Evaluation Two: Representation

How does your media product represent particular social groups?

My film opening is not the greatest in regards to diverse representation of minorities, the portrayal of an able-bodied white male, killing a female is painfully typical of the drama genre and in the long-term running of the film I felt my character would have a lot to offer in terms of personal development, as well as representing psychological disorders in the least demonising way possible.

The mentally ill are often represented in a negative light, with the main plot of their films focusing on protagonists defeating the evil within the antagonists, or antagonists embracing their disorder and spiralling out of control, embedding fear upon the audience in real life. Films like 'Split and 'Hannibal' demonise mental disorders greatly.

'Patterns' will gradually bring the audience into the mind of Charles Winters, not excusing his sadistic actions, but shedding light onto the psychological implications as to why he is the way he is. His representation of the far right conservative upper class is stereotypical in his nature and his relationship with politics and global affairs will be portrayed in a manner typical of his demographic.

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Evaluation Seven: Progression

Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product? Planning. My preliminary task was painfully unplanned, and it was blatantly obvious. I'm a perfectionist, and it killed me to submit that video under my name. But my poor time management forced it through and I have no-one but myself to blame. Besides learning to understand the importance of time management and how extensive planning aids projects significantly; I learnt a number of cinematic skills in progression from my preliminary- how to reduce white noise and background sound, how to enhance lighting features, how to follow the 180 degree rule accurately. I.e. not placing my character directly against the wall so it becomes virtually impossible to carry out an over the shoulder shot. Exhibit A: But rather allowing plenty of access to the characters blind spots to get the best angles for different shots and therefore different meanings and impacts...

Evaluation-Marking

1) Well written. Some good points about conventions. Good on introduction of character. Not sure about mix of shot types point 2) Good stuff on the white male and demonisation of mental illness. Women as victims? 3) ' freedom with the control of the films running' I think this is a good point but it needed a little more explanation 4 ' cultural capital of audiences'??? Again a good point I think but you've over-complicated. 5) Some evidence of an understanding of marketing but more explanation would have been better. 6) Fairly basic points but covered all 7) A good post made much better with the addition of a director's commentary. The binary opposites of your two pieces...weirdo. Level 3 12–15 marks • Proficient skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the evaluation. • Proficient understanding of issues around audience, institution, technology, representation, forms and conventions in relation to production. • Proficient ability to refer...

Research and Planning- Marking

Kate's mood board work was not exactly what I had in mind yet still showed remarkable insight on occasions. The still images were used as the starting point of several analytical pieces which could be excellent (the pier) but over-complicated in places too (her comments on neon lighting in Drive). Kate's post on title sequences seems to chart the evolution of her idea rather than demonstrating a knowledge of the variety of title sequences and an understanding of their effects. Her entry on David Fincher is frustrating in that, although some truly insightful points are made, they are often buried amongst points that lack any relevance or don't make sense. The fourth slide of Kate's American Psycho analysis is an example of a good point almost lost due to over-complication. Kate's post on year 13 advice demonstrated a thorough approach to preparation for this task and her youtube clip on experiments with lighting demonstrate an incredible dedication and attention ...

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