Gogglebox

Googlebox is shown on a friday evening on Chanel 4 with a variety of different series. Each series is made up by at least 10 episodes all of which are around a hour long. The show was created by putting cameras in family living rooms to capture viewers responses to different TV shows. The TV shows that the families watched were purposely chosen as they were the most popular watched around the nation. The top shows that the families watch are XFactor, Im A Celebrity and Chanel 4 News. They chose these shows is particular due to them being the most watched by the nation. By choosing these shows it gives us a way of interacting with the families and comparing ourselves to the way they reacted.

This show focuses on Comedy however as it is starring everyday people we are able to relate more. Their use of language and sense of humour is easier to understand and they use similar dialect to us. Although it is a fun show and the families responses keep us entertained, I cant help but feel the whole show is constructed. 

The families are aware that their is a camera present in the room which suggests some of their reactions may be false and/or exaggerated to increase the national views. One of the most popular households in the episodes are best friends Sandy and Sandra. They are loved so strongly due to their appearance and their actions. Chanel 4 chose a variety of different families each with a different sense of humour, for example, The Moffatt family are talkative and funny however The Siddiqui Family tend to act more seriously and concerned. 

Overal i think the layout of this program is a great way of receiving more viewers and earning a higher profit however, it is slightly constructed which takes away reality of it.   

CourseWork5_ More Merchandise

This is the dvd cover for my first season of Inclosure. I really like how it turned out as is foreshadows whats going to happen in the season however doesn't give any spoilers. Each image on the cover has a purpose for being their. For example the mountains are there because the environment of season one is set around a rocky surrounding. 

The front cover of the case includes everything i buyer will need to know. The target audience/age (bottom right), the name of the Show/Season(Inclosure/No such thing as evil) and relatable images to attract consumers. 

The spine of the case in simple. It includes the Show name, the target age and the special addition icon. All of these need to be present so consumers can analysis what dvd it is without seeing the face of the case.

With the back side i got inspiration from other dvd cases. I cropped and fit the bottom half of the face by using an image of google. This section on the face is what every dvd case has as it tells us the legal side of the dvd. A blurb is always needed, this is to inform the viewer of what the film/show is about and also gives them minimal information of whats happened/happening. Top right of the back face i added how many disks are included. Because is it a continuous show this information is important so consumers know how many disks need to be present in the case.

Overal I think the outcome of my series dvd case turned out really well as it includes everything you'd find on actual dvd cases and gives all the details and consumer will need before purchasing the item.

I decided to create another DVD cover for my Tv Series. I like this cover as it tell us what the program is about yet doesnt spoil anything. Although I like this cover because it is simple and doesnt include to many busy sections I still like the first design more.

Identifying Todorov

 Divergent! 

We are introduced to the Equalibruim straight away when we learn that each citenzen is designated a sector. This is normal leaving for main start Beatrice, so when testing day comes up and she discovers she's a 'divergent'(a rare breed of human with talents from all sectors) he life becomes a threat! Divergents are believed to use their talents for evil hence why everyone is afraid of them.

The distribution in the Equalibrium comes around after finding out she's a Divergent. With the fear of being identified as a divergent and the choosing of sectors coming up Beatrice fears for her life! Although she learns new skills and becomes the best in her sector. However when one of the sectors becomes evil and tries over ruling her true Divergen o's portrayed in the process of saving the people in her home town. 

Recognition of the disruption is when they discover she is a divergent and try to kill her, in the process of her surviving the hate rig of the other sectors she finds other Divergents. 

Repair of the Equalibruim is when Beatrice destroys the evil sector and, for the sake of her survival runs away with the other Divergents. 

Returning of a new Equalibruim for everyone as the sectors must continue living with the knowledge of Divergents still existing and Beatrice and the other Divergents must survive being hunted. 

Coursework4_Merchandise

Product Ideas:
Since deciding on my overall narrative I have since then gone on to develop my idea. The name of my series will still be called 'Inclosure' however each season will have a different name for example series one will be called 'no such thing as evil'.

