Media Awards Review . . !

The 3 Productions Which I Believe Are The Best Are . . .

* . . Kuch To Hua Hai . . *
The reason why I have chose this trailer as one of the best productions is because it is like a typical Bollywood trailer and it includes many scenes which you would find in a Bollywood trailer e.g. the girl dancing in the rain. Also, the song used fitted directly with the scenes in the trailer as it was a song which was suited for the trailer. The girls clothing in the trailer was also very traditional which made the trailer look realistic and more like a Bollywood trailer.

* . . Face of Fear . . *
The reason why I have chose this trailer as one of my best one's is because it is a production which is bases on horror and it catches the audience attention straight away as it shows a scary character as he is always attacking someone. Also, the song used in the trailer was very suitable for the trailer as it fits in with the trailer. Also, the use of make up used on the characters was very good as it looks realistic and very original. The camera shots used such as close up showed the reactions of the characters and shows how scary the film will be.

* . . Rappers Ambition . . *
The reason why I have chosen this trailer as one of the best one's is because it is that is uses good music which fits in very well with the scenes. Also, the use of camera shots such as close ups and long shots allows the audience to understand the trailer more. The effects used in this trailer were also very different than other trailers and this is because the bottle effect which involved the bottle smashing on the floor and then coming back up again. This was a unique effect as no one had a effect like that and it also was a very effective scene.

E v a l u a t i o n . . !

* . . S e l f E v a l u a t i o n . . *

Attainment = 1 (Excellent) . . . The reason for this is because I try to learn as much as I can in my lessons and understand the work.

Effort = 1 (Excellent) . . . This is because I put all my effort in to class work and homework so that I learn more.

Punctuality = 1 (Excellent) . . . As I have a good attendance and I am never late to lessons.

Submission and Quality of Work = 1 (Excellent) . . . This is because I have completed every work I have been set to the best of my ability.

Ability to Work Independently = 1 (Excellent) . . . The reason for this is that I am capable of working on my own but I prefer working in groups.

Quality of Writing = 1 (Excellent) . . . As I am able to write properly such as in paragraphs and I can make my work neat so it is clear to read.

Organisation of Media Folder = 1 (Excellent) . . . This is because I have organised my folders properly e.g. I have separated Mr Bush's Work, Ms Holidays and Ms Sivanasen.

Oral Contribution in Class = 3 (Good/Average) . . . This is because I do not contribute much in class but if I do not understand anything I ask so that I know what I am doing.

WWW . . .
1. So far I understand all the work I have done in lessons and I am not confused about anything.

2. I have organised notes which I can go through for revision purposes or if I do not understand anything as they are neat and clear to read.

3. I understand the introduction to A-Level Media Studies and I am aware of what I will be doing this year.

EBI . . .
1. Keep reading through notes so they stay in my mind and I do not forget them.

2. Contribute more in class and ensure I am taking part as much as I can

3. Complete work set when given rather than leaving it to the end so that I have time to read over notes.

* . . C o u r s e E v a l u a t i o n . . *

How Well is The Course Organised? = 1 (Excellent) . . . This is because the course is organised well so far as I understand everything and it is all clear to me.

How Interesting is The Content That is Covered? = 2 (Very Good) . . . The content covered so far is very interesting but it also gets a bit boring as most of these things we have been through in Year 11 GCSE.

How Useful Are The Handouts? = 3 (Good/Average) . . . We have not had many handouts so far but the ones we have had are a good help towards the course.

Have The Lessons Been Well-Paced? = 3 (Good/Average) . . . I think that the lessons have been well-paced but not as much as they could be. This is because teachers mostly go too fast in lessons and its hard to take notes and understand it at the same time but overall its average.

What is The Standard of The Teachers Presentation/Subject Knowledge? = 1 (Excellent) . . . This is because the teachers already have a knowledge of Media Studies and are aware of how to teach the course which is why the standard is excellent.

How Well Has The Course Met Your Expectation? = 2 (Very Good) . . . The course has met my expectations as it is interesting and fun and there are a lot of sources for help.

Have The Extra-Curricular Events Been Useful? (e.g. Awards Evening) = 1 (Excellent) . . . I think the extra-curricular events have been very useful as the Media Awards allowed us to get many ideas for our own production which is very useful.

