Location Planning

This location isn't suitable because there isn't really enough room for the actors to move and the position of the computers limits the film angles that you can film.

This location isn't really suitable for our film as the film doesn't contain someone walking up the stairs therefore this location isn't required and isn't featured in our location plan.

This corridor is suitable for our film as it allows us to film a wide range of camera angles and shots for our task. Also this corridor is featured in our movie and we feel it would add some contextual detail to our movie to develop understanding on the viewers behalf.

This location is suitable for our film because we were able to position the table and chairs in a position where we were able to film a range of shots and particularly a over the shoulder shot and shot reverse-shot. We can also film the character walking into the room as there is enough space behind the table which would allow us to film the shot needed.

This location has been chosen because it can be used to show a character walking into the room where the joke would be told. The location also allows us to use an over the shoulder shot which we will use and doesn't establish too much of the scene as we want the main focus to remain on the characters rather than the scene itself.

Planning: Storyboard

Underneath, is our storyboard, which we used to plan our preliminary task. We used a storyboard because it is a good way to visualise our film and also plan out the details such as the dialogue, location, camera shot and the angle/ movement. When we begin to film we will have a clear idea of the position of the actors and where the director needs to be stood. The use of a storyboard will ensure that we don't  miss out any shots and will allow us to delete any ones that we don't need because we will see which ones don't match up to our storyboard.

OCR Media Studies, How to Guide. Basic Camera Angles

Camera Movements - 180 rule. OCR How to Guide with Karl Davis

OCR Media Studies - Camera Movements

OCR Media Studies - Basic Camera Shots

Planning: Preliminary Task Introduction

Continuity task involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character, with whom she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue. This task should demonstrate match on action, shot/reverse shot and the 180-degree rule.

Groups

In my group I am working with, Lucaas Chaiyaractha, Scott Hackett and Liam Wood

Me As A Consumer Of Media

There are many different mediums of communication, most commonly known as the media, this includes Internet, Print, Radio, T.V and Film. The category which I most commonly use is T.V. T.V is the form of media I find myself using the most frequently. The reason for this being it is easy to access and has a wide range of target audiences which means that there is likely to be something that will interest me and engage me. Within T.V there are many different T.V channels, with a personal favourite of mine being the channel E4, the reasons being that I like shows such as 'Skins' and 'The Big Bang Theory'.

The medium of communication which I enjoy secondly to T.V is the internet. The reason why I enjoy using the Internet is because I can access sites which would allow me to keep updated on current affairs, however my main use of the internet is for social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook . The reason why I use these sites is so that I can talk to my friends easily. Another reason why I use the Internet is to keep up with football scores and watch it online. The last reason why I enjoy is to use catch up sites such as BBC iPlayer, 4oD and ITV Player. I also use it to access music sites such as Spotify.

Another medium I use is print. The reason I use print is because it allows me to see what is going on in the country and most particularly sport. The medium print covers both newspaper and magazines, with the personal favourite being newspaper. The newspaper which which I read is 'The Daily Star'. 'The Daily Star' isn't the best for political news or for going into great deal about important current events. However it does feature a lot of information about sport which is why I read 'The Daily Star' as oppose to other newspapers. 

The medium of communication I use is Film. When I watch films I occasionally watch them when they are released at the cinema, but only if the film really attracts my attention. The most common way I watch films is through DVD's and T.V. Film can also be watched through sites such as 'Netflix' but I tend not to use these sites.

The final sub-categoryis radio. Radio is gradually becoming less popular with the advancements in technology, but I will listen to it occasionally. I usually listen to the radio whilst in the car and when I don't have access to a T.V so I am unable to watch the football so I would listen to TalkSport or Radio 5 Live. The radio station I find myself using most is Radio 1, the reason being that I like the music that is played and the hosts.

Media is a huge part of my life and has a huge impact on our opinions and our views. Media is a component of life that I am very dependant upon and life would be drastically different if we didn't have it.