The Voice' (a singing competition) and then ITV have a show called XFactor (also a singing competition) Strictly come dancing is hosted on BBC it's a dancing competition, but then ITV have a show called Dancing on Ice, which is also a dancing competition. Another channel that they are competing with are Channel 4 with Hollyoaks, the BBC show Eastenders, ITV show Coronation street. These soaps bring in a mass amount of viewers for each channel and they're all in competition for which soap is better.
What New technologies have they developed and how have these new technologies changed the way we watch/use the BBC?
What New technologies have they developed and how have these new technologies changed the way we watch/use the BBC?
Over the years the way we watch TV has changed dramatically. For example video on demand is a service that has come around recently where people don't have to watch the shows right as they are being broadcast. On-demand streaming services such as BBC Iplayer can be watched on anything from tablets to phones to laptops. You can view them at anytime, out and about so you don't even have to watch from your own home. BBC 3 has been totally changed from a channel on TV to an online channel now
What technological development do you think is next for the way we watch television? (the living room of the future?)
What technological development do you think is next for the way we watch television? (the living room of the future?)
The future of technology is going in the direction of more immersive experiences when watching television, less effort when interacting with technology. The way that technology is advancing we'll end up not having to do anything but speaking to the TV. People have been working on new sensor tracking technology for the xbox one, this could lead to having our own fitness coach from the comfort of our own home. Another advancement in Television is the "IllumiRoom" Microsoft have been researching technology that could make watching a film even more immersive watching from your own home than it would be going to the cinema. The reason for this is that they are working on a TV that projects the things on screen all around your living room so it feels like you're in the film. "Don't watch a film, be in it"
Thursday 5 March 2015
Unit 16 - Editing techniques (Further post)
Unit 16 - Editing techniques
Continuity edit/invisible editing - Seamless editing. It's a more immersive experience for the audience.
Jump cuts - Splitting a scene up with cuts. So that you're not just watching one long scene and you can get a wide viarty of different shots
Continuity edit/invisible editing - Seamless editing. It's a more immersive experience for the audience.
Jump cuts - Splitting a scene up with cuts. So that you're not just watching one long scene and you can get a wide viarty of different shots
Cutting on action - Where you cut on action. For example someone is picking something up, you cut to what they are picking up.
Cross cutting - Used to create dramatic tension, used a lot in action sequences, when two things are going on you cross between two of them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmptU7vEkNU
Matched cut - Trick as if the scene continues but it cuts to another scene. Used to trick the audience (mainly used to look cool)
Montage - A long passing of time compressed into a short 30 second (ish) clip. This is used to speed up something that would usually take too long to show.
Montage - A long passing of time compressed into a short 30 second (ish) clip. This is used to speed up something that would usually take too long to show.
Tuesday 3 March 2015
Unit 8 Assignment 3 research
- Advertising and marketing is made up of print, television, cinema, internet and radio. - Grey London
- Film is made up of development, production, distribution and exhibition - 20th century fox
- Interactive media, internet, games, on demand, streaming services - Netflix
- Television is made up of publicly funded channels, commercial channels, on demand channels. - Disney Channel
- Press and publishing, newspapers, magazines, journals and books - Penguin
- Photography is made up of photo imaging. Fashion photography, Documentary, News, Weddings, Paparazzi, Celebrity photography. - The Little Photo Company
- Computer games, online games publishing development and distribution and hardware manufacturers. - Rockstar
- Radio is made up of local, commercial, national community radio, world service and publicly funded, privately funded stations. - Radio 1
Commercial channels - C5 ITV C4, paid for by a license
Public service broadcaster - BBC
TV licence - £145
Understanding new technologies
http://trueherostudio.com/producer-blog/how-new-technology-is-changing-the-film-industry
http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/en_uk/blog/9-mind-blowing-technologies-changing-the-film-industry%E2%80%99s-future--2
http://news.yahoo.com/hollywood-tech-trends-2014-movies-185332529.html
http://www.forbes.com/sites/shamahyder/2014/10/29/10-companies-changing-the-tv-industry/1
Future
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25744333
http://intl.eksobionics.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25680688
Paragraph of the future
The future of technology is going in the direction of more immersive experiences when watching television, less effort when interacting with technology. The way that technology is advancing we'll end up not having to do anything but speaking to the TV. People have been working on new sensor tracking technology for the xbox one, this could lead to having our own fitness coach from the comfort of our own home. Another advancement in Television is the "IllumiRoom" Microsoft have been researching technology that could make watching a film even more immersive watching from your own home than it would be going to the cinema. The reason for this is that they are working on a TV that projects the things on screen all around your living room so it feels like you're in the film. "Don't watch a film, be in it"
