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The task today was to get used to using the cameras and to try to take pictures of a person with a crisp face and a soft background. at first i found it difficult to get the image the way i wanted it

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Films

Films are a very creative and entertaining form of media that appeals to everybody due to there being such a wide variety of genres like horror, comedy, action, romance. There is a type of film for every mood for example if you were happy or a little down you could watch a comedy to cheer you up and lift your spirits. I like films because they are very creative and entertaining, and my favorite genre of film is either comedy or action because they are very funny and action packed. My favorite film series is Fast and Furious because not only has it have a comedic side but it also has a great action packed story line that keeps you in suspense the whole way through.

Books

Books are used by people for many things such as entertainment, information learning, etc. I’m not a big fan when to comes to reading so I don’t use many books, the only time I will sit down and read is for things like homework or school work. Although I don’t really like books I do like the fact that when it comes to creating a story for one you can be as creative as you want due to there being no limits whereas things like TV programs you cannot include certain things or you cannot say certain words.

Radio

Radios are a good source of information and entertainment due to people being able to listen to things like sports games, songs, news and even adverts. Radios are very popular because they are cheap, small and you don’t need to watch anything which enables people to do other things. I like radios because they are a good source of entertainment and you can even download a radio app on your phone so you can listen on the move.

Newspapers

Newspapers are a good way of keeping up to date with situations happening all around the world and are also useful for companies to advertise products and opportunities. But sometimes newspapers can be biased and hide important information to make the story sound how they want it to be. I don’t read newspapers but sometimes I have a look because it is interesting to read about situations happening in the country.

YouTube

YouTube is a website that people can post videos of anything like gaming, challenges, music. I like YouTube because it is a place where anybody can make videos and express themselves in a fun and unique way, you can also comment on people’s videos to give them feedback on their content or ask questions and even just talk to people and make new friends. I use YouTube to keep me entertained and pass the time when I’m doing things like travelling or waiting for something which is why I like it so much. I use YouTube as a diversion to take my mind of things that have affected me throughout my day.

Advertisement

Adverts on a TV or radio are a good way to catch people’s attention and show new products or shows in an interesting and persuasive way. They are also useful for seeing how something works or gaining information on a certain product that you may want or have, I don’t like adverts because they are constantly repeated and are all very similar when it comes to how they are set out and scripted. I would enjoy adverts more if they were more creative and used good catchy music to make it more memorable.

Social Media

Social media Is a very popular source of entertainment due to you being able to interact with people easily and keeping updated with friends, family and news. There are a variety of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and many more. I like social media because it makes it easy to keep in contact with friends and family and it is also a good source of entertainment. I use social media to keep in contact with friends and family and to find out what is happening in my local area to keep aware and stay safe. I think that Social Media would be personal relationships.

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This advertisement is about a new flavor of Milky bar. The use of a yellow background signifies joy and happiness to the viewer which will make the viewer think positively towards the product. The fact that the only colours used in the entire advertisement are bright positive colours make a big impact when viewing the advert because it puts the viewer in a positive mind frame and makes them easily persuaded due to their good mood. Another thing good about the advert is their use of colour on the package of the chocolate bar because it makes it look eye-catching and appealing, the way that the man is holding the chocolate bar also helps to focus attention to it because it makes the chocolate bar seem more important and will make people want to look at the product because he is holding it.

The use of the catchphrase Ungrow up shows that the advertisement applies to all ages and makes it more appealing to adults because it seems fun and unnatural, but also appeals to younger audiences due to it sounding wacky and the use of a unique font makes it eye-catching and interesting.

The man in the advertisement is dressed like the Milky bar kid which will appeal to adults because it will bring back happy childhood memories of the adverts and eating the chocolate in the past which will make them want to buy it so they can relive their childhood, but will also appeal to younger audiences like little children because he is dressed like a cowboy which children will find funny and interesting, it will also appeal to children because they will trust him because of the cowboy outfit, this trust is due to children watching cartoons and films like toy story that have a cowboy as a main character.

The facial expression and hand gestures of the man are positive so that is portrays the chocolate in a good way. The hand gestures imply that the chocolate is tasty and good quality which will appeal to adults because they will understand what he is implying, whereas the positive facial expressions will apply to younger audiences because they can see that he is happy with the product, which will make younger audiences think that it is worth buying and they will enjoy it too.

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When it comes to filming you must be aware of the lighting of the area because it will affect the quality of the film, for example if you try to film in a dark room you are not going to be able to see anything in the footage. You must also be aware of the position of the light/sun because if you film into the light then the person or object that you are filming will be dark and shadowed which will be useless when it comes to editing because you cannot see anything but a dark figure, but you can use the light to your advantage by positioning the camera in a way that makes the light brighten up your scene and improves the shot.

A useful filming tip is to try to use a dynamic range of shots to add variety to the film and keep interest because if it is the same two shot types over and over it will become boring. Another good tip is to always shoot a scene three times because this will give you a chance to spot errors and make important changes to the scene, it will also give you the opportunity to experiment with different camera positioning to find the correct one and to maybe even change the plot of the film to make it mora interesting or funny depending on the genre you are going for. Another thing to remember is to film at eye level so that when the viewer watches it seems natural and easy to watch, but if it is lower or higher, then the viewer can see that the angle is off and it then becomes annoying to watch. The only time it is ok to change the height of the shot is if you are doing it for affect.

When it comes to filming you do not need to film the scenes in order of the story you can film any scene you want as long as you film them all because when it comes to editing you can then order them and put it together. Another thing to remember is to use a suitable location that fits in well with the scene and the rest of the film because if you film somewhere random it will not make sense. You also need to make sure that the location is safe for everybody that is involved in the film because if the location is dangerous then somebody could be injured and if that happens it will delay filming or even render the footage useless due to the injured member no longer being able to take part.

Don’t be afraid to take control of the location that you are filming at because it can help you set the mood for the scene, you can also use or create a sound affect to set the mood or make a certain part of a scene dramatic, scary or even funny.

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Within the first two days I have done a variety of things and learned new skills. when I first arrived I felt welcomed and exited, our main task over the two days was to make a 1 minute long short film about a topic of our choice in groups. the first day was mainly creating a story and filming the footage, and the second day was for editing the footage and making it into a final film with a tittle and credits.

Next week I would like to learn more skills with filming and gain a bit more experience with editing footage.