Photography Circuit

I chose this beau

We broke the rule of thirds because there was nothing worth looking at in the background.

I chose this photo because I like the shot composition

I chose this photo because it has symmetry and leading lines.

I chose this photo because it has natural leading lines.

Shot Composition

L/O: To understand the basic rules of shot composition.

The rule of thirds:

the rule of thirds help improve some images as they fill up some of the background.

These photos don't follow the rule of thirds:

Photographing people:

• Looking Room
• Head Room
• Eye Level
• Leading Lines

peer assessed by Rhys

www: on the shot looking at the camera you gave your self a good amount of head room 

NTT: on the shot looking to the side you need to have more room on the side your looking hello its me 

 

I think this is a great photo because it has symmetry and patterns and the lighting is very sastifying

I think this is a good photo because they really thought about the angle and Leading Lines.

Final Magazine Cover

peer assessed by liam joyce

WWW: the sorting of the info

NTT: stop using the same colour 

I was using the same colour to try and follow codes and conventions.

WWW: I think I followed layout conventions correctly.

NTT: Try to copy genre conventions correctly.

Magazine Cover Planning

L/O: To create an effective front cover using genre codes and conventions

Title
Main Image
Main Cover Line
Cover Lines
Colour Palette
Small Details

 

Magazine front covers

L/O: To identify and use genre codes and conventions 

Masthead

The magazine title, used to attract attention.

Dateline

The date of when the magazine was released, so the reader knows what issue they have.

Main Image

The background image, the most eye catching part of the cover.

Cover Lines

The extra headings of the image, so the reader knows what else is in the magazine.

Main Cover Lines

The big headings, this is usually the most important part of the magazine and relates to the main image.

Bar Code/Price

The price of the magazine, so the reader knows how much money they have to spend.

Tagline

A line on the cover to grab the audiences attention.

Quote Preview

A quote from an article in the magazine, to try and interest the audience 

1. They all use similar fonts
2. All use popular newly released/upcoming games
3. They use the same dark colour pallets

Style Guide:

There are 3 different font styles, the cover lines look different because of font colour and sometimes a change in font.  The cover lines are block caps, the cover line font is angular. they are organised like a square around the main images face.

Photoshop Assessment Task

L/O: To create an effective film poster that uses accurate genre conventions and layout elements.

WWW: I used layering good

NTT: To make it look real

Creative techniques in Photoshop

Colour Popping

Gradient Masks

Liquifying

Text Clipping

Quick Selection Tool

Text Clipping




















Layer Masks

Introduction to Photoshop

We used Photoshop to create a zombie face using layers, the lasso tool and image adjustments this was my first attempt. Unfortunately mine looks terrible

Self Assessment:

WWW: I learnt the basics of photoshop and some of the tools.

NTT: Make it fit better and blend the layers more effectively.

Self Assessment:

WWW:I made my face look white.

NTT: Make the edited parts less edgy.

Imovie Trailer Project

I used the Star Wars Episode IV Trailer which is an action movie. I changed it into comedy

Tv ad Media Language Homework

Destiny: The Taken King Live Action trailer






Camera shots: Long Shots and close up


Voiceover: Deep voice to show intensity


Sound: Of the weapons they use


Music: Fast-Paced to make the trailer intense


Setting: Lair


Colour: Dark to make it mysterious


Placement of people: A team of 3 people standing side to side.


Objects: Their weapons to try and take down the enemy.


CGI: Weapon effects
 
Institution: To make people buy the expansion pack.


Audience: Gamers because it based on a game


Representation: The game is fun to play with friends 

Key Concepts

19th September

L/O: To apply the four key concepts to media texts.

1.Media Language

2.Institutions

3.Audience

4.Representation

Media Language

Camera Work

Soundtrack

Mise-en-scene

Editing

Date,Issue No.

Masthead

Image

Main Cover Line

Banner

Cover Line

Image type:Very Long Shot

Writing Style: Sans-Serif, Big font.

colour palette: Black & White

Institutions:

Who makes what and for who?

Audience

We can define the audience by:

Gender

Age range

Location

Lifestyle

Wealth

Class

Game taunt for kids.

I think this is for teens as dabbing is a bandwagon that all the teens do.                             

 Movie poster for magic mike xxl, a film for women. I think this is for women because there is a shirtless man with abs.

22nd September

Representation

involves looking at how you see the world and how the world sees you.

Hair: makes him look unfashionable 

Moustache: Makes him seem idiotic

Facial Expression: Surprised/Confused

Nose: Very Big makes him seem rude

Glasses: huge lenses makes his head look bigger

Eyes: big and blue with massive bags under his eyes

I think Jim is stereotyped as a awkward nosy neighbour

Hair: Makes him look old and funny

Facial Hair: well groomed

Facial Expression: Confident and happy

Nose: normal and straight

Eyes: Tired and drowzy

I think Martin is stereotyped as an annoying Dad.

What is Media?

Monday 12th September 2016

L/O: To define what media is and how it impacts our lives.

Media
"The main means of mass communication"

Types of Media:
Social Media
Video Games
Apps
TV shows
Advertisement
Radio
Blogging
Magazines
Vlogs
Films
Email
Newspaper
Texting
Websites

The main purpose of media is to make money

Media Influence

Media influences me, if I see a you-tuber promoting a product more often than not I will save up money to buy said product. It also influences me to wear a certain product because someone I'm interested in is wearing them, there will often be trends mainly because of media and famous people promoting them.

I think media is powerful. If one of my friends see something on Facebook they will almost always believe it, every other day someone will come into school telling everyone the world going to end.

1. The media shouldn't be allowed to embarrass or humiliate people.

I feel like if you put something online of yourself and get embarrassed or humiliated for that then you have put yourself in that hole yourself so therefore it is your fault if people humiliate you for it.

However cyberbullying is just cruel and uncalled for because you are making someone dreading logging in to their favourite social media because you are going to be bullying them on it.

8. The media we consume should be carefully controlled.

The media we consume should be carefully controlled as young children could be seeing some very nasty stuff online especially now shock sharing is a thing. There is a surplus of false information online which people consume not looking into it for more than five seconds. In conclusion I think that there needs to be some method of control, however what youtube have done to there community guidelines is ridiculous and way too over the top.

My GCSE Media Blog

Welcome To My Media Blog

Me & Media.

my favourite...

Films: 
Kick-Ass 2
The Worlds End
Suicide Sqaud

TV Shows: 
Skins
The Walking Dead
Breaking Bad

Video Games: 
World At War
Black Ops
Black Ops 3

Social Networks:
Snapchat
Twitter
Reddit








Magazine: Thrasher

Radio Station: Radio 1

Apps:
Youtube
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