Future of television industry
1. Channel 4 is being bought by US industries
2. Rupert Murdock is buying the channels (He is the US media conglomerate)
3. TV is having to compete with other platforms (streaming services) to stay relevant. (They're making their own.)
The future of the television industry is changing. Channel 4 is being bought by US industries, Rupert Murdock is buying the channels. (He's a US media conglomerate.) The impact that this will have on the television industry is that there may be more channels, more channels mean that you may have to pay more to watch TV. Potentially if the US industries buy some UK channels, we could lose a few channels as well. Commercial channels could be affected because the advertisements will change, it could affect the amount of money going towards commercial channels, America could take that money. TV channels are having to compete with other platforms as well (not just US conglomerates trying to buy them) they are trying to stay with the public by making other platforms to watch their content on, for example, Iplayer.
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TV and film research
1) What is your favourite TV programme? : Pretty little liars
2) Which company makes it? : Warner Horizon Television, Alloy Entertainment, Long Lake Productions, Russian Hill Productions
3) What is commercial TV? : TV that's funded by adverts and sponsorships and subscriptions.
4) What is publicly funded TV?: TV that's funded by the viewers (TV license)
5) What is TV on demand?: TV that you can watch anywhere, anytime
6) How many people are employed in television in the UK: 50,600
7) Give an example in an independent TV company: Avalon Television
8) Who regulates TV in the UK?: OfCom
Film
1) What was the last film you watched? : Gone girl
2) What company made that film? Regency Enterprises, Pacific Standard
3) What company owns that company? Independant
4) Who are the big 6 film companies in the US: 21st century fox, The Walt Disney company, Viacom, Sony, Time Warner and Comcast (90-95% of the US media market are owned by those 6 companies)
5) Top 10 films showing in the UK and find out which companies made them?:
7) How many people work in the film industry in the UK? 70,000
8) Who regulates film in the UK? BBFC
Walt Disney
1) What are their famous films and successful box office results?
Famous films: Top 6 famous films (Of all time)
Successful box office results:
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| Box office: $623,357,910 |
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| Box office: $423,315,812 |
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| $415,004,880 |
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| $409,013,994 |
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| $400,738,009 |
2) Are they a conglomerate? What other companies do they own? Prove with examples: They are a conglomerate because they own a bunch of other companies. They own : Walt DisneyStudios, Disney Music Group, Disney Theatrical Group, Disney-ABC Television Group, Radio Disney, ESPN Inc., Disney Interactive Media Group, Disney Consumer Products, Disney India Ltd., The Muppets Studio, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Entertainment.
3) List 6 films that the company has made in the last 5 years? Frozen, The Avengers, Big Hero Six, Into the woods, Brave, Wreck it ralph
4) How much money are they worth? 72 billion dollars
5) What new technological developments have they made?
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Television – BBC
1. Where is the BBC located? Broadcasting House in Portland Place, London
2. What does BBC stand for? British Broadcasting Company
4. Who owns the BBC? John Reith made it but it's an independent company.
5. How is the BBC funded? It's funded by peoples TV liscenes
6. List what type of programmes the BBC show. The News
7. Is the BBC a media conglomerate? If yes explain, if no explain. No because they don't own loads of different companies.
8. Is the company multinational, national or local? and give your reasons. Yes it is multinational and national and local. Because there is a BBC world service.
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What is the BBC for? : It's a public service channel for the public (To inform)
What is the future of the BBC? : 2016 is when the BBC’s current Royal Charter expires. By then people will be watching more and more on demand channels so they'll have to cater to the new needs of the public.
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What is the BBC for? : It's a public service channel for the public (To inform)
What does the video say that the BBC is doing incorrectly? : Doing shows that everyone else can do and not spending as much time on them because they don't really care about it.
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http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/jan/14/itv-bbc-licence-fee-top-sliced
What, according to the article below, what is wrong with the BBC: The broadcaster also argued that the BBC should not be investing in copycat programming such as The Voice – and that it has become obsessed with chasing audience ratings over producing innovative shows – in its submission to the Commons culture, media and sport select committee inquiry into the future of the corporation.
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What do you think are the advantages of having a public service broadcaster?
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Do you think we need the BBC? : I don't think we necessarily 'need' the BBC but
Do you think we should continue to fund the BBC through the TV Licence.
In your opinion do you think we should have the BBC?
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Vertical and horizontal integration
Vertical
They are 'vertically integrated' (if you're talking about what someone is) The real term is 'vertical integration'
Have to be able to own two or three stages of production. You need to be able to make the film and then either distribute it or show it.
