Describe the structure of media products using the correct terminology. As appropriate to chosen products
Open Narratives - e.g. Soaps , on going story lines - to a closure , and new story lines coming / characters , the soap opera carries on and on, and creates a cliff hanger for the audience. Open narratives can sometimes happen in films too such as films that have sequels where the director wants the viewers too carry on watching, for example in the second Matrix film it concludes with a cliff hanger where the narrative will be continued in the following sequel, this is a good technique to engage the viewers and to gain viewers on the following films or TV programmes however this could make the audience lose interest if left after a long time in which the audience will forget what they are watching. In open narratives they are more shot in chronological order with a linear narrative. There are many more characters that are shifted in and out of storylines for example in soaps such as Eastenders there will be many characters which are used in sections/ cutaways which shows the different characters life and their way of liven. In open narrative the programme may be aired on the same day in which the event is happening such as Eastenders will have christmas and the programme will be aired on christmas day in which this will seem more realistic and the audience will seem more engaged in the events/ storylines as they can connect will the time in which it is shown. An example of a open narrative in a film is Love actually where they chop and changes the different aspects of each characters life as shown as ten different stories in one involving a wide variety of individuals which some interlink as the story progress. This film is also a perfect example for a open narrative as the storyline is set in London and the storyline is five weeks before christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday, followed by an epilogue that takes one month later. In which the film was released one month before christmas which backs the storyline and lets the demographic audience connects with the story. An example of a open narrative in print could be the cartoons that are contained in newspapers in which they carry on and on, such as in the sun they have the cartoon George and Lynne. Shown below is an example of a open narrative in print from the times, which is part of a political cartoon.
Open Narratives - e.g. Soaps , on going story lines - to a closure , and new story lines coming / characters , the soap opera carries on and on, and creates a cliff hanger for the audience. Open narratives can sometimes happen in films too such as films that have sequels where the director wants the viewers too carry on watching, for example in the second Matrix film it concludes with a cliff hanger where the narrative will be continued in the following sequel, this is a good technique to engage the viewers and to gain viewers on the following films or TV programmes however this could make the audience lose interest if left after a long time in which the audience will forget what they are watching. In open narratives they are more shot in chronological order with a linear narrative. There are many more characters that are shifted in and out of storylines for example in soaps such as Eastenders there will be many characters which are used in sections/ cutaways which shows the different characters life and their way of liven. In open narrative the programme may be aired on the same day in which the event is happening such as Eastenders will have christmas and the programme will be aired on christmas day in which this will seem more realistic and the audience will seem more engaged in the events/ storylines as they can connect will the time in which it is shown. An example of a open narrative in a film is Love actually where they chop and changes the different aspects of each characters life as shown as ten different stories in one involving a wide variety of individuals which some interlink as the story progress. This film is also a perfect example for a open narrative as the storyline is set in London and the storyline is five weeks before christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday, followed by an epilogue that takes one month later. In which the film was released one month before christmas which backs the storyline and lets the demographic audience connects with the story. An example of a open narrative in print could be the cartoons that are contained in newspapers in which they carry on and on, such as in the sun they have the cartoon George and Lynne. Shown below is an example of a open narrative in print from the times, which is part of a political cartoon.
Closed Narratives - e.g. Films , wheres there is a ending to a storyline. Closed narratives are likely to be used when there is a one of film/ TV programme, as they feel want to see how popular it is before they make another episode, sequel film etc. Often the audience are invited to make verdicts of the characters in a close naractive by identifying narrative roles such as heros and villains etc. Close narratives, allow the audience to engage more in the story as the audience is aware that they are watching a complete story so therefore watching it with a likely ending. In close narratives the characters are normally set in a hierarchy of importance due to the characters role, unlike in open narratives where time is compressed and not with the real time. The audience usually has evidence about the characters only from the singles text- star, publicity and genre expectations. There is more depth explored through film where they have a close narrative as they may not make another following film/ TV programme. Also time is usually very compressed with the events such as a 2hr film will screen events that happens over months, years, centuries etc. An example of a close narrative film is Brighton Rock where the story concludes with the main characters who have died and a female character called rose listen to a record/ song playing.
Single Strand - An example of a single strand could be Batman - because the story is mainly based around him and only him (the main character), this focuses on the main characters perspective of life and their determination within a storyline.
