Media Footage...

In our footage, our locations were very different to the original footage. For example, in the 'wear a hat indoors' scene, we shot the scene in a class room. So there are posters on the walls, bags and coats on the table. So the first thing the audience will see when they watch the ad is the posters because of the colours. Whereas, in the original footage, they shot the scene in a restaurant, where there is the right type of props that are needed in a restaurant. But in out footage, we can see it as a good thing by using a classroom to film our scene, because usually in classrooms you are not allowed to wear hats indoors. In order to make this scene better, we can change the clothes that the models are wearing, we can also change the location to make it look more similar to the original footage.

In the 'wear a skirt if your a boy' scene, the lighting was very off, due to the location and the camera that was used. The model was wearing a skirt, but the audience might not know that he is wearing a skirt, as we cannot see his legs, whereas in the original footage we can see his knees. Due to the lighting, the models black top blends in with the purple skirt, which makes it look like he is wearing a dress instead of a skirt. Also the writing on the paper is no clear, because it was written with a neon pink highlighter and most people will not be able to read it. The lining at the top of the frame looks like the camera is being held in a slanted angle, make on side higher than the other.  In order to make this scene better, we can change the models top to a brighter colour, and we can make sure that the skirt is scene. We can also change the location because of the lighting.

In the 'dress like a girl' scene, we could have made it clear that we were trying to show the studio, instead it just looks like we did not have another location to shoot the scene, so we just decided to do it in the studio. Also, the audience will not be able to see that the model is wearing a dress, due to the camera being so close, as it just looks like he is wearing a butcher's apron instead of a dress. In order to make this scene better we can make the lights brighter to make it look like the model is there for a photo shoot.

In the 'mix pink and red' scene, the pink shirt sort of blends in the snow, also we can see the trees and the wooden gate, which will distract the audience. In order for us to make the scene better, we can crop the snow off, but then the models feet will not be in the frame. Another thing that we can do it crop the wooden gate so that only the wall is seen.

In the 'don't try at all' scene, the main focus should be the model, but the audience will be distracted because of his trainers, which blend in with the walls. Also the audience will be distracted because of the different types of posters and the colour of the wall. Also, due to the yellow the walls, the camera makes the room look really bright. In order for us to make the scene better, we can use another room that does not have a lot of lighting, or any bright colours. Especially a room that does not have posters so that people do not get distracted when watching the ad. 

In the 'stand out, blend in' scene, the main focus is to stand out, then blend in, but when the model is supposed to stand out, the audience cannot really see why he is standing out, even though he is wearing a sambro hat. The audience might think that the focus of the scene is because of his jacket. Also the camera in in this scene was shaking and it does not make the shot look professional. In order for us to make the scene better we could've used another location with clear background, or somewhere where there are no leaves on the ground. 

1. What makes all of these music videos from the dance music genre?

All of these music videos are in the dance genre of music, you can tell this from the rhythm and beat of the song. Even without the watching the music video and just listening to the song make you want to dance or move about. However when you watch the video its makes you want to dance about more.

1. Explore how the artists are using representation to appeal to their target audience in these three videos by picking out key frames from the video to analyse.

the artists use representation to appeal to their target audience in the videos  by using the bet of the song 

1. What other music videos could you find from the same genre? Outline two and explain why you think they are termed dance.

Preliminary Production: Textual Analysis of 'Bring it On'

You are currently storyboarding H&M's 'Close the Loop' advert. Today we are going to look at another advertising campaign called 'Bring it on' which is aiming to convince its consumers that H&M are an ethically conscious organisation who are recycling their clothes rather than 'wasting' it.
TASK 1: Watch the video above or H&M's Bring it On campaign.

TASK 2: Break the moving image down into four different parts picking out key areas for analysis with their campaign aim in mind. How do the following areas of Media Language contribute to the meaning created by H&M's Bring it on campaign.

Camera shots/angles:

Mise en scene:

Sound:
Women talking over the video narrating whats happening.
Editing:

TASK 3: Answer the following question in an analyitical style.

