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Preliminary Exercise: Research and Planning

1) Choose at least   three  TV dramas similar to your concept and watch at least one scene from each. Make   bullet-point notes   on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing, sound and mise-en-scene. 1. True Detective  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OdWopfkDqQ     The scene uses high and low angles between the suspect and detective to position the suspect as vulnerable and inferior to the detective communicating that the detective has the power over the suspect during this scene. As the scene unfolds we see the use of over-the-shoulder shots being used to portray the dialogue between the suspect and the detective. The suspect communicates to the audience as 'dangerous' or suspicious due to the use of mise-en-scene of his costume such as his tattoos, his cropped sleeved cargo vest, his stubbed beard and the possible burn marks on his forehead all communicate that he is a potential threat in the show. The detective wearing a shirt with a tie connotes the conv

Ignite Presentation Learner Response

1) Type up your feedback   in full   including the ratings out of five for each of the categories.  WWW:  -Very good analysis on blog+ use of terminology -Good into- tagline + concept: link to song  -Well structured -Good grasp of plot -Well rehearsed/prepared -Very good media language -Explained use of mise-en-scene+ cinematography= explained well  -Stereotype-subversion -Audience: psychographics /demographics -Butler- theorists -Audience pleasures explained -Clear sense of industries- marketing  EBI: -Add sound to research  -Pace: running out of time on some slides -Refer to synergy+ media promotion link+ 'Blinded by the light'  Total: 24/30 2) Use this feedback, comments from peers and your own reflection on your presentation to  self-assess  and write your own detailed  WWW  and  EBI  for your coursework concept and presentation as a whole. WWW: I believe I structured my presentation well, and was very clear on how I was going to distribute my crime drama, made it clear w

Radio: War of the Worlds

  Media Factsheet Read  Media Factsheet #176: CSP Radio - War of the Worlds . You'll need your Greenford Google login to download it. Then answer the following questions: 1) What is the history and narrative behind War of the Worlds? War of the Worlds is the radio adaptation of H.G. Wells novel which narrates the story of an alien invasion and conflict between mankind and an extra-terrestrial race from Mars. The radio station had many audiences believing the fictional play as real life events taking place which resulted in 'mass hysteria' being caused by the media.  2) When was it first broadcast and what is the popular myth regarding the reaction from the audience? War of the Worlds was first broadcast on 30th October 1938. The popular myth regarding the reaction from the audience was that the press and media over exaggerated the audiences reaction to the broadcast and that the streets of New York were actually deserted that night as well as the fact that only a small numb