Another example of a single strand could be the drama broadcasted on channel 4 called 'Dates' which is in 4 parts which shows the complicated ways that strangers intract on dates. In each episode is different characters and scenarios that could happen on a date.
Multi strand Narratives - e.g. soaps such as Eastenders is a multi strand because there a more than one storyline , and about more than one character .
Series - get grouped into seasons e.g. waterloo road , where they start and stop and start again. This is done if the programme is popular with the viewing of an audience in which they would need to film in sections. Series tend to have in each episode is self contained by looking at seperate stories in each episode however containing the same characters showing a versatility of storylines/ scriptd dialog of comedy sketches and issue, such as Miranda and Misses Brown's boys.
Serials - e.g. Eastenders where they keep on going , and other soaps ( where there is no end ). Serials are normally when there are lots of different writting produced within a show and it is popular. Soaps tend to go on and on as they connect with people and there are many diverse stroylines and issues that they can cover.
Serials - e.g. Eastenders where they keep on going , and other soaps ( where there is no end ). Serials are normally when there are lots of different writting produced within a show and it is popular. Soaps tend to go on and on as they connect with people and there are many diverse stroylines and issues that they can cover.
Linear - is where a programme or film goes ONLY foward in time e.g. soaps , or films that are based around the future. The time zone goes in chronological order. Linear follows a typical structure of a beggining, middle and end
Non- Linear e.g. 'back to the future' , and the film 'forwards' , (goes all in different times - flash backs , flash fowards etc). Non- linear effects how the audience views things from the programme. Films that do that are: pulp fiction, butterfly effect. Non- linear have films which are portarid in non chrolological order/ out of sequence in which the audince has to work out the pattern order of events. Non- linear is also portraid through literature such as in medievel Arabian Nights tales such as 'The Three Apples' and 'The City of Brass' (one thousand and one nights) which show flashback techniques.
Anti Realist - Doctor who is realism because its in that world however doctor who would be anti realist if suddenly he had super powers such as streching arms , fire power , super strength etc , because we have astablished his world / life .
Anti realism features a lot of titalating salacious publication aimed at 16-25 year old of a male demographic who in their magazine purchasing habits who are often attracted to material of an adults and many would say senses nature, many of these magazines ft anti realist stories for humorous affect such as celebrating a false complained about physical attributes and atomically abilities. Print publications such as zoo, nuts, daily sports.
Anti realism features a lot of titalating salacious publication aimed at 16-25 year old of a male demographic who in their magazine purchasing habits who are often attracted to material of an adults and many would say senses nature, many of these magazines ft anti realist stories for humorous affect such as celebrating a false complained about physical attributes and atomically abilities. Print publications such as zoo, nuts, daily sports.
Realism - Noun - in then arts , realism refers to depict subjects as they are considered to exist in third person . E.g. this means that things would happen to us in our day to day life. Realism is the construction of reality, shown things as if they are real such as in soaps the storylines cover topics that happen in everyday life.
Realist - Adjective - someone who is inclined to literal truth and pragmatism. An example of a realist could be documentaries as they are based on real life issues and the diverse life styles that people live in. Also the news is realists as this portrays real events that is happening in the world.
Realist - Adjective - someone who is inclined to literal truth and pragmatism. An example of a realist could be documentaries as they are based on real life issues and the diverse life styles that people live in. Also the news is realists as this portrays real events that is happening in the world.
Hard news - Is found mostly in broadsheet newspapers such as the daily express , hard news is news is news more in depth and detail , more serious news such as politics , crime , and specific news e.g. gardening which will attract to a speciific type of audience e.g. gender , age . etc.
gutters- is the small space you see bewtween two different pages, the correct technical term for a gutter is an ally.
This image shows a scene from a horror film in which the POV shot is of the person in the bath, as we see the sillhouette of the person this leads the the codes and convestions of the genre of the typical mysterious killer using a knife as a weapon with proably the main character as a female who is innocent.
- In this scence the Point of view shot is the person at the table , that everybody is looking at . The director is making us feel as if we are that person to make us feel part of the scence . There facial expressions look shocked / confused which makes us feel for the charcter and the end of the table .
- broadsheet newspaper
gutters- is the small space you see bewtween two different pages, the correct technical term for a gutter is an ally.
