MEST2 Print brief

2) Write a detailed analysis of this Doctor Who magazine front cover using the 12 key conventions from the notes. For each one, explain the purpose of the convention and the effect or impact it has on the audience.

Title of publication: 

The title of the publication for this magazine is 'DOCTOR WHO magazine'. The type font for the title is big and bold. The logo of the magazine is BBC. Both texts are portrayed in the same colour making it stand out. The logo of the magazine is presented without colour, the text is more thin and in normal font whereas the 'DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE'  text is in bold and big making it stand out from the rest of the magazine. The title of publication is presented in a different colour to the other text in the magazine. 


Slogan:

The short, catchy statement used in the magazine to sum up the magazines image and stick there reader's mind is 'The Doctor's past come back to haunt him...'  This creates suspense to the audience with the use of ellipses. The statement used in the magazine creates a sense of suspense as well as mystery as it leaves the audience baffled. It makes the reader question themselves about the show as it leaves the audience with a catchy statement making them want to watch it.


Central image 

The central imagine of the magazine is three characters. However, the main character is presented in front of the other two characters signifying that the central character presented in the magazine is the protagonist. The direct contact of all characters in the central image shows that all there's a mystery behind them, as their facial expressions show the power in the characters. Another thing to point out from the magazine is the fact that there is different lighting used for the portrayal of characters. For example, the magazine portrays the protagonist in low key lighting and the other two characters behind him, there is high key lighting used. This signifies the importance and the mystery behind the protagonist.



‘Flash’ / Cover Line / Sell Line 

Around the image, the text placed around it states 'celebrating 50 years of adventures in space and time' and Matt Smith and David Tennany exclusively chat to DWM about the biggest TV event in the history of the universe. 'The day of the doctor' and the 'The doctors past comes back to haunt him...' All these cover lines and phrases make the magazine create


Free offer

The offer presented in this magazine is ' WIN blue rays, DVDs, books and CDs' this is targeted to the magazines core audience as the 'WIN' is associated with 'DOCTOR WHO' the win is also presented with pictures of what they audience will win making them more interested in buying the magazine. Another way the win catches the audiences attention is the fact that WIN in written in bold handwriting, it is presented in red and white making it stand out from the rest of the text. The win is also presented right near the picture of what the audience will win making their attention go on the product as soon as they start viewing the right hand side of the magazine.


Colour scheme 

The colour scheme enhances the mood or particular vibe of the magazine, the colour of the magazine cover page has a a huge impact on how captivated the audience is. In this edition of 'Doctor Who' the colour scheme consists of greys, whites, reds and blacks. These colours create a mysterious sense about the film itself.  

Name checks 

There are two main name checks used; David Tennant and Matt Smith who are the main characters of  the show so offering a interview with them will grab a buyers attention as they are more likely to buy the magazine if they get to know more about their favourite characters.


Language 

The language used is snappy and no unnecessary words are used. Lots of poetic techniques are used such as - puns, alliteration. The aim is to grab the audience's attention as fast as possible. The words on the front cover are fairly formal "exclusively" which are mainly to target the older audience. However scientific phrases are also used to target a different audience "space and time". 

Competitions 

The opportunity of winning prizes are a further way of compelling the reader. Quizzes and and questionaires also draw the reader in to help them feel part of the publication as they're interactively involved meaning they're more likely to be interested in the magazine. Competitions make the reader want to buy the magazine as they believe they have a chance in winning something good.

Direct Address & Asking Questions 

Direct addressing in this front cover is consisted within the cover line. The word 'celebrating' makes the audience feel as if they are part of the event which is the doctor who edition. This makes the loyal fans feel part of the family they always wanted to belong to.

Bar code, date and price 

The bar code situated on the bottom left of the cover indicates validity and the magazine is a free issue therefore there is no price written on it. The date isn't written on it as it is a free issue so there is no need to keep up with when it will be released.

The real target audience 

The real target audience for Doctor who would probably be those ages from age 14-25 as it has a sci-fi element to it and the younger generation tend to be interested in this genre.  It is aimed at people in the ABC1 demographic group as it uses complex language in it's magazine. The psychographics group this magazine would attract would be explorers and reformers as both groups are interested in the adventerous side of life and socialisation of humanity.




