Wednesday 25 February 2015
Friday 13 February 2015
Thursday 12 February 2015
Ill Manors: Print platform
Men's health interview:
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
The target audience of this interview is men who want to tone up due to their profession. For example, Plan B as a director wanted to feel and look like a committed director and motivated. He proved this by working hard and losing weight reinventing himself as a film director.
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
Personal relationships as its using the media to engage with the audience and their emotions about toning up motivating them.
Personal identity as an individual may read this article and be motivated by how Plan B shared his journey into becoming what he is today, and how much he had to give up such as his suits however, he felt good about it in the end because he reached his target
3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
The text does not allow the audience to participate or contribute, however it does include 'post your comments' on the bottom of the page for a facebook page which gives access to only social website users.
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
Central image - image of Plan B during his photo shoot with a caption underneath giving the prices of his suit which he gave away to his friend as it was too big for him.
Central image 2 - image of Plan B during his shoot with the same caption giving prices of his suit
Subtitles - 5 different headings in the article to suggest how he reached his goal
5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
Quotations have been used in this article to tell a story, as under each heading there is a quotation from Plan B talking about what he done to reach him goal, and what gave him motivation, motivating the audience.
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
Although Mens health targets Bens fitness and his story in becoming more motivated to become healthier, the synergy is present as he talks about being on set and about his political beliefs, a sub heading to one of the questions in the text is 'On his new film, iLL Manors, and last summer's riots' which portrays significance towards his ideology which is incorporated in his film.
NME Magazine interview
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
NME stands for New Musical Express, targetting people with interest towards new music, artists or people in a band. The target audience for NME is males aged between 17-30, this audience would be classed as C1,C2 or D on the standard occupational classification, this means that it is aimed at people between the skilled working class and lower middle class.
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
the article amuses and entertain the readers as well as informing the audience of Plan Bs political ideology and displays his perception on how the riots were triggered and provoked by the government.
3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
Yes it does allow you to contribute to the page and express your opinions however this is limited as you have to 'log in' to type in a comment.
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
The quote in the middle of the article suggests a political ideology and the wording attracts the reader, especially as they are younger and are more likely to understand the meaning of the words and could relate as they might use this language
5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
The narrative is generated by his quotes and speech, this interests the reader as they get a better more clearer insight on his view. Furthermore, Ben Drew has expressed his thoughts on the political controversy displaying David Camerson as the 'villain' in the story.
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
synergy can be found in the television broadcast and in the article as viewers watch the programme due to there being many famous people on and so its a similar reason for the article. People read it because Plan B is in it.
Guardian interview
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
The target audience for this magazine is solus as 83% is the target audience for a guardian magazine. Also there would be more males who are targeted to this magazine.
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
This article goes in depth about Ben Drew growing up, this identification not only entertains however informs and creates 'personal identification'
3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
yes it does however after a certain time period making it aviable to people who have the time to be able to read the magazines. Maybe more part timers.
'The discussion is closed for comments.'
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
The article has two central images at the top of the page and towards the middle.
The first image is a picture of Plan B looking powerful and the second image is a picture of Riz Ahmed in the actual movie Ill Manors, looking towards a mirror, pointing a gun at himself in it.
5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
In terms of narrative Ben speaks about equilibrium and disequilibrium's which turn out to be restoration although the journey was difficult
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
Synergy has been used in the DVD extra and in this article. This is because they both talk about Plan Bs life and how it has allowed Plan B to come up with the idea of making the film and linking it to his past life.
GQ magazine article
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
The target audience for this magazine is mainly women/girls as the different tabs in the magazine include 'fashion' 'watches' 'girls'
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
It also informs the audience about how teenagers get into following the life of being a chav, as it shows the reasons and what influences their behaviour. The whole article is based on the riots and full of Plan B's opinions.
3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
The text does allow the audience to participate and contribute, as there's a whole section for 'comment' giving them a chance to share their opinions on the article.
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
Headline - the headline of the article is presented clearly at the top of the page bold and big allowing the audience to identify it and tune into the magazine
Central image - there is a image of Plan B on set recording/taking shots giving the audience a glimpse of him on set
Video - his music video is published on the magazine, a link a youtube video giving the audience a sight of his video without having to open a new link as its on the page.
Subtitles - subtitles included with different stories, and the interview as the questions are presented clearly on the left hand side of the magazine.
