Camera movement and editing

 1) Pick three aspects of camera movement in the Minority Report clip. Identify the type of camera movement and write about why the director chose to use that camera movement in the scene and what effect it has on the audience

the three movement that the director has chosen is crane ,tilt, handheld. The director has chosen these is because the director wanted it to feel more real and more alive 

2) Pick two aspects of editing in the Minority Report clip and write about what effect it has on the audience.

one aspects is that there was many cuts in the clip and it shows what is going on in the clips and anther aspects is that there is only one fade in the clip shows us more than one thing at a time 

3) Finally, revise last week's work on camerawork by picking out two shots or camera angles in the clip that communicate meaning to the audience.

one camera angles is handheld this to to show us the person perspective on what is happening or going on anther one is crane is to shows us like a birds eye view . and one camera angles is two shot when the two or more people are in the shot and anther one is medium close up whe it ia only showing the shoulder and the face.

Camerawork blog tasks

1) Pick three camera shots from the Doctor Who scene, take a screenshot and explain what type of shot it is and what meanings or effect they have on the audience.

two shot =when there are two or more people in one shot

medium close up=show the shoulders and the face

over the shoulder=looking from behind the person at the subject

2) Pick one camera angle that is used in the scene, take a screenshot and explain the effect it has on the audience. 

high angle= its shows us that the signs are being sent out  

3) Pick one aspect of mise-en-scene from the scene, take a screenshot and explain what connotations are being communicated to the audience.

her eye contact to the person who is spiking

Extension task

Go back to the opening scene of Stranger Things that we analysed for mise-en-scene. What camera shots can you find that are significant in communicating meaning? Are there any particular camera angles used to tell the audience about the characters or narrative?

  

establishing shot= shows us the background/set pieces

 medium close up =shows the shoulders and face  

Mise-en-scene and task 3

 Task 3

 The opening of Stranger Things sets the scene in a secret science lab in the 1980s and straight away shows that the genre is sci-fi and horror. We see a man in a white lab coat running down a dark corridor, which makes him look like a scientist in danger. The low lighting, flashing lights and metal doors create a tense and mysterious mood. The use of props like machines and security doors suggests experiments and secrecy. The actor’s fast movements and scared expression show that something has gone wrong. This communicates danger and fear, making the audience feel curious and uneasy about what is happening in the lab.

Title of Clip	Costume & Make-Up	Lighting & Colour	Actor Movement/ Placement	Setting & Props
Iron Man 3	The man is wearing a iron suit  the man is wearing a real-world materials	the lighting is dark in most part  the colour is very verdant	the actor movement is very rushed the movement is very rushed as he tries to run away for the explosion	the big house he lives in a rich man who lives in a huge house
RDR2	the costume is very old  dressed like a old rich man	its is very bright the colour is very bright and verdant	the movement is clam but when they are on the hose the movement it is very rushed	the props are gun  the props are trains and houses
Stranger Things	Shows who the characters are and how they feel. Dark colours can mean sadness or danger, and make-up makes them look more realistic.	Sets the mood. Bright lighting feels happy or safe; dark lighting feels tense or scary. Warm colours show warmth or anger, cool colours show sadness or calm.	Close = connected, far apart = conflict.	Show where the scene happens and add meaning. A messy room might show stress, while certain props (like photos or weapons) tell us more about the story.
Nike	People wear modern streetwear — lots of casual outfits, hoodies, trainers. The clothes make it look like a regular crowd in the city, so the advert feels real.	It’s quite bright and colourful. The lighting makes everything clear, so you see faces and movement well. The mix of colours (shades of clothes, backgrounds) adds energy	Dancers move from among the crowd, they break out into dance. They’re placed among everyday people, so it surprises you when they dance. Some dance in the foreground, some behind — that layering gives depth.	The setting is a city street or public place crowded with people. Props are minimal — maybe phones, street signs, buildings — everyday objects. The normal surroundings contrast with the extraordinary dancing, making it more striking.

introduction to photoshop

 parrot 

layer 

text 

transform

Denotation and connotation

This advertisement by WaterAid is a striking image of a young Black boy seated in a rural village setting to drive home the severe consequences that come with poor sanitation. His direct stare and serious expression right away bring into focus a sense of urgency and emotional weight. The worn blue shirt and modest surroundings suggest a community facing great resource shortages, which reinforces the message that basic needs-like safe toilets-are not being met.

The slogan "Dig toilets, Not graves" is bold and, when taken literally, provocative. By placing "toilets" and "graves" side by side, the ad uses dramatic contrast to show that inadequate sanitation is not just an inconvenience but can be lethal. This simple line transforms a public health issue into a life-or-death appeal, making the message easy to understand and hard to ignore.

The rural setting further reiterates that most resource-poor communities have no decent sanitation facilities. Then there is a child to personalize this issue-reminding the readers that the most vulnerable are often those the most affected. This combination of imagery and text works to evoke empathy, highlight the reality of preventable deaths, and encourage support of WaterAid's efforts in bringing safe sanitation into communities that need it most.

key concept analysis

Language:
The Fifth Road poster uses dark colours and a stormy sky to make it look mysterious and serious. The big bold title and the woman looking over the city show that the film might be about tension or deep emotions, like in a thriller or drama.

Industry:
The line “A James Allen Stewart Film” makes it seem like it’s an independent movie made by a specific director. The layout, credits, and “Coming Soon” at the bottom make it look professional, like other movie posters we see in cinemas.

Audience:
This film seems aimed at older teens and adults who like serious stories. The dark mood and city setting suggest it’s a mystery or drama, not an action or comedy movie.

Representation:
The poster focuses on a woman standing alone, which could show independence, loneliness, or ambition. Having her in the middle of the image makes her seem important, and it looks like the story is about her personal journey or struggles.

First 10 questions

 1) Which part of Media are you looking forward to the most?

video and film

2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media?

edits 

3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?
4 or 5 

4) What device do you use most to access the media? (The media = news, TV, music, film, social media etc.) 

iPhone  

5) What is your average 'screen time' (or equivalent) on your phone each day. Is this about right, too little or too much? Why? 

5h 30m I think it is just right because you need to learn what's happening in the world  

6) What was the last TV programme or film you watched?

dexter 

7) What device or subscription do you use to listen to music?
iPhone 

8) Do you play videogames? If so, what do you play games on and what is your favourite game?

I do but not all the time but cars games

9) Are you on social media? If so, what social media do you have and why do you like it? 

I am and I use TikTok because you can talk to friends

10) Finally, do you think the media is a positive or negative thing for young people? Why?

I think it is not because if a young person see  something bad they will want to do it