Thursday, 23 October 2014
Class ideas for my documentary
These are the different types of ideas I have gathered from my class mates about different ideas which I could potentially use for my documentary. Considering these ideas I have also decided to consider what I personally feel about different situations and which topic am I personally more interested in. The topics I have decided to do is one of the following:
-Why do I have stress?
-How does insomnia affect peoples daily life?
-Why do people have animal phobias?
The reason I have decided to do one of the above is because I personally can get involved in the topics and also because I feel these topics are different and unique to what people have done in the past. I feel either of the three topics I have decided to do will be beneficial for myself as well as my target audience as they could learn about different things which they may not have known before. I also feel these topics are interesting and to find out more about them interests me as an individual.
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Friday, 10 October 2014
Factual TV rules for beginners
Accuracy
Accuracy is providing the audience with news and facts which are real. To be able to provide evidence and to illustrate the facts being provided is reliable. This rule is important as the producer gains public awareness however if the audience find out the information presented is false the presenter will make a huge loss as they will lose loyal viewers.
Good Example- Nuclear secrets
Nuclear secrets is a good example of accuracy as it presents facts and figures which are backed up by evidence. A documentary which has archive footage is providing evidence of the facts being presented. At 26.49 we see archive footage which back what the presenter is saying. The voice over describes the archive footage. Throughout the documentary we see key events taking place and achieve footage to show what happened. Thereafter there is also a voice over to describe what's happening in the archive footage. Having archive footage is more reliable as it allows the audience to fully believe what is told to them. Archive footage is At 36.51 we see footage with graphics allowing the audience to know the time this was at. Having the date and year allows the audience to have an idea of when this all took place. At 36.35 again we see archive footage with a voice over describing what's happening. At 40.50 the graphics displayed mentions 'original KGP footage' this allows the audience to know this was one of the original footage which was part of the evidence used in the documentary. The voice over provided the facts along with what was presented in the clip.
Bad Example- Crime watch
Balance
Good Example- Question time
Question time is a good example of balance. This is because we see both sides of the argument and the audience are left to decide which side of the argument they want to support. The presenter is neutral as they have no say and their job is just to present the facts. At 0.41 we see the presenter introducing the show giving facts and explaining how the show works. At 1.59 we hear one of the guest giving his opinion on the question asked. Thereafter we have another member giving their opinion on what the other member has said at 4.35. At 6.08 we sense tension as they start to have issues with what is being told however in this show they all have equal rights to give their own opinion and no one has control over what they can say. At 6.29 they begin to argue, this creates drama and tension which keeps the audience entertained and engaged despite being a fact which should not be part of the show. However at 6.31 they calm down and listen to each other as they have to portray their thought in a manner which will ensure that the audience side with them. Having both sides of the argument being presented allows the audience to make a decision as to who they want to support and who they feel is right.
Bad Example- Murdered by my Boyfriend
This is a bad example of balance. The reason as to why this is a bad example of balance is because only one side of the topic is discussed. It has no balance as the boyfriend's side of the story is not presented to the audience. At 25.52 we see the lady being treated badly. This allows the audience to see how she is being treated and how she is suffering. At 26.42 we see how the lady is speaking to the police, the voice over is also describing hat is taking place. However the voice over is talking from the ladies side of the story. This show is siding with the lady, the voice overs are also describing what the lady is going through. Again at 34.08 we hear the voice overs and how they are describing the actions of the lady. At 36.48 the voice over goes on about how the lady is feeling however we never see the voice over taking side or discussing the actions of the guy. At 39.27 we see how the lady is being punished. We continue to hear the voice overs even at 40.40 when it describes the action of the lady.
Impartiality
Impartiality views both sides and opinions equally and not to take any sides. The presenter should not give their own opinion or make their own personal judgement. The way in which the presenter presents the show must be fair and they should not have any input in giving opinions, the presenter must only present facts and figures.
