In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
Our media product used match on match action, shot reverse shot and the 180 degree rule to communicate our objectives to the audience.
We used this as the patient walks up the stairs and opens to door into the office. When we first filmed the section, it was messy and untidy, so we attempted to fix it as much as possible in the limited amount of time we had. I find that it can pass as match on match, but that it could be tightened. Our main task consisted mainly of shot reverse shot as it was a conversational piece. In the end, we decided to attempt some more interesting angles in order to prevent our audiences attention waning. Again, I feel that this technique could have been improved by our cameraman. However, as it was her first time filming, I believe it to pass and to convey the expected message.
How does your media product represent particular social groups?
The social groups presented in our film are the mentally disturbed and the professional working class, namely the psychiatrist. The patient has PTSD (post traumatic stress order) and through the limited speech we attempted to communicate the symptoms that a typical person with such a disorder would have. This is difficult to do, as one must primarily rely on the stereotypes of that particular group of people. A usual audience, when told that a person is mentally unstable imagine someone who on the "severe" end of the spectrum- there is rarely a a middle ground. Because of this, we combined the elements to make it more appealing, even if it meant losing a little of its realism.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
Our product might be distributed by the internet to show students what A-Level Media work includes or to raise awareness about the mentally unstable. A further way it might be distributed connected to raising awareness is by having it used a promotional tool (via the internet) to encourage teenagers or young adults to consult professionals if they have or know someone with mental issues. It might also be distributed simply as entertainment (be that positive or negative).
Who would be the target audience for your media product?
The targeted audience for our media product would be people who are able to appreciate mentally unstable people in society and also individuals with less confidence than others to speak about their problems or psychological issues. A young audience would benefit from this, learning and maybe gaining knowledge about how to connect with some in the position we have demonstrated. One would also hope that they would gain a fright, if our media product is to be displayed as a genre of horror.
How did you attract/ address your audience?
We attracted our audience by giving the impression of a mentally unstable character in our media product seeking help from a psychiatrist, which, if portrayed right, can be gripping. We also established certain traits to both characters to develop a more reserved and not an out-of-place atmosphere.
What have you learned about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
I have learned that technology is essential when editing and filming any piece of motion picture. Furthermore, I have learned that being able to edit a piece of film well depends heavily on how one filmed to begin with. Due to the MACs being made available to us, I have learned that one must first learn how to use certain technology before using it. However, the most important thing I have learned throughout this process is that planning is essential, be it via techonolgy or not.
I have learned that technology is essential when editing and filming any piece of motion picture. Furthermore, I have learned that being able to edit a piece of film well depends heavily on how one filmed to begin with. Due to the MACs being made available to us, I have learned that one must first learn how to use certain technology before using it. However, the most important thing I have learned throughout this process is that planning is essential, be it via techonolgy or not.
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