crime drama crime drama conventions: -sub-genre of television drama -focus on committing and solving of a crime -detectives -procedural -medical/forensics -engages the audiences through narrative construction -fictional accounts of real-life stories -puts audience in the world of the character -often eponymous titles as audience will follow the lead character codes and conventions: -eccentric protagonist, possible unconventional method to solve crime -conflict with authority or a partner -family and personal relationships are usually key narrative components -setting and location key to context -conventional narrative structure -typical character types such as villain, sidekick, henchman, provider -1 hour long or continuing narrative arc over multiple episodes
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paper 1 section b what is a media conglomerate? (2 marks) a media conglomerate is a company that owns numerous companies involved in mass media enterprises such as tv, radio, the internet etc. how does ownership shape the content of newspapers? refer the mirror and the times. (8 marks) The Mirror and The Times are owned by different companies. The Mirror being owned by Reach plc means it has a photo-rich tabloid format that has consistently stressed sensational, human-interest, and personal types of stories. Its politically independent stance has enabled it to adopt a 'common man versus bureaucracy' approach to many stories. It was originally intended to be a newspaper for women by Alfred Harmsworth in 1903, which reinforces a stereotype of women enjoying a gossip as this newspaper is a more gossipy type. The Times being owned wholly by News Corp means the newspaper remains a strong independent newspaper which is ruled by tradition. Overall, the type of newspaper company shape...
the page is split between the political story, a puff box promoting the pull out supplement and an advert for a betting service. the headline 'brexit daily mayhem' and the use of the emotive words 'surrender' , 'defeat' and 'chaos' suggest the negotiations for britain leaving the EU are disastrous. the image of May looking very serious anchors the headline - the fact the image is smaller than the rest shows the mirror has little respect or faith in may's abilities. the strapline 'fighting for you' provides solidarity for people confused or worried about the political turmoil of brexit. the cheltenham festival pull-out actually dominates the page - with bright green font and background , combined with an exciting action shot of a horse and rider, it grabs the attention more than the political story. the puff box 'all the tips! all the form!' offers practical advice and the offer of a free bet will also entice the reader. the use of t...
headline - reinforces the anchorage as the star vehicle is clearly inside a car and the headline states 'driven to despair'. also anchors central image by making the defeat of her brexit proposals into something more personal and emotional than political and factual. this is an attempt to narrate what is a quite 'dry' story. it fulfils the news value of 'personalisation' where politicians become characters we may empathise with (even if we don't agree with their political views) central image of star vehicle , theresa may, as brexit was the immediate and most important news story. its a close up photograph of May looking distraught. she has a pained facial expression and dark rings under her eyes which denote high emotions and possible lack of sleep. the smaller headlines above the main offer a bigger picture, the last still focuses on may as an individual. the 'in the news' stories at the bottom of the page also supply some global context for the ...
newspapers tabloid : -Image lead popular newspapers -usually have red mastheads which contain large fonts at the top of the newspaper -the red tops report on politics and international news however tend to include more gossip about celebrities -use short stories using simple language and have more pictures than other newspapers broadsheet : -text lead, quality newspapers -higher news content, costs more to buy with lower circulation -longer sentences and paragraphs, more in depth articles tabloid - daily mirror broadsheet - the times ownership : - Reach plc (publisher) own daily mirror newspaper -the times newspaper published by times newspapers since 1981, wholly owned by news corp -both owned by a corporation -news corp owns a variety of newspapers, magazines, television channels etc
a) what is meant by a mainstream film? (2) - films that are widely released in cinemas, often created in Hollywood. typical mainstream films are released in cinemas for a short period of time and are marketed to attract mass audiences and create revenue. b) briefly explain what a media conglomerate is. (2) - a media conglomerate/media institution is a company that owns numerous companies involved in mass media enterprises, such as television, radio, publishing, motion pictures, theme parks or the internet. c) explain two features of independent film production. refer to I, Daniel Blake to support points. (6) - independent films are produced by smaller production companies. they do not follow the same formula as mainstream films. instead, they vary in style and genre. I, Daniel Blake is a low budget social realist film that was funded by BFI through the national lottery and the BBC. this is typical for independent films and shows how they differ from mainstream fi...
what makes black panther a mainstream film? genre: action, superhero, sci-fi, adventure, fantasy→ all popular genres, strong appeal to a wide audience narrative: black panther changes the formula by developing an afrofuturistic world with Wakanda and tying its antagonists and story to current social issues. instead of avoiding topics some audiences may find uncomfortable, the film asks the questions and aims to answer them. the nations history of isolation is a key plot within the narrative and becomes part of the central conflict. these themes fit perfectly within the marvel structure. the narrative in the final act of black panther promotes a sense of greater purpose, of a narrative reaching conclusions beyond the characters, making a statement on the world as a whole. black panther never loses sight of what makes movies have a lasting impression: a cast of memorable and likeable characters, a fully realised and fascinating world and a style that feels all its own. stars: ...
black panther harlem renaissance the harlem renaissance lasted fro m 1910 to the mid 1930s and was the development of the harlem neighbourhood within New York city, developing as a black cultural Mecca. this period of time was considered a golden age in African American culture as it manifested in literature, stage performance and art. encompassed poetry and prose, painting and sculpture, jazz and swing, opera and dance. what united these diverse art forms was their realistic presentation of what it meant to be black in America, what writer Langston Hughes called an 'expression of our individual dark-skinned selves,' as well as a new militancy in asserting their civil and political rights. the black panthers the black panthers, also known as the black panther party was a political organisation founded in 1966 by Huey newton and bobby seale to challenge police brutality against the African American community . members would dress in black berets and black le...
directed by Ryan coogler produced b kevin feige production company marvel studios how does black panther fit into the marvel franchise? - black panther fits into the marvel franchise as the character black panther was introduced in another marvel film captain america civil war. therefore marvel fans were already familiarised with the character and can explore black panthers narrative. it fits the action genre of marvel and appeals to the target audience. was makes it different?successful? - it's a movie about what it means to be black in both america and africa and, more boradly, the world. rather that dodge complicated themes about race and identity, the film grapples head-on with the issues affecting modern-day black life. it s also incredibly entertaining, filled with timely comedy, sharply choreographed action and gorgeously lit people of all colours.