Good Example- Supersize vs superskinny
Bad Example- Jeremy Kyle
A bad example of impartiality is Jeremy Kyle. The reason why this is a bad example of impartiality is because the presenter gives his personal opinions on the topic being discussed. At 6.13 we see how the presenter voices his opinion. Straight away this allows the audience to know that this show is not a good example of impartiality as the setting and the way of the show go against the true meaning of impartiality. At 13.42 we see how the presenter states facts which indirectly he sides with. At 20.43 we see how the presenter tries to create an atmosphere where its much more relaxed however, both the guest are stressed and trying to present their side of the argument. At 21.28 we see how the presenter casually walks away after stating a shocking fact which leaves the lady devastated.
Subjective/ Objective
Subjective is when you give your own opinion or judgment whilst discussing a certain topic which is often the opposite of objectivity. This is more of when people give their opinion on facts and decide what they personally feel about the topic.
Objective is when you see facts and figures to back an argument. The presenter is not biased as they present the facts and figures and show evidence for what they present to the viewers. The presenter has to show both sides of the argument.
Good Example of subjective- Panorama
This is a good example of subjectivity. This is because it presents the opinions and judgements of the topic being discussed. At 0.53 we hear the voiceover and thereafter we see a guy speaking and giving his opinion on the topic. The voiceover discuss facts and making judgements on the topic at 1.52. At 2.10 we can tell the presenter is stating different things which are taking placing however giving stating facts with their own opinion on certain issues and the situations. At 4.40 we see this the presenter also stating facts and giving his own opinion on the buildings which we see on screen. At 8.28 the presenter states his own opinion on the issue and thereafter mentions how he may be wrong. This allows the audience to see how most things presented by the presenter is his own opinion and judgment along with some facts which should be presented so the audience have things which have evidence for allowing them to believe what is told. Having evidence such as archive footage will ensure the audience believe what told as it is more reliable with facts along with visual evidence.
Bad Example objective- Gadget show
This is a bad example of objectivity as the presenter is also mentioning their own opinion with stating facts and it is also fair. The presenter is not biased in any way as he presents both sides of the topic. At 0.14 we see visuals and hear a voice over about both the products which is being presented and reviewed. At 0.24 we hear the presenter through voice over and on screen we see what the presenter is talking about. We also see graphics with facts which the presenter is talking about. The graphics is information on the product such as the price and when the product is going to be released. At 0.34 when the presenter describes the product through voice over the scene is showing us what the presenter is describing. Again at 0.55 we hear voice overs of the presenter giving us facts which we can see. Allowing the audience to see while speaking through voice over allows the audience to be engaged. The audience will find it more entertaining to see the product instead of seeing the presenter which is not relevant to the product. At 2.00 we see the presenter describing a game and when its going to be released. Again the presenter talks through voice over and describes the game equally giving all the information of the game.
Opinion
Opinions is giving your own thoughts on a topic being discussed. This is when people give their own ideas and judgement. They make sure they are able to show why they feel a certain way about what they feel.
Good Example- X Factor
This is a good example of opinion. The reason for this is because the judges give their opinion on what they felt of the singing. They make sure they give their thoughts and how the singer performed. If they enjoyed it and liked it they mention it but and also give their vote by saying yes. If however they do not like the singing they will make it clear by giving feedback and also by making sure they give their points on what they should improve. At 0.04 when the performer begins to sing the camera is from behind the performer allowing the audience to see the judges. This allows the audience to make a judgment by seeing the judges expressions. At 0.07 the camera shot is a full body length shot allowing the audience to see how the performer is using the guitar whilst singing. At 0.09 we see a close mid shot allowing the audience to engage with the presenter. At 0.18 we see one of the judges, the camera shot is a closeup allowing the audience to see the expressions of the judges and also make a decision on what they think the judge is feeling. At 0.24 its a closeup of the performer singing, this allows the audience to see the performer and how they are whilst performing. For example is the performer really in to the music or are they performing with less energy etc. At 0.26 we see another judge and her reaction. At 0.27 she begins to smile which indicates that she is happy with the singing and is pleased. At 0.36 one of the judges is also smiling which allows the audience to believe that he is also enjoying the singing and approves of it. At 0.47 we see the judges making eye contact and this allows the audience to decide and say their own opinion as to weather they enjoy it and agree with the judges or disagree with the judges. We see the last judges expression at 0.54 which is also smiling which gives a clear hint that all four judges enjoyed the singing and they are pleased with it. At 1.00 we begin to see what the judges thought. This thereafter relates to opinion as we see what they personally felt about the singing. At 1.15 we see the performer mentioning something which makes the judges laugh, this creates meaning that the atmosphere is not so serious and the presenters are allowed to say as they please. This also allows the audience to see how the performer is as a person, allowing them to make their own opinion on the performer and how they sang. At 1.38 the judges begin to give their vote, this is their own opinion and the audience are left to decide as to whether they agree with the judge or weather they are against what the judge has decided. At 1.54 once all the judges have given their opinion the performer leaves the stage.