How does the video for H&M's Bring it on campaign promote H&M as an ethical fashion retailer?
- Refer to the video with close textual analysis.
- Use key terminology.

H and M

pre production stage

Fairtrade is a simple way to make a difference to the lives of the people who grow the things we love. We do this by changing the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fair deal for farmers and workers in developing countries.

Fairtrade is unique. We work with businesses, consumers and campaigners. Farmers and workers have an equal say in everything we do. Empowerment is at the core of who we are.

We have a vision: a world in which all producers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future.

Our mission is to connect disadvantaged producers and consumers, promote fairer trading conditions and empower producers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control over their lives.

There are over 1.65 million farmers and workers in 1,226 producer organisations across the Fairtrade system.

Costa Rica

Colombia

India

Tanzania

Sri Lanka

Saint Lucia

Uganda

Malawi

Ghan

Mali

Ethiopia

Nicaragua

Bolivia

Kenya

Mexico

Guatemala

Belize

Peru

Honduras

Dominican Republic

Vietnam

Côte d’Ivoire

South Africa

Argentina

Paraguay

Papua New Guinea

Costa Rica

BUYING FAIRTRADE BANANAS

One in three bananas bought in the UK is Fairtrade and it makes a huge difference to thousands of farmers, workers and their families.

The price of a banana bought in a UK supermarket has dropped from around 18p a decade ago to just 11p now. The result is that for farmers and workers in countries like Colombia and the Dominican Republic, growing bananas for a living is becoming unsustainable.

But buying Fairtrade bananas in the UK means that producers are guaranteed a minimum price, get an extra premium to invest in their community and have improved workplace conditions and protection.

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Analysing Lucozade's Advertisement

The font on this poster engages the audience due to the fact that it is highlighted in a bright yellow colour making it stand out from the blue background. Yellow is associated with sunshine, joy and energy so is the perfect colour for an energy drink. the blue in the background goes well with the yellow as blue is like the sky and is also associated with depth and stability as well as symbolising trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence  faith, truth, and heaven.

The angle of the camera engages the audience as it is straight on showing all of Bale's face instead of having a slight side angle. being face on to the camera makes it so the person looking at the poster can see all his emotions and see the sweet and determination on his face. This therefore engages the audience as they can feel a connection with him.

'In a different league' contributes to the meaning of this poster as Bale had recently moved to Real madrid for at the time a record deal ad who are also 'in a different league' to what he was playing in before. 

• The direction given by the photographer to Gareth Bale in the image.

• How have they used of lighting?

• Why have they chosen blue for a background?

The reason that they have chosen blue for the background is because it matches the colour of his eyes, blue also has a meaning which Lucazade would most likely want to portray in the product. Blue has a meaning of confidence 

• How has the above factors contributed to representing their product?

The Paradise Papers story coverage

The Paradise Papers story coverage

1. Write up a description of the main differences between the two front pages from The Guardian and The Daily Mail, looking at both conventions and how the stories have been presented to the reader.
2. Write a paragraph outlining why you think the Guardian created a series of news articles looking at the same issue and how that may reflect the newspapers political ideology and news values.
3. Look at the Mirror. The Daily Telegraph, Daily Express and the Independent online newspaper and consider what you learn about these two publications from their versions of the story and the front page conventions.
4. Look at the online versions of these stories via Mail Online and The Guardian website. Compare and contrast their coverage. Use the sites to find out as much as you can about the story, so you fully understand it. What other media elements do the two websites provide readers (e.g.: audio or video clips, hyperlinks to other sites or connected stories).
5. Look at social media sites and explain how you think they encourage readers to interact with the story.

On Monday 6th November, the min headlines covered leaked document revealing the financial details of the super rich. It outlined how many were allowed to keep money outside of the uk in order to avoid paying tax.