Horizontal
When one company owns a range of different companies such as newspapers, book, publishers, online or music companies.
Examples
Walt Disney: Are both. (They own pixar and they also own disney channel so they can make and distribute them. Also they own a bunch of other different companies. So that makes them both)
21st Century fox: Are both (They can make the films themselves and they can also broadcast it on their TV. They also own a bunch of other companies so that makes them both)
Sony: Are both.
Script notes for film section of vlog
First - Introduce your film studio and what films they are famous for.
Second - What were their successful box office films?
Third - Who are their competition ? (Pixar and Dreamworks would be easy to do)
Fourth - How are they structured? Who is the conglomerate - and how are they integrated? (Examples)
Fifth - How successful is this conglomerate.
Sixth - What are the debates (pros + cons) of a few media conglomerates owning the majority of the media.
New subsection: What new technologies have improved our consumption of film? What is the future
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Do you think we need the BBC? : I don't think we necessarily 'need' the BBC but
Do you think we should continue to fund the BBC through the TV Licence.
In your opinion do you think we should have the BBC?
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Vertical and horizontal integration
Vertical
They are 'vertically integrated' (if you're talking about what someone is) The real term is 'vertical integration'
Have to be able to own two or three stages of production. You need to be able to make the film and then either distribute it or show it.
Horizontal
When one company owns a range of different companies such as newspapers, book, publishers, online or music companies.
Examples
Walt Disney: Are both. (They own pixar and they also own disney channel so they can make and distribute them. Also they own a bunch of other different companies. So that makes them both)
21st Century fox: Are both (They can make the films themselves and they can also broadcast it on their TV. They also own a bunch of other companies so that makes them both)
Sony: Are both.
Script notes for film section of vlog
First - Introduce your film studio and what films they are famous for.
Second - What were their successful box office films?
Third - Who are their competition ? (Pixar and Dreamworks would be easy to do)
Fourth - How are they structured? Who is the conglomerate - and how are they integrated? (Examples)
Fifth - How successful is this conglomerate.
Sixth - What are the debates (pros + cons) of a few media conglomerates owning the majority of the media.
New subsection: What new technologies have improved our consumption of film? What is the future
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Tuesday 24 February 2015
Unit 8 Assignment 2 - Notes
What things aren't appropriate for kids?
Gore - Blood, detailed scenes of people getting wounded
Extreme violence - People beating someone up
Swearing - Any type of swearing
Sexual scenes - Any type of sexual content
Drug use - Any type of drug use
Discrimination - Discrimination that isn't told that it's wrong
I'm worried that they will see these things and that it will affect them in later life. Kids are very influential people, if they see something they'll most likely copy it which is why we need to censor what we let them what.
Ethics
Ethics in basic term what is right and wrong. Looking into it more though it's not as simple as that, it's more of a sliding scale on what we could think of as right and wrong. For example murder is wrong, but there is a lot of different situations in which this could be argued. War, is one of those situations, when people go to War, a lot of people don't see it as murder, but some people do. It's very opinion based.
Television programmes that promote good ethics
When it comes to television programmes that promote good ethics, children's TV programmes usually come first, there is no bad language in them or anything of the sort. Most of the shows are very educational and when it comes to the 'bad guy' (a person with bad ethics) it's always very minor types of bad ethical crimes that are committed and when that happens it's always dealt with to stop them and this promotes good ethics. But then when we think about it more there are a lot of TV programmes that promote good ethics that have extreme language in that may not be suitable for kids to watch but they still promote good ethics.
Should TV and Film be more ethical? Can TV and film be blamed for the slipping ethics of society?
In my opinion I think that quite a lot of TV and Film could be more ethical but only the extreme shows, for example, South Park(1) and Family Guy. These two shows are so ethically wrong and promote bad morals, they're racist, homophobic and sexist. There is no punishment (on the show) for these types of themes so it's not like they're saying racism, homophobia and sexism is wrong, they're making light of it. Satirical humour(2) is just a way of promoting bad ethics and saying it's a joke. Making light of such serious issues is going to desensitise the public to them so that when they are faced with these problems in real life (most likely witnessing these problems) they won't react in the way that they should do.
