LilahHmedia2019

LO : To revise wha t mise-en-scene is , and see how it is used effectively   in music videos. Explore: Understand what the 7 elements of mise-en-scene are. Enhance: Explore how these elements of the mise-en-scene are used in music videos. Exel: Analyse connotations of the mise-en-scene in regards to representation. Mise-en-scene: Everything we see on the screen Connotations: They are in a school (lockers, school uniform, etc.) Pop genre Targeted to young males and females High Key lighting: Limits shadows (no harsh shadows) Shapes the face of the subjects Very forgiving (makes people look good) Done by one bright light Its goal is to show as much detail on the subject as possible Lights up the whole face  Quick and easy to set up Usually suggests a lighthearted show or film Low lighting ratio, 2:1 Low Key lighting: Opposite to High Key High contrast, dark tones very dark, light tones very light My...

Music Videos The study of music videos covers the influence of social/cultural contexts and two areas of the theoretical framework - media language and representation - plus the following two specific topics from media audiences. the ways in which audiences may interpret the same media products very differently and how these differences may reflect both social and individual differences  the ways in which people's media practices are connected to their identity, including their sense of an actual and desired self Media Language in music videos The set music videos are a mixture of styles: Wheatus  - narrative and performance and  Avril Lavigne - Performance and some narrative Media languages in the set videos: camera work editing mise-en-scene soundtrack narrative how the media language portrays aspects of reality, presents a point of view and represents the world to create messages and values generic conventions of music videos uses...

Explain one way in which music videos use media language to differ from each other. Refer to one example of contrasting media language in two music videos you have studied two support your answer.   Music videos differ from one another through use of media language . Avril Lavigne's "Sk8er Boi" and Wheatus' "Teenage dirtbag" show this through use of camera work and mise-en-scene. Mise-en-scene is used in Avril Lavigne's ' Sk8er Boi " at the beginning of the music video, we see skater costumes and emo make-up to connote that this band represents alternative indie culture. They use handheld camera work for some of the video to make the video seem home-made and authentic. The video goes from handheld camera work into a computer screen where a poster for a music concert is being shared online, this is to  make the effect of a punk rock concert held by teenagers, so youth groups who identify with this are hooked into the video. Avril Lavigne...

Music Videos are comprised of three types of image: Performance clips - simple and direct Conceptual clips - Further broken down into: Narrative  Artistic In the majority of videos they are combined Performance Clips: A performance clip is a video that shows the vocalist(s) in one or more settings, such as the recording studio or on-stage at a concert Performance Settings: A narrative clip contains a visual story that is easy to follow. A pure narrative clip contains no lip-synchronised singing. The story is an idea, a "concept", hence conceptual. The narrative usually relates to the song in someway, albeit subtle at times. Artistic Clip: Music videos use artistic elements to enhance the overall piece. Some videos are purely artistic since they show sequences with no obvious narrative and no singing. They can be described as artistic since they purposely manipulate images but don't tell  any sort of story. Purely artistic...

LO: - To investigate the ways in which the media represents gender.  Stereotypically Male Characteristics   Stereotypically Female Characteristics Physical Strength 

LO: To explore media terminology used to analyse exam texts. terminology    noun 1. the system of terms belonging to or peculiar to a science, art or specialised subject 2. the science of terms, as in particular sciences or arts Camerawork: establishing shots - a  shot  in filmmaking or television that sets up the context for the scene ahead, designed to inform the audience where the action will be taking place low angle   - a shot from a camera angle positioned low on the vertical axis, anywhere below the eye line, looking up, this makes the subject look strong high angle - a cinematic technique where the camera looks down on the subject from a  high angle, this can make the subject seem weak or powerless canted angle - an angle deliberately slanted to one side to portray unease, disorientation, frantic or desperate action, intoxication and madness  aerial shots - a shot taken from an elevated vantage point elaborate camera ...

1) Say which pair you are using Avril Lavigne - Sk8er Boi Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag 2)Answer the following questions about BOTH your chosen videos Name of artist/group - Avril Lavigne Name of song - Sk8er Boi Genre: Indie/ alternative Date song was released in UK - 28 December 2002 What the song is about - A skater boy who likes a  posh girl who likes him as well but thinks that he's not good enough for her, then we see that the skater boy becomes famous and the girl is regretful. We learn that Avril Lavigne is with the skater boy now and that he doesn't like the posh girl anymore. Type of music video - Story/performance Describe what happens in the video - The video centers around an impromptu concert held by Lavigne in a Los Angeles street intersection. It begins by showing multiple people of Lavigne's band promoting the concert in advance via graffiti, flyers, email and posters. Lavigne and her band arrive at the location and begin performing on the roof o...