Preferred topics for Media A2

My preferred topic would be to make a music video as it would allow us to explore a different media area, other than film. It would also mean that we could be creative when matching visuals to music and creating a mood that fits with our chosen song. If we were to make one, we would have to research into what makes a successful music video, as well as maybe look at the chosen artists previous music videos (or if they don't have any, consider their genre of music) and decide what imagery would be appropriate for the song. My second choice would be to make a short film, because it allows us to use the skills we learnt over the last year and use it in a different area of film. We would have to research into short films, looking at what we like and dislike about particular examples. Also, we would have to think of a subject / meaning / message behind the film, as well as a storyline or some sort. For both briefs, we could use some of the skills we learnt whilst making our film opening. For example, technical skills such as operating the camera, successful editing and use of sound. In addition to these, we would consider other things we learnt such as the importance of planning, choosing the correct cast and consistency in video quality. We would need to use video editing software, such a iMovie and sound editing software such as GarageBand. For the second unit, I would like to do Media and Collective Identity and

Marketing The Film

Film promotion

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

The website - http://www.tinker-tailor-soldier-spy.com

http://twitter.com/#!/tinkertailor_uk - Verified Twitter account for the film.

http://www.facebook.com/tinkertailorsoldierspy

I think that Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy's target audience would be adults from the age of 25 onwards. It seems that they focus more on their Facebook page than their Twitter, probably due to the fact that it's the website their audience is more likely to use. Their website uses a dark colour scheme, which not only looks sophisticated, but fits in with the theme of the film and would appeal to people who would want to watch a more serious drama film. On their Facebook page, they have 14,126 likes, which is not that many for such a w

New Media Technology

Uses of new media technology whilst making our film;

During Pre-Production;

• We used smart phones to contact suitable actors for our film, and for casting. 
• We also used computers / the internet to do background research into the genre, as well as social networking sites for casting
• We used digital cameras to record our preliminary task and evaluation
• We used digital SLR cameras to photograph possible filming locations

During Production;

• We used digital video cameras to film our scenes, and to watch through the scenes as we filmed them
• We used the internet / smart phones to contact the cast if there were any changes in the filming schedule
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During Post-Production;

• We edited the movie clips and sound using computer software
• We searched for and downloaded copyright free sound effects from the internet, then edited them into our film opening
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Three NBCUniversal Companies

Three NBCUniversal Companies That Could Benefit the Production

Production, Distribution and Exhibition - News Corp

Three other companies that News Corp own that could be used to market or exhibit a new film released by 20th Century Fox in the UK;

BSkyB - They could use Sky TV channels to market the film by showing it's trailers, showing interviews with the cast and 


The Sun -  Posters for the film could appear in The Sun newspaper, as well as reviews and written interviews or stories about the cast.


MySpace - They could feature trailers of the film on the website, or redesign the homepage to make it themed, and it could also be used for viral marketing campaigns.

Mass Audience

Some media texts that I use are films, TV, the internet and magazines. I watch films and TV mostly for entertainment, but sometimes also to get information (the news), for education (documentaries) and for social reasons (if I want to join into a discussion about a film or TV series that people I know have watched).

An example of where I have been influenced by media would be going to see a film after watching the trailer on the TV/ Internet or reading a review of it. Also, after seeing a documentary on a certain topic, I've either changed my opinion, or become more interested in that issue.

I think that mass audience theories are not as applicable in modern times because we have so much choice over the media that we use, that the audiences for particular things may not be so varied. Also through the internet, we can discuss the media text, giving the audience more power than before. In my opinion, the hypodermic needle theory is much too limited,