'HARRY COMES OUT FIGHTING'






'VOGUE FOR HORROR EAMS'



'SUICIDE IS NOT AN OPTION'


'THE TRUTH HURTS'




'THE 50 GREATEST HIP HOP SONGS'




3)

Ill Manors - Music Video

Music Video

The "Ill Manors" music video is a hip-hop protest song which stars Plan B and was released by Atlantic Records (a record label part of the Warner Bros. conglomerate). The music video uses many codes and conventions which a typical music video uses, this is demonstrated by the use of fast-paced cuts, camera work (the use of close-ups) and using a montage. The music video uses fast-paced cuts to match the rhythm of the song which is very electric and upbeat. The cuts are edited quickly to reinforce the rhythm of the song, also footage from the London riots which took place in 2011 is used. This creates a montage and like other music videos this promotes a message about how the working class are not seen as significant is society and ultimately they resort to violence.

Also, the soundtrack is a form of promotion for the movie "Ill Manors" and gives the audience insight on the themes involved in the movie, the main theme being violence. The song itself incorporates many ideas from typical music videos, particularly using camera work. Close-ups are used of Plan B to help enhance his star image and inform the viewer about his success, even though Plan B may have previously faced legal trouble he uses the Ill Manors music videos to express his thoughts on society (typically the government). However, this music video challenges typical music videos because this song was written as a protest, as well as for entertainment purposes. It presents how the working class are seen as damaged and corrupt. Typically, hip-hop music videos promote the ideal lifestyle through the use of flashy cars, women and alcohol but because this is a protest song it focuses on how the working class are portrayed not so much the lifestyle they want to carry out. 

Representation

Plan B's main aim is to show the perception of "society's failure to nurture to disadvantaged youth" and ultimately the music video employs this message by showing how the working class are disregarded in society as politicians in particular focus on the upper/middle classes. It could be argued that Plan B was justifying the actions of the rioters because the "disadvantaged youth" who appear to be from a working class background have no voice in society. The rioters appear to be making an attack on politicians in particular. This demonstrates how this song is a reaction to the 2011 riots and it sarcastically attacks the media's view of the working class, especially the ring-wing tabloids such as 'The Sun' and 'Daily Mail' who present the rioters as a threat to society when in reality violence is the only thing they can resort to because there are not a wide variety of  opportunities.
The media in general present the rioters as negative and as a result their image of being corrupt is reinforced through the music video especially when it shows people fighting each other and Plan B is in front of them still rapping. It also shows how there are no role models in society as the youth are easily influenced. However, because this song is a protest song which demands for immediate change it demonstrates how society will adapt to the working class because the music video is very confrontational. This links to the theorist Medhurst who argued about stereotypes being short-hand and as a result of the video glamorizing violence it's expected that society makes changes before the working oppose a bigger threat to society.

In addition, the music video represents males more to be associated with violence. There are very few females in this video, Plan B intended to represent males more to advocate how males are the focal gender who are associated with violence, especially in the London riots. Ethnicity also plays a huge role, along with age, because the music video focuses on white, black and mix people who are between the ages 16-24. Plan B used this target audience as the film is based upon the London riots.

Audience

The key theme used throughout this music video is violence, along with the video promoting a sense of freedom. Generally, hip-hop songs are a way to express one's feelings through rhyming words and this song perfectly demonstrates Plan B expressing his feelings about the London riots.The chorus in particular is a chant with the lyrics: "Oi! I said oi!

What you looking at, you little rich boy!" This suggests how the song takes pleasure in attacking the upper classes. People from the working classes and who live in the suburban areas of London may find a voyeur and enjoy looking at those upper classes as important.

The demographic for the music video focuses along the D and E group as this relates to the young, unemployed teenagers in the music video. The video presents these teenagers acting violent and established in a council estate area making the audience interpret the actors are from the struggler and reformer categories. This video appeals to strugglers because they are the ones being represented and reformers are attracted to this because the video itself is a protest from class equality and ultimately reformers would agree with the song because teenagers need opportunities to prevent them from rioting. 

Moreover, the video shows the characters as breaking the rules and going against many norms of society.Politics is the main topic mentioned throughout and David Cameron and Nick Clegg, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, both feature in the video, despite not being mentioned in the lyrics. However, Cameron's "Hug a Hoodie" campaign is alluded to. This ultimately would attract teenagers making it appear that they can talk about anything as freely as they would like to. Although Plan B's intentions were to help the working class's voices be heard, this music video appears that the characters are only reinforcing their negative stereotype in society rather than making them appear as protesters. 

