Ishmeet Mr Halsey media coursework 2

Print brief research and planning 1) Find at least five music magazine front covers (either current or former magazines as many have stopped their print editions) aimed at a similar target audience to your project (mainstream music audience) and research music magazine key conventions. For each one, pick out one design idea, convention or image/text style that you could use in your own print work.-- breeze   I would choose a bold, contrasting color for the main headline text. layer it so that it overlaps slightly with the main image (while keeping the subject’s face or key details visible). I will use a readable font that stands out from the background. This will help guide the reader’s eye to the most important element, either the featured person or topic, and gives the cover a modern, dynamic look.   centre the model in the middle so it can be the audience’s main focus full body shot- may be considered for main centre image? minimal texts on each side of the model bold colo...

Video rough cut feedback    Estimated current grade: C   Comments & feedback:   The first minute is really strong – excellent close-ups, a good performance element with an interesting location and background. Clear visuals that match the song. The external locations are weaker in this rough cut – it doesn’t seem to fit with the initial minute of footage? Think about the overall structure of the video, any effects you could apply to certain elements or perhaps whether it’s worth re-shooting certain parts or creating a new section of some kind. The performance in the art room feels quite different to the first section – is this deliberate? It feels like some shots are on screen for a long time – think about pacing and editing. Is it to do with the amount of original material you have? It may be that you need to shoot more in order to have enough really strong shots for the full three minutes. Along these lines, there are some good performance moments in this but th...

Statement of intent first draft feedback Mark: 6/10 Grade: C Comments for AQA:   This is a clear statement of intent that offers a strong concept that matches the music video / music magazine brief. It largely targets the specified audience appropriately and offers some really interesting ideas around representation and identity. Media language elements are considered although perhaps lacking specific details in places. Certain techniques or shots are mentioned without explaining the ‘how’ or ‘why’ needed in top-level statements.  Representation is very strong aside from a slight misunderstanding around dominant/challenging stereotypes. Application of theory and discussion of stereotypes and identity is impressive and uses the theoretical framework to a high level. Audience is addressed impressively with audience pleasures a particular strength although perhaps needs to show more focus on the brief for the top levels. Digital convergence is a real strength although industry co...

Preliminary exercise learner response 1) Type up your teacher's feedback  in full  plus a summary of the comments you received from other students in the class. Teacher's feedback: Only 25 seconds but lots to credit – there is a great concept here and the potential for a brilliant production. I love the old video effect and the narrative is established at the beginning too. Great to see the graphic at the start – title, artist. Should it be artist rather than directed by? Or are you going for a Taylor Swift style self-directed production? Phone shots – can work in this concept but perhaps worth playing with in post-production to fill the screen? Are you planning another scene / location / performance element for the full video? Student feedback: WWW: lots of the shots look nice good pace editing variety of different scenes/shots like the title of the video love the memories shown in the video nice and wholesome sound matched the mix of videos retro/VHS effect nicely used shots...