5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
The interview in my opinion is the technique that keeps the reader interested in the magazine as the questions used are really interesting, they are linked to the riots, and the questions are based upon his opinions on the generation and how society has caused 'chavs'
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
Synergy can be found in the music video, as well as a radio/tv broadcast as the interview can be recorded and played on broadcasts that are targeting to audience who would view Plan B's interview.
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
The target audience of this interview is men who want to tone up due to their profession. For example, Plan B as a director wanted to feel and look like a committed director and motivated. He proved this by working hard and losing weight reinventing himself as a film director.
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
Personal relationships as its using the media to engage with the audience and their emotions about toning up motivating them.
Personal identity as an individual may read this article and be motivated by how Plan B shared his journey into becoming what he is today, and how much he had to give up such as his suits however, he felt good about it in the end because he reached his target
3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
The text does not allow the audience to participate or contribute, however it does include 'post your comments' on the bottom of the page for a facebook page which gives access to only social website users.
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
Central image - image of Plan B during his photo shoot with a caption underneath giving the prices of his suit which he gave away to his friend as it was too big for him.
Central image 2 - image of Plan B during his shoot with the same caption giving prices of his suit
Subtitles - 5 different headings in the article to suggest how he reached his goal
5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
Quotations have been used in this article to tell a story, as under each heading there is a quotation from Plan B talking about what he done to reach him goal, and what gave him motivation, motivating the audience.
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
Although Mens health targets Bens fitness and his story in becoming more motivated to become healthier, the synergy is present as he talks about being on set and about his political beliefs, a sub heading to one of the questions in the text is 'On his new film, iLL Manors, and last summer's riots' which portrays significance towards his ideology which is incorporated in his film.
NME Magazine interview
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
NME stands for New Musical Express, targetting people with interest towards new music, artists or people in a band. The target audience for NME is males aged between 17-30, this audience would be classed as C1,C2 or D on the standard occupational classification, this means that it is aimed at people between the skilled working class and lower middle class.
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
the article amuses and entertain the readers as well as informing the audience of Plan Bs political ideology and displays his perception on how the riots were triggered and provoked by the government.
3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
Yes it does allow you to contribute to the page and express your opinions however this is limited as you have to 'log in' to type in a comment.
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
The quote in the middle of the article suggests a political ideology and the wording attracts the reader, especially as they are younger and are more likely to understand the meaning of the words and could relate as they might use this language
5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
The narrative is generated by his quotes and speech, this interests the reader as they get a better more clearer insight on his view. Furthermore, Ben Drew has expressed his thoughts on the political controversy displaying David Camerson as the 'villain' in the story.
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
synergy can be found in the television broadcast and in the article as viewers watch the programme due to there being many famous people on and so its a similar reason for the article. People read it because Plan B is in it.
Guardian interview
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
The target audience for this magazine is solus as 83% is the target audience for a guardian magazine. Also there would be more males who are targeted to this magazine.
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
This article goes in depth about Ben Drew growing up, this identification not only entertains however informs and creates 'personal identification'
3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
yes it does however after a certain time period making it aviable to people who have the time to be able to read the magazines. Maybe more part timers.
'The discussion is closed for comments.'
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
The article has two central images at the top of the page and towards the middle.
The first image is a picture of Plan B looking powerful and the second image is a picture of Riz Ahmed in the actual movie Ill Manors, looking towards a mirror, pointing a gun at himself in it.
5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
In terms of narrative Ben speaks about equilibrium and disequilibrium's which turn out to be restoration although the journey was difficult
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
Synergy has been used in the DVD extra and in this article. This is because they both talk about Plan Bs life and how it has allowed Plan B to come up with the idea of making the film and linking it to his past life.
GQ magazine article
1) Identify the target audience (demographics/psychographics) for this magazine. How is that particular audience attracted?
The target audience for this magazine is mainly women/girls as the different tabs in the magazine include 'fashion' 'watches' 'girls'
2) Does the article do more than just entertain? How? (Think of Uses and Gratifications theory)
It also informs the audience about how teenagers get into following the life of being a chav, as it shows the reasons and what influences their behaviour. The whole article is based on the riots and full of Plan B's opinions.
3) Does this text allow the audience to participate/contribute? (E.g. leave comments) How is this different to the print version of the magazine?
The text does allow the audience to participate and contribute, as there's a whole section for 'comment' giving them a chance to share their opinions on the article.
4) What codes/conventions of print interviews can you find in the article?