Institutions

The music video was created to help raise awareness about the voices not being heard in society. The upper classes are describes as living luxurious lifestyles with good jobs whereas the D/E demographic are usually associated with thugs, violence and badly behaved people. Plan B himself grew up in a council estate before he rose to fame so it's only natural that he wants change for those who are discriminated. The concept for both the movie and video are the same as they both indulge in the theme of violence. They both use a narrative to describe real-life situations.

Also, synergy is created because Plan B is associated with releasing both the music video and the film. The music video was released by Plan B's record company Atlantic Records and Plan B also directed the movie himself. This helps Plan B to enhance his brand identity because of his forms to promote and market the film. Plan B is the main star focus in the music video were he makes his presence known, whereas in the film he only makes a short cameo appearance which helps the audience know that's his mark of success

Ill Manors: TEDx Lecture

Ill Manors: TEDx lecture

• no respect for authority - felt like they were ignored by society
• let the music raise them - words guide them
• broken families - parents were alcoholics - abused
• encouragement/motivation
• got into music industry
• targeting low schools  at local areas
• CHAV - label people who are underclass come from estates
• Beat them in epigraphy
• Let them down when they are named
• Don't want to be part of society
• media demonises the youth
• helping with knowledge - 'planting a seed'

3) What are Plan B's beliefs/politics? What are his values/ideologies? Explain your answers

Plan B believes that the youth are not to blame for their behaviour, as he grew up in a rough area, he came to understand that the government and parenting of the kids play a big part for the child's behaviour. He believes that in order to change a child's mind you have to speak their language. In terms of this, it is suggested that rapping in a violent manner and explaining experiences will contribute to the child's thoughts and helping them to realise what right from wrong it. If you are to shout and complain and shut down youth communities, it will not benefit the kid, instead you need to talk to them in a manner they prefer.

4) Who is the target audience of the TEDx lecture? Demographics? Psychographics? How do you know? How does this compare to the audience for his music/films?

The target audience of the TEDx lecture would be main streamers as they are able to afford the costs needed to help the youth and as they have well respected jobs, they will be more helpful as they are more experienced and could help those with difficulties. This would the complete opposite audience for the Ill Manors movie as the movie was targeted more for teenagers and more males whereas the TEDx lecture would be more targeted for females of a higher age as they are more caring.

5) What does Plan B say about the media? Explain how this can be linked to Cohen's media theory of moral panics? Read this summary of moral panics and the definition from Wikipedia and use them in your answer.

Plan B isn't fond of the media especially after a negative situation he experienced. As people put a lot of trust and are very dependent of the media, for Plan B to talk bad against them challenges society's dominant ideology (linking to Cohen's media theory of moral panic). A moral panic is an extreme feeling expressed about an issue that is seen to threaten the social order.

Photoshoot

1) Which of your main characters will appear on the front cover of your magazine?

The main character that will appear on the front cover of my magazine will be the character whole played the main role in the play, that is 'Ash.' This is because she was the main character and spotlight of our story line, and as our title is 'One girls story' the recording is all based of 'Ash's story.

2) What image or images will you use for the double-page spread?

The images that will be on the double-page spread will all be linked to cyber bullying, and the impacts and effects of suicide. As this is what our series will be based on, we will have messages and pictures to convey to the audience the importance of bullying and what it could lead to

3) Write a shot list for the photo shoot. Make sure you plan a variety of camera shots you will look to capture - medium shots, close-ups etc.

1. Close up of her face titled down showing she's depressed
2. Medium shot of her showing herself put her head down on the table
3. Close up of her mouth tapped written 'suicide'
4. Extreme Close up of her eyes showing how depressed she's been

4) What costume, props or make-up will you require for the photo shoot?

Costume:

• Black clothes to emphasise on the dullness of the character
• Black top torn from the side

Props:

• Tape over her mouth to show she's 'silent' 

Make-up:

• Dull make-up to emphasise she has been crying
• Dark eye circles
• Pale face

5) How will you make sure you have everything prepared for the photo shoot on Wednesday 6th February?