1)
2) http://www.gender-focus.com/2012/04/28/a-response-to-the-pitfalls-of-satire/
Though on the other hand this is also questionable, me personally I watch Family Guy and South Park and I take the issues that are made light of on the show very seriously, though when I watch the episodes I still find them funny. This is because I'm not a very impressionable person and I feel like if you are a very impressionable person you shouldn't be allowed to watch TV because in simple terms you're an idiot. It's the same argument that violent video games make people violent, I don't think this is true. It's very easy to blame the media for all of our problems but really if people are going out and doing these bad things (murder, being racist, sexist, homophobic) then maybe there's something wrong with those people anyway. If you actually think that it's okay to do these things just because a TV show shows them then I don't understand why you're even watching it in the first place.
Prom night dumpster baby - Family Guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRj-S8Aklcw
This clip is a prime example of why programmes like Family Guy shouldn't be taken seriously. They only sometimes jump over to the side where satire isn't satire anymore it's just offensive for the sake of being offensive, but when they do it's awful. Like in the clip, this is a serious issue of unplanned teenage pregnancy that needs attention and support, not mockery. It's taking the seriousness away from the issue which isn't what we need because then it's not seen as important and people don't acknowledge it as so.
Big Brother Jade Gooding argument
What is happening in this clip and what ethical issues might it raise?
Jade and Sherpa were arguing about food, as the clip progressed Jade got angrier and started saying things that people could perceive as racist. In my opinion I did take the things that Jade said as being racist and I don't think that it should of been shown on TV. Impressionable children could watch this and see this as an okay thing to do and then carry it out in real life. This clip has been edited heavily so we don't get the full story as to what exactly happened and what was said at what times. This is usually the case with reality TV programmes (and the media in general) things could be edited to make it seem unethical but really we'll never know if it was or wasn't. Channel 4 did get in trouble for this as they breached the Ofcom code of conduct.
Gore - Blood, detailed scenes of people getting wounded
Extreme violence - People beating someone up
Swearing - Any type of swearing
Sexual scenes - Any type of sexual content
Drug use - Any type of drug use
Discrimination - Discrimination that isn't told that it's wrong
I'm worried that they will see these things and that it will affect them in later life. Kids are very influential people, if they see something they'll most likely copy it which is why we need to censor what we let them what.
Ethics
Ethics in basic term what is right and wrong. Looking into it more though it's not as simple as that, it's more of a sliding scale on what we could think of as right and wrong. For example murder is wrong, but there is a lot of different situations in which this could be argued. War, is one of those situations, when people go to War, a lot of people don't see it as murder, but some people do. It's very opinion based.
Television programmes that promote good ethics
When it comes to television programmes that promote good ethics, children's TV programmes usually come first, there is no bad language in them or anything of the sort. Most of the shows are very educational and when it comes to the 'bad guy' (a person with bad ethics) it's always very minor types of bad ethical crimes that are committed and when that happens it's always dealt with to stop them and this promotes good ethics. But then when we think about it more there are a lot of TV programmes that promote good ethics that have extreme language in that may not be suitable for kids to watch but they still promote good ethics.
Should TV and Film be more ethical? Can TV and film be blamed for the slipping ethics of society?
In my opinion I think that quite a lot of TV and Film could be more ethical but only the extreme shows, for example, South Park(1) and Family Guy. These two shows are so ethically wrong and promote bad morals, they're racist, homophobic and sexist. There is no punishment (on the show) for these types of themes so it's not like they're saying racism, homophobia and sexism is wrong, they're making light of it. Satirical humour(2) is just a way of promoting bad ethics and saying it's a joke. Making light of such serious issues is going to desensitise the public to them so that when they are faced with these problems in real life (most likely witnessing these problems) they won't react in the way that they should do.
1)
2) http://www.gender-focus.com/2012/04/28/a-response-to-the-pitfalls-of-satire/
Though on the other hand this is also questionable, me personally I watch Family Guy and South Park and I take the issues that are made light of on the show very seriously, though when I watch the episodes I still find them funny. This is because I'm not a very impressionable person and I feel like if you are a very impressionable person you shouldn't be allowed to watch TV because in simple terms you're an idiot. It's the same argument that violent video games make people violent, I don't think this is true. It's very easy to blame the media for all of our problems but really if people are going out and doing these bad things (murder, being racist, sexist, homophobic) then maybe there's something wrong with those people anyway. If you actually think that it's okay to do these things just because a TV show shows them then I don't understand why you're even watching it in the first place.
Prom night dumpster baby - Family Guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRj-S8Aklcw
This clip is a prime example of why programmes like Family Guy shouldn't be taken seriously. They only sometimes jump over to the side where satire isn't satire anymore it's just offensive for the sake of being offensive, but when they do it's awful. Like in the clip, this is a serious issue of unplanned teenage pregnancy that needs attention and support, not mockery. It's taking the seriousness away from the issue which isn't what we need because then it's not seen as important and people don't acknowledge it as so.