Headline - the headline of the article is presented clearly at the top of the page bold and big allowing the audience to identify it and tune into the magazine
Central image - there is a image of Plan B on set recording/taking shots giving the audience a glimpse of him on set
Video - his music video is published on the magazine, a link a youtube video giving the audience a sight of his video without having to open a new link as its on the page.
Subtitles - subtitles included with different stories, and the interview as the questions are presented clearly on the left hand side of the magazine.
5) How is narrative used to tell a story in each interview? Clue: what is it that keeps the reader interested in the article?
The interview in my opinion is the technique that keeps the reader interested in the magazine as the questions used are really interesting, they are linked to the riots, and the questions are based upon his opinions on the generation and how society has caused 'chavs'
6) What synergy can you find between this text and the broadcast examples we have studied?
Synergy can be found in the music video, as well as a radio/tv broadcast as the interview can be recorded and played on broadcasts that are targeting to audience who would view Plan B's interview.
Wednesday 11 February 2015
Photoshop tutorials
Adjustment layers
- add fine tweaks to pictures making them look professional.
- add filters such as black and white
- adds a new layer turning the shape in colour as well as the picture
- can chose what areas of the shape to colour buy using the layers
- levels making dark areas more dark, and light areas more light
Magazine cover - 1
- add shapes and fade out how much you want to keep of the shape to add a tittle or subheading
- shapes can also be used for promotional reasons
- shapes can also be used for adverts or offers
- all can be done in new layers to test them out by viewing it on the page or not viewing it
- can do text in different sizes to make it look like an official magazine cover
- can be creative with text with how it is presented, the type of font and size as well as the colours
Film poster
- can use to images that overlap each other - however change the contrasts of the picture, by main image the centre with colour and the second image lighter so the centre image can overlap the second image
- change the colour of the text of directors, play with the colour of the text to make it eye catching
- can move the text further closer together by using 'A'
- go to paragraph to set the line of the text making it look tidier
- add a drop shadow
- add fine tweaks to pictures making them look professional.
- add filters such as black and white
- adds a new layer turning the shape in colour as well as the picture
- can chose what areas of the shape to colour buy using the layers
- levels making dark areas more dark, and light areas more light
Magazine cover - 1
- add shapes and fade out how much you want to keep of the shape to add a tittle or subheading
- shapes can also be used for promotional reasons
- shapes can also be used for adverts or offers
- all can be done in new layers to test them out by viewing it on the page or not viewing it
- can do text in different sizes to make it look like an official magazine cover
- can be creative with text with how it is presented, the type of font and size as well as the colours
Film poster
- can use to images that overlap each other - however change the contrasts of the picture, by main image the centre with colour and the second image lighter so the centre image can overlap the second image
- change the colour of the text of directors, play with the colour of the text to make it eye catching
- can move the text further closer together by using 'A'
- go to paragraph to set the line of the text making it look tidier
- add a drop shadow
Sunday 8 February 2015
Ill Manors: Broadcast
DVD extras
1) What does this tell us about Plan B's intentions in making the film?
This insinuates that Plan B is not making the film on the basis of fame or money however he is genuinely producing this to create a positive change in the society. His intentions are purely based on his past experience making it more realistic resulting in the film to turn out fantastic.
2) What do we learn about the production process for Ill Manors?
They had worked hard for what they wanted to achieve, furthermore we see that it is a low budget film. From this we learn that with hard work and dedication you can produce some great work. Moreover the fact that he used children from council estates, that are stereotyped as and underachieving
3) What can you tell about the possible target audience from this short documentary?
The target audience is ranged from 'struggler's' in the physcographics to the more well of people. This is because its there for the teenagers living in the same environment as them who may be dealing with the same struggles and hardships as them, it creates hope for them and suggests that there is a way out of the difficulties they are facing and that they are not alone. Furthermore this may also be targeted at the wealthy middle class category who might never have experienced what these young people are facing. It allows them to have an insight and understand their loves and what they are going through, before they judge them negatively. It also allows them to empathise with them, which may result in them helping people like the characters in the film. This reinforces Plan B's ideology that young people in the 'struggler's' phycogaphics voices are not heard and seen as relevant in the public eye.
4) Does the film successfully do what director Ben Drew (Plan B) set out to achieve? Explain your answer with reference to both the film and the making of documentary.