I will make sure that everything is prepared for the photo shoot on Wednesday as we will make sure that we go through a run through ourselves meaning that we will practice taking photos of our main character with the props make-up and costume that has been mentioned to test to see if there's anything we could add or change, making sure that we have everything we need on the day, and want the picture to turn out like we want it to. 

Learner Response

WWW

I  did make use of some key concepts such as Barthes theory such as the action and enigma codes that were used in the trailer and I also made reference to information given.

EBI

I didn't answer the question properly which could've been done by wording the question in my answer. I didn't mention channel 4's brand image which was the answer to the first question. I didn't manage to apply knowledge from other theories that could've been applied to most of the questions. Such as for representations I could've applied Perkins theory.about power shown by the athletes. For the first question it was necessary to apply knowledge and history about Channel 4. Question two would've reflected on how the athletes were portrayed for example key concepts such as superhuman's, heroic, strong and much more, Question two would also relate to what message the trailer is trying to send such as motivation, excitement, encouragement. Question three would all link to the narrative techniques used such as the voice over and how they were effective. Such as the montage shows excitement shown from the athletes. 

Mark - E

REDONE 

Learner Response

WWW 

Revised key terms and applied it to my answers.

EBI 

Redo Question 1

Mark - B+

The brand value of Channel E4 is entertainment, and the channel is mainly aimed at the lucrative 15–35 age group. E4's programmes focus of the drama genre but the more successful programmes seem to be of the comedy genre.The trailer for the Paralympics 2014 games promoted channel 4's high production brand image values in many ways. Channel 4 has been known for begin too reliant on TV shows so broadcasting the games allows their channel to appeal to a different audience (particularly the demographic groups a and b). The trailer has successfully embedded iconography in the trailer though the use of challenging misconceptions, high production values, shock values, exclusivity/ minority appeal, use of logo, aggressive attitude and huge association with youth culture. They oppose the misconceptions about disabled people and create an entirely new mindset towards them, thus showing viewers that Channel 4 is still capable of shocking audiences and standing out as a channel.

Additionally, Channel 4 is supporting the minority by promoting their image and making them look like super-humans. Another way the trailer promotes Channel 4's brand image is by displaying a team working environment. Throughout the trailer, there was the theme of togetherness and supporting one another.This gives a very friendly view and the fact that people with a disability was used shows that they are just as well as supportive. The trailer aids in displaying Channel 4's brand image as a high brow media because it looked realistic and there was a sense of determination giving Channel 4 a serious tone and not mediocre. The use of the logo and clearly printed British flag onto the contestants shirts gives the audience a clear identity to the brand, however this also depicts a sense of patriarch but is not so significant in this context due to the amount of positivity in the trailer.

The fact that the people in the trailer were not going to be passive and display there aggression though close ups and sutured events, portrays strength and passion therefore promoting Channel fours brand image in a immensely positive and appealing light. Finally the association with the youth culture shows that they are not biased and their ideologies are liberal and appealing to a large audience.

Filming

The filming on Wednesday was useful in terms of planning and using our shot list to adapt on the different shots we used. 

WWW: Wednesdays filming helped us achieve as much as we could in those two hours. It was very helpful for the three of us to get together what we have and come to an solid agreement of a initial plan and idea. On Wednesday we managed to film a bus journey which is part of our story. This was helpful as we got the outside setting scene sorted. We also shot glimpses of our actors. This leaves us to the last setting which will be a house where the rest of the filming will take place.

EBI: as we wanted to lighting to be low key at some point of the bus journey we were not able to do it, however we have decided that when it is dark we will capture a bus journey which leaves all the filming to finally be completed ready to start editing.

As it was our first time recording as a group, in the future we will make sure we have the locations sorted before we start shooting, and the right equipment needed to shot, such as a tripod because we forgot to take that along with us when we were recording.

We also lacked simple things like props and costume which wasn't well planned when we decided to record as the characters we were playing didn't include the props needed for that particular shot. This will be sorted as Friday after school we have planned out what needs to be in the shot and the costumes carefully to match our character.

Ill Manors

PLAN











Review

Ill manors is a really interesting movie which gave me a sense of reality and the truth behind some peoples lives. It was horrific seeing the destruction of the characters as well as the way they were treated. This movie made me realise that a child's life is dependant on their owner meaning their parent, and if they are abandoned then it is unlikely they will learn the norms and values of society and grow up to be something they never thought they would. However the movie also shows how parents struggle and how they have no choice but to abandon their child. This movie made me realise that the ‘road’ life will get you fame but will not take you anywhere in life until you take the right decision to life which is to change their behaviour .

