Master and commander
Explain two ways the character and events in the extract fit the action adventure genre
The audience is able to identify the genre of the film is based on action/adventure by the characters and events that are featured. The initial shot is of the main character, Captain Jack Aubrey, the fact that the crew all look at him shows that he is the leader and has the and commander of the ship relating the the name of the movie. His response not to surrender the ship results in feud between the two ships. The audience get the impression that he is an audacious and intrepid character.Once the battle is over the crew all thank him for the important decision that was made.
Another way in which the extract fits the genre of action adventure is through the weapons that are used when we first get introduced to the French ship as the threaten Captain Aubrey. The wepons being
Tuesday 26 April 2016
Wednesday 20 April 2016
The Hurt Locker
Q1. Explain two ways the narrative in the extract fits the action adventure genre
The audience are able to identify the genre of the movie due to the sounds an the characters that are featured throughout the film. William James is previewed as a heroic and audacious character as shown when attempting to save the mans life and is willing to risk his own life. Here William James is presented as an protagonist.
The factors of conflict and violence that is displayed also fits the genre of action adventure. This can be identified through the weapons and the fact that there is a bomb attached to the possible civilian; the audience is unsure as to whether he is
Q1. Explain two ways the narrative in the extract fits the action adventure genre
The audience are able to identify the genre of the movie due to the sounds an the characters that are featured throughout the film. William James is previewed as a heroic and audacious character as shown when attempting to save the mans life and is willing to risk his own life. Here William James is presented as an protagonist.
The factors of conflict and violence that is displayed also fits the genre of action adventure. This can be identified through the weapons and the fact that there is a bomb attached to the possible civilian; the audience is unsure as to whether he is
Thursday 10 March 2016
2. Explain how each of the following is used to create effects that fit the action adventure genre:
Soundtrack
The soundtrack throughout the extract is purposely used to create certain effects to fit the genre of being an action adventure film. This is can be identified through the use of synchronous sound; this has been used to relate to the sound of the guns and explosions heard at the beach. The audience expects this to happen due to the fact that there is a war. In addition noises of screaming an shouting is heard in the background form others on the beach. Once again this is what is to be expected by the audience when fighting in a war. This is a key feature and it is imperative that the audience understand that it is an action adventure film from the fact of the sounds and that there is a war. Digetic sounds are also used in this extract this is utilized to create atmosphere and tension between both sides. This quite similar to synchronous sound but is different in the way that it focuses on the sounds of voices, guns and even from the boost of the exo suit. The sound from the crash of the plane follows the conventions of an action adventure film.
Editing
Editing is also used in various ways to help create innumerable effects to enlarge the action genre. It is used in many occasions such as, jump edit form when the plane crashes to when they land on the beach, by the use of this it makes the audience left in shock as they are not sure at to what is going to happen.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack throughout the extract is purposely used to create certain effects to fit the genre of being an action adventure film. This is can be identified through the use of synchronous sound; this has been used to relate to the sound of the guns and explosions heard at the beach. The audience expects this to happen due to the fact that there is a war. In addition noises of screaming an shouting is heard in the background form others on the beach. Once again this is what is to be expected by the audience when fighting in a war. This is a key feature and it is imperative that the audience understand that it is an action adventure film from the fact of the sounds and that there is a war. Digetic sounds are also used in this extract this is utilized to create atmosphere and tension between both sides. This quite similar to synchronous sound but is different in the way that it focuses on the sounds of voices, guns and even from the boost of the exo suit. The sound from the crash of the plane follows the conventions of an action adventure film.
Editing
Editing is also used in various ways to help create innumerable effects to enlarge the action genre. It is used in many occasions such as, jump edit form when the plane crashes to when they land on the beach, by the use of this it makes the audience left in shock as they are not sure at to what is going to happen.