BBC One - typically drama, crime drama, comedy, documentaries, lifestyle, game shows, current affairs, entertainment based. As of 2019: internet peak - 28.4 million , iPlayer TV peak - 920,000 and TV peak - 28.5 million. A very mainstream channel. ITV2 - typically reality TV, game shows, drama, entertainment based. Mainstream channel. independent record label - a record label that operates without the funding of major record labels; they are a type of small to medium-sized enterprise or SME. The labels and artists are often represented by trade associations in their country or region. specialist record label - English independent record label initially founded in Leeds in 2007, but based largely in Exeter since being revived in 2009. They have been described as a 'powerhouse' of DIY indie rock. The succeeder (18-34) - those who have high social status and are in control of their lives with nothing to prove. they believe they deserve the best and decide upon the best b...
LNWH product context - a spin off from the long running BBC Radio 4 daily magazine programme, women's hour. - began broadcasting in 2015 on a limited basis, but it was so popular it became permanently monthly then in 2018 , weekly. - recorded weekly, hosted by Emma Barnett (occasionally with founder Lauren Laverne). - features women guests from a range of backgrounds including science, health and entertainment. - each episode focuses on a particular theme relevant to its female audience. e.g 'lost friends' or 'extreme breastfeeding'. - original broadcast was on Thursday nights at 11pm meaning it was past the watershed of 9pm allowing explicit and honest discussions. -since becoming a podcast , the show has become less controversial. historical context -first broadcast in the 1940's. -original show reflects tokenism (a show set aside for women might imply that all other radio how's were oriented towards men). - features frank a...
broadcasting - the transmission of programmes or information by radio or television. podcasting - the practice of using the Internet to make digital recordings of broadcasts available for downloading to a computer or mobile device. commercial radio broadcaster - Commercial radio derives its operating budget from selling advertising. Since they attract those advertising dollars based on ratings, commercial radio stations need consistently large numbers of listeners ↳ example: usa - ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC Television uk - channel 5, ITV public service broadcaster - Public Service Broadcasting (PSB)is broadcasting made, financed and controlled by the public , for the public . It is neither commercial nor state-owned, free from political interference and pressure from commercial forces. Through PSB, citizens are informed, educated and also entertained. ↳ examp...
analysis of my film cover 'eloped' The inspiration behind my TV series poster was a lot of thriller and slightly horror genres. I am intrigued by this genre and I enjoy a lot of concepts taken from these genres. my colour palette consists of red and green mainly, the red lighting in my main image contrasted well with the green text and my secondary images which had green lighting but I decreased the opacity to give it a slightly different look. My storyline consists of a woman who is in search of her childhood sweetheart but experiences a lot of ups and downs on the way, this is where the thriller side of things come into play, until eventually she meets her true soulmate and they run away and eventually elope. The connotations of elope are secrecy and privacy which fits well with my storyline and genre for this tv series. I did not have a particular font in mind however I liked the idea of the lower-case e on the word eloped as I feel it intrigues the viewer and even in...
I, Daniel Blake independent film production Principal photography began in October 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding area. The film was produced by Rebecca O'Brien for Sixteen Films, Why Not Productions and Wild Bunch with the support of the British Film Institute and BBC Films. I, Daniel Blake is an independent social realist film directed by renowned filmmaker Ken Loach ( Kes, Raining Stones, Sweet Sixteen etc. ). A UK/French co-production, it received funding from the BFI and BBC Films. It became Ken Loach’s largest grossing film at the box office (taking over $8 million), was highly critically acclaimed and generated much debate due to the contemporary social and political issues addressed in the film. I, Daniel Blake was exhibited at many film festivals, won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, and was nominated for many awards including several BAFTAs. I, Daniel Blake is a low budget socia...
semiotics theory anti realism and realism are two sides of a philosophical debate behind the whole basis of accepted scientific truth. realism- factual anti-realism - made up Rihanna reb'l fleur advert duality binary oppositions good vs bad 'reb'l fleur' spin off from her tattoo rebel flower : shows two aspects of her personality - good and bad or light and dark. ↳oxymoron 'bad feels so good' 'good feels so bad' surrealist advert hidden messages , emotional responses semiotics the study of signs and symbols as elements of communicative behaviour; the analysis of systems of communication. as language, gestures, colours or clothing used to construct possible meaning from a text a way of looking at hidden/overt messages that advertisers may use to tap into our unconscious ways of thinking sign - the whole that results from the association of the signifier and the signified signified- the concept ...
††^∂´ çø~†´≈† product context: designed specifically for heavy duty machine cleaning. proctor and gamble launched tide in 1946 historical context: post ww2 - rapid development of new technologies in the home making domestic chores easier, linked to this was products such as washing powder. boomer era housewives, domestic sphere - large families, stay at home mums American dream - "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth".
Straight Outta Compton -is a biopic -produced by legendary pictures and distributed by universal pictures -nominated for the academy award for best original screenplay historical context -events set in predominantly mid 1980s California -racial tension + LA riots cultural context -social change-freedom of speech,