 The main character in this film was Riz Ahmed whom is a Wembly rapper. This is really ironic as the whole movie is told by rap, and the main character is a rapper in addition he's from west London which makes it typical as most of west Londonis based on the life shown in the movie. I believe Plan B – Ben Drew was successful in directing this film as this movie was reviewed by people to be a teaching a lesson which made the audience realise reality and life. I believe that the film is about the life of teenagers/adults who have struggled their whole life due to being abandoned by their parents and then following the steps of the ‘road life’ as they don’t have the parents to be taught discipline and manners to. In my opinion the main characters were Aaron and Chris. 

Chris in my opinion was the main character as the story built up from his childhood. However, when the movie first started it began with Aaron watching TV about ‘how children grow up in a care home. I believe the movie is a thriller and a crime fiction; A thriller because there’s lots of drama and action in the film. It is also a crime fiction as the whole film is based on crime. However, the genre of this film is crime fiction and drama. The soundtrack of the movie stood out for me the most as it was very different to other movies. 

The choice of the rapping as a narration to the stories behind each characters life made the movie feel realistic and believable. Also another character from the film is also a rapper, an English rapper. Ben Drew focused his characters to have a similar background which makes it easier for the characters to adapt to their role as it’s their reality. They are both rappers making them more confident and reliable for the movie. The plot for Ill manors is a multi-character story set over the course of seven days, a scenario where everyone is fighting for respect, he film focuses on eight core characters and their circles of violence, as they struggle to survive on the streets. 

Each story weaves into one another, painting an ultra-realistic gritty picture of the world which is on the brink of self-destruction. Each story is also represented by a different rap song performed by Plan B. The aim of the movie seemed to be aimed at men or children who live in a care home, as the movie started off with a debate on children who live at care homes.  The reason why the movie may have been aimed at men is due to the high visuals of violence and props such as guns, drugs and weapons. It also may have been aimed at men as the entire drug dealers were men making the movie full of male dominants, however, there were characters who were not as significant as the others who were female and had a part in the play where they were also part of the gangs.

 The female in the character was presented as a sex show as she was shown in many sexual scenes however were forced to which may emphasise on the position of women when it comes to situations such as drug dealers. The lady portrayed where she was used into sexual labor emphasised on the life of a women when she gets into such habits and how it can ruin her future. Towards the end of the film, the police were significant as in the end who ever didn't decide to take the right decision were hand cuffed teaching the audience a moral.

Ill Manors Film Trailer Analysis

1.What are the typical codes and conventions of film trailers - what information is usually provided?

There are many action and enigma codes in the film trailer as props such as guns and drugs are shown. The use of guns connote that this film will have lots of violence and action as well as the close up shots of drugs which emphasise that this movie is going to include gang members. In the trailer, there's lots of nudity and swearing which shows that this movie is post water shed. The key information provided was the target audience as many of the quotes that were posted in the trailer were from male magazines.It was also connoted to us that it was targeted to men as around 90% of men are into drugs and violence. Prostitution is also a major concept shown in the trailer as this was very significant in the movie. The information that is usually provided in the trailer is - what will appear in the movie - the target audience - if its watershed or not - what institutions are featured with the movie - the main characters - story line (sometimes)

2.How are trailers distributed?

Usually the trailers are distributed by the same studios that produced them. i.e. Warner Bros. distributes Harry Potter films, but also it's trailers. The trailers (as seen in Blockbuster) are released on a reel (well, a DVD or tape) to be viewed by customers going into the rental stores. The best place to obtain high quality trailers is through apple.com. They have a majority of film trailers on the website (most trailers are in QuickTime format).
As far as the trailers being freely distributed by the studios, they aren't. They're paid through royalties and the like to be seen everywhere.


3.How does the Ill Manors trailer use trailer conventions?

Ill manners trailer uses key conventions such as powerful titles. The titles really engage the audience into trailer, making them want to look forward to the movie. The trailer immediately engages all audiences as it states 'WE are all products of our environment' the emphasis on WE targets the audience. The titles used in the trailer are education slogans based on real life situations. 'Some environments are just harder to survive in' this shows that this movie may relate to the struggles people face in life.



