UNIT 58: Is the DVD dead?

Is the DVD dead?

The DVD, Digital video disc, came about in 1995 and was mainly used for storing large amounts of data that could be viewed over and over indefinitely nearly all of the time it’s used for films and tv shows that the audience consumers watch.

A DVD normally comes out half a year or so after the film or tv show has been released. In films it would be the cinema and tv shows it would be the television.

The DVD was a success compared to it previous predecessor- the VCR as it was lighter, more compact, had clearer images and held more data and had different options and additional features such as deleted scenes, Bloopers, Interactive games and options to start from different scenes.

Although the DVD is popular it is slowly being replaced by Bluray and Instant downloads on the internet which is faster and free when illegal.

Despite this the DVD is not dead but rather slowing down but still reliable and needed.

UNIT 14: Task 2 & 3

Working freelance:

Working freelance is defined as; 'self-employed and hired to work for different companies on particular assignments.' means that a freelancer is able to choose and decided who they want to work for on their terms such as own hours, payment and projects.

Pros	Cons
Control over work life Variety in projects and clients Control over payment, times and projects Work from anywhere Creative freedom	Work is never guaranteed Need excellent time management Pay own expenses such as cost of materials, training, equipment and ticket costs if going out More stress

Skills

Professionalism	Entrepreneurial	Management
Polite Friendly Excellent communication skills Good management Commitment Realistic Confidence Flexible Patient	Responsive Good written and spoken communication skills Negotiation/Flexibility Being able to work independently and in a team well Able to multitask  Resourceful	Good time management Work well under stress Financial management Discipline Organisational skills researching skills

To keep skills polished it's a good idea to take training courses online or at night or join an agency where they train.

Contract items:

• Name of employer

• Confidentiality

• Work description

• Payment schedule

• Deadlines

• Fees

• Assignment of work

• Permissions and releases

• Publication

• Copyright

• Termination

UNIT 57: Frozen

UNIT 57: Blurred

UNIT 6: Task 3

AUDIENCE THEORIES

The hypodermic needle theory- also known as the magic bullet theory is the thesis that the direct influence used by the media can have a powerful and immediate effect on the audience consumer.

The theory came about the same time as the boom in different media platforms (Television and radio in the 1930's) and suggested that mass amounts of media consumers were easily enveloped and influenced by what they saw and heard and have been manipulated by the media creators.

The theory has been applied to several media texts over the decades- from comic books in the 50's and rap music in the early 2000's, by many different types of people such as parental figures, politicians and peer pressure groups in fear that they may become violent and engage in sexual situations.

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UNIT 35: Task 2 - Pre production

Fake blood in sink test #1

Mindmap

Storyboard

Mood board

Photography test 2

UNIT 58: DVD Menu

UNIT 57: Magazine photography

Mood board: 

Mind map:

Pitch:

Evaluation:

For my photography piece I used my opportunity of being able to go to Venice in the near future a few days after the project was set. I decided to create a series of images suitable for a travel photography magazine.

During pre production I researched the hotel I was going to be staying at and decided what I should take pictures of that were close by and wrote it down I also brought a map and two travel guide books that would give me other options to choose from so I could take pictures of the tourist parts and the local sights.

While I waited for the my leaving date I searched online for inspiration for colours and angles that showed the true Venetian lifestyle while staying true to my own personal style. I found that I enjoyed the photos that had one or two points of focus and a geometrical layout and had strong, bold colours that popped out.

After I got back from Venice I looked through the photos and discarded the ones I did not like and using an online photo editor called Pixlr I cropped and enhanced the colours of I did before uploading it to my blog.

I felt that I could’ve taken more pictures with a variation of subjects as I stuck mostly to buildings and the canals and I felt that a lot of my shorts were poorly done and rushed.

In conclusion while I enjoyed taking travel photography pictures I need to use more variations in subjects but I’m pleased with the outcome and how my pictures came out after editing.

UNIT 57: Use of shadows

Using shadows can bring a new level of contrast and attention. Using shadows as a main part of the image uses creativity and allows the photographer to expand their resourcefulness and ingenuity.