Jed Manning’s GCSE Media Blog

  Tuesday 17th November 2020 Magazine Covers L/O To identify the features on a magazine front cover; to explore genre codes and conventions. Masthead-  The masthead is the name/make/logo of the magazine, typically at the top of the cover. Dateline-  The dateline is the line of information that contains the date of the magazine. Main Image-  The main image is the picture on the cover that my relate to the contents of the magazine inside and can act as a quick eye catcher for people interested in that certain subject it may contain. Cover Line-   A headline on the front cover of a  magazine  advertising a story or feature inside. Main Cover Line-  The main headline that frequently relates to the main cover image- the main subject of the magazine. Barcode/Price-  This is located on the cover, typically at the bottom, and contains the price and the location to scan for purchase. Tagline-  A small amount of writing that often acts as a m...

  Friday 13th November 2020 Zombie Workshop L/O: To refine and develop skills using photoshop

  Friday 6th November 2020 Photoshop skills task L/O: To improve and refine recent photoshop tasks

  3/11/20 Photoshop Skills Task L/O: To use and develop creative techniques in Photoshop What Information is included in a film poster? Title Actor Names Director Release Date Director Institutions Main Image Minor Images Tagline Credit Block WWW: Good portraying of eerie font and fitting genre EBI: The font could've been a little clearer 

 Hacksaw Ridge https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2119532/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Screenshot 1 The camera shot used in this frame is an Extreme Wide Shot . As you can see, it ranges across the battlefield capturing the explosions and chaos. The sound of this frame was orchestra action music, capturing the awe of the shot. It does suit it, as this shot is rather majestic in a terrifying way. The setting is a war torn piece of land situated near a cliff. The overall colour is a mirky, muddy bare tone of death, with the bright oranges bursting from the explosions.  Screenshot 2 The Camera shot in this frame, yet again is an Extreme Wide Shot . It captures the many men surging up through the battlefield whilst hell is erupting around them. The sound during this frame was a suspenseful eerie increasing-in-pitch noise, indicating a ghastly atmosphere. The setting is a deathly, destroyed stretch of land similar to the last frame. It's also again very mirky and smoky from the soullessness of the...

Skills And Development                                  Tuesday 14th October L/O: To explore and develop creative techniques in Photoshop   Opacity Blend Mode Filter Gallery

Friday 25th September 2020 Media Language Analysis L/O: To analyse a media text using media language. W hat  Camera sho t is this? This type of camera shot is a Medium Long Shot Why do you think they've chosen this shot type? I think they have chosen this shot type because it shows almost 007's full outfit, shows a hand gun with a holster, which suggests that the movie will contain action, and also shows 007's serious look on his face. The suggestive clothing of this film gives you the picture of a spy movie, with stealth-fitting clothes. This also suggests that it could contain action. There are only 3 props in this picture. The pistol the pistol holster, and the watch. The pistol especially gives off a dangerous and action packed look. Suggests the film will involve firearm combat. The background is pretty bland, except there is a suggestive '007' on the wall, referencing his callsign in the film.  Diegetic Sounds in the Trailer Explosions Gunshots Crashing Dialog...