Big Brother Jade Gooding argument
What is happening in this clip and what ethical issues might it raise?
Jade and Sherpa were arguing about food, as the clip progressed Jade got angrier and started saying things that people could perceive as racist. In my opinion I did take the things that Jade said as being racist and I don't think that it should of been shown on TV. Impressionable children could watch this and see this as an okay thing to do and then carry it out in real life. This clip has been edited heavily so we don't get the full story as to what exactly happened and what was said at what times. This is usually the case with reality TV programmes (and the media in general) things could be edited to make it seem unethical but really we'll never know if it was or wasn't. Channel 4 did get in trouble for this as they breached the Ofcom code of conduct.
Monday 23 February 2015
Thursday 19 February 2015
Unit 8 Assignment 2 - ethics
Trade unions:
What trade unions can you join if you work in the media and film industry?
The Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) in the UK.
Why is it important to join a trade union, what can they do for you?
People generally join a trade union to get access to the following benefits: an independent voice to negotiate with your employer (You can get this person to go to meetings for you and discuss legalities like what you're being paid). Trade unions can help you if you have a problem at work. It's important to join a trade union because workplaces are usually safer when there is a trade union.
What examples can you find of strikes or other trade union action (look for writers guild strikes in USA), why did they strike, did it impact any productions?
Writers Guild of America strike 2007-2008, they went on strike because they felt like they weren't being paid enough in comparison to the profits of the larger studios. A number of shows benefited from this strike, 'Good news week' was meant to be a one off special but new episodes were made to fill the gap left by US product. Saturday Night Live was effected badly as most of the production staff were laid off during this strike.
Why did the BBC Strike?
Job cuts (over 2000 jobs have been cut over 5 years, 110 staff have been made compulsory redundant) workload and claims of bullying
Freelance contracts:
What does it mean to be a freelancer in the media?
Someone who works for no one (Not a big company on a contract) but is hired for various jobs for different companies.
What types of freelance contract are there?
Zero hour contracts, this means
What types of film or media contracts (short term/fixed term/ first refusal)
Short term:
Fixed term:
Editorial guidelines:
Explain what an editorial guideline is
Editorial Guidelines are values and standards (Do's and Don'ts) of what a channel allows.
Look at the following link and summarise the guidelines for two or three of the subheadings
http://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines/guidelines/
Privacy:
Children and Young People as Contributors:
What can you/can't you show in a PG, 12A and 15?
PG
Can show
What trade unions can you join if you work in the media and film industry?
The Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) in the UK.
Why is it important to join a trade union, what can they do for you?
People generally join a trade union to get access to the following benefits: an independent voice to negotiate with your employer (You can get this person to go to meetings for you and discuss legalities like what you're being paid). Trade unions can help you if you have a problem at work. It's important to join a trade union because workplaces are usually safer when there is a trade union.
What examples can you find of strikes or other trade union action (look for writers guild strikes in USA), why did they strike, did it impact any productions?
Writers Guild of America strike 2007-2008, they went on strike because they felt like they weren't being paid enough in comparison to the profits of the larger studios. A number of shows benefited from this strike, 'Good news week' was meant to be a one off special but new episodes were made to fill the gap left by US product. Saturday Night Live was effected badly as most of the production staff were laid off during this strike.
Why did the BBC Strike?
Job cuts (over 2000 jobs have been cut over 5 years, 110 staff have been made compulsory redundant) workload and claims of bullying
Freelance contracts:
What does it mean to be a freelancer in the media?
Someone who works for no one (Not a big company on a contract) but is hired for various jobs for different companies.
What types of freelance contract are there?
Zero hour contracts, this means
- they are on call to work when you need them
- you don’t have to give them work
- they don’t have to do work when asked
- their employer is still responsible for their health and safety.
Advantages and Disadvantages of a freelance contract
Advantages
- You can work for a variety of different companies
- You're your own boss
- You can do your own time management
- You can give yourself days off
- You'd get work from a network of people that already know you
- Negotiate your payment
Disadvantages
- You're not guaranteed work
- You might have to get another job (part time) to be able to pay for things
- The only employer benefits you'll get is health and safety.
- You have to find work yourself (A lot of legal work for example sorting out your own tax, you'd have to get your own accountant which costs money)
- You don't have the option to work on a contract you've made up as a lot of companies have standard documents already.