Has The Macguffin Blog Been Useful? = 1 (Excellent) . . . The Macguffin Blog has been very useful as we can present our work on the website and also we get a chance to see previous videos of students.

WWW . . .
1. We've had the Media Awards which has helped us gain ideas for our own productions.

2. The Media Macguffin site has been very useful so far as I can look at videos and also do my work neatly on here.

EBI . . .
1. There should be more group work within lessons so we get to learn more and enjoy our lessons.

2. Teachers should slow down whilst teaching slide shows such as giving students a chance to write notes and also understand it.

3. We should be using the computers more so that we can do more research about Media and our productions.

An Anthropological Introduction To YouTube..!

0.00 - Introduction, YouTube's Big Numbers . . .

• 1948 - ABC started boadcasting
  
• 9232 Hours/Day on YouTube used && 385 always on TV channels


• 200,000 three minute videos (not "Mass Media")


• 88% new && original content

2.00 - Numa Numa && The Celebration Of Webcams . . .

• Webcams created in December 2004


• Everyone then views Numa Numa on YouTube && copies the teenagers moves


• Celebration of new forms of community && giving a chance to people on webcam to have power

5.53 - The Machine Is Us/ing Us && The New Mediascape . . .

• The webs not just about information, but is about linking people.


• Changes every 6 months && every 6 months theres A new way of linking people.
  
• http://www.digg.com/ >> User Generated Filtering, users get together && give their opinions. they can give it A thumbs up, digg it or bury it.


• Media's not content && not just tools of communication but media is mediating human relations >> "When Media Changes, Human Relations Change"

12.16 - Introdusing Our Research Team . . .

• He has 10 undergraduated students && launch in to a study of YouTube every spring.


• They watch YouTube videos && on the side have a sheet to analyse the video && they can upload videos any time and take notes too.

12.56 - Who Is On YouTube . . .

• 35 && Over = 25%
  
• Teenagers up to 17 = 25%

13.25 - What's on YouTube? Charlie Bit My Finger, Soulja Boy Etc . . .

• 92 year old man playing a piano.


• Most commonly uploaded videos on YouTube are home videos e.g. Charlie Bit My Finger..Again! (Viewed over 30 million times)


• Approximetly 15% videos on YouTube are remixes or remakes of other videos.

17.04 - 5% Of Vids Are Personal Blogs Addresed To The YouTube Community, why? . . .

• Due to the loss of community over time
  

17.30 - YouTube In Context. The Loss Of Community and "Network Individualism" (Wellman) . . .

• People have less time due to work.


• TV's are isloating

18.41 - Cultural Inversion: Individualism && Community . . .

• Express >> People becoming more independant


• Value >> But people still have a value for community


• The more individual people become the more they long for community && realtionships

19.15 - Understanding New Forms Of Community Throught Participant Observation . . .

• Core of his methodology >> You have to understand it to experience it

21.18 - YouTube As A Medium For Community . . .

• People are building communities through webcam && talking to their webcams.


• Talking to a unknown place && have a invisible audience.

23.00 - Our First Vlogs . . .

• People make videos && do a few shots && retakes to make sure their hairs fine && the way they look.

25.00 - The Webcam: Everybody Is Watching Where Nobody Is ("Context Collapse") . . .

• A lot of people can see these videos which is why people try to be something their not in their videos as they are aware that anyone anywhere can see them.

26.05 - Re-Cognition && New Forms Of Self-Awareness . . .

• Everybody will be looking at you && one day you may look at yourself too on the video.
• Theres new forms of self-awareness.

27.58 - The Anonymity Of Watching YouTube: Haters && Lovers . . .

• "Some of the comments on YouTube make you weep for the future of humanity just for the spelling alone, never mind the obscenity && the naked hatred" >> (Lev Grossman)
• Hatred caused by: anonymity + physical distance + rare && ephemeral dialogue = hatred as public performance.
• Can Stare at other people instead of making them uncomfortable because they wont know your looking at them.

29.53 - Aesthetic Arrest . . .

