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Camera Shots

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TASK 1: Two Shot implies that both the character's most likely have a relationship with each other. They are also sharing the same emotions also showing that they may have seen something bad,  Medium Close Up Shot shows that everything is normal and a normal conversation is going on. This may also present that she is looking at something we can not see. Over the Shot Shoulder shows that she seen something shocking or bad.   TASK 2: Bird's eye view indicates that the man has possibly seen something petrifying or amusing. The lighting on the side of his face also suggests that something is illuminating from the dark room. TASK 3: The use of costume shows that he is meant to be formal and proper but due to his improper tie, it suggests that he is trying to be smart but is actually lazy.

Mise-en-scene

Stranger Things uses Mise-en-scene when the lights start flickering. This suggests that something ominous and danger. The gloomy night sky also suggests evil and darkness. This builds up tension. Near the end, when the light bulb turns on randomly, it makes the audience feel startled as the lighting went from being dark for a while to really bright. Furthermore, Stranger Things uses Mise-en-scene using costumes. The costume that the man was earing at the start. This suggests that he is most likely a scientist or some sort of doctor. Later on, we can see that the children wear baggy clothes, this implies that the show is based off the 80's. This suggests the use of props also add on to the fact that the show is emulates on the 80's. We can tell this because of the old-style motorcycle and the old-style TV.

Introduction to Photoshop

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Advert connotations and denotations

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  In this image, it shows a box of chicken nuggets falling out the box. The image of the word "spicy" is covered in flames. This connotes that the nuggets are really hot and spicy. Furthermore, the image of the chili also connotes extreme spice. The chicken nuggets falling out the box could also symbolise that even the box can't take the spice and heat. This is effective because it would be a challenge to eat. The phrase "They're back", conveys to the audience that the nuggets were clearly previously successful which would make people trust the product more.

Denotation and Connotation

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  In the advert, It shows a picture of a young boy who looks upset. The advert uses gloomy colours; this connotes sadness and dryness. This may also connote loss or death. This is effective because it shows that the atmosphere is gloomy without water which would convince people more to donate and help. The sadness of the boy will also bring attention to the viewers as the image shows that it's making young children suffer at such an early age. This is further backed up by the caption, "Dig toilets not graves", stating that people are dying because they are unable to access such simple human need. This will make the viewers empathise and have the urge to donate even more as they most likely live in a state where they are able to access water easily.

Blog Post 2

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  LANGUAGE : The main thing is 3 people with some sort of guns which we could probably infer that they have the purpose to attack ghosts. We know this from the title "Ghost Busters" with the image in the back most likely symbolising "No ghosts allowed". The 3 men look like they are well geared up and ready to attack the ghosts with their special gun. We can also see from the heading, "They're here to save the world", Indicating how the ghosts are a threat to society and it's the ghostbusters (the 3 men) job to save the world. AUDIENCE: The audience is mostly targeted to a male audience as it's based on Science fiction and is mainly about fighting ghosts. The 3 main characters are also all men proving how the audience will predominantly be based for male viewers. Furthermore, looking at the gloomy and night background, we can tell that this film is also targeted to people who enjoy horror. INDUSTRY: The film was produced by Colombia Pictures and...

First 10 questions

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1)  Which part of Media are you looking forward to the most? Things that I'm really looking forward to in media is editing and creating a piece of media. However I don't know much about what we will learn in media. 2) What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media? I hope to learn more and improve on how to edit videos. 3) What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media? I'm aiming to achieve at least a grade 7 and I know I will have to put hard work and dedication to receive that grade. 4) What device do you use most to access the media? (The media = news, TV, music, film, social media etc.)  I use my phone most of the time to access media. 5) What is your average 'screen time' (or equivalent) on your phone each day. Is this about right, too little or too much? Why?  My screen time can average from 3hrs-5hrs on a normal school day and I think I use my phone too much. I think this because I'm unable to chase my hobbies.😡 6) What was the las...