Bad Example-
Bias
Bias is when one side is being supported. When one side of the argument is discussed more than another and how it affects the audience. Showing the audience one side of the argument will have an effect on what they believe as they are likely to believe what is presented to them,.
Good Example-Supersize me
At 0.05 straight away goes on to how it will affect the guy. This already indicates how it is going to be bias and one sided as they are only showing how it will affect him in a negative manner. At 0.48 we see how the guy is carrying out this experiment and as audience we know its not a healthy thing to do and it will affect the man. This also shows how we as audience are being bias as we are already aware that it will affect the man and make his life difficult. At 0.53 we see how it is affecting him, the way he talks also changes and his emotions and how comes across to people as changes. At 1.02 we see a huge change and this only indicates that the food has had a negative affect on his life. As audience to make that judgment from what we have seen is bias however it is true as we can see from the visual clips as to how he is behaving. At 1.40 we see how the food has had a negative affect on the man as he is now sick. His body can no longer take in the food which he has been having for a number of days.
Bad Example-Big brother
This is a bad example of bias as the presenters are not bias, neither are the contestants or the contest which is evicted. At 0.48 we see how different people were described however this was not bias as it was not only on one person. Also different people were also described and spoken about. At 1.04 we see how each member said a different thing about each other. Also by having them say it in private made it more personal and also not bias as they said what they had to say and no one had a say and influence on what they have to say. At 5.04 we also see how the audience have a say and this is not bias as they are saying what they feel, so giving their own opinion on this issue and how it affects them as a whole. At 10.50 when we see one of the guest speaking we also see how this is not bias as he gives his own opinion on the issue and does not side with one thing infact he mentions what he feels and what he personally thought. At 11.07 we see how the guest is mentioning some things were he beings to be bias and side with what he has to say. However the fact that this wwholeshow is not bias is the main thing. The reason it does not come across as bias as everyone has a say and its more on peoples opinion. People opinions are usually different meaning it will not be bias as we all think about different issues differently to other people.
Representation
Representation is showing how a topic or situation is presented in a certain way. The way in which it is presented and shown to the audience. Representation will also ensure that the audience understand what is shown to them.
Good Example-Human Mammal, Human hunter
At 0.07 we see how this straight away starts with a presenter explaining that its happening forming a representation of what they are going to do. At 0.25 we see how the voice over describes the people again forming a representation allowing the audience to make a judgement and form their own idea and opinion on these people. At 1.05 we see how they show different parts and different aspects of the show. This allows the audience to form a representation depending on what they are actually doing. At 2.03 we see how each individual is represented in a differently. This then allows the audience to see how the representation of each men is different according to what they have done and what they can actually. Despite having the same goals in this issue all the men are represented differently as they each have a unique technique in what they do. Such as the guy who is the fastest runner which is shown at 2.24 when he is running after the animal. The voice over also represents the man as a fast runner allowing the audience to see this and also make a judgement as to how it is actually true. A 4.19 when we see the guy walking fast after the animal we instantly see how both the guys have been represented and presented in two different manners, This also indicates how they are not the same and how it has an affect on what we think and believe.Bad Example- Benefit street
Access and privacy
Access and privacy is that of which the media has access to. The information they give out is what they have access to however what they show can not fully be against someones privacy. At times things are shown in the media which go against peoples privacy which should not be allowed.
