https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-_eO31tDqM Component 1 representation question Compare and contrast the representations in Riptide with another media product Likely to be representations of gender, or relationships   Analysis: Women- Seem to be portrayed in an objectified and victimised way Eg. tortured, dragged under a bed, tied up, assaulted singing The video uses high camera angles, terrified … Continue reading Mrs Fisher’s Riptide video →

Task 1: Post war period:  Landslide Labour victory of July 1945 There was a dramatic rise in prosperity and living standards, as well as radical initiatives in health and welfare provision and in education Britain's desperate economic situation forced the government to continue with rationing and controls throughout the late-1940s  The 1950s was a time … Continue reading ISP 16 →

-Apply Barthes and semiotics   What do you already know about the video and its release/reception? He was an indie musician who got signed after the song went in the top 20's. What other texts/media contexts does the video relate to? The fake overplayed characters and stereotypes linking to the film What are the most … Continue reading Vance Joy- Riptide →

With reference to relevant theories, explain how media language creates meaning in Beyonce's formation. [15] Barthes Semiotics Levi-Strauss Binary opposites   Mention: Costume lighting actor make up props setting mise en scene camera angle shots sound lyrics/music voice over ad lib editing CCTV pacing    

The film The Truth Untold is a genre hybrid of the romance and historical genres, both will be prominent in the forefront of making the film. The main characters will both conform to gender stereotypes allowing their differences to be exploited and their relationship to seem idyllic and typical of the time period. High key, natural lighting … Continue reading Statement of Aims and Intentions 2 →

Media Language - Analysis Beyonce

I, Daniel Blake pack (1) Stretch and challenge: Reading examiners report

Set Products- Kiss of the Vampire Film Poster (1963)

Task 1: Research and produce a media industries fact sheet for Straight Outta Compton and I, Daniel Blake that includes research findings for each film that includes: Brief comparison of Hollywood vs. British film industry Marketing Methods Use of digitally convergent platforms Maintaining audiences Global reach   Hollywood films: Tend to be largely situated around the idea of making profit and gaining power … Continue reading ISP 14 →

I,Daniel Blake context British film Set in Newcastle- working class Daily Mirror had a page dedicated to the film and its political function (left wing) Premiers had lots of messages to raise awareness on boards Film funded by national lottery (independently funded) Links to the left wing politics- Corbyn went to the premier Part of … Continue reading Film Industry A Level →