• Basically means people being overwhelmed && excited over seeing the person on webcam infront of them.
• People can't experience this in every day life as they cant stare at people whereas on YouTube they can as the person in the video will not be aware of this.

30.25 - Connection Without Constraint . . .

• YouTube offers the possibility of allowing people to connect more.
• Media do not just distance us, it connects us in different ways.
• It makes you feel distance, but sometimes that distance allows us to connect more deeply than ever before.

32.35 - Free Hugs: A Hero For Our Mediated Culture . . .

• Juan Mann came up with the free hugs.
• He came home from Sydney && had no one to communicate with && felt like he needed a hug && walked around with a Free Hug sign.
• Annonymouse group of people coming together && hugging.
• Began to spread && other people began doing it.
• 30 million views && goes worlwide from YouTube.

34.02 - YouTube Drama: Striving For Popularity . . .

• The way people try to get seen && get lots of views && by making the front page is by creating videos people will enjoy watching.
• People want to be top rated && most viewed.
• People competing to be one of these stars && be most viewed.

34.55 - An Early Star: Emokid21ohio . . .

• He set up his first Vlog on April 3rd 2006 && six days later he gets a reply from a girl && turns in to a online love story.
• Thousands of people tuning in to see them chat back && forth online on YouTube.
• On April 26th 2006 it was shown that he was a false person && really lived in Rugby >> Some people found his real MySpace && from there they found out the truth about him so he was revealed.

36.55 - YouTube's Anthenticity Crisis: The Story Of LonelyGirl15 . . .

• She started Vlogging in June 2006
• In A matter of weeks she was YouTube's second most subscribed && soon debates arised amongst YouTubers regarding her authenticity.
• People began calling her "fake" >> people became angry as they do not like being fooled.

39.50 - Reflections On Authenticity . . .

• Every ones a producer on YouTube of themselves.
• People are playing with their identity which is making people doubt YouTube && don't know whats real && what isn't real in YouTube.

41.54 - Gaming The System/Exposing The System . . .

• People start putting sexy images so that more people will click on their videos so that they can be most viewed.

43.57 - Seriously Playful Participatory Media Culture . . .

• You never know where a cameras going to be && if its going to be on YouTube.
• Remixing is illegal && there should be laws to stop it on YouTube as its the same as remixing a film.

47.32 - Networked Production: The Collab. MadV's "The Message" && The Message of YouTube . . .

• MadV's anonymous && encourages people to do the things he does such as writing on his hand to make a statement && make a stand.
• Receives thousands of responses && many people writing on their hand a message.
• People write comments such as "Love Yourself", "Come Together" etc.
• They have very strong values

49.29 - Poem: The Little Glass Dot, The Eyes Of The World . . .

• Behind the white glass there's everyone you love && all the people you don't know.
• Its the eye of the world as many people can communicate from it to people all over the world.

51.15 - Conclusion By Bnessel1973 . . .

• Creating characters gave him a escape of losing his son.
• Its a way for him to live again && a chance for him to talk about what hes gone through.
• YouTube helped bring him to live again which is why its very special for him.

Web 2.0 =)

What is Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 Is The Popular Term For Advanced Internet
Technology & Applications Including Blogs Wikis &
Social Networking.

[ . . Web 2.0 Has A Fast Internet Connection . . ]

[ . . Involves File Sharing & Peer To Peer Networking (P2P) . . ]

[ . . Can Create Your Own Blogs . . ]

[ . . Can Express Your Own Opinions & Views . . ]


How Does It Differ From Web 1.0?

[ .. Web 1.0 Has 250,000 Sites Whereas Web 2.0 Has 80,000,000 Sites .. ]

[ .. Web 2.0 Has A Faster Internet Connection Than Web 1.0 .. ]

[ .. Web 1.0 Is About Reading & Web 2.0 Is About Writing .. ]

[ .. Web 1.0 Is About Lectures & Web 2.0 Is About Conversation .. ]

How Does Web 2.0 Affect Me?

* . . A Wider Selection of Downloading Websties/Softwares For Me E.g. YouTube & LimeWire . . *

* . . There Are More Websites Which I Can Access For My Information & Research & They Are Also More Quicker To Access . . *

* . . I Can Communicate With People In Different Ways Such As MSN & Yahoo . . *