The text is bold and large which uses up a lot of the newspapers space. It is also quite plain and so it suggests they don't take much pride in presentation.
On the paper the articles suggest war , from Hitler , and the side article "General quites war fury" ; these topics are a hard news base , also the side article of MP , politics which also come under hard news ; which could attract a demographic audience of males , older age group , posibily 30-40 .
The front page of the sun newspaper is representing here is mainly celebrities / people that we have heard of . The article of the general is small which represences that he is less important comapred to Micheal Jackson and Adolf Hiltler . This front page of this newspaper doesnt appear to have different religions , cultures , sub-groups , gender , older people / retired .
In this valentines episode of Hollyoaks we can see a lot of red and pink which symbolises love and hate. Pink is a very girly and loveable however in contrast the red could represent blood and fear. The red could be seen in two different ways we can tell this by cheryl being alone and Mitzee recieveing a valentines card from her ex in prision.
The language used is quite common as it is set in chester, the outskirts of liverpool, which is known for poor english. The only written text is in her essay at the beginning of the scene and in the valentines cards. In a usual episode there wouldn't be as much written text but because it is a valentines special there is a percentage more.
The music used in the opening is quite jolly and upbeat the lyrics read 'I got a love that keeps me waiting' which links in with the valentines theme.
(above done by Elliot & Rianna , video & paper analysis)
"POV Shot" - POV stands for Point of view shot. It is a short film scence , that shows what a character (the subject) is looking at (representing through the camera) . Point of view shots make us feel more involved in the scences of films / tv programmes , and as if we are that chacter , and what they see . POV shots are most commenly used in horror films as the director wants us to engage within the scene and for us to have an emotional effect within the scenes of feeling scared. POV shots is an expeted of continuity viewing/ editing e.g. someone looking at their watch then they look up at someone and then look back at their watch.
This image shows a scene from a horror film in which the POV shot is of the person in the bath, as we see the sillhouette of the person this leads the the codes and convestions of the genre of the typical mysterious killer using a knife as a weapon with proably the main character as a female who is innocent. 
- - In this scence the Point of view shot is the person at the table , that everybody is looking at . The director is making us feel as if we are that person to make us feel part of the scence . There facial expressions look shocked / confused which makes us feel for the charcter and the end of the table .
Cutaway:
What is cutaway ? cutaway is the interruption of a continuously filmed action for example they are used in soaps to show the different scences and characters . e.g. Eastenders - in the pub with Kat & Alfie than in the cafe with Phil and Ben Mitchell than back to the pub . It used within a sequence which is editited to one shot to another / a scence to another.
Its also most common uses in dramatic films are to adjust the pace of the main action, to conceal the deletion of some unwanted part of the main shot, or to allow the joining of parts of two versions of that shot. For example, a scene may be improved by cutting a few frames out of an actor's pause. Cutaways are also used often in older horror films in place of special effects. For example, a shot of a zombie getting its head cut off may, for instance, start with a view of an axe being swung through the air, followed by a close-up of the actor swinging it, then followed by a cut back to the now severed head .
This picture above is an example of a cutaway, it a sequences of shots put together.
This picture above is an example of a cutaway, it a sequences of shots put together.
Comapre two newspapers Tabloid and Broadsheet structure
- tabloid newspaper
The structure of this newspaper is split into boxes , which looks more appealing , also there is use of images instead of load of text , which also grabs your attention . The bottom part of this newspaper "the sun next sunday" grabs your attention with the black background and the white text , and makes you want to read on . "Nicole a Lew's woman again" is soft news because its celebrity gossip which makes you want to find out about them . The sun uses slang / they shorten words instead of writting there full name which connotes a young audience and shows its targeted audience is males & females from the sports and the celebrity gossip .
- broadsheet newspaper
The Times newspaper structure is very text based and wouldnt really appeal to a younger audience compared to the sun , which is less text and would appeal to a mix audience . The times is more money to but compared to the sun which connotes that this newspapers is more appealing to business people / older aged . There is a picture which underneath saids "photographer who put Marilyn on every front page dies at 99" , which is a long title , which the sun would proably use slang . The price
on this paper is emphasised by the colour pink which stands out on tha paper, the main headline/ story are in collums which show the structure is laid out in a easy to read format which appeals to the consumers. The logo symbolizes a British paper by the lion iconography.
