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Media Scene Analysis

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Scene Analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udKE1ksKWDE Shot/Sequence 1: 00:00-00:05 The sequence starts as the shot tracks Tony around a corner before becoming a wide shot which establishes the size relationship between him and the creature, creature takes up almost the entirety of the right of the screen following the rule of thirds. Makes the threat seem insurmountable to the audience.  Shot/Sequence 2: People are placed erratically throughout the shot, reflecting the chaotic nature of the scene. The wide shot shows the large number of people within the scene who are panicking, showing the audience the civilian perspective of this horrific event and perhaps allowing them to sympathise. Shot/Sequence 3:  Double midshot which places Captain America at the forefront, reflecting his status as the leader of the group, he is placed to the left reflecting him as the point of interest due to the rule of thirds, meaning he is the one audiences should focus on. Shot/Sequence 4:...

Lights, Camera, Action!

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  Friday 30th September 2022 L/O: to understand and practice using the principles of filmmaking Camerawork: Shot Type Establishing shots - An establishing shot establishes the setting, geography or time of day. Master shots - A master shot establishes the setting and the location of the characters within it, then captures the scene in it's entirety.  Wide shots - The wide shot positions characters in relationship to their environment, as opposed to the establishing shot which focuses on locations. Long shot - Composed head to toe and often has characters in the centre of the screen.  Medium-long shot - Composed head to just under the waist, sometimes called the cowboy shot due to holster height.  Medium shot - Above the waist but below the chest, ends just above their head. Used as an average shot.  Medium close-up shot - Head to chest Close-up shot - Focuses on head and focuses on the emotions of a character Extreme-close up shot - Frames subject to isolate spe...

Skills Development

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  Friday 9th September A Level Skills Development L/O: To research, plan and produce a product in response to a brief Genre Conventions: Style - Whimsical Alternative Rock Settings/backgrounds - Bright colours, disjointed backgrounds Colour scheme - Bright colours Font styles - Absurdist and creative Layout conventions: Sparse on detail, focus on imagery and absurdity Artist/Band: Name - Yesterday's Neighbours Genre - Alt Rock Style - Whimsical IGNORE ABOVE, COMPLETELY DIFFERENT Products:  https://novaelia451.wixsite.com/the-lost-and-chosen Feedback: Back cover too cluttered Justification of text on tour poster could be better.  Don't cut off Sergio's feet next time.

Media Intro

My name is Chandler Sargent, I haven't quite figured out where my life is going yet. I very regularly play videogames, watch movies and TV and listen to a lot of music. I chose media as I studied it at GCSE and still continue to find it interesting. I hope to pursue an area of Media as a career, though which one is unknown to me.