Good Example-Crime watch
This is a good example of access and privacy. The reason for this is because the media has access to this information and what they show the audience however they make sure they do not reveal the identity of people who wish not to shown on this show. However if they are needed for the purpose of the show they will 'censor' the footage so that the audience are unable to see the faces. At 1.56 we see how they present the facts and figures and how the people involved in find out information are presented as they are showing their roles and how they have an affect in the job they do. 3.01 when we see a footage the persons face is not clearly visible. Although they do not have proper access to the footage they show what they have as it is not going against anyones privacy. The faces are not visible meaning the footage can be used without breaking the privacy rule. At 3.05 when they are trying to find out about the issue to see how they are all involved and mention what they see and what they have found out to make it more reliable. 7.01 when we see the face of the culprit it is not censored however it is clearly visible. The reason for this may be the fact that the culprit did not mind being filmed however they would have a say as to whether they want to be part of it and whether they want the face to be visible or not.
Bad Example- Ofcom BBC news report breached girl's privacy
Contact with viewer is Good example- The order of the solar system
At 0.12 straight away we hear facts which ensure that the presenter is mentioning that which is real to the audience. By hearing facts and figures to back what the presenter is saying allows the audience have trust that what is presented to them is accurate and reliable. At 1.18 when the presenter is talking the shot used back what the presenter is saying. This also adds to the reliability of the documentary. The shots acts as evidence for what the presenter is saying and how they use the voice overs to back the documentary. At 1.30 we see people who are actually taking lead in this documentary allowing us to see what they find out. Having seen this as audience we can believe what is shown to us as we are aware that they are actually present there to see what is happening. At 1.56 we can see how the voice over and the atmosphere links however we can visually see how they present what they say. At 2.07 when the presenter is talking he is speaking from the place of action which allows adds to the accuracy as the audience are able to see what is happening. This ensures that the contract with viewer is considered as we get to see different aspects which makes our belief and trust more certain on this topic. At 2.49 we see how the man is mentioning what is happening at that time. Again this allows the audience to see the reliability and accuracy of what is presented to us. At 3.57 we see how the storm affects the area, this is real footage which allows the audience to see how the storm looks while happening live. This proves the contract with viewer was maintained throughout as they showed us different aspects of how the order of our solar system is affected. At 5.06 we see graphics used to help the presenter in describing what he has to say and how it allows the audience to see it visually in understanding what is happening.
Bad Example- 60 minute makeover
This is a bad example of contract with viewer. The reason for this is because the show states the housework is done in 60 minutes which we know is not reality. As audience we also see facts which proves that this show has not been filmed and done in 60 minutes. This breaks the contract with the viewer as they are left to thought that this show is actually done within the 60 minutes. However the audience are unaware of the fact that if everything is included meaning getting rid of old wallpapers, furniture everything like that will also take time. The show in fact does not present these facts they do not show anything of this sort and only show the audience part of the truth. The audience also see how the workers are working from the beginning of the show so we are unable to decide as to weather the workers have started from before or started when the show begun. For example at 0.08 we straight away see people working, how is the audience able to believe that the workers started at that specific time and not hours before the show begun. At 0.14 we see workers taking pillows across the room, this allows the audience to see how the workers are getting along with the work. However as audience we are unable to believe the time which it all started, as the show states this all happens within '60 minutes' however there is no proof that it is '60 minutes'. This breaks the contract with the viewer s they are left to decide weather they want to believe that everything is done in the house within 60 minutes or longer.The only time we get to hear the time and how long the workers have is right at the end. This is done to create a sense of judgement and making the performer believe what is presented to them. For example at 3.21 the lady mentions they have '30 seconds' however again this show breaks contract with viewer as we are unaware if they actually work to finish within the 30 seconds or weather they go back to touch up after. A lot of aspects within the show breaks the contract with the viewer which is why this is a bad example on contract with viewer.