I thought of this name in particular as when the teenagers are kept captive one of the teens could shout out to the scientist 'what you're doing isnt human, its evil' the scientist could then go on to reply with 'there's no such thing as evil'. I think this catchphrase is catchy and will stick in the characters and viewers mind throughout the season.

Below I have designed some rough merchandise ideas which I will use to specifically publicize season one of Inclosure.

This is my first Idea as it symbolize the main name of the seasons. However the silhouettes represent the characters in season one. As the characters change throughout the seasons so will the images. 

I really like this idea as it tells us what happens in the first couple of episodes however it doesn't tell us whats going to happen. It includes the sub series name in a an attractive format. The image also represents season one yet if you haven't seen the program you wouldn't understand its purpose. I think the fact it is focusing on a black and white theme with minimal colour attracts our attention to the important part of the product.

This hat is simple yet looks very trendy.The overall layout of this hat represents the sub series name(like every one of these designs on this page) and a scientists test tube. The  equipment portrays what could happen in the season. This design is trendy as it is from a teens point f view however seeing as the show is based on post water shed it may attract adults.

This is my final design for my tv how and I decided to chose pen as 

most viewers will either in late 

education or employment, It is a simple design with the seasons name. It comes in a variety of different colours which benefits the users.

                                                     

                                                                                         This piece of merchandise is more for the female fans. The characters of the series are painted onto the customers nails in a simple yet fun manner. This is a way the fans can have a cheap  pigment of their favourite characters which them at all times.

Maslow Hierarchy Of Needs

Audience Theory

Hypodermic Needle Theory:
This is the idea that the the audience starts out with an empty mind and that the producers/directors of a film inject us with something that we will pay money to see. This is a easy way to receive money and enlarge the target audience.

User and Gratification: 
There are many reasons why we do and watch certain things and each action has a different outcomes.
1)Surveillance-Factual Knowledge
2)Personal Identity
3)Form Friendships- You can build friendships with the things you have I'm common
4)Entertainment-We watch certain films for pleasure and to have a good time. 

Reception Theory:
This is how something is received. Every one learns and understands things in different ways but we all acknowledge.

Todorov

Order of TODOROV:
1)Equilibrium
2)Disruption in Equilibrium 
3)Recognition of Disruption
4)Repair of Equilibrium 
5)Return of a New Equilibrium

Coursework3_Character Development.

Drew:
         Drew is a 19 year old male who's day time job is as a Trainee Electrician. He is tall and white with blonde hair and an extremely high IQ. Drew is needed within this series because he has the brains and ability to fix the Equilibrium when it is disrupted. 

Bill:
      Bill is the Second eldest of the group of friends (18) and is currently unemployed. He is viewed as the ladies man as he is constantly focusing on his appearance and lives to attract opposite sexes. I think the idea of him being put into a situation where he realises appearance isn't as important is a good way of developing the character.

Mikey:
       Mikey is the same age as Bill however he acts more mature. He holds down the job of an office boy however he isn't half as smart as Drew, and doesn't have much common sense. Mikey is also a teen dad who plans to get married to his current girlfriend Sarah, however she is not present during the first couple of seasons.

Tommy:
      Tommy(mainly called Tom by friends) is the Daredevil of the group. He is the same age as Drew and Bill yet is so immature he can be mistaken for a child. With light Blonde hair and Piercing blue eyes he gets misjudged as a perfect German. Tom is well known by the neighbourhood as the A&E obsessed teen as the amount of injurgies he has encountered is inhuman,

Doug:
        Doug is the youngest of the group(17) and extremely dopy. He is shorter than the rest of the boys and very skinny. This gives him an advantage when it comes to small gaps between the rocks. His appearance fools us as he had facial hair and a deep throat, however his height from behind portrays him as a kid. 

I based my characters on my brothers i.e.: appearance/personality however I changed their personally slightly to fit better with the current plot; for example my brother Michael(Mikey) is not a teen dad and not planning on get married, however he is very mature and works as an office boy. I shortened their names so it did not represent my brothers fully. Having my characters based on real people makes it easier for me to remember their bio.      

Christmas Adverts

Coursework2_Script.

INCLOSURE.