- You might not have a lot of experience
- There's a lot of competition
- You need good quality work
What types of film or media contracts (short term/fixed term/ first refusal)
Short term:
- Hired for a short period of time
- Doesn't have to continue working after contract is finished
- Could continue working
Fixed term:
- last for a certain length of time
- are set in advance
- end when a specific task is completed
- end when a specific event takes place
- Can match an offer being made by someone else before a third party accepts
Editorial guidelines:
Explain what an editorial guideline is
Editorial Guidelines are values and standards (Do's and Don'ts) of what a channel allows.
Look at the following link and summarise the guidelines for two or three of the subheadings
http://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines/guidelines/
Privacy:
- Respect privacy and don't invade it without good reason.
- Must justify reasons for invading privacy
- Must accurately report stories and have a respect for their dignity
Children and Young People as Contributors:
- Ensure that the physical and emotional well being and the dignity of young children is protected during filming.
- They must ensure that children and young people are not caused unnecessary anxiety or distress by their involvement
Why is it important for a television producer to work under guidelines.
So that the TV show isn't breaking any rules and can actually be broadcast on Television. They also have to work under guidelines so that they don't get into any legal issues.
BBFC:
Who are they and what do they do?
The BBFC censor and rate films in the UK
So that the TV show isn't breaking any rules and can actually be broadcast on Television. They also have to work under guidelines so that they don't get into any legal issues.
BBFC:
Who are they and what do they do?
The BBFC censor and rate films in the UK
What can you/can't you show in a PG, 12A and 15?
PG
Can show
- Mild language
- Innocuous reference to drugs
- Bullying/Racism/Mourning
- Mild references to sex
Can't show
- Extreme violence
- Strong language
- Heavy drug use
- Innapropriate themes for a child under eight.
12A
Can show
Can show
- Strong language
- Brief/Discrete sex scene
- Moderate violence
Can't show
- No blood unless it's absolutely necessary (Medical drama etc)
- No Aggressive discriminatory language unless it is condemned
- Excessive drug use
15
Can show
- strong violence
- frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***').
- portrayals of sexual activity
- strong verbal references to sex
- sexual nudity
- brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence
- discriminatory language or behaviour
- drug taking
Can't show
- Endorsement of discriminatory language or behaviour
- Sex scenes are allowed but without strong detail
- Things that teenagers would be likely to copy. (Self harm etc)
Unit 8 prep work
What is the BBC?
"The BBC is the world's leading public service broadcaster. Its mission is to enrich people's lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain" - BBC official website
How is it funded?
"Established by a Royal Charter, the BBC is a public service broadcaster funded by the licence fee paid by UK households." - BBC official website
When did it start?
1922
What current changes are they making to their channels or programmes?
"The Executive plans to use the savings from the closure of BBC Three as a broadcast channel to develop the channel online, evolve BBC iPlayer, launch a BBC One+1 channel, and help to strengthen drama on BBC One. The capacity that is freed up by the closure of BBC Three will enable the BBC to extend the broadcast hours of CBBC by two hours per night." - BBC official website
Can you find 2/3 articles on peple arguing the pros and cons of the licence fee?
http://www.groundreport.tv/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-the-tv-licence-in-britain/
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/feature/a560323/ds-reader-view-why-the-bbc-should-keep-the-licence-fee.html#~p4O0kYe8NGFa6C
What are commercial TV channels?
They are channels that are privately owned by corporate media and broadcast television and radio
How are they funded?
Advertising and sponsorship
What are the highest rated programmes on ITV or channel 5
What is a meant by the term 'media conglomerate'?
A company that owns other large companies.
Find some 'media conglomerates'?
21st century fox, CBS, Sky, News corporation
Who are the major film production studios?
Dreamworks, MGM, Viacom, Disney, Sony
Find two or three films for one of the major studio, how much money did they make from it (box office and DVD)
What is meant by the term 'independent film'?
"An independent film is a film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major filmstudio system." - Wikipedia
Can you find examples of independent film producers?
Amy Low, Gill Holland, Jim McKay
What independent films have won awards?
What are the new technological developments in the way we watch/make television and film?
A lot of media is now consumed online, which means we can watch anything anywhere on demand. It's becoming increasingly popular to catch up on missed shows whilst you're out and about. People don't usually sit down and watch a regularly scheduled television show exactly when it's scheduled in the comfort of our house on a TV. We watch it whenever we want to after it's come out.
How is it funded?
"Established by a Royal Charter, the BBC is a public service broadcaster funded by the licence fee paid by UK households." - BBC official website
When did it start?
1922
What current changes are they making to their channels or programmes?