Accuracy is providing the audience with news and facts which are real. To be able to provide evidence and to illustrate the facts being provided is reliable. This rule is important as the producer gains public awareness however if the audience find out the information presented is false the presenter will make a huge loss as they will lose loyal viewers.
Good Example- Nuclear secrets
Nuclear secrets is a good example of accuracy as it presents facts and figures which are backed up by evidence. A documentary which has archive footage is providing evidence of the facts being presented. At 26.49 we see archive footage which back what the presenter is saying. The voice over describes the archive footage. Throughout the documentary we see key events taking place and achieve footage to show what happened. Thereafter there is also a voice over to describe what's happening in the archive footage. Having archive footage is more reliable as it allows the audience to fully believe what is told to them. Archive footage is At 36.51 we see footage with graphics allowing the audience to know the time this was at. Having the date and year allows the audience to have an idea of when this all took place. At 36.35 again we see archive footage with a voice over describing what's happening. At 40.50 the graphics displayed mentions 'original KGP footage' this allows the audience to know this was one of the original footage which was part of the evidence used in the documentary. The voice over provided the facts along with what was presented in the clip.
Bad Example- Crime watch
Crime watch would be classified as a bad example of accuracy. The reason for this is because they are recreate the scenario giving it a story despite the fact that they report the real life event which takes place. The fact that they create a story out of it to make it much more dramatic makes it lose its accuracy. Also some of the scene which we see as audience may not have been like that in real life. For example they may have people there who were not there during the actual time of the incident. These are the factors which make it lose its accuracy. For example at 45.15 they must have shot that scene to add a narrative to the story. It makes the story visually appealing for the audience to see certain action scene allowing them to engage with the narrative. However shots like 46.37 are shots of incidents which actually took place and having them scenes is evidence that it actually happened. It allows the audience to believe that which is told to them. At 50.09 when we see the presenter talking and the people also there on the phone are only there to create a sense of feeling that they are working again this takes the whole accuracy f the show away as we know this is only to create a narrative.
Balance is when the TV programme is fair to both the sides being presented. The topic is always fair and equal, The story always shows both sides of the argument. This allows the audience to decide which side they feel is right, only by presenting them with the facts. This also allows the audience to see which side of the argument they want to support as no one is influencing their opinion however the facts being presented will have an influence on their opinion.
Good Example- Question time
Question time is a good example of balance. This is because we see both sides of the argument and the audience are left to decide which side of the argument they want to support. The presenter is neutral as they have no say and their job is just to present the facts. At 0.41 we see the presenter introducing the show giving facts and explaining how the show works. At 1.59 we hear one of the guest giving his opinion on the question asked. Thereafter we have another member giving their opinion on what the other member has said at 4.35. At 6.08 we sense tension as they start to have issues with what is being told however in this show they all have equal rights to give their own opinion and no one has control over what they can say. At 6.29 they begin to argue, this creates drama and tension which keeps the audience entertained and engaged despite being a fact which should not be part of the show. However at 6.31 they calm down and listen to each other as they have to portray their thought in a manner which will ensure that the audience side with them. Having both sides of the argument being presented allows the audience to make a decision as to who they want to support and who they feel is right.
Bad Example- Murdered by my Boyfriend
This is a bad example of balance. The reason as to why this is a bad example of balance is because only one side of the topic is discussed. It has no balance as the boyfriend's side of the story is not presented to the audience. At 25.52 we see the lady being treated badly. This allows the audience to see how she is being treated and how she is suffering. At 26.42 we see how the lady is speaking to the police, the voice over is also describing hat is taking place. However the voice over is talking from the ladies side of the story. This show is siding with the lady, the voice overs are also describing what the lady is going through. Again at 34.08 we hear the voice overs and how they are describing the actions of the lady. At 36.48 the voice over goes on about how the lady is feeling however we never see the voice over taking side or discussing the actions of the guy. At 39.27 we see how the lady is being punished. We continue to hear the voice overs even at 40.40 when it describes the action of the lady.
