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 Tuesday 18th October 2022 LO: To explore and develop creative techniques in Photoshop. Colour Popping: Gradient Fade Clipping masks

 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film poster They have used a wide shot to show a range of different characters. Mise-en-scene: Clothing On the left side the characters are wearing dark clothes which connote that they are perhaps the antagonists. Whereas Harry and his friends are wearing their school uniform suggesting that this is set at a school. Some connotations of the colour black are evil, mystery and power which again could connote that they are the bad guys but also have a mysterious backstory. Props They are holding wands which connote that they live in a magic world and are powerful. One of the characters is holding a glass sphere which looks important which adds to the magic aspect. In the background there are people wearing very detailed masks showing their part in the group. Setting/Background There are stormy clouds possibly setting the scene for what could happen ahead and the danger they must face. Facial Expression They look really serious which connote t...

 Tuesday 4th October 2022 LO: To analyse a media text using Media Language They have chosen to use a medium long shot for this poster so that you can see his hands as he is wearing gloves and has a gun which shows some connotations. They have used this shot so that you can see his facial expression clearly whereas with a long shot it wouldn't be as noticeable. His clothing connotes that he is on a mission as he looks as if he is going to do something serious which is also shown by his facial expression. He is wearing gloves showing he doesn't want to be found out by anyone. He might not want his fingerprints on anything showing he is a very secretive character. He is holding a gun and some connotations of a gun are death, murder and danger suggesting that this film could be an action film. The background is gold suggesting wealth and high status and it has his agent number at the top which connotes he is an important character. Diegetic Sounds: The car tyres screeching: They k...

 Tuesday 27th September 2022 LO:  To apply the theoretical framework to media texts. Media Language All the different elements used to construct any media product. Camerawork (Cinematography) Soundtrack Mise-en-scene Editing Media Institutions Media Audiences Media Representation Media Language Camerawork - Shot type, angle and movement Establishing Shot: An establishing shot is often shown at the start of a scene. It shows the time of day, where the scene is happening or even the era/timeframe. Wide Shot: A wide shot is used to show the surroundings and shows the relationship of the subject and their location. It can show how big an area is. Mid shot: A mid shot is where you can see a person from above the waist and slightly above their head showing their feelings and their location. Medium Close Up: A medium close up is from the chest up and focuses on the character rather than the surroundings. Close Up: A close up focuses on the characters face showing their feelings and f...

  Thursday 15th September 2022 LO:  To discuss what media is and how it impacts our lives. Media - The main means of mass communication. Different types of media: TV Social Media Magazines Video Games Newspapers Search Engines Email Films Advertising/Posters Streaming Sites Text Message Radio Books Creating Meaning: A sign can be any physical form to which we give meaning, including words, pictures, colours, clothes, etc. Subject Position: Female, 13, Student,  Live in Cornwall People who are fans of Harry Potter may like to read the pages about Harry Potter in the magazine and the magazine may also appeal to others who like the other films listed. Someone else who doesn't know of Harry Potter may just think its a popular film franchise that others like or maybe even just an actor on the front page. Denotation - The dictionary definition  Connotation - The deeper meaning - what we associate with the word or symbol. Gun  Connotations: Death, Murder, Violence, Clo...

  Tuesday 13th September 2022 My favourite: Film - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban        TV Show - Emmerdale Music Artists - Olivia Rodrigo/Mcfly Social Media - Instagram/Snapchat/Whatsapp