12BMS Feedback

See below for the different feedback for your initial ideas- you can put the relevant ones on your blog and then you will need to discuss what you have learned as you have seen following the criteria above. There should be an appropriate level of detail and you need to consider presentation...

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Target Audience & Production Company Ident

After having discussed possible ideas and come up with a pitch, your next focus should be on thinking about your target audience and designing a production company ident (logo) for your film. These will be discussed together as the production company ident will be largely dependent on what you decide...

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Character Development

It will be necessary and beneficial for you to work out a slightly more 'fleshed-out' idea of your film- this will allow for some important character development and issues around tone (so, is your proposed horror film going to feature dozens of characters being killed or just one person being psychologically tortured?) The character development aspect should focus on your main characters with a...

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Wallander Clip!

I know some of you have been trying to get screen grabs from Wallander but haven't been able to access the clip. Please follow instructions below to access it from FROG. FROG- Second Dot- Departmental Sites-Shared Area- Media- Year 12 Media- Foundation Portfolio- Opening Sequences- Wallander.mp4 You can then download this file and get your screen grabs from the...

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25 Word Pitch

While a good idea can quite easily be ruined by poor execution, a poor idea is much more difficult to save through good production skills. Students often come up with overly-complicated narratives that they then struggle to contain in a brief teaser, or choose ideas that do not really 'work' in terms of allowing for interesting visual ideas. The most important thing is to keep your ideas simple...

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Genre Influences

Having seen the variations of opening sequences as a class, it is crucial that you find additional sources of influences that are more interesting/ personalised for you. At this stage, you are looking to focus on: - influences in terms of genre Again, these should be shown on your blog with visual elements included (stills from the opening of the film) focusing on specific detail of the conventions...

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Ideas

Below is a Prezi illustrating the different stages and things to consider when coming up with an idea...

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Detailed Analyses

For 12A Media: you can now go to the AS Media Opening Sequence site on FROG to access Wallander and Memento to get screengrabs! ...

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Mood Board

For your opening sequence, the precise storyline is not assessed. However, a poor storyline often will make it a struggle for you to obtain the higher marks in your production. While we will focus on more specific aspects of storyline next week, one way to assist the process of coming up with...

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Brief

While this was given to you by Miss Mitchell, see below for the brief: Main task: the titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last a maximum of two minutes....

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What is an Opening Sequence? Three Case Studies

One of the first things that will need to be on your blog is a discussion of what an opening sequence actually entails. While this is an incredibly broad question that very much differs between films, by analysing the 3 different opening sequences looked at in class you can begin to see what all opening...

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Half Term Homework: Doc Martin

Over half-term, you will need to write an essay based around the construction of representation of regional identity in Doc Martin. You will need to discuss: Camera shots Editing Mise-en-Scene Sound Above I have attached your group efforts- you are welcome to make similar points but should at...

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Improving your Research & Planning

Half-term is a fantastic opportunity for you to improve your research and planning: after you come back your major focus should be on the filming of your video. Although you have been given consistent feedback throughout this term, you should also be able to self-assess your blog by checking: (1) That you have all posts completed in detail (2) That you have used ICT in every post (and that this...

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Film Schedule

Above is the exemplar of a film schedule. While they are easy to fill in, you must remember that you are still assessed in terms of detail provided and in that sense it is important that you take your time in completing the schedule as accurately as possible. Identifying the shots can be tricky- you...

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Y13 Advice About Music Videos

Above is the advice that Year 13's gave to you to produce excellent quality footage.  Pick out 2 or 3 points that: - you feel you may not have considered as a group - you feel back up your priorities as a group - you will act upon to ensure you do it well - you think are interesting...

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TV Drama Commentaries

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Final Parts of Planning: Talent Release, Location Permissions, Record Label Permissions

Talent Release Forms In the final stages of your planning, you will need to complete some practicalities. In terms of the talent release form, you need to have everyone who has agreed to be in your video to complete a release form- if they attend this school then the address can simply be the name...

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Costume

The costume post should focus on both the artist(s) but also any additional cast members in the video. The key is to combine the visual (you should be able to be precise) with justification of why these costumes are best. While this may be more simple if you are designing a video for a glamorous pop star, an effort must also be made to discuss video with an indie rock theme. Constantly referring...

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Props

One of the ways that you are assessed is your use of mise-en-scene, for which props are an essential item. Props should be carefully chosen to reflect the artist and the genre for the music video that you are producing. For the post on props to be deemed excellent, you need to be: - specific: using precise images wherever possible - detailed: where relevant displaying the process of getting...

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Exemplars

Below are three examples of music videos from other schools. What grade do you think they received and why?  ...

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Oliver Twist- Class & Status

Focus on the clip above specifically in terms of mise-en-scene and how this affects the construction of class & status. You should be looking out for specific detail and again aiming to write 250-300 words within clas...

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Moses Jones (Editing)

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Innovative Planning Posts

Below are a few examples of excellent ways to present some of your planning posts. There is nothing wrong with making it fun and being innovative provided there is a clear focus. These kinds of posts would get you additional marks in terms of presentation and use of technology but the candidates involved also seem to be having a good time! ...

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The Silence

Here is the clip from 'The Silence' that we looked at in class and that you will need to do a written assignment about: 250 words focusing only on how sound affects the representation of disability....