The Daily Mail

Media Audience used in The Daily Mail

• Being a controversial topic between capitalist and socialist views the subject is purely aimed at a older uneducated audience. This is portrayed with colloquialism language used (Slang/Simplified english) to appeal to this audience. Examples of this is the language used, 'dragged' and 'row' making it a forced situation 

• Audience positioning is used within the news headline front page coverage so as the target audience read this a particular biased opinion is adopted. Those who support the monarchy like this capitalist paper depict the queen as a victim so will make the audience feel sympathy towards the queens current situation. 

• As a tabloid during down text by simplifying language in the headline text and content to attract a whole wide target audience. 

Media language

• Ideology is used with the words dragged making it sound forced. 

• A biased opinion is used. Being a capitalist paper they are in favour of the political power, representation and reputation 
• 'Dragged' makes it sound like she was forced (ideology)
• Being a controversial subject aimed mainly towards a less educated older audience colloquialism is used (slangy/simplified english) to appeal to this target audience. 

Between the two front pages their s a distinct difference in the language used to portray the queens image. The Guardian (on the left) being a left wing news media coverage have a critical outline upon the image of the monarchy. 

However The Daily Mail has a right wing coverage supporting the monarch, portraying the queen as a victim being forced into it.

the Guardian 

Audience 

• Their target audience are the left wing socialists, these would be attracted by stories that shows negative right wing views on capitalism
• They will also be attracted to economical and political stories 

Media language

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Who owns newspapers??

Broadsheet and former broadsheet newspapers

The Barclay brothers' Press Holdings                           

• The Daily Telegraph
• The Sunday Telegraph

The Barlcay brothers also own 

• Ellerman lines a-shipping companies
• little woods, yodel, handbag.com, woolworths and ladybird brands-retail companies
• The european, the scottsman, sunday business and the telegraph media group-newspapers

News Corporation - Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch

• The Sunday Times
• The Times

Scott Trust Limited

• The Guardian
• The Observer

Nikkei Inc. - Japanese media company

• Financial Times

Johnston Press

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Tabloid newspapers

Lord Rothermere's Daily Mail and General Trust plc

• Daily Mail
• The Mail on Sunday

Richard Desmond's Northern & Shell

• Daily Express
• Sunday Express
• Daily Star
• Daily Star Sunday

News Corporation - Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch

• The Sun

Trinity Mirror

• Daily Mirror
• Sunday Mirror
• Sunday People

People's Press Printing Society - an independent readers' co-operative

• Morning Star

Unfinished Symphony - Massive Attack: Research

- Who are they?

Massive Attack are an English trip hop group formed in 1988 in Bristol, consisting of Robert Del Naja, Grant Marshall and formerly Andy  Vowles.

Their debut album Blue Lines was released in 1991, with the single "Unfinished Sympathy" reaching the charts and later being voted the 63rd greatest song of all time in a poll by NME.

1998's Mezzanine, containing "Teardrop", and 2003's 100th Window charted in the UK at number one. Both Blue Lines and Mezzanine feature in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

- The album 'Blue Lines.'

Blue Lines is the debut studio album by English trip hop group Massive Attack, released on their Wild Bunch label through Virgin Records on 8 April 1991.  The album was then remastered in 2012 on the 19th of November. the album consists of 9 singles ranging from 4:09 and 6:36 minutes but mostly  being around 4 and a half minutes.

- The song and video 'Unfinished Symphony.'

It was written by the three band members Robert Del Naja, Andrew  Vowles and Grant  Marshall, the song's vocalist Shara Nelson and the group's co-producer Jonathan Sharp. 

The song was released as the second single from the band's debut album Blue Lines, on the band's Wild Bunch label distributed through Circa Records on 11 February 1991. The choice of using the name "Massive" was done to avoid a radio ban as its release coincided with the Gulf War. Produced by Massive Attack and Dollar, the song incorporates various musical elements into its arrangement, including vocal and percussion samples, drum programming, and string orchestration by arranger Will Malone.

- Bailie Walsh (Music Video Director)

- 'Street culture'

- What is 'post-punk'?