Watanpreets Media Blog

1) Introduction to the subject and you 2) Key concepts (LIAR) and analysis of Film Poster 3) Denotation and Connotation: Advert analyses (WaterAid) 4) Mise-en-scene: Stranger Things 5) Camerawork and editing blog tasks 6) Blog feedback and learner response 7) October assessment – feedback and learner response 8) Reception theory – Harry Brown trailer analysis 9) Audience effects theory - Blue Planet analysis 10) Audience and Industry - impact of internet essay 11) Industries - Ownership and control (Facebook and Instagram) 12) Film Industry: Introduction to Marvel 13) Film Industry: Doctor Strange 14) Film Industry: I, Daniel Blake 15) Audience and Industry internet essay - feedback and learner response

1) Copy and paste your feedback from the email in  full - WWW, EBI and LR. Audience essay feedback: WWW: ·          Wow – this is phenomenal! You’ve written well over 1,000 words which demonstrates that you’re really stepping up to the challenges of GCSE level. Well done! ·          There are so many good points here where you discuss both audiences and industry in relation to the internet. You’ve also brought in some media effects theory which is great to see. I particularly like the organised structure to your essay, using paragraphs and topic sentences to guide the reader through each point. EBI: ·          Although it’s great to see paragraphs and topic sentences, in a couple of places you need more clarity. In fact, your opening sentence doesn’t quite make sense – what is a ‘rated’ amount of power? Remember, first impressions count in exams – don’t give your ...

1) What is independent cinema and how is it different to Hollywood blockbusters?   Independent cinema is when the movies are lower budget and most things depend on the Director and their power. It is different from Hollywood as it uses star budget and creativity depends on the executive. 2) What is I, Daniel Blake about? I, Daniel Blake is about a man who had a heart attack and is unemployed so he goes to the benefits centre but they d o not help so he stands up against them and tries to help a women with two kids. 3) Who directed I, Daniel Blake and why is this important?    I, Daniel Blake is directer by Ken Loach and this is important because he makes political films to educate audiences rather than making profit. 4) How was I, Daniel Blake promoted to an audience? List at least three different methods used by the film's marketing campaign and how they targeted their audience.    ...

1) List the companies involved in the creation of Doctor Strange.    The companies involved in the creation of Doctor Strange are Disney and Marvel.  2) What is conglomerate ownership and how does it link to Doctor Strange? C onglomerate ownership is small companies owned by bigger companies and this links to Doctor Strange because it is marvel film and marvel is owned by Disney. 3) Who regulates the film industry in the UK? BBFC (British Board of film classification) owns the film industry in the UK. 4) What age rating was Doctor Strange given? Why? The age rating giving to Doctor Strange is 12A because Disney/Marvel want low age rating to maximise audience. 5) How was Doctor Strange promoted to an audience? List at least three different methods used by the film's marketing campaign.   Doctor Strange was promoted to an audience by: Merchandising opportunities. Better potential box office. 47% of cinema audiences were aged 7-24 in the UK in 2014.  Word of ...

1) How many films are there in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)?                                                                  There are 22 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 2) How much money have the MCU films made in total so far?   The money that the MCU films have made in total so far is more than  $18.2bn. 3) Why did Marvel create the Avengers films?                                                                                                Marvels created the Avenger Films because they brought the cross over film characters of Avengers Assemble and many fans ...