Representation of sexuality

In the theory side of media, we are currently looking at the representation of sexuality. We are doing this to get an idea of how different peoples sexuality is presented on screen, this will help when filming and directing our own film/thriller openings. The definition of sexuality is: A persons sexual preference or orientation. There is a long list of sexuality's but the most common ones are: homosexual, heterosexual, bi-sexual and asexual. When looking at a 'Representation of sexuality' clip, I found that heterosexual people are shown more widely in media. In this clip from 'Glee', heterosexual people are presented through a drama queen, a shy and recluse girl, a disabled boy, a black diva and a calm and collect teacher. Whereas the homosexual (the only homosexual) guy is presented as a high pitched, camp gay guy who loves musical theatre and attention. This is conforming to society's stereotypical views on homosexual males.
Kurt (Homosexual male character) goes to speak to a heterosexual male named Finn, who's them assumes that Kurt is asking him to prom. Kurt shows a pained expression on his faced and adamantly says "I'm not gay". This suggests that Kurt feels embarrassed and scared to admit his sexual orientation. This could be because of the heteronormative society we live in today which intimidates Kurt.

Kurt, the only homosexual guy in this Glee season.

Representation of disability

Media Theory

In the other side of the AS Media course, the theory side, we are currently looking at the different areas of study that we could get asked about in our final exam, we are currently on the area of
representations of disability through the media. We watched a short exam clip in lesson from 'Secret diary of a call girl' and we were then asked for homework to explain how disability was presented in the clip. This was my final response. The clip is also attached.

 

 

 

Conventions of a thriller film

                                      Nerve - Textual Analysis

In this opening, they try to imitate a computer screen to show that the film involves the internet.
In this one, an online computer app is shown. This could show how technology has taken over, we used to read books on paper and now we read them on our phones or the computer.
 

In this shot, it shows an editing screen.

In this one a shoe emoji is shown to show that this is modern.

They use a music site to show the music producer.

This one shows a popular app called 'Snapchat'.
This could be to show how we feel the need to record our lives and share them. As the film is about this.

Preliminary task evaluation

Eutopia Opening Response

In the theory side of media A level we have been watching a few episodes of a series called Utopia. We have now been given our first exam style question to answer, we practise with exam questions so that we get a feel of what we will be asked in the final exam. For this question we had 45 minutes and a short clip from the opening to an episode. The question we were asked was: What is effective about the opening to series 2 episode 6 of utopia? This is my final response. I will use the feedback from the teacher to try and improve my next written response.

Story board

This is my storyboard in preparation for the preliminary task. I can now use this as a direction of what to film and when to film.

~ Beth

Preliminary task video

Hello,


This is our final video for the preliminary task described earlier,
 


                        ~Beth

Preliminary task

Hello,

So we have been set our first proper task. It is to film a continuity task involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character, with whom she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue. I am in a group with Jack Geary and Spencer Graham. We must correctly use the 180 degree rule which is shown in the diagram below:

 

The 180° rule is a cinematography guideline that states that two characters in a scene should maintain the same left/right relationship to one another . When the camera passes over the invisible axis connecting the two subjects, it is called crossing the line and the shot becomes what is called a reverse angle.
                                              ~Beth

First/ Inferance task

Hello, So the other day we got set a practise task; which was to use inferences in film making to make it look like someone is being stabbed. I worked with Dominic Bramley, Kasey Stanley and Mr Welch. As a group we came up with the plot of a over exaggerated teacher and a student with attitude about a set assignment. The pupil didn't hand in the set work and the teacher had had enough with students like this. The teacher then stabs the student. We did this so that we can show our understanding of using inference within media. We do this so that we can practise different skills so that we can use some of the stuff we learn in our final thriller opening.
~Beth

More camera shots

Hello again,

I went out today to get a few more shots and here they are:

Two shot

Close up

Low angle

Mid shot

                                                                        ~ Beth

Camera angles

So today I went outside of school with a friend to shoot a few camera angles to show you what some look like. Here they are:

Low Angle

Close-up



Establishing shot

Extreme close-up

High angle

Long shot

over the shoulder shot

Tilt angle

Wide shot with background

                                                                        ~ Beth

Welcome to my blog!

I'm currently studying media for A Levels and to be honest, it's a little daunting! The reason I chose to study media is because I love to analyse things, books, people, films and pretty much anything. It's always why? Why do people do this? Why did the author use that technique? And why did the director use that particular angle? It could be to create an effect, or to show a hidden meaning or anything else really, I just like to know why so hopefully I will enjoy media. I love photography so hopefully this will help when recording clips for coursework. The daunting part is the speaking to people and doing group work.  Our task is to create a 2.5 minute trailer for a thriller film which will be interesting to say the least. On this blog I will be posting "the evolution of our film" or whatever you will call it, so I hope whoever is reading this enjoys!       ~ Beth