4.Who is the target audience? Does it have a unique selling point or use particular techniques to appeal to the audience? Consider the way the scenes are edited together – does the trailer give away any clues about the narrative? Are the main stars visible in the trailer? Is there information about the director of the film? Is there information about the release date? Is a narrator’s voice-over used? Why?

The target audience of this trailer is men as the titles used in the trailer comes from the men's magazine. The institutions are also quoted underneath the title engaging men to the trailer. The titles used such as 'brutal, powerful, brilliant' emphasises  on the characteristics of men, there is also a lot of action and nudity which is what men are more interested. The titles in the trailer also stated when it had come from, for example one of the titles was from a male magazine which immediately targets males as they would be familiar with the quotes engaging them to the trailer. The unique selling point of the trailer is to send a message about the consequences of drug dealing as the trailer shows a lot of drug dealing and violence. The main stars are visible in the trailer, it shows Chris' scar emphasises the importance of it as that scar was held with him since his childhood and how he grew up surrounded by drugs and violence. The unique selling point of the trailer was how the started the show, for example they started the show of with a TV programme of the disadvantages of children who are left in a care home, and how they tend to behave after they are out. This also shows a message to the audience about how children lack the norms and values of society because they do not experience primary socialisation. The movie then carried on with the main character which was Aaron. It began with his story showing how his parents had abandoned him due to his safety and well being, this was shown towards the end of the movie which made him realise the consequences of drug dealing. In the trailer a few glimpses of nudity was shown, and how girls were also addicted to drugs. This made the audience want to watch the movie as they are immediately engaged. The scenes were edited together in a way where they showed difference scenes and different character whom were doing different things. There were many close-ups of the drugs and the weapons engaging audience who enjoy action and crime related movies. The trailer reveals the characters name 'Chris' and the subject of the trailer is mainly linked to him, this could mean that the audience believe he may be the main character. The subject of the trailer that was shown a multiple of times was the scar, it also zoomed into the blade which signifies that that caused the scar. Firstly, the cut was shown in blood, and then the scar was shown at a young age. This then was shown throughout his childhood till he was older, and kept zooming into it. The trailer uses lots of reverse which included the characters past till when they were babies. 

5.How has the genre of the film been represented through characters, settings, lighting, colour, music/dialogue, camera shots/movements/angles and editing?

The genre of the film is being represented by the us of mis en scene. The setting of the trailer shown is isolated areas. It also shows a lot of the outside road, which emphasises on the 'road life' being presented in the trailer. The lighting in the trailer is mainly low key lighting which emphasises on the mystery of the trailer. It emphasised that the genre is a thriller. The camera movements in the trailer are mainly close ups of the character faces and the main prop of the move which was drugs and guns.

Storyboard

Script

SCRIPT

'One girls story'

 

(main female character: Priya)

 First plot – Allenby Close (scene outside the house of the boy waiting for his girlfriend)

Long shot of the area showing the surroundings and the boy constantly looking at his phone to show desperation for his girlfriend to call.

*Phone rings*

“Hey babe, where are you?”

“I’m waiting outside your house, I need to see you”

“ah not right now can you come see me later?”

“Yeah where?”

“Meet me at the park at 6 please”

“alright baby”

*end of phone call*

*Girl sighs*, takes leaflet out of her bag and looks at it.

Question to herself

“Why do I have to do this alone?”

(Girl leaves her house, on her way to the hospital.)

*Fades to black to show passing of time*

Long shot of priya walking into the hospital while looking at the leaflet she was given.

*2 Hours Later*

Close up of priya walking out of the hospital, concentrating more on her facial expressions to show how much pain she is in.

Last shot would be a black screen with the text “To Be Continued” 





'One Girls Story'

By Sarese, Ashmita, Dhruvina
 

(Main female character: Priya)

First plot – Allenby Close (scene outside his girlfriends house)

Long shot of the area showing the surroundings and the boy constantly looking at his phone to show desperation for his girlfriend to call.

*Phone rings*

“WHERE are you!?”

“I'm just on top of my road”

“I've been calling you for so long!! why didn't you pick up”

“My phone was on silent”

 

 

Long shot of her road, he sees her from a distance. She's walking like a wreck, crying, broken. She comes closer to him, and hugs him tightly crying her eyes out. 

“What's wrong, why are you crying?”

