Link to Homework sheet and guide on how to upload video to blogger...

Here's the Christmas work on a sheet (plus video embed guide) ---> http://www.scribd.com/

Here's the storyboard sheet ---> Storyboard Doc

Link to MEDIAFIRE - to download film openings

Here's the link to download the openings of films if you need:

HERE -->>> link to MEDIAFIRE folder

IF YOU TRIED THIS and there were no files in it, then you should now find (when you check again) that they are there now!

Also Mrs Thrasher has TWO youtube channels which are currently:

Mediamonkeymovies and
Testmyvideos2

As she gets deleted from youtube a lot, try testmyvideos3, mediamonkeymovies1 etc if these channels are 'no longer available' at any point throughout the course.

We also have a COOMBETUBE account which you can use to upload your work. See the main blog page for details of log-in.

Research and Analysis of Opening Sequences

Blog your responses to a minimum of THREE opening sequences - you can choose which.  

You need to comment on the conventions (rules) of opening sequences exactly as we started in class.  Use the sheets you were given in class to guide you. You can submit your work as NOTES rather than in a full essay style if you want but remember it will be read by an examiner so make sure it does make sense.

You should aim for more than a minimum of three as you need to show how you have widely researched opening sequences. You should cover at least ONE in full detail and if you want an A or a B, more than one.

You should also cover CREDITS/TITLES in sequences, covering the design of the titles and what/who is actually credited (such as director, gaffer, key grip, foley artist)  and which are usually in the opening sequence and which at the end. Focus on those usually shown at the beginning. You should also cover the different orders there can be where titles are concerned – titles over black, titles over images, no titles to start etc..

You must EMBED the videos onto your blog and write underneath. Use LABELS as these will be needed later for marking purposes. The embedding and labelling instructions are on the sheet given out in class (or collectable from the media office)

Shooting Schedule

Tom Jones Shooting Schedule



Tom Jones Shooting Schedule Overview




Tom Jones Storyboard

Spooks Sequence 3

With this sequence, you need to work out the different angles and shots that have been used in the sequence. You then need to work out a 'Shooting Schedule' for the sequence. This means, literally, a list of the shots needed, in a logical order for shooting. Have a look at the examples above from a shoot for a music video for 'It's not unusual' by Tom Jones. You can clearly see the storyboard and then the sequence the shots would be shot in.

You may need to complete this for homework. This is important as you will need to produce your own shooting schedule for your film opening so bear that in mind when you're completing the activity.

You should also be reflecting on the following questions:
1. What did you learn from doing the shooting schedule in terms of
      a. The order you might film
      b. The reasons why you would plan in advance
2. If you are going to shoot your video in a different way now you realise how you need to actually work, what can you do to improve your final film?
      ?? if you're filming the same sequence from several different angles - what could you do with the footage if you film the whole sequence from that angle/distance?
      ?? the difference will come in the editing room when you have plenty of footage - what will more footage mean for you?

Please answer these things on YOUR BLOG :)

Spooks Sequence 2

This is the second sequence we studied. Look at how the action cuts between the two sequences - the action in the MI5 Offices and the 'Thieves'. Don't forget to ANSWER THE QUESTIONS on the sheets after you've unravelled which shots belong to which action sequence.

HERE:

Spooks Sequences Seq 1

Here's the sequence we analysed for conversations. Check out your notes from class for the information. Think about Master Shots, Two Shots, Cut-aways, Over the shoulder shots (OTS) and SHOT-REVERSE SHOT sequences.

Storyboard Guide - from your packs

Storyboard GUIDE

Sherlock Holmes - 2009 Guy Ritchie

This week we're watching our first case study film. If you have missed any lessons, please make sure you watch the film over the holiday as in the next half term we'll be working on editing and narrative and using parts of Sherlock Holmes as examples.

We will also be gathering some information about the film such as who made it, who produced and distributed it as well as the director and box office figures.

You could also think about blogging your response to the film - what did you think of it? How did it fit with your idea of Sherlock Holmes? Do you think it is a successful update? Have they managed to successfully target a new market? Who do you think that market might be? What other films has Guy Ritchie directed? Is this similar?

Link to IMDB for the film HERE

This week's learning....Camera Movement

So now we've moved on from sound and have started camera movement...check out the 'Making Sense of Film' blog which explains (with some examples) what we've covered - clcik the 'Film Analysis" tab above to go straight to the blog...

Next Homework!

So, now you need to do the following!

1. MAKE SURE you have set up your blog and know the address - plus make sure you've given it to miss to link to this blog!
2. Try working through the design features and getting the colour and layout how you want it...

Those of you who weren't here when the homework below (on the sound extract) was set, you need to complete it so we can give you detailed feedback and a predicted grade.

Finally, a heads up that next week we will be showing you how to add widgets and gadgets to your blog and how to link and embed objects such as video, music, documents and pictures. FOR THIS REASON ALONE you need to make sure your blog is up and running ready for next week. You will be assessed on your blog for coursework so it can't be avoided!

Sound Extract to analyse for homework

Here's the sound extract you need to analyse/write an 'appreciation' of. You will need to complete a minimum of ONE side of A4 typed (preferably in WORD) at 12 point pixel size (or less).

Focus on the emotional effects of the music and KEEP a copy of your work as you will need to copy it and post it on your blog when we set your blogs up later this week!

DUE DATE:  12A = Weds 28th Sept
12E = Thurs 29th Sept

Welcome to AS Media Studies for 2011-2012

Welcome to Media Studies AS for 2011-12.
This is the blog where you'll find all your teaching notes and where you can see all the blogs and production blogs you'll be using this year.
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We hope you enjoy the course!