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Audience Research

The powerpoint below provides some guidance about Target Audience. You need to ensure that the following questions are answered: What do real audiences consume? Who are the specific audiences for particular products? How do media industries target those audiences? You will need to present this,...

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The Line of Beauty

Homework: The Line of Beauty Analysis For this assignment you will need to think about the use of camera shots, angles, movements and framing within the clip from The Line of Beauty and how these affect the representation of sexuality- essentially, how the three different characters are portrayed. Essentially, you should identify any shots/angles/movements/compositions that are present...

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The Line of Beauty Sexuality Analysis

Homework: The Line of Beauty Analysis For this assignment you will need to think about the use of camera shots, angles, movements and framing within the clip from The Line of Beauty and how these affect the representation of sexuality- essentially, how the three different characters are portrayed. Essentially, you should identify any shots/angles/movements/compositions that are present...

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Homework

You must either discuss the use of the editing in The Inbetweeners in terms of comedy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ7INChmTvM) and excitement in The French Connection (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN2RLcEHve8). You should write at least 300 words....

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Editing in The Godfather and Raging Bull

The Godfather (Baptism Scene) Raging Bull (Fight Scene...

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Working on New Template

Apologies for the messy interface. Working on a new blog design in preparation for next ye...

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G324 Blog Hub

Please see below links for each of the requested candidate blogs: 7254;  7233;  7192;  7070;  7089;  7029;  6227;  7225;  7157; 7134;  7179; 7175;  7056;  7142;  7140;  Please e-mail ngo@glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk with any proble...

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G321 Blog Hub

Please see below links for each of the requested candidate blogs: 8208  8278 8047 8256 8202 8137 8112 8280 8041 8255 8240 8109 8097   8017 8074 Please e-mailngo@glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk with any probl...

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Year 10 Cover Work Web Addresses

Below are the links for the 3 shows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=399JuXJ9PJM (Veronica Mars) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KsqDCPKA2w (My So Called Life) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmoU05_Fr5A (Buffy The Vampire Slayer...

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Local, National and International audiences

Hi all, Here's a very recent case study that you might like to explore. Nintendo is due to release Tomodatchi Life in the US and Europe in June. This has been a massive hit in Japan, and looks like it will be here too. You play the game with your Mii, an avatar (in game representation) of you. I think it is a bit like the Sims. You meet people, have fun, and invite avatars of your friends ...

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Lovely Minecraft resources

Hi all, I have collated a range of lovely Minecraft resources for you to look at. Make sure you make notes especially on the facts and figures that will help you with your case studies for the exam. Also remember to look at the dates of the articles as some of them are older than others and so you need to be aware of that when you quote the figures. There are articles on: How successful Minecraft...

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Year 12 Homework

  Write a response focusing on the construction of ethnicity from this clip from Hotel Babylon. You should consider the: camera shots, angles, movement, composition editing sound mise-en-scene You should use your terminology booklets to try to make sure that you are using a wide variety of terms. You should watch the clip 4 times. Your response should reflect 45 minutes writing...

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Year 13 Media H/W

You should write a 30 minute response focusing on how the concept of audience is relevant to either your AS or your A2 production. &nbs...

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G322 Video Games: An Awesome Indie Game

Have you played Papers, Please? One of the most unusual video games of 2013, Papers, Please bills itself as a ‘Dystopian Document Thriller’ where you take on the role of an immigration officer at a border to the fictional country of Arstotzka. It is a fantastic case study for you because it is an independent game, created by one man Lucas Pope. Pope is an ex-employee of large American...

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Exemplar Evaluation

Here is the exemplar evaluation I showed in class- click on the evaluation label! http://chittsmediablog.blogspot.co.uk/ This evaluation is to an excellent standard- note the excellent presentation and the dedication to using digital technology, alongside the thorough detail the candidate uses. A less tidy blog is this one, but with a good level of depth: http://chionehardymedia.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/G321%20Evaluation I...

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Shakespeare Through A Lens Project Brief

You have been commissioned by the Lambeth City Learning Centre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the BFI and the management at Glenthorne High School to gain a deeper understanding of Titus Andronicus by filming a scene from the play from a range of different perspectives. You will edit the film to produce a high-quality 3-7 minute segment of film to be screened on a 400 seater cinema screen at the...

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TV Comedy Audience Pleasures Homework

Above are a list of audience pleasures connected with TV comedies. In your books, under the heading TV Comedy Audience Pleasures, identify 2 audience pleasures for Have I Got News For You and 2 audience pleasures for The Big Bang Theory.  You will need to write a short paragraph for each,...

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Location Permissions Exemplar

Location Permissions LetterAgain used as evidence that you have planned out all of your locations and have a set shooting schedule, the location permissions letter can be more formal than below ...

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Ancillary Task Exemplars

Below are a few different exemplars of work for the ancillary task, with the marks and comments also below. Exemplar 1 Digipak:  http://www.i-m.co/kayjianoran/kayjianoran/digipakfinal-draft.html Exemplar 1 Magazine Ad: http://www.i-m.co/kayjianoran/kayjianoran/magazine-advertfinal-draft.html Exemplar...

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Production Company Idents

Production Company Ident Many major film company idents tend to reflect a wider appeal- Universal, Paramount and Dreamworks, for example.       For independent production companies who specialise in making certain films, there tends to be a slightly more themed ident. For...

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