Impartiality
Impartiality views both sides and opinions equally and not to take any sides. The presenter should not give their own opinion or make their own personal judgement. The way in which the presenter presents the show must be fair and they should not have any input in giving opinions, the presenter must only present facts and figures.
Good Example- Supersize vs superskinny
A good example of impartiality is supersize vs superskinny. The reason for this is because we see both supersize and super skinny and how the presenter does not side with either. At 2.32 we see the lady which is super skinny giving opinion on the supersized lady. Thereafter we see hear the presenter describing both the members however this is all facts at 3.00. The presenter does not give his opinion on the ladies, we do not hear him making his own personal judgement on the ladies either. At 3.17 the voice over is also stating the facts about both the ladies while we see visual scenes of both the ladies. At 22.08 the voiceover states the facts if what is happening. We see how the skinny lady is unable to finish the burger however the don't hear the presenter giving their own personal opinion we only hear the presenter stating the facts, which is the lady is unable to finish the burger. At 27.50 we see the skinny lady giving her opinion the food which was given to her.
A bad example of impartiality is Jeremy Kyle. The reason why this is a bad example of impartiality is because the presenter gives his personal opinions on the topic being discussed. At 6.13 we see how the presenter voices his opinion. Straight away this allows the audience to know that this show is not a good example of impartiality as the setting and the way of the show go against the true meaning of impartiality. At 13.42 we see how the presenter states facts which indirectly he sides with. At 20.43 we see how the presenter tries to create an atmosphere where its much more relaxed however, both the guest are stressed and trying to present their side of the argument. At 21.28 we see how the presenter casually walks away after stating a shocking fact which leaves the lady devastated.
Subjective/ Objective
Subjective is when you give your own opinion or judgment whilst discussing a certain topic which is often the opposite of objectivity. This is more of when people give their opinion on facts and decide what they personally feel about the topic.
Objective is when you see facts and figures to back an argument. The presenter is not biased as they present the facts and figures and show evidence for what they present to the viewers. The presenter has to show both sides of the argument.
Good Example of subjective- Panorama
This is a good example of subjectivity. This is because it presents the opinions and judgements of the topic being discussed. At 0.53 we hear the voiceover and thereafter we see a guy speaking and giving his opinion on the topic. The voiceover discuss facts and making judgements on the topic at 1.52. At 2.10 we can tell the presenter is stating different things which are taking placing however giving stating facts with their own opinion on certain issues and the situations. At 4.40 we see this the presenter also stating facts and giving his own opinion on the buildings which we see on screen. At 8.28 the presenter states his own opinion on the issue and thereafter mentions how he may be wrong. This allows the audience to see how most things presented by the presenter is his own opinion and judgment along with some facts which should be presented so the audience have things which have evidence for allowing them to believe what is told. Having evidence such as archive footage will ensure the audience believe what told as it is more reliable with facts along with visual evidence.
Bad Example objective- Gadget show
This is a bad example of objectivity as the presenter is also mentioning their own opinion with stating facts and it is also fair. The presenter is not biased in any way as he presents both sides of the topic. At 0.14 we see visuals and hear a voice over about both the products which is being presented and reviewed. At 0.24 we hear the presenter through voice over and on screen we see what the presenter is talking about. We also see graphics with facts which the presenter is talking about. The graphics is information on the product such as the price and when the product is going to be released. At 0.34 when the presenter describes the product through voice over the scene is showing us what the presenter is describing. Again at 0.55 we hear voice overs of the presenter giving us facts which we can see. Allowing the audience to see while speaking through voice over allows the audience to be engaged. The audience will find it more entertaining to see the product instead of seeing the presenter which is not relevant to the product. At 2.00 we see the presenter describing a game and when its going to be released. Again the presenter talks through voice over and describes the game equally giving all the information of the game.