Characters:

Drew-19

Bill-18

Mikey-18

Tom-18

Doug-17

Opening scene set in Drews camper van. Whole group chatting about the holiday theyre travelling to. Suddenly Doug and Tom start singing loudly to radio.

Doug;(shouting) I LOVE THIS SONG

Tom:(shouting back) Me too,Who sings it again  

Doug; (thinking) Michael Jackson I think

Drew:(turning radio off) can you two shut up?i need  to concentrate

Tom: sorry drew man, how long left anyway?

Drew: im not to sure(checks map) we should be there in the next couple minutes i think

Tom:thank god for that, ive lost feeling in my arse(turns radio back on and start singing current song)

Drew drive round a bend and pulls on the brakes. The teens fly forward.. 

Bill: What the fuck Drew man?? Nearly killed us there

Drew; Sorry guys(laughs)

Bill:Why you laughing fucking idiot, id sue you if i died(frowns

Tom: (turns to bill) Bill that would be impossible seeing as youre dead, fucking twat

BIll:(directed to Tom) WHAT DID YOU SAY???

Tom(interrupted by Doug) I Said..(Doug) it doesnt matter anymore i think we've found our destination( smiles round the group)

The group pile out of the Van and look up at the never ending mountain like rocks

Bill: WOW look at the size of them rocks, nearly the same size as your mum Tom(laughs hysterically to himself)

Tom(punchs bill in side of arm) yeah well funny mate

Drew: Grow up you two and help us get the stuff unloaded 

Grayson Perry

Grayson Perry is an English Artist who bases his work on capturing the lives and background of people and making a detailed piece of artwork on them

Running on channel 4 Grayson uses his artistic talents to firstly explore the person ie; what makes them unique/how they've lived their lives and after a matter of months produces a variety of different work for each person. One of the individuals named Jaz was going through a terrible time with the changing of gender, Perry spent time with the individual and learnt what he was struggling with! The final outcome of work was displayed in an art museum miles from their house! 

I learnt that appearance and personal life can be hard and you may be struggling but if you have people around you(whether that be celebrities or friends) you can achieve wonderful things! Also the overall show allows you to figure out who you are and forms your true identify!

Personally I think the idea of the show is amazing as it tells us to be ourself and not worry about others opinion! Grayson Perry really grabbed our attention with the emotion within the series.

Coursework1_Teen Horror Idea

For my idea I am thinking about;

Settling;

•Cave

•Labratory(science)

Characters;

•Group of Teens

•Scientist

•Camera Men

Genre;

•Horror

•Reality

Theme;

•Supernatural

•Friendship 

•Suspense

•Curiosity

Narrative;

Teen holiday to a rock climbing resort. When suddenly one of the teens loose footing and fall down a shaft between two rocks, leaving the rest of the group worried and debating how to retrieve help!The rest of the group venture down to help the teen but realize there is no way out.

When under ground they realize it is not just a normal cave as there are weird, off putting photos on the way and scientific objects laying around! Later on in the season the teens become intoxicated by fumes that have been let off by the owner of the cave which leaves them in a coma like sleep.

When they awake they are tired to different metal tables and realise they have had a variety off different tests and chemicals injected into them! We are introduce to the scientist during series 2/3 and he is portrayed as a crazy old man with a dirty apron and long facial hair! 

Series 3 and 4 consist of the teens trying to escape and further tests. And them discovering their new powers. As the series go on they escape from the chamber and experiment with their new powers, however in series 7 one of the teens go back to the cave to get 'answers' as to how the powers came about only to discover an empty room. 

After season one the Plot and Characters will completely change however the over theme of supernatural will stay consistent.

Why;

I got this idea of a book I read when I was younger however the whole idea of supernatural powers and a dodgy scientist was made up! I think this season will be effective as it will be full of Suspense and keep the viewers intrigued!

My idea is influenced from other films such as The Creep( a strange man who tortures people in the subway underground) also i was influenced by The Decent( a ground of friends go rock climbing and get lost underground) 

The Creep

 The Decent

DEADLINES!!!!