Tuesday 9 February 2016
Audience Pleasures
4. (b) Discuss in detail how one programme (Bad Education) offers audience pleasures. Give examples from the programme. [15 marks]
The show initially begins with the familiar theme song. 'Bad Education' is a British sitcom, staring Jack Whitehall as a young teacher Alfie Wickers; because of this the audience already know what he is like due his previous work on TV. This gives the audience the ability to build relationships with each of the characters further into the series as they get to know them. The show gives the audience the opportunity to view the various stereotypes there are within the show. One of the stereotypes that is featured in the program is an example of an Chinese immigrant, she is the only intelligent one in the class and wishes to better her education.
4. (a) Compare how and why two programmes were scheduled on different channels
This program features on the days Friday and Saturday on Channel 4
The TV show is commissioned by Channel 4.
The production of the film was split between three people who go by the name of Caroline Leddy, Kenton Allen and the most contribution was presented by Robert Popper. Robert Popper is the proud owner of Popper pictures, and is well known due to his production from his previous work consisted mainly with writing and acting. He is best known for being the co- create of the mock BBC documentary Look around you., which was produced in the year of 2010.
Friday Night Dinner mainly focuses on young adults aged around 18-25 as it mainly features on Channel 4; Channel 4 present their shows made for a younger audience, therefore this show would be suitable for the channel. The show mainly focuses on two characters Simon Bird (Adam) and Tom Rosenthal (Jonny), this reveals that the show is aimed at young adults as they are able to relate to some of the situations in the series. Friday night dinner is previewed at a later time that other shows that are previewed on Channel 4, this is because the show is classed as a sitcom. A sitcom is often known as a 'teen situation comedy'; this focuses on primarily of characters aged between 12-18 who have to deal with social problems varying form one another; in this case we can see that problems and issues occur throughout the family, and often resolving with issues with the parents. The audience demographic is groups C1, C2, D and also E.
In contrast Bad Education features on a Tuesday night, and is commissioned by BBC Three. The producer of the show is Pipa Brown who comes form the Tiger Aspect Productions company.
4. (b) Discuss in detail how one programme (Bad Education) offers audience pleasures. Give examples from the programme. [15 marks]
The show initially begins with the familiar theme song. 'Bad Education' is a British sitcom, staring Jack Whitehall as a young teacher Alfie Wickers; because of this the audience already know what he is like due his previous work on TV. This gives the audience the ability to build relationships with each of the characters further into the series as they get to know them. The show gives the audience the opportunity to view the various stereotypes there are within the show. One of the stereotypes that is featured in the program is an example of an Chinese immigrant, she is the only intelligent one in the class and wishes to better her education.
4. (a) Compare how and why two programmes were scheduled on different channels
This program features on the days Friday and Saturday on Channel 4
The TV show is commissioned by Channel 4.
The production of the film was split between three people who go by the name of Caroline Leddy, Kenton Allen and the most contribution was presented by Robert Popper. Robert Popper is the proud owner of Popper pictures, and is well known due to his production from his previous work consisted mainly with writing and acting. He is best known for being the co- create of the mock BBC documentary Look around you., which was produced in the year of 2010.
Friday Night Dinner mainly focuses on young adults aged around 18-25 as it mainly features on Channel 4; Channel 4 present their shows made for a younger audience, therefore this show would be suitable for the channel. The show mainly focuses on two characters Simon Bird (Adam) and Tom Rosenthal (Jonny), this reveals that the show is aimed at young adults as they are able to relate to some of the situations in the series. Friday night dinner is previewed at a later time that other shows that are previewed on Channel 4, this is because the show is classed as a sitcom. A sitcom is often known as a 'teen situation comedy'; this focuses on primarily of characters aged between 12-18 who have to deal with social problems varying form one another; in this case we can see that problems and issues occur throughout the family, and often resolving with issues with the parents. The audience demographic is groups C1, C2, D and also E.
In contrast Bad Education features on a Tuesday night, and is commissioned by BBC Three. The producer of the show is Pipa Brown who comes form the Tiger Aspect Productions company.
The show is aimed at a younger audience aged between the ages 16-18 as it is a humorous comedy as it involves teenagers based at this age group; therefore some can relate to similar situations that occur in the program. The show is featured on a Tuesday night this is because the show is made for young adults so is featured at an appropriate time as it is unsuitable for children. This program is a sitcom and is purposely aimed at young adults. As a result of this the show is on after watershed. The audience demographic consists of groups E.
