Section 1B - Media Language

Intro

Media Language is the way in which codes and conventions are portrayed into a video. We used a variety of different codes and conventions to create meaning with out video.

Para 1 -

CAMERA

Most common shot was eye level. - Show we are not trying to empower ourselves compared to viewers and therefore come across as more welcoming.

Long shot of the road and man behind desk in road at the start of the video to instantly inject viewers with a colourful shot and our suits.

Low angle under subway

Para 2 - 

EDITING - STOPS

Wavey transitions - flip up used a lot.

Fast paced video to match the fast paced song.

Order of narrative is perfect.

Screentime on main artists , no time without us in a shot.

Para 3 - 

MISE EN SCENE - CLAMPS

Costume - We all in

High key lighting in all shots 

Equal actors - one placed in middle

We implemented little props but a coffee cup and spreadsheets to match the lyrics

We used a variety of random settings to create a fun look to the video. E.g - Gym, Science Room, Field, Road.

Para 4 - 

SOUND - Pace/Genre - MCDOVED

Music was fast paced and we matched this with our editing.

Strophic structure.

Section 1B - Narrative

Intro -
Answer question about Cohen, Non linear film opening.

What is the traditional type of narrative for our genre/type of product? How did you find this out? What other real texts did you look at that helped you work this out?

Para 1 -
We thought about Levi Strauss and the binary opposites. One opposite is the Old man and the young group of boys.
Why have we used it? Helps to cement narrative
Highlights the nostalgia
Themes of being and passing

Para 2 -
We thought of Barthes theories. Enigma Codes - What were they? - Who's the old man?
                                                       - What makes him upset?
                                                       - Why are memories brought back? What memories are there?

Para 3 -
Todorov theories. Cohen does not have a disruption of equilibrium. Understood the theory but had plan of the disruption happening later in the film.


Para 4 -
Propp Theories. - All male cast to challenge the convention of having a damsel in distress, men being emotional rather than women.

Conclusion



ESSAY

I am writing about my AS coursework and film opening, named Cohen. Cohen is a sports drama about the life of George Cohen.