Concept of Consumption

When completing your evaluations don't forget to consider the place of consumption for your film/music video/ads etc...

Here is an interesting example on 'Short of the Week'.

The evolution of film titles

Useful exploration of the way film titles have evolved - can you recognise all the genres represented by their titles?

Check it out: http://www.idsgn.org/posts/now-and-then-how-film-titles-have-evolved/

A2: Postmodernism

As you continue to develop your understanding of critical theory you should probably check this site out to revise the work we did on Postmodernsim back when you started the course. 

http://nmc.loyola.edu/intro/postmod/default.htm

If you want to go the extra mile, find the suggested reading material at the bottom of the page to develop a fuller understanding.

AS: Magazines still have some ammunition left in them (guardian.co.uk)

Short but timely article from the Observer this weekend:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/feb/20/magazines-circulation-increases-comment

Recommended Website: Video Copilot

If you wish to take your video editing to the next level and have been trying to learn after effects then this website is for you:

http://www.videocopilot.net

It features advanced plugins and tutorials for use with after effects. In the words of James Hall (a current A2 Media student): "You learn so much from using it."