Tuesday 2 February 2016
TV Comedy Scheduling
4. (a) Compare how and why two programmes were scheduled on different channels.
Friday Night Dinner
This program features on the days Friday and Saturday on Channel 4
The TV show is commissioned by Channel 4.
The production of the film was split between three people who go by the name of Caroline Leddy, Kenton Allen and the most contribution was presented by Robert Popper. Robert Popper is the proud owner of Popper pictures, and is well known due to his production from his previous work consisted mainly with writing and acting. He is best known for being the co- create of the mock BBC documentary Look around you., which was produced in the year of 2010.
Friday Night Dinner mainly focuses on young adults aged around 18-25 as it mainly features on Channel 4; Channel 4 present their shows made for a younger audience, therefore this show would be suitable for the channel. The show mainly focuses on two characters Simon Bird (Adam) and Tom Rosenthal (Jonny), this reveals that the show is aimed at young adults as they are able to relate to some of the situations in the series. Friday night dinner is previewed at a later time that other shows that are previewed on Channel 4, this is because the show is classed as a sitcom. A sitcom is often known as a 'teen situation comedy'; this focuses on primarily of characters aged between 12-18 who have to deal with social problems varying form one another; in this case we can see that problems and issues occur throughout the family, and often resolving with issues with the parents. The audience demographic is groups C1, C2, D and also E.
Bad Education
Friday Night Dinner
This program features on the days Friday and Saturday on Channel 4
The TV show is commissioned by Channel 4.
The production of the film was split between three people who go by the name of Caroline Leddy, Kenton Allen and the most contribution was presented by Robert Popper. Robert Popper is the proud owner of Popper pictures, and is well known due to his production from his previous work consisted mainly with writing and acting. He is best known for being the co- create of the mock BBC documentary Look around you., which was produced in the year of 2010.
Friday Night Dinner mainly focuses on young adults aged around 18-25 as it mainly features on Channel 4; Channel 4 present their shows made for a younger audience, therefore this show would be suitable for the channel. The show mainly focuses on two characters Simon Bird (Adam) and Tom Rosenthal (Jonny), this reveals that the show is aimed at young adults as they are able to relate to some of the situations in the series. Friday night dinner is previewed at a later time that other shows that are previewed on Channel 4, this is because the show is classed as a sitcom. A sitcom is often known as a 'teen situation comedy'; this focuses on primarily of characters aged between 12-18 who have to deal with social problems varying form one another; in this case we can see that problems and issues occur throughout the family, and often resolving with issues with the parents. The audience demographic is groups C1, C2, D and also E.
Bad Education
Bad Education features BBC Three every Tuesday.
The producer of the show is Pipa Brown who comes form the Tiger Aspect Productions company.
The show is aimed at a younger audience aged between the ages 16-18 as it is a humorous comedy as it involves teenagers based at this age group; therefore some can relate to similar situations that occur in the program. The show is featured on a Tuesday night this is because the show is made for young adults so is featured at a time when younger viewers are not in sight.
Tuesday 26 January 2016
Television Comedy
Examples of British television under the genre of comedy:
Little Britain
Come fly with me
Bad Education
The Inbetweeners
The Simpsons
SpongeBob SquarePants
Little Britain
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Little Britain is a British character based comedy that was initially played on the radio and then soon broadcast on the television. The duo David Walliams and Matt Lucas were the main source of the show as they both showed contribution through writing the script and by preforming. The show was first broadcast on BBC one and recieved the most viewers in the year of 2005 after receiving 99.5 million.
Examples of British television under the genre of comedy:
Little Britain
Come fly with me
Bad Education
The Inbetweeners
The Simpsons
SpongeBob SquarePants
Little Britain
`
Little Britain is a British character based comedy that was initially played on the radio and then soon broadcast on the television. The duo David Walliams and Matt Lucas were the main source of the show as they both showed contribution through writing the script and by preforming. The show was first broadcast on BBC one and recieved the most viewers in the year of 2005 after receiving 99.5 million.
Wednesday 20 January 2016
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