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I think that Beyonce is a star.This is evident in the music video from the use cross cutting.The video cuts to several scenes happening at different places,including a car park,a hall and a house .However,Beyonce is always present and at the centre of attention,which indicates that she is important . of We also know that she has a large global following.The producers have done this to boost beyonces star power.This relates to Andrew Goodwins theory of music videos,as the video is promoting Beyonces image,to meet the demands of the record label.
Going Pro FAQ’s (Frequently asked questions) When is the series starting? Our first episode will air on the 4 th January 2019, and will be followed by another 3 episodes every Friday, finishing on the 25 th of that month. What channel is the series being shown on? The programmes will be broadcasted on Channel 4 TV station. What if I do not have a TV? Do not worry, all of the episodes will be uploaded onto the channel 4 website, and will be available to watch provided that you have flash player. Will there be a second series? We are not sure yet, it is dependent on the success of the first series. What time will the Programme start and how long will it be? The programme will start at 6pm on Fridays, with each installment lasting an hour long.
Terms Intersectionality-The thought that sexism,class oppression,gender identity and racism are interconnected antebellum-The time before a war black is beautiful-Dispels the racist idea that black peoples features are unattractive blackgirlmagic-a concept that celebrates the beauty, power and resilience of black women
Lighting-This tends to be low key/dark,which assists in creating an unsettling mood Props-Typical crime drama props include police tape,bright torches and guns etc. Setting-Crime dramas tend to be set in big cities,as they tend to be seen as more dangerous given that they're is a greater population Narrative-plot usually revolves around an unsolved mystery Editing techniques-Cross cutting is often seen to show the two characters who are plotting against each other e.g police vs criminal. Camera techniques-Close ups are often used to draw emotion,and high/low angle shots are sometimes used to showcase vunerability/power. Sound-Diagetic sound is commonly used to project the noise of a bustling city or the eery silence of a crime. Binary opposites-These are often created through two characters,one who is good and the other who is evil.
Look at how Goodwin's theory applies to Dizzee Rascals Dream? In Dizzee Rascals Dream sound techniques are used to show us what Dizzee Rascals aspirations are.In the music video a soundtrack is playing,part of the chorus includes the line "if you don't have a dream,how are you gonna have a dream come true".Meanwhile in the video we can see Dizee Rascal and his puppet friends vandalising and stealing.This connotes that people that live in the hood should have more aspirations in life.Also,as we know Dizee rascal has been successful himself,therefore he may be trying to inspire others to be like him.This relates to Andrew Goodwins theory of music videos,as it shows a clear link between the music and the visuals. Costumes and body language make this a typical rap video.In the video the youth puppets can be seen wearing hoodies.This type of clothing is what we expect to see on the "street",therefore,making it appropriate for the hip-hop genre. In one one of ...
A- BAND 4-8 MARKS WWW: Use of theories Clearly structured Good use of media terminology EBI: More detailed analysis Better explanation of theory B- BAND 3-5 MARKS WWW: Good use of media terminology Good use of theories Linked theory to the context EBI: Clearer analysis Talk about why these conventions have been used C- BAND 5-9 MARKS WWW: Clear analysis Clear description Well structured EBI: Use more theories Giving more specific evidence
1. Why are Lord Reith and John Logie Baird so important in terms of the development of TV? Engineer John Baird was at the forefront of the pro TV revolution,who today is considered as the creator of television.Lord Reith was the director of the BBC who first broadcasted TV,however is ideologies strongly opposed Bairds. 2. How did television develop during the 1930’s? The 1930's was the birth of television,when the BBC became the first company to start a scheduled TV service. 3. What was the impact of WW2 on TV, especially Post War? During the war,TV became less popular and more people began listening to the radio.However, after the war TV was used to ease people back into regular life. 4. What television genre developed during the late 1940’s and into the 1950’s? Live Television production was introduced in the United States,which marked the first "golden era" of television.In addition,soap operas was another genre that developed in this time period.
timeline founded in 1922 1930's - the birth of television 1940's - the BBC at war 1960's - colour TV 2000's - the digital revolution The BBC is a public service organisation,with 5 core purposes which are ; To provide news and information that help people understand the world around them To support learning for people of all ages To show the most creative,highest quality and distinctive output and services To represent the diverse communities of the UK and support the creative economy To reflect the UK,its culture and values to the rest of the world How is the BBC structured? The BBC is governed and funded by the Royal Charter.Their is a Board which is responsible for ensuring the BBC fulfils its mission and public purposes as set out in the Charter. The Board has a number of committees predominantly made up of non-executive directors as required by the Charter.The executive committee is responsible for the day-to-day running of the BBC. What is t...