Composition in print: order of items in larger media products (newspapers).
This screen shot of the Guardian has a much more intellectual and educational readership from there demographic due to the wide spread of topics from news from world wide and politics, science, law etc. These topics won't neccessarly be covered in tabloid news. The only readership creates a much more diverse and wider readership due to the topics it covers, by colour coding the different link topics this becomes visually attractive to the online readership.
This screen shot shows a much more easier/ basic readership in comparison to the guardian electronic online readership shown above. This screen shot shows that the sun and other tabloids covers mainly celebrity news, in which this shows a less educational topics than broadsheets in which they have more diverse topics. The sun applies towards a middle class demographic mostly towards males.
In newspapers the structure is normally layout the same with the sports at the back and the main headline at the front, newspapers are split into sections such as politics, business, sports, travel, lifestyle etc. Broadsheet newspapers tend to have more of a variety and more serious culture sections and deals with art that isn't covered in tabloids, such as arcitexture,dance, opera and fine arts like painting and sculpture. Broadsheets have serious literature reviews than tabloid and cover academic subjects such as science in nature; and more detailed information of the news and sections which will appeal to people. Audio-visual is presented with the text to help explain the text further and to make the paper look appealing. The images are also used as iconography which will effect the readers this image below shows a bad representation of the police as the headline is 'revealed: video of police attack on man who died at G20 protest. The picture of the police with their bright yellow jackets with a blurred face of a man, shows the movement as he is leading towards the floor. As you go through the paper this article with be explored towards the front of the paper as this is the front page. broadsheets tend to have broader and in more depth in forgone news and all of these things gives us strong clouds on the intended readership which is a demographic which is more educated and often more intellectual than a tabloid reader.
The type of supplements also reflect the readership of the type of paper for example in tabloids newspapers such as the sun it is much more celebrity based and in a broadsheet the type of supplements is much more cultural and business based.
Composition in Audio-Visual: order of items in larger media products (magazine show)
Magazine shows contain features link in such as interviews/ clips of news/ celebrities by visions of presenters and non with voice over. These type of programmes may include a range of content in news, documentaries, dramas, clips, interviews with graphic and archive footage.
Some examples include:
-Topgear is a BBC magazine show about different types of automobiles and motering. The show is introduced by whats coming up in the show then introduces different cars and talks about the design, sutiably and then it put to the test by putting it on a track. Celebrities are also introduced on the show by completing a lap around a track by competing against other celebrities by beating there time.
- 60 minutes contains US network of TV news. The opening sequence features a 60 Minutes "magazine cover" with the show's trademark, an Aristo stopwatch, intercut with preview clips of the episode's stories. The sequence ends with each of the current correspondents and hosts introducing themselves. Videos and transcripts of the show, as well as clips that did not make it to the broadcast are available on the show's web site. In September 2010, the show launched a web site called "Sixty Minutes Overtime", in which stories broadcast on the air are discussed in further detail. Which will attract a online viewers and to a more worldwide audience.
-Entertainment tonight is a magazine-format journalistic television series, created in 1981 by Alfred Masini and originally produced and distributed by Paramount. The show containes a variety of hosts and reporters discussing the recent news in Hollywood. A major enabler of the Hollywood Hype Machine, as well as a tabloid journal, it's a mixture of hype, interviews, and sensationalism about the latest rumors and dating habits of the rich and famous.
The feature in a newspaper is the main storty, in this case the feature is , a storm is going to hit Britain - '65MPH STORMS TO HIT BRITAIN'
on this paper is emphasised by the colour pink which stands out on tha paper, the main headline/ story are in collums which show the structure is laid out in a easy to read format which appeals to the consumers. The logo symbolizes a British paper by the lion iconography.
Composition in print: order of items in larger media products (newspapers).
This screen shot of the Guardian has a much more intellectual and educational readership from there demographic due to the wide spread of topics from news from world wide and politics, science, law etc. These topics won't neccessarly be covered in tabloid news. The only readership creates a much more diverse and wider readership due to the topics it covers, by colour coding the different link topics this becomes visually attractive to the online readership.