Opinion
Opinions is giving your own thoughts on a topic being discussed. This is when people give their own ideas and judgement. They make sure they are able to show why they feel a certain way about what they feel.
Good Example- X Factor
This is a good example of opinion. The reason for this is because the judges give their opinion on what they felt of the singing. They make sure they give their thoughts and how the singer performed. If they enjoyed it and liked it they mention it but and also give their vote by saying yes. If however they do not like the singing they will make it clear by giving feedback and also by making sure they give their points on what they should improve. At 0.04 when the performer begins to sing the camera is from behind the performer allowing the audience to see the judges. This allows the audience to make a judgment by seeing the judges expressions. At 0.07 the camera shot is a full body length shot allowing the audience to see how the performer is using the guitar whilst singing. At 0.09 we see a close mid shot allowing the audience to engage with the presenter. At 0.18 we see one of the judges, the camera shot is a closeup allowing the audience to see the expressions of the judges and also make a decision on what they think the judge is feeling. At 0.24 its a closeup of the performer singing, this allows the audience to see the performer and how they are whilst performing. For example is the performer really in to the music or are they performing with less energy etc. At 0.26 we see another judge and her reaction. At 0.27 she begins to smile which indicates that she is happy with the singing and is pleased. At 0.36 one of the judges is also smiling which allows the audience to believe that he is also enjoying the singing and approves of it. At 0.47 we see the judges making eye contact and this allows the audience to decide and say their own opinion as to weather they enjoy it and agree with the judges or disagree with the judges. We see the last judges expression at 0.54 which is also smiling which gives a clear hint that all four judges enjoyed the singing and they are pleased with it. At 1.00 we begin to see what the judges thought. This thereafter relates to opinion as we see what they personally felt about the singing. At 1.15 we see the performer mentioning something which makes the judges laugh, this creates meaning that the atmosphere is not so serious and the presenters are allowed to say as they please. This also allows the audience to see how the performer is as a person, allowing them to make their own opinion on the performer and how they sang. At 1.38 the judges begin to give their vote, this is their own opinion and the audience are left to decide as to whether they agree with the judge or weather they are against what the judge has decided. At 1.54 once all the judges have given their opinion the performer leaves the stage.
Bad Example-
At 2.28 we already see how one of the members goes straight in to giving their own point on the issue being discussed. More than giving their own opinion they speak in general and give facts instead of actually giving their own opinion. At 5.14 we see how each person is giving their own opinion forward, this confuses the audience as they are unable to decide which member opinion is more significant. The fact that so much is being discussed and having more than one persons opinion on one issue creates a lot of tension and problem for the audience as they are unable to see what they actually have to think about. At 9.50 we also see how the audience give their opinion on the issue. This is being discussed however everyone is saying what they want but no one is giving opinion which will allow people to make a judgement and decide for themselves as to what they actually believe. This show is not only about what the members think infact it is on what the audience also have to say to certain issues or what they have to say in regards to what the members have already mentioned. At 12.45 we see how they see facts and figures so this is not solely on what they personally feel infact its their opinion on what they have found out or what they have understood from what had been described to them. 14.01 also allows the audience to see hwo opinion are not taken in to account and everyone is just trying to get their own personal point access. No one is actually living their opinion on the issue.
Bias
Bias is when one side is being supported. When one side of the argument is discussed more than another and how it affects the audience. Showing the audience one side of the argument will have an effect on what they believe as they are likely to believe what is presented to them,.