AS Media Studies Coursework Deadlines from ALEVELFILM

Prezi2_Race&Sexuality

Prezi_Representations

HimMagazine

HimMagazine is a male magazine based on the genre of games, music, sports and gadgets. Over the time period of a week we managed to produce a title page and a variety of different articles and adds on the pages within. As a group we were all designated different tasks, and mine was to assist on the creation of the front page. Deciding different fonts and layouts of the first page was the hardest decision as its main purpose was to attract a wide range of age groups.

We studied popular uk magazines before undergoing this task which really helped our understanding of how a magazine should look. We found out the correct positioning on the pin icon(bottom right). From analysing other magazines we also choose a realistic price(top right) and thought of an attractive name(HIM.)

This magazine was called HIM due to it being a male based magazine focusing on everyday male humour and hobbies e.g.:football.

I think our magazine overall turned out very well as it included all the articles that intrigued men and most definitely reached the expectations of the Alevel class. However, saying that I think the photo on the front cover is very low in quality as the density and detail is very blurred and hard to analysis. 

Testament Of Youth_James Kent

Today after a hour train Journey and an early morning start, we went down to Leister Sqaure to watch the first screening of film version of the real life novel 'Testament Of Youth'. Preparing myself for a boring and over lengthened production I was soon corrected. This 2014 film was made based on the first world war in 1914-1919 exploring the relationship and loss of loved ones and struggles the females went through when the males were forced to join up and serve the county. We are introduced to the main Suffragist female straight away as it shows us the present day of her life. After the 2 minute introduction non-linear is shown when we are taken back 4 years of her life to where the war and her biggest nightmare first began. James Kent used a large range of Mise En Scene with each and every character as they all had a variety of props/clothing and had to switch body language and emotion repeatedly throughout. I felt like James had tried to grasp the viewers and give them an idea of how living through the war changed people and ruined lives. We look deeper into the lives of thoses living in that century and the rules they had to follow eg:females cannot be left alone with a male unless a relative is constantly present. This shocked me when watching as teenagers these days can date and be free from young ages of 13, yet a well matured 17 years back in the 1900's was forbidden.  Personally I think he grabbed our emotional sides as we became connected towards the characters and understood their pain. i would most definitely recommend this new film to any and everyone as it had me in tears throughout and made me realize how lucky i our generation are to have the privileges we have.

Ralph_ Joe Randall-Cutler

Ralph is a 17 year old male who finds himself lost in a foreign country in the need to find his 'girlfriend'. I say girlfriend as throughout the 12 minute production he gave the impression that the female he was searching for meant more to him than money. Ralph is the main start in the clip and is portrayed as the protagonist as his only goal is to find his unknown lover...

However towards the end of this Joe Randall-Cutler production Ralph(played by Ralph Laurita) ends his hunt as he is overcome by failure and disappointment, leaving him alone in a foreign county. Thats until he meets helpful and understand Julie(Julie Dray) who flips his world upside down.

Director Cutler portrays Ralph as a youth who has no self respect, due the the way he is dressed, however as the film proceeds with discover he is just an average boy searching for the girl he loves. Friendship and Love are the main themes explored throughout, although towards the end he feels jealously towards Lorenzo, Very basic Mise En Scene was used as the lighting and camera angles were kept to a minimal. However saying that I thought the way it was set in France and had the unknown conversations between the characters was clever as if makes us unaware of what was being said, leaving us to focus more on their body language. Overall i think Joe Randall-Cutler thought out how he wanted Ralph to be viewed by us and allowed us to relate to the unfortunate boy more as the film went on.

Maleficent Movie Review.

Last week I was forced against my will to assist my younger siblings to the local cinema. It was a choice between Box trolls or the new Angelina Jolie, Maleficent. After the not so hard decision we ventured on to the 3D screening of the modernized sleeping beauty…

Being a PG production I was not expecting the children’s bed time story to be much good. I was pleasantly surprised. Director Robert Stromberg managed to enchant the viewers via the many different emotions felt by the characters. This 2014 movie was based on the 1900 Childs novel but smartly adapted to grab all ages and genders. Fantasy, Love, Adventure and Revenge were the most explored themes within the 97 minute rolling, as a vengeful fairy was driven to curse an infant princess yet only to discover she was in need of the young females help to restore the peace between mortals and immortals worlds.