Straight Outta Compton Discuss the ways in which media products are produced and distributed to the audience in Straight Outta Compton. You could argue Straight Outta Compton is a hollywood blockbuster film due to its high production budget.Overall,it cost an estimated $50 million to produce.This was possible because the film was made by a conglomerate,Universal studios. Universal pictures has a co-production distribution deal with Legendary pictures,meaning that NBC Universal used vertical integration to produce and distribute the film.This was a high concept film,because it was based on pre-existing material the rap group N.W.A whom are already well known.Therefore,this ensured the film was a success as there was already a global fan base. Straight Outta Compton was released in 429 cinema's in the UK,making it a saturated release.NBC Universal opted to do this as they know the film had gained not of traction,therefore,this would be profitable for them.In addition,they releas...
In this advertisement the idea that women need to be skinny is put forward.The image shows a male figure wearing a suit looking down into a cake.The cake has a hole in it which looks like the outline of a body.Underneath the image is the question "Need to lose a little weight before your wedding?".This suggests that the cake in the image represents the missing bride.This supports Van Zoonen's interpretation that women are seen as objects in society.Cakes are typically large and viewed as unhealthy and "fattening".Relating this to women,the advert inferrs that women do not want to look like a cake on their wedding day. The advertisers have re-inforced this gender norm innorder to promote a "slim fast"energy drink which can is shown in the bottom right. In this advertisement the idea that men need to be brave is portrayed.This is clear from the image,showing a man hanging off a tall structure.One of his hands can be seen barely gripping onto the skyscr...
Find examples from your historical magazine (Woman’s Realm) that support (or challenge) the view that variety, creativity and quality are limited. 2-3 examples from the cover to support/challenge this idea The cover lines/feature articles used on the Woman's Realm cover are hows that magazine's in the 1960's lacked variety and creativity.Some of the feature articles and cover lines include a "treasury of homemaking" and "exciting new period of romance".These are all stereotypical female interests.This shows a lack of creativity,as this magazine doesn't challenge these ideologies and promote individuality.This relates to Stuart Hall's theory that stereotyping reduces people to a few simple characteristics. On the other hand,the masthead completely contradicts this point.The masthead is Woman's Realm,with the word Realm written in larger,bolder font.The word realm means kingdom or land,therefore,the magazine suggests that woman run t...
Tokenistic:The representation of under-represented groups of people as equal Whitewashing;When a black person's skin tone is made to appear lighter When a black person is made to have non-white characteristics The absence of people from other ethnic backgrounds that are non-white Exotic other:Someone who is different,which makes them fascinating.
Part 1 The blacklist refers to the producers that don't get their scripts used Films are driven by their casting £2 million is the most ever spent on producing a British film Producers sometimes have to finance their own movies if they cannot get a financier Some producers get actors to attend premiers ignored to convince distributors to buy a film The British film industry is currently in a bad position Film distribution is usually accompanied with film promotion The film distributor determines the marketing strategy of the film
Ferguson's ideas about representation are present in this magazine.A POV shot is used,showing someone holding sunsational sultanas products on a silver plate,and in the background we can see a lady riding a wave.Upon further inspection,we can see that this lady is also holding a silver plate.This camera shot infers that the cover model is holding the objects we see at the front of the camera.The cover model is the aspirational figure.She comes across as an aspirational women because she effortlessly surfs the waves whilst still looking beatiful.In addition,the ambient lighting further supports this.The sun is shining down on this lady,which re-iterates how her appearance makes her stand out.The magazine suggests that the reader can achieve her look through Australian Sultanas,as they are said to "give the best results".
Using websites like Wikipedia, IMDB and Google research the following questions: Media Organisation Research the business conglomerate Comcast Corporation and NBC Universal List the different companies (subsidiaries) owned by Comcast Corporation/NBC Universal and identify the industry it is situated in and product/service provided. NBC Universal, is an American multinational media conglomerate that is a subsidiary division of Comcast.NBCUniversal is primarily involved in media and entertainment industries. What happened during the pre-production phase? • Whose idea was the film? Did the idea start with the writer, or were writers brought in to develop a preconceived idea? The writers were brought in by the producers. The two people responsible for the making of the film our Ice Cube and Dr Dre, who were both apart of the real life N.W.A group. • Where did the idea come from? Was it an original idea, or perhaps a book first, or TV series, or comic...
How are representations of young kurdish women constructed? The article suggests that kurdish women are not treated equally and are discriminated against.There are many examples in the text that show this e.g. "We live in a world where women are dominated by men".It is this patriarchal oppression that they face which has inspired many kurdish women to join the YPJ and fight ISIS.The use of images also indicates that women kurdish women are vulnerable.Both pictures on the front page include a women facing the camera from the side.This camera technique makes the subject appear smaller in the frame,which accurately represents how women are made to feel less powerful and important than men. How do these representations reflect the ideology of huck? Hucks ideology is that people should act outside the "norm" and be unique.The representation of Kurdish women in the article reflects this ideology.What stands out for being unique about the kurdish women in this articl...