“I, I, I, I'm pregnant”

 

BLACK OUT - with the text “To Be Continued” 



 

 

 

SHOT LIST

SHOT LIST

1. Extreme long shot - of her showing she is stressed sitting on her bed with her hand on her head (4 SECS)
2. Close-up - of her face she's crying showing a tear falling down her face (3 SECS)
3. Extreme close up - of her holding her phone, and she's shaking (4 SECS)
4. Long shot - of her standing up looking out of her window (5 SECS)
5. Close-up - of her texting her boyfriend (7 SECS)
6. SCENE CHANGE - SETTING
7. Close-up - of her boyfriend (4 SECS)
8. Long shot - of her boyfriend walking up to her house ( 6 SECS) 
9. Extreme close up - of him trying to text her (6 SECS)
10. BLACK OUT (5 SECS)
11. Time capsule - of her their past relationship (20 SECS)
12. Medium shot - of her getting ready to leave (5 SECS)
13. Close up - of her face looking worried (3 SECS)
14. Tanning shot - of her walking towards the hospital (4 SECS) 
15. Long shot - of her back to the camera looking at the hospital (4 SECS)
16. Medium shot - of him ringing her (3 SECS)
17. Close up - on a leaflet on abortion (2 SECS)
18. Medium shot - of her switching her phone off (2 SECS)
19. Tracking shot - of him walking towards her house (7 SECS)
20. Extreme close-up - of him knocking on her door (4 SECS)
21. Over the shoulder shot - of her crying holding the leaflet (4 SECS)
22. Wide shot - of her walking back home, bumping into people (5 SECS)
23. Tracking shot - of her coming in the way of cars (6 SECS)
24. Wide shot - of him seeing her in the distance and walking towards her 4 SECS)
25. Blackout (2 SECS)

Audience Research and Planning

PRE FOCUS GROUP IDEA

 A young girl has just got married to her newly wedded husband. a few weeks later the girl found out that she was pregnant but didn't want to keep it so she got an abortion without telling her husband. A year has gone by and she eventually gets round to telling her husband and he gets angry that she had got rid of their baby without informing him about it so they both start arguing and he leaves to take a break.. The girls mother has bipolar and it is a genetic illness so the girl has got it too. the girl looks out the window and sees a little baby imagining it was the baby that could of been hers but no one is really there. Where ever she goes everyone just stares at her then she goes home and starts drinking and smashing things up and in herself she sees some change but makes herself believe that she is normal.  the girl then starts taking these pills.. the girl then starts getting ready goes partying.. she then disappears. suddenly when she returns she has transformed into a complete different person (her appearance) she is walking in the middle of the roads where everyone is just staring at her, at this point of the scene we start to see a change, her mother then comes and helps her by bringing her home and cleans her up, we can see that the mum has noticed what was wrong with her daughter so then she started giving her the same medication for the bipolar to get better, but the girl wouldn't take the tablets and secretly hide them away somewhere, eventually the pill was full and towards the end she was getting worse and worse. the mother had no choice but to call the doctors to get the girl sectioned for mental health issues and get her taken to the hospital for professional help, as they came to the house the girl tries to run away and falls on the road, by then the doctors have caught her. Suddenly she sees her husband on the road and screams and cries out his name for help but he just stands there frozen on the spot as they drive her away. 

POST FOCUS GROUP IDEA

After hearing the opinions of our focus group, our idea has been adapted to make our production look more realistic. We decided that we wouldn't be able to do as much in 2 minutes for the beginning of our show, so we decided to a shorter storyline to build suspense. This will be that, we are going to build up suspense between the boy and girl, where the girl will be very frigid to text the boy, as she doesn't have the courage to tell him that she's pregnant, because she knows he will do something crazy. The storyline will build up from there where the boy will get paranoid as she's not replying to her texts, and it will end there.

QUOTES FROM RECORDING

''How will you show the beginning of the episode?
''Will it include any other main characters?''
''Have you sorted out your settings?''
''Have you decided on how the acting is going to be shot''
''How will you make it look effective''

TARGET AUDIENCE
broadcast - on channel 4 (E4) 8:00pm. this would be because it is not suitable for little children (young audience) so they should be put to bed early and shown as a reality TV show so this would be a good time for adults and teenagers from 15+ to watch after coming from school/collage or work.

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