I was shocked to discover Jolie taking on the main role within this fantasy film as she is mostly known for her action and suspense releases; however I think she really emphasized and brought out the two sides of an angry female. Elle Fanning played young princess Aurora who grew up under threat from Maleficent. For her age, Fanning played her character unbelievably well; leaving viewers like me believing she was actually a  teenaged girl in distress.

When getting home from my over rated and over charged trip I found and watched the 1940 version of Sleeping Beauty…the comparisons were nothing alike. Both narratives include a cursed female with an evil godmother, however within Maleficent there were less animated characters and a lot more drama. I also found and read the novel of Sleeping Beauty. I always tend to enjoy books more than digital screenings as they include more detail and are overall more entertaining. However it is the 21^st century and we find more and more generations lacking in literature and old fashioned techniques leaving them addicted to digital devices such as the cinema.

According to my 10 year old brother Maleficent was ‘wicked’ and ‘well worth the money’, seeing as he never paid, his second opinion was invalid however I agree Maleficent was a well structured and well written narrative. Robert Strombery, Linda Woolverton and Charles Perrault did an excellent job with the remaking and updating of this well known novel. I would most definitely recommend this new, seat grabbing fantasy to any person wanting their moneys worth when visiting the cinema.

Prezi_Sequences

Telling Lies_Simon Ellis

Telling Lies is a Simon Ellis production which included no camera angles, no Mise En Scene and no actors. The video is based on the prospective of what we say and what we want to say focusing on the lies we tell others to either protect them or ourselves. In this 4 minute film we learn the lies told and the narrative as to 'why' they are lying. The layout of this so called film is a plain black background featuring a male voice having a mixture of conversations on the phone with different people, the black background features the script of the characters. As the attitude and tone changed in the speakers voice the size of the written either got larger and bolder or smaller. However the voice over and the words actually shown on the screen do not read the same as the voice over speaks the lies of each character and the words speak the truth. The language of the male changed depending on the person he was talking to ie: he spoke more polite and well mannered to the rich female than he did compared to his mum. I enjoyed the simple techniques the director used to portray the narrative however the way the voice over and writing were different became confusing and annoying.

Prezi_Genre, Narrative,

Love Does Grow On Trees_Bevan Walsh

This is a very powerful 10 minute clip based on male seductions. It is based in the 1900s where males did not have the privileges that the 21st century have. Internet was unavailable and digital devices were not yet made meaning seductive videos, such as porn were not yet created. We are introduced to the main character immediately as we are shown the child standing with a negative attitude in a football goal! The boy discovers a paper cut out of a well groomed female, wearing minimal clothing and loses concentration in the game. This is a very important part on the video as it tells us how the obsession for naked females came around.The director cuts this scene short with a black image and muffled voices in the background! This grabs the viewers attention as we are confused and interested as to wheather the narratives is going to change.We learn through out this short film that images of females in indecent poses, wearing revealing clothes are needed to seduce men. I think Walsh fully shows the theme of lust and greed as a twist is given towards the end of the clip! 

The title of this mini movie came from a section in the narrative when the boy is surrounded by magazine cut outs hanging above him on trees!

Overall I think Bevan Walsh really captured the idea of sexual pleasures and how time period can affect relationships!

60 Second Video- Review.

With my 60 second video I can honestly say it is an embarrassment… I am dressed inappropriately as I am wearing night clothes and look unprofessional. Personally I feel I portrayed myself as a lazy student due to the unplanned and messy layout of the clip. However, saying that, I believe I covered key points that symbolized me and allowed the viewer to receive a deeper insight to the subjects I chose and career I see myself following.

To make this video better I would have liked to have made it longer as it didn’t quite reached the given time of 60 seconds. I would have also liked to have included a variety of different points, as well as a more fun and energetic attitude. I added music to the background of me speaking as I thought it would have added affect however it drowned out my voice and took the attention of what I was saying.   

60 Second Video.