This screen shot shows a much more easier/ basic readership in comparison to the guardian electronic online readership shown above. This screen shot shows that the sun and other tabloids covers mainly celebrity news, in which this shows a less educational topics than broadsheets in which they have more diverse topics. The sun applies towards a middle class demographic mostly towards males.
In newspapers the structure is normally layout the same with the sports at the back and the main headline at the front, newspapers are split into sections such as politics, business, sports, travel, lifestyle etc. Broadsheet newspapers tend to have more of a variety and more serious culture sections and deals with art that isn't covered in tabloids, such as arcitexture,dance, opera and fine arts like painting and sculpture. Broadsheets have serious literature reviews than tabloid and cover academic subjects such as science in nature; and more detailed information of the news and sections which will appeal to people. Audio-visual is presented with the text to help explain the text further and to make the paper look appealing. The images are also used as iconography which will effect the readers this image below shows a bad representation of the police as the headline is 'revealed: video of police attack on man who died at G20 protest. The picture of the police with their bright yellow jackets with a blurred face of a man, shows the movement as he is leading towards the floor. As you go through the paper this article with be explored towards the front of the paper as this is the front page. broadsheets tend to have broader and in more depth in forgone news and all of these things gives us strong clouds on the intended readership which is a demographic which is more educated and often more intellectual than a tabloid reader.
The type of supplements also reflect the readership of the type of paper for example in tabloids newspapers such as the sun it is much more celebrity based and in a broadsheet the type of supplements is much more cultural and business based.
Composition in Audio-Visual: order of items in larger media products (magazine show)
Magazine shows contain features link in such as interviews/ clips of news/ celebrities by visions of presenters and non with voice over. These type of programmes may include a range of content in news, documentaries, dramas, clips, interviews with graphic and archive footage.
Some examples include:
- Blue Peter contains a variety of activities including craft demonstrations such as paper mache , presenters trying different challenges, how things are made, meeting celebrities, and things such as acting such as mimes or in panto.
-Topgear is a BBC magazine show about different types of automobiles and motering. The show is introduced by whats coming up in the show then introduces different cars and talks about the design, sutiably and then it put to the test by putting it on a track. Celebrities are also introduced on the show by completing a lap around a track by competing against other celebrities by beating there time.
- 60 minutes contains US network of TV news. The opening sequence features a 60 Minutes "magazine cover" with the show's trademark, an Aristo stopwatch, intercut with preview clips of the episode's stories. The sequence ends with each of the current correspondents and hosts introducing themselves. Videos and transcripts of the show, as well as clips that did not make it to the broadcast are available on the show's web site. In September 2010, the show launched a web site called "Sixty Minutes Overtime", in which stories broadcast on the air are discussed in further detail. Which will attract a online viewers and to a more worldwide audience.
-Entertainment tonight is a magazine-format journalistic television series, created in 1981 by Alfred Masini and originally produced and distributed by Paramount. The show containes a variety of hosts and reporters discussing the recent news in Hollywood. A major enabler of the Hollywood Hype Machine, as well as a tabloid journal, it's a mixture of hype, interviews, and sensationalism about the latest rumors and dating habits of the rich and famous.
The feature in a newspaper is the main storty, in this case the feature is , a storm is going to hit Britain - '65MPH STORMS TO HIT BRITAIN'
A Tabloid Newspaper - contains mainly Softt News more than Hard News e.g. celebs , they have short snappy articles , they use slang e.g. cop instead of policeman , e.g. the sun newspaper.
A Broadsheets Newspapers - They have more detail , they are oppiste to tabloids , they contain Hard News , articles are longer e.g. the times .
So what is Hard News ?
hard news is things such as politics , war -serious news , lots of facts and information - appeals mainly to a older demographic .
So what is Soft News ?
Art , lifestyles , celebrities , gossip , cooking , entertainment , advertisment & tips - appeals mainly to a younger demographic .
The metro Newspaper is avalible in many cities such as :
London , NewYork , America (Toronto , Boston , Philidelpha , United States). The metro is a
Freesheet and is a Tabloid . You can find this newspaper on daily transport such as trains , and tubes .The features section contains a mix of articles on travel, homes, style, health and so on, as well as extensive arts coverage and entertainment listings. The newspaper was designed to be read in 20 minutes ; the paper was launched in London in 1999 .
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