"The Executive plans to use the savings from the closure of BBC Three as a broadcast channel to develop the channel online, evolve BBC iPlayer, launch a BBC One+1 channel, and help to strengthen drama on BBC One. The capacity that is freed up by the closure of BBC Three will enable the BBC to extend the broadcast hours of CBBC by two hours per night." - BBC official website
Can you find 2/3 articles on peple arguing the pros and cons of the licence fee?
http://www.groundreport.tv/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-the-tv-licence-in-britain/
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/feature/a560323/ds-reader-view-why-the-bbc-should-keep-the-licence-fee.html#~p4O0kYe8NGFa6C
What are commercial TV channels?
They are channels that are privately owned by corporate media and broadcast television and radio
How are they funded?
Advertising and sponsorship
How do we know if a commercial channel is successful or not?
Depending on how much money they get.
Depending on how much money they get.
What are the highest rated programmes on ITV or channel 5
What is a meant by the term 'media conglomerate'?
A company that owns other large companies.
Find some 'media conglomerates'?
21st century fox, CBS, Sky, News corporation
Who are the major film production studios?
Dreamworks, MGM, Viacom, Disney, Sony
Find two or three films for one of the major studio, how much money did they make from it (box office and DVD)
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What is meant by the term 'independent film'?
"An independent film is a film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major filmstudio system." - Wikipedia
Can you find examples of independent film producers?
Amy Low, Gill Holland, Jim McKay
What independent films have won awards?
What are the new technological developments in the way we watch/make television and film?
A lot of media is now consumed online, which means we can watch anything anywhere on demand. It's becoming increasingly popular to catch up on missed shows whilst you're out and about. People don't usually sit down and watch a regularly scheduled television show exactly when it's scheduled in the comfort of our house on a TV. We watch it whenever we want to after it's come out.
Friday 6 February 2015
Thursday 5 February 2015
Media CV
VICTORIA HOWARTH
Objective: To work in an environment that allows me to be flexible with my creative ideas.
Objective: To work in an environment that allows me to be flexible with my creative ideas.
WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS:
December 2014 About Tameside
- Construct interview questions and then carry out said interviews
- Work in a small, busy office: typing up interviews that we recorded
- Travel all around Tameside talking to a wide variety of different companies
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Ashton Sixth Form College 2013 - Present (Will gain qualification in June)
Level 3 Creative Media Production extended diploma
Alder Community High School 2008 - 2013
9 GCSEs including 2 at B grade (Psychology and Maths) 3 at C grade (Including English and Drama)
1 BTEC qualification at a Merit (ICT skills)
SKILLS:
- Willingness to learn: acquired new skills through istop motion technology and Stop motion unit. Also how to live edit and mic someone up during studio production unit.
- Teamwork: Enjoys working in a team and coming up with creative ideas together. Form strong bonds with people in said team.
- Creativity: Writing short film scripts for screenwriting unit.
- Self-motivation/management: Ability to meet deadlines through large course load
- Editing: Experience making different things on Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro.
INTERESTS:
- Television: Watching Documentaries, Sitcoms and Fantasy shows.
- Film: Watching indie horror films.
- New Media: Watching internet news shows and a wide range of different internet shows on Youtube.
- Cinema: Going to the Cinema with friends and watching award shows.
REFERENCES: I am happy to supply these on request.
victoriahhowarth@gmail.com
Date of Birth 28.04.97 Telephone. 07508004097
16 Orchard Rise, Gee Cross, Hyde, SK145SB
Unit 8 Assignment 4 - CV Cover letter, SWOT, Course and Job Search, Showreel
Job search
Video content editor
This job role interests me because video editing is something that I want to get into, I like taking raw footage and making it watchable through simple edits. The fact that it says we will have "You have creative liscene here, and will be visualising creative concepts..." interests me because it sounds like you've got a lot of freedom to edit how you want to edit. If you've got a certain style you can follow that style and have fun with it. It seems like it's a very flexible job.
Video Maker
This job interests me because it's editing, shooting and directing all in one. You can work with a team which I've always liked doing and you get to come up with fun video ideas yourself and then have them made. There's not much creativity limit.
Video Journalist
This job role interests me because I like researching things to find out more about them, so the fact that I'd be finding out my own stories to report on is exciting. Also I'll be able to then make that research into something watchable (interview etc) interests me. It interests me because they said they want 2 to 3 short films a week and this means that there's a lot of creating time there's never really gonna be a point where you're just sat down doing nothing. You'll either be coming up with ideas, researching said ideas or filming said ideas.
UCAS
Edge Hill - Film and Television production
I've applied for the film and television production course because it's got a solid balance of theory work and practical work. I like doing both theory and practical so this is something that would be good for me. Also there's a lot of group work which I also enjoy doing. The units that we would be doing is interesting, making a short film for example.