Good Example-Supersize me
At 0.05 straight away goes on to how it will affect the guy. This already indicates how it is going to be bias and one sided as they are only showing how it will affect him in a negative manner. At 0.48 we see how the guy is carrying out this experiment and as audience we know its not a healthy thing to do and it will affect the man. This also shows how we as audience are being bias as we are already aware that it will affect the man and make his life difficult. At 0.53 we see how it is affecting him, the way he talks also changes and his emotions and how comes across to people as changes. At 1.02 we see a huge change and this only indicates that the food has had a negative affect on his life. As audience to make that judgment from what we have seen is bias however it is true as we can see from the visual clips as to how he is behaving. At 1.40 we see how the food has had a negative affect on the man as he is now sick. His body can no longer take in the food which he has been having for a number of days.
Bad Example-Big brother
This is a bad example of bias as the presenters are not bias, neither are the contestants or the contest which is evicted. At 0.48 we see how different people were described however this was not bias as it was not only on one person. Also different people were also described and spoken about. At 1.04 we see how each member said a different thing about each other. Also by having them say it in private made it more personal and also not bias as they said what they had to say and no one had a say and influence on what they have to say. At 5.04 we also see how the audience have a say and this is not bias as they are saying what they feel, so giving their own opinion on this issue and how it affects them as a whole. At 10.50 when we see one of the guest speaking we also see how this is not bias as he gives his own opinion on the issue and does not side with one thing infact he mentions what he feels and what he personally thought. At 11.07 we see how the guest is mentioning some things were he beings to be bias and side with what he has to say. However the fact that this wwholeshow is not bias is the main thing. The reason it does not come across as bias as everyone has a say and its more on peoples opinion. People opinions are usually different meaning it will not be bias as we all think about different issues differently to other people.
Representation
Representation is showing how a topic or situation is presented in a certain way. The way in which it is presented and shown to the audience. Representation will also ensure that the audience understand what is shown to them.
Good Example-Human Mammal, Human hunter
At 0.07 we see how this straight away starts with a presenter explaining that its happening forming a representation of what they are going to do. At 0.25 we see how the voice over describes the people again forming a representation allowing the audience to make a judgement and form their own idea and opinion on these people. At 1.05 we see how they show different parts and different aspects of the show. This allows the audience to form a representation depending on what they are actually doing. At 2.03 we see how each individual is represented in a differently. This then allows the audience to see how the representation of each men is different according to what they have done and what they can actually. Despite having the same goals in this issue all the men are represented differently as they each have a unique technique in what they do. Such as the guy who is the fastest runner which is shown at 2.24 when he is running after the animal. The voice over also represents the man as a fast runner allowing the audience to see this and also make a judgement as to how it is actually true. A 4.19 when we see the guy walking fast after the animal we instantly see how both the guys have been represented and presented in two different manners, This also indicates how they are not the same and how it has an affect on what we think and believe.Bad Example- Benefit street
This is a bad example of representation as only one side is represented. The way in which it is presented is to make the audience believe that everyone in that situation reacts the same way however they are only represented in that way which makes the audience believe what is presented to them. At 0.08 when we see the first lady, instantly as audience we make a judgement depending on her tone of voice and how she is reflecting her character. However as audience we forget that every individual is different meaning people in the same situation not act the same. At 0.33 we see how this lady is actually trying to prove to the audience how these people on benefits are not actually presented how they should be. At 0.45 we see how she is trying to make it clear as to how people are being judged and presented in the wrong way. Infact she makes it clear how everyone is now being judged and the wrong interpretation of these people are being made. Infact this also proves how different thoughts are not presented on this show and how people are not shown as what they really are. At 1.11 the surrounding in which the lady is in also has an affect on what the audience believed. The audience will form an opinion and the media will also make sure they use the surroundings to form a representation and have an affect on what the audience have to say. At 1.30 she mentions how the audience do not want to see outside, they want to see and believe what is provided to them, which at a certain extent is true.
Access and privacy is that of which the media has access to. The information they give out is what they have access to however what they show can not fully be against someones privacy. At times things are shown in the media which go against peoples privacy which should not be allowed.
Good Example-Crime watch
This is a good example of access and privacy. The reason for this is because the media has access to this information and what they show the audience however they make sure they do not reveal the identity of people who wish not to shown on this show. However if they are needed for the purpose of the