The film is successful is showing why the youth act negatively and this is because they are ignored in society. From the film, Plan B wanted to show the audience what the youth will result in (drugs and violence) if they have no place in a society and society is mainly concerned about politics rather than their individual lives. Also, in the film the soundtrack is significant because it is a narrative and it talks about how community centres are shut down. In society, if the youth are not occupied it's bound for them to result to violence if their opportunities are taken away from them. The film in particular gives the audience an insight to the grim reality teenagers have to live through and the only escape is through either living through it or to completely make a change, change can only happen if somebody like Plan B is educating the youth about the consequences of the lifestyle they choose.
BROADCAST/ONLINE
1) What is SBTV? Research the channel and explain how it became successful.
Identify the target audience for this interview (demographics/psychographics) and say why.
SBTV is a multi-faceted company run by a small team of young people who work on web-based viral content at different music-based events. Demographics would fall between the C/D/E range as the company focus on mostly underground and undiscovered artists. The psychographics would be mainly fall into the mainstreamers category and people who like to keep up-to--date with new trends and upcoming artists in the music industry.
2) What is the audience appeal for an interview like this? How does the opening of the clip emphasise this appeal?
The opening of the clip shows one of the actors from the 'Ill Manors' movie trying to sneakily get an interview with Plan B. This would appeal to the target audience by portraying people who are trying to be adventurous and sort of breaking the rules. The interview is informal and uses mature language (such as swearing) which would also attract the target audience.
3) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?
Plan B is presented as hard-working as he's aiming to get the best footage together as possible. He states in the interview how he sleeps with his shoes on which enhances his gangster image. In addition, Plan B is seen as laid-back and relaxed as well as serious because he's working non-stop.
TELEVISION
1) What is the history of the Jonathan Ross show? What channels has it appeared on? Why has Jonathan Ross been a controversial media figure in the past?
The Jonathan Ross Show is a British talk show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and airs on Saturday evenings following the conclusion of Ross' BBC One chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, in July 2010. Following a guest appearance by Ross on The Russell Brand Show broadcast on 18 October 2008, Ross was suspended for 12 weeks without pay by the BBC on 29 October, after a series of lewd answer phone messages were left for then 78-year-old actor Andrew Sach regarding Sachs' granddaughter by Russell Brand and Ross, which were broadcast on the pre-recorded show.A media story about the calls generated a high number of complaints. Brand resigned from the BBC, while Ross was suspended without pay.
2) Identify the target audience for this interview (demographics/psychographics) and say why.
The target audience would be between the ages of 16 - 40 years, the teenagers are most likely to be attracted to this interview because the show itself interviews famous artists and actors such as Jay-Z and Rihanna. The older generation are likely to watch this interview as a result of wanting answers for the riots. So it could be aimed at mainstreamers who watch the show to keep updated on celebrities as well as reformers who have an understanding of why the youth act out.
3) What is the audience appeal for a programme like the Jonathan Ross show?
The Jonathan Ross show interviews many famous celebrities, such as Rihanna, Jay-Z and Beyonce and this would be likely to attract teenagers who have an interest in urban culture. The show is on a prime-time every Saturday night and this means it will have many viewers. The show has also had many old actors and politicians and this would attract more middle-aged/middle-class people who have an interest in politics and the economy.
4) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?
Plan B is seen as a successful person because he's being interviewed on the Jonathan Ross show were many high-key people have been interviewed. Plan B is seen as defending hip-hop as genre and the youth who are often ignored by society.
RADIO
1) How popular is BBC Radio 1? Find average listening figures for the station. How has the BBC Radio 1 audience declined over recent years? Why might this have happened?
BBC Radio 1 is a British radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in modern and current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00 pm, including electronic dance, hip hop, rock, indie or interviews. It's estimated that Radio 1 has an estimate of 10.26 million listeners and it can also be digitally distributed in many other countries.
2) Who is the target audience for BBC Radio 1?
It is aimed primarily at the 15–29 age group, although the average age of the UK audience in 2008 was 33.
3) How does Plan B promote Ill Manors in this interview?
Plan B promotes 'Ill Manors as a film which shows what happens with the youth growing up in East London. He also stated that if this film was successful he would go on to produce more films. He describes his role in 'Ill Manors' in terms of the production process and this helps to enhance his star image. Plan B plays many parts in terms of the production such as directing, filming and editing. His involvement with the film is likely to attract many of his fans.
4) What representation of Plan B can we find in this interview?
Plan B describes how he's been sleeping off a sofa in his studio because of the fact that he is putting in hard effort and time to edit 'Ill Manors'. Also, Plan B is described to have changed his look in terms of appearance and occupation (experiencing more with film than music at this point).
