Jaspreet - media blog 2 - coursework - Mr Bush

  Cinematography: blog analysis tasks Your cinematography blog tasks are as follows: Find the  opening sequence  to a film or TV drama of your choice on YouTube and e mbed the video in a blogpost called 'Cinematography blog tasks'.  1) Write an analysis of the cinematography in the opening sequence.  Highlight  your use of media language and try to cover camera shots, angles and movement using the terminology we have learned in lessons.  The opening scene of clueless: https://youtu.be/-UOcp9ydcM0 The opening scene starts with a high angle tilt downwards onto the main characters (the friend group) to demonstrate a picture of everyone in the film. Additionally, this is followed by many medium shots of the protagonist to establish their role and identify their key aspects as well as analysing their body language as the camera follows her to show how she is as a person and the character she portrays by observing her behaviour through these shots. Then ...

 Video link: https://youtu.be/OOzAfo2p7HQ My video is a scary narrative of a kid just playing football in the field and then all of a sudden there is a random figure lurking around in the shadows and behind gates and this figure ends up attacking and stabbing the kids with a knife in the darkness where nobody could see. I used different shots and angles to set the scene and demonstrate the narrative. Some of the close-ups I used were intentionally there to build enigma codes that create  suspense and the establishing and long shots emphasise the setting of a field and shows the innocent character playing football in the field. Additionally their were over the shoulder shots and POV shot to showcase the view of the random scary figure and establish their next moves.

Conclave sets out to deliver a tense political-religious thriller set within the Vatican walls, and on paper, the premise alone promises intrigue: the death of a pope, the gathering of the world’s most powerful cardinals, and the secretive selection process that follows. The film leans heavily on atmosphere —dimly lit corridors, hushed conversations, and a palpable sense of tradition and ritual, creating an authentic mood that satisfies most audiences.   For viewers fascinated by the inner workings of the papal election, the film offers a detailed, almost documentary-style window into a setting rarely explored with such seriousness and  professionalism. However, for those seeking entertainment value, the deliberate pacing and lack of dynamic storytelling can feel heavy and, at times, monotonous . I also feel that the genre of political thrillers are quite fascinating for some but this film's religious conflict and political conflict could have been persuaded in more of a fu...

I feel that Clueless is yet another classic and iconic film that allows teenagers to feel the vicarious pleasure of excitement and happiness for the success of the main character. In this case, the protagonist , Cher, is a teenage girl that seems to experience what any normal 15 year old girl would go through except she is spoiled by her extremely rich father who is a professional lawyer of the upper class. This narrative brings joy to audiences (mainly aspirers ) who love watching typical romantic comedy movies that create a storyline of the disequilibrium being resolved by a new equilibrium towards the end. I believe that this film expresses and emphasises the need for a balance of understanding when it comes to success and richness in life as it covers many aspects that one faces on the daily, not only targeting profit and for an aspirer , fashion, but also love, which can be hard to find but sometimes it is brought up by the most unexpected moments in life. I absolutely loved t...

Video feedback/learner response 1) Type up your feedback from your teacher. WWW: -monochrome images -parallel images -good contrast -well chosen images -good timing/ editing and tempo -very good description-keywords EBI: -follow instructions: exporting and uploading etc. 2) Type up your feedback from fellow students - you can summarise key points if several students give you similar feedback. WWW: -good use of images -good parallel and contrapuntal sound -good editing and timing -good description of montage EBI: -upload on time -export properly and double check it -could add transitions between images 3) Now  reflect  on your work and write your own evaluation of your video. Write a 'What went well' (WWW) paragraph and a paragraph for 'Even Better If' (EBI) underneath the rest of your feedback. WWW: I believe that my usage of parallel and contrapuntal sound in this task was great due to the strong link in parallel images of pop art with the pop music and the contrapunta...

  Sound analysis: blog tasks 1) Find a film clip on YouTube that uses sound in an interesting way. Analyse the use of sound, making sure you use the key language we have learned about sound in film: Diegetic and non-diegetic sound Parallel and contrapuntal sound Sound bridges Remember to discuss/analyse all the different types of sound present in the clip: Music Dialogue Voiceover Sound effects You also need to  highlight  or put in  bold  any use of media language. https://youtu.be/-UOcp9ydcM0 In the film clip, there is non-diegetic sound (the song: Kids in America) while there is a montage of clips of teenagers having fun and the protagonist of the film living her best life. The song is a pop song and it refers to the pop and rock genre of the 1980s, bringing a sense of culture and music from the olden days since this is a 2000s movie. There is also diegetic sound when the protagonist's voiceover plays while she is explaining how she has a very normal lif...