Steven Spielberg: Opening Shots 1971-1991

Interesting video collection of Steven Spielberg's opening shots from 1971-1991.

Useful for A2 Short Film and Trailer students and AS Opening students.

Under the Influence: Barry Jenkins on Wong Kar-Wai

It is always interesting to see how one director influences another...

In this video, Barry Jenkins discusses the influence that Wong Kar-Wai had on his work.

Here is a side by side comparison of shots from 'Moonlight' and various Wong Kar-Wai films.

Wong Kar-Wai is one of my favourite directors. Every film student must watch 'In the Mood for Love'. It is a masterpiece of cinematography, mise-en-scene, sound and editing working in unison to make a true work of art.

Both videos were found via: FilmSchoolRejects, which is a fantastic site that regularly shares interesting articles and videos about film. Consider following them on Twitter or Facebook.

Editing: The 'Match Cut'

A fantastic compilation of match cuts from various films... useful for editing revision and inspiration for your practical work. :)

Art of the Title: Stranger Things

Another fantastic breakdown and analysis from 'Art of the Title'; this time for 'Stranger Things' (my fave show of 2016).

As you continue your coursework research, you must make use of the site 'Art of the Title'. They have covered some of the most iconic title sequences in significant detail, including:

• Dial M for Murder
• Alien
• Twin Peaks
• Blade Runner
• Fargo
• Se7en
• Trainspotting
• This is England
• Moon
• Oblivion

Kubrick

A look at the cinematic experience of Stanley Kubrick. His work is a tour-de-force of symbolism, narrative exposition and cinematography. His attention to detail may only be matched by Wes Anderson and his editing is without a doubt meticulous.

Much can be learned here, both in terms of your own production work but also in terms of Postmodern Media. Enjoy!

Learn Cinematography and Composition by following @comp_cam

To learn more about cinematography and composition, follow Composition Cam on Twitter (@comp_cam) and Instagram.

You don't want to go down this hallway. #TheShining #StanleyKubrick pic.twitter.com/EXltbkP9gx

— Composition Cam (@comp_cam) June 1, 2016

Article: 'Reading Rihanna: the burden of representation'

Interesting article by David Buckingham re: Rhianna, her music video for the song 'Bitch Better Have My Money' and representation.

Link: http://davidbuckingham.net/2015/07/14/reading-rihanna-the-burden-of-representation/

Genre: Film Noir

Useful article looking at the use of low-key lighting and black and white in the Film Noir genre.

http://petapixel.com/2015/07/04/a-look-at-the-striking-low-key-black-and-white-style-of-film-noir-cinema/

Martin Scorsese - The Art of Silence

Narrative Analysis in Media Studies

The Great Gatsby - Green Screen and CGI.

30 Camera Shots Every Film Fan Needs To Know

Empire Magazine has published a guide to thirty different camera shots that any discerning film fan should know. With well drawn images and video-based examples to support, this is a great resource for AS and A2 students alike.

Construction of the Female image

Cameron Russell talks about what it is like to be a model, truthfully and honestly. She talks and reveals the secrets behind the female image and its construction.

Useful for when considering ideas of representation and what is perceived, as well as, the ideas of identity and the relationship between people and the media.

A Talk With Hitchcock

Whether you're an AS or A2 Media student, this interview with Alfred Hitchcock, in which he discusses his creative process, is really useful. It gives a detailed insight into how to tell stories on film. The section on 'cutting' is particularly insightful.

Part 1 and Part 2.

[AS] Final Tips and Good Luck!

As you wind up your revision be sure to remind yourself of the chief examiner's advice in these two previously shared posts:

• TV Drama
• Audiences and Institutions

Also, don't forget to use your revision booklets.

And remember! If you don't know it by 6PM tonight you will not know it at 9AM tomorrow. Get a good night's rest and don't forget to bring a bottle of water with you to the exam.

You are in the hall tomorrow. You should be out in the quad ready to go at 9:10AM.

Good luck!

Mr. Michie & Mr. Ford.

Media in Minutes

Not all of the videos in the playlist are relevant and some are name differently to the terms we use e.g. The Reinforcement Theory is also known as Selective Exposure / Selective Perception.

PLEASE NOTE: These videos are just introductions to theories and not an exhausted list. Further research is needed to gain a greater understanding.

Reading and annotating an article [Screencast]

After today's revelation, that some of you are not actively reading and annotating articles as part of your preparation for the Audiences and Institutions section of the exam, I decided to create a screencast to show you how I expect you to read and annotate an article. It's a bit rough and ready but it does the job!

Link to the original article: http://www.economist.com/node/21556635

Where to look for articles about the Magazine Industry...

To help you get to grips with reading around the topic of the magazine industry, I thought it would be helpful to share a few websites that you can trust (to an extent).

MediaMagazine - Remember to ask me for the username and password.

Guardian Newspaper (Media Section)

Independent Newspaper (Media Section)

The Association of Magazine Media

The Economist

Wired

TechCrunch

Please remember that even sites like these are open to bias and should be handled critically.

G322: Audiences and Institutions - Awesome Revision Booklet

Need help revising for the Audiences and Institutions section of your AS Media exam? Then look no further.

Download this awesome revision guide, courtesy of Mr. Ford.

It includes a detailed glossary of key terms, an example case study, advice on how to revise and how to approach the exam.

G322: TV Drama - Awesome Revision Booklet

Need help revising for the TV Drama section of your AS Media exam? Then look no further.

Download this awesome revision guide, courtesy of Mr. Ford.

It includes a detailed glossary of key terms, links to example clips, advice on how to revise and how to approach the exam.