Salford - Television and Radio
I applied to this course because they're right in the heart of media city so there's lots of work experience available during the course. The equipment that they use is state of the art and available for me to take it outside of University and use myself to make my own films. The course is something I really enjoy doing, when you get into the second year and you get to pick some of the units to do there's a "advance editing techniques" Unit that I'd really enjoy doing.
Falmouth - Film
I applied to this course because they focus mainly on film. Short films, feature length films, documentary style films, etc. They have great equipment for anyone on the Media courses to use. They are one of the most successful film courses in the country. There's a good mixture of theory and practical work on the coures. They've got a motion capture studio and animating something is something I've wanted to try.
CV
(X)
Showreel
(X)
Video content editor
This job role interests me because video editing is something that I want to get into, I like taking raw footage and making it watchable through simple edits. The fact that it says we will have "You have creative liscene here, and will be visualising creative concepts..." interests me because it sounds like you've got a lot of freedom to edit how you want to edit. If you've got a certain style you can follow that style and have fun with it. It seems like it's a very flexible job.
Video Maker
This job interests me because it's editing, shooting and directing all in one. You can work with a team which I've always liked doing and you get to come up with fun video ideas yourself and then have them made. There's not much creativity limit.
Video Journalist
This job role interests me because I like researching things to find out more about them, so the fact that I'd be finding out my own stories to report on is exciting. Also I'll be able to then make that research into something watchable (interview etc) interests me. It interests me because they said they want 2 to 3 short films a week and this means that there's a lot of creating time there's never really gonna be a point where you're just sat down doing nothing. You'll either be coming up with ideas, researching said ideas or filming said ideas.
UCAS
Edge Hill - Film and Television production
I've applied for the film and television production course because it's got a solid balance of theory work and practical work. I like doing both theory and practical so this is something that would be good for me. Also there's a lot of group work which I also enjoy doing. The units that we would be doing is interesting, making a short film for example.
Salford - Television and Radio
I applied to this course because they're right in the heart of media city so there's lots of work experience available during the course. The equipment that they use is state of the art and available for me to take it outside of University and use myself to make my own films. The course is something I really enjoy doing, when you get into the second year and you get to pick some of the units to do there's a "advance editing techniques" Unit that I'd really enjoy doing.
Falmouth - Film
I applied to this course because they focus mainly on film. Short films, feature length films, documentary style films, etc. They have great equipment for anyone on the Media courses to use. They are one of the most successful film courses in the country. There's a good mixture of theory and practical work on the coures. They've got a motion capture studio and animating something is something I've wanted to try.
CV
(X)
Showreel
(X)
Covering letter
Dear Employer
I am writing to you regarding the job advert you put up on the 'jobs.chinwag.com' website. I am currently a media production student at College, I've worked on a wide range of different projects including writing my own screenplay, advertising, TV and Film, Stop motion and many others. I have good knowledge of how to use editing softwares such as Adobe After effects (I created a logo on after effects.) and Final cut pro. (I've used this to edit all of the footage I've filmed so far.) I believe I am the perfect candidate for this role as I'm good at self management, I always manage to meet deadlines (without having to rush my work.)
I am a very creative person, I have many different editing styles. For example I have edited an upbeat happy advert (adding in upbeat music and making the colours bright) and I've also edited a dark, scary short film. (Making the colours a bit darker, the cuts a bit faster and scarier and adding in suspenseful music.)
I am a good group worker, for all of my work in College I've had to work in a group. I have great communication skills within a group whether it be emailing someone or speaking to them or writing to them. I'm also good at knowing how to handle difficult situations without everything blowing out of proportion. I know how to speak to people in a calm collective manner so that they understand what's not quite working and will work on it.
Overall I'm excellent at self management, working in a team and being creative. I'm very media savvy and I hope to hear from you in the future.
Yours sincerely,
Victoria Howarth
I am a very creative person, I have many different editing styles. For example I have edited an upbeat happy advert (adding in upbeat music and making the colours bright) and I've also edited a dark, scary short film. (Making the colours a bit darker, the cuts a bit faster and scarier and adding in suspenseful music.)
I am a good group worker, for all of my work in College I've had to work in a group. I have great communication skills within a group whether it be emailing someone or speaking to them or writing to them. I'm also good at knowing how to handle difficult situations without everything blowing out of proportion. I know how to speak to people in a calm collective manner so that they understand what's not quite working and will work on it.
Overall I'm excellent at self management, working in a team and being creative. I'm very media savvy and I hope to hear from you in the future.
Yours sincerely,
Victoria Howarth
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