1) What does this tell us about Plan B's intentions in making the film?
This insinuates that Plan B is not making the film on the basis of fame or money however he is genuinely producing this to create a positive change in the society. His intentions are purely based on his past experience making it more realistic resulting in the film to turn out fantastic.
2) What do we learn about the production process for Ill Manors?
They had worked hard for what they wanted to achieve, furthermore we see that it is a low budget film. From this we learn that with hard work and dedication you can produce some great work. Moreover the fact that he used children from council estates, that are stereotyped as and underachieving
3) What can you tell about the possible target audience from this short documentary?
The target audience is ranged from 'struggler's' in the physcographics to the more well of people. This is because its there for the teenagers living in the same environment as them who may be dealing with the same struggles and hardships as them, it creates hope for them and suggests that there is a way out of the difficulties they are facing and that they are not alone. Furthermore this may also be targeted at the wealthy middle class category who might never have experienced what these young people are facing. It allows them to have an insight and understand their loves and what they are going through, before they judge them negatively. It also allows them to empathise with them, which may result in them helping people like the characters in the film. This reinforces Plan B's ideology that young people in the 'struggler's' phycogaphics voices are not heard and seen as relevant in the public eye.
4) Does the film successfully do what director Ben Drew (Plan B) set out to achieve? Explain your answer with reference to both the film and the making of documentary.
The film is successful is showing why the youth act negatively and this is because they are ignored in society. From the film, Plan B wanted to show the audience what the youth will result in (drugs and violence) if they have no place in a society and society is mainly concerned about politics rather than their individual lives. Also, in the film the soundtrack is significant because it is a narrative and it talks about how community centres are shut down. In society, if the youth are not occupied it's bound for them to result to violence if their opportunities are taken away from them. The film in particular gives the audience an insight to the grim reality teenagers have to live through and the only escape is through either living through it or to completely make a change, change can only happen if somebody like Plan B is educating the youth about the consequences of the lifestyle they choose.
BROADCAST/ONLINE
1) What is SBTV? Research the channel and explain how it became successful.
Identify the target audience for this interview (demographics/psychographics) and say why.
SBTV is a multi-faceted company run by a small team of young people who work on web-based viral content at different music-based events. Demographics would fall between the C/D/E range as the company focus on mostly underground and undiscovered artists. The psychographics would be mainly fall into the mainstreamers category and people who like to keep up-to--date with new trends and upcoming artists in the music industry.
2) What is the audience appeal for an interview like this? How does the opening of the clip emphasise this appeal?
The opening of the clip shows one of the actors from the 'Ill Manors' movie trying to sneakily get an interview with Plan B. This would appeal to the target audience by portraying people who are trying to be adventurous and sort of breaking the rules. The interview is informal and uses mature language (such as swearing) which would also attract the target audience.
3) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?
Plan B is presented as hard-working as he's aiming to get the best footage together as possible. He states in the interview how he sleeps with his shoes on which enhances his gangster image. In addition, Plan B is seen as laid-back and relaxed as well as serious because he's working non-stop.
TELEVISION
1) What is the history of the Jonathan Ross show? What channels has it appeared on? Why has Jonathan Ross been a controversial media figure in the past?
The Jonathan Ross Show is a British talk show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and airs on Saturday evenings following the conclusion of Ross' BBC One chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, in July 2010. Following a guest appearance by Ross on The Russell Brand Show broadcast on 18 October 2008, Ross was suspended for 12 weeks without pay by the BBC on 29 October, after a series of lewd answer phone messages were left for then 78-year-old actor Andrew Sach regarding Sachs' granddaughter by Russell Brand and Ross, which were broadcast on the pre-recorded show.A media story about the calls generated a high number of complaints. Brand resigned from the BBC, while Ross was suspended without pay.
2) Identify the target audience for this interview (demographics/psychographics) and say why.
The target audience would be between the ages of 16 - 40 years, the teenagers are most likely to be attracted to this interview because the show itself interviews famous artists and actors such as Jay-Z and Rihanna. The older generation are likely to watch this interview as a result of wanting answers for the riots. So it could be aimed at mainstreamers who watch the show to keep updated on celebrities as well as reformers who have an understanding of why the youth act out.
3) What is the audience appeal for a programme like the Jonathan Ross show?
The Jonathan Ross show interviews many famous celebrities, such as Rihanna, Jay-Z and Beyonce and this would be likely to attract teenagers who have an interest in urban culture. The show is on a prime-time every Saturday night and this means it will have many viewers. The show has also had many old actors and politicians and this would attract more middle-aged/middle-class people who have an interest in politics and the economy.
4) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?
Plan B is seen as a successful person because he's being interviewed on the Jonathan Ross show were many high-key people have been interviewed. Plan B is seen as defending hip-hop as genre and the youth who are often ignored by society.
RADIO
1) How popular is BBC Radio 1? Find average listening figures for the station. How has the BBC Radio 1 audience declined over recent years? Why might this have happened?
BBC Radio 1 is a British radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in modern and current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00 pm, including electronic dance, hip hop, rock, indie or interviews. It's estimated that Radio 1 has an estimate of 10.26 million listeners and it can also be digitally distributed in many other countries.
2) Who is the target audience for BBC Radio 1?
It is aimed primarily at the 15–29 age group, although the average age of the UK audience in 2008 was 33.
3) How does Plan B promote Ill Manors in this interview?
Plan B promotes 'Ill Manors as a film which shows what happens with the youth growing up in East London. He also stated that if this film was successful he would go on to produce more films. He describes his role in 'Ill Manors' in terms of the production process and this helps to enhance his star image. Plan B plays many parts in terms of the production such as directing, filming and editing. His involvement with the film is likely to attract many of his fans.
4) What representation of Plan B can we find in this interview?
Plan B describes how he's been sleeping off a sofa in his studio because of the fact that he is putting in hard effort and time to edit 'Ill Manors'. Also, Plan B is described to have changed his look in terms of appearance and occupation (experiencing more with film than music at this point).
Friday 6 February 2015
500 words
A TEENAGE DREAM
The Story of an Innocent Naive Girl
Channel 4 is broadcasting a brand new series targeting teenagers and young adults. The series is based on the different tragedies teenagers get into in today’s society and how these tragedies can be triggered. The series is called ‘One Girls Story’ which will start to broadcast at 9pm every Friday and Saturday. The reason towards the target audience I particularly chose is to send out a message to all the teenagers out there who are struggling and being bullied through social media. My main focus is to concentrate on cyber bullying as in today’s society it is still a major issue that needs to be triggered.
In this series I will be starring the main character Ash who will be playing the role of a girl who has experienced bullying in her life. I have chosen to portray someone who has been in a situation like this before as it is more reasonable and understanding as it would be visibly seen through her emotions and her acting throughout the series. As the series is all based on cyber bullying, there will be other forms of bullying also shown in the series, such as abuse and neglect. My main message to represent to my audience is to learn from the series as there will be a lesson taught throughout the series. Now I will present significant parts of an interview of my main star in the series who will be sharing her thoughts and feelings about this new series.
What do you think of the main theme of this series?
I think this theme of bullying is very powerful as bullying occurs in our everyday life and is seen but never taken action for it. As I have experienced it in my past life, I know how significant it is and how many teenagers have taken the option of suicide. I believe that society is ruining the life of teenagers and giving them a bad image. I believe that society is stereotyping teenagers and making them take certain steps to give them a bad image.
What message do you think teenagers will take out?
I think that teenagers will realise to make the most of their life. They will understand the importance of their live and how precious it is. Teenagers who have been in similar situations should be able to relate and bring themselves up again. I believe they should realise the importance, and not take options such as suicide.
How difficult was it playing your role?
I found it difficult playing my role, as I was relating back to my situations and realising how painful it was for me, and how much it has changed for children in today’s society. I found it difficult as during parts of the shooting, I kept breaking down however, my emotions shown in the series were truly from my heart as I could relate it back to my past, and could remember how emotional and hard it was for myself.
Tuesday 3 February 2015
Planning and sketching
1) Create a spider diagram or bullet point list of all the things your target audience might be interested in. How can you use this information to create a main cover story and smaller cover lines that will appeal to your E4 target audience?
3) Create a spider diagram or bullet point list of ideas for your double-page spread article. Write a list of potential headlines and sub-headings for the article you choose to go with.
4) Produce an A4 landscape sketch of your double page spread design now you have chosen the subject matter.
2) Produce an A4 sketch of your front cover including the key conventions you have studied in existing magazines and then planned in planning task 1 above.
3) Create a spider diagram or bullet point list of ideas for your double-page spread article. Write a list of potential headlines and sub-headings for the article you choose to go with.
4) Produce an A4 landscape sketch of your double page spread design now you have chosen the subject matter.
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