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Preliminary Exercice - LR

1) WWW: In your opening seconds, your delayed tracking shot works really nicely, creating some space between yourself and the camera before following on. The immediate switch to the shot in the tree is a great change of angle and setting which is both attention-grabbing and creative. Your repeated motif of pointing towards yourself in line with the song is a simple but effective message reinforcing movement which is used to great effect. Next Steps: I think you could afford to have more contrast between the positive protagonist and the antagonist that we only see a couple of times. This conflict would really drive home the overall message of the video. Remember, this video is about encouraging an improvement within a community, so perhaps some advisory moments encouraging lifestyle changes that could lead to this positive sense of self would be useful. Finally, I think the moving shots were some of your best and therefore having your main protagonist be followed whilst on the move coul...
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Paper 1 baseline assessment - LR

1) Type up your feedback: a. What Mark and Grade did you get? 21/42 Grade - 4 b. What targets were you given for the longer written questions? Avoid being general and misin out on detail 2) Look at the mark scheme for this assessment. For Question 2 (12 mark unseen) use the indicative content in the mark scheme to identify three points that you could have referred to in your answer. Athletic body connotes that the subject is in condition and well prepared for the‘battle’. The text is positioned over the top of the tyre to signify the challenge and create synergy between the image and the message in the text. The main image is positioned in between the flood lit logos to link his effort with the brand image but also to isolate him and connotes personal struggle /strength. 3) For Question 3 (Galaxy - narrative features) use the mark scheme to write down the main narrative theories and how we can link them to the Galaxy advert CSP.  The structure of the narrative: it follows a linear ...
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Accountability Check: Coursework Checklist

Completed = Green In Progress/Partially Done = Orange Not Started Yet = Red Music Video Table: Item Progress Statement of Intent (Max. 300 Words)                               Min. Two Filming Locations                               A Clear Narrative/Story                               Min. Two Characters (Including a Protagonist)                               Variety of Camera Shots, Angles and Movements                               Diegetic sound (which could include but is not restricted to dialogue, Foley sound and ambience /atmosphere).                       ...
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Final statment of intent

I am creating a two-minute music video aimed at inspiring young people to take small steps to improve the quality of life in their community. My music video is aimed at young adults, so it must be engaging while delivering a clear, positive message. I have chosen Kendrick Lamar’s “i” as the song as its lyrics focus on self love and resilience; The repeated line of “I love myself” links to Brief 5 and acts as the video’s core message. The narrative follows the protagonist (that the audience can imagine is them) lip-syncing as his mental wellbeing visibly improves as he takes a moment to pause and admire Londons urban and natural views. The character starts isolated and unsure but becomes increasingly confident through the film. Costume, body language and interactions with passers-by will signal this shift. The story structure will follow Todorov’s theory of equilibrium, beginning with an initial equilibrium of isolation and doubt, followed by disruption and gradual creation of balance a...
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Preliminary exercise tasks: Music Video

1) Write a 100 word statement of intent explaining what you are going to make for your preliminary exercise. I’m planning to make a 40-second music video for a promo campaign that encourages people to take small steps to improve life in their community. I’m using the song i by Kendrick Lamar because the main line, “I love myself,” really fits with the idea of self-love and positivity. The video will show simple, everyday moments where people do nice things or make small positive changes. The goal is to inspire people and, by doing that, help make their community a better place. 2) Write a script for your preliminary exercise on your blog. I done been through a whole lot Trial, tribulation, but I know God Satan wanna put me in a bow tie Pray that the holy water don’t go dry ([LIPSYNC] cut to behind Coscutter) As I look around me So many m- wanna down me But an enemigo never drown me In front of a dirty double-mirror they found me (pull out mirror) ([LIPSYNC] cut to behind Coscutter - di...
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Coursework: Summer Project 2025

1) Research: Music videos a) Watch the following music videos and analyse an aspect of media language for each one: Music video 1:  Marshmello x YUNGBLUD x blackbear - Tongue Tied How is narrative used in this music video to engage the audience? Its a story about escaping a strict, controlling world to keep the audience interested. It shows themes like fighting for freedom and standing up for yourself, which match the song’s message. The clear storyline and powerful images make it more emotional and exciting to watch. b) Music video 2: Years & Years - I Wish I Knew How is camerawork and mise-en-scene used in this video? Use CLAMPS to remember the different aspects of mise-en-scene. Its used to show emotion and create a dreamlike feel. The video uses close-ups to show the main character’s feelings and wide shots to make him seem alone. Bright, colourful lighting and bold costumes add to the fantasy style. c) Music video 3: Foals - Hummer How is...
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Radio: Final index

1) Radio: Launch of BBC Radio 1 CSP 2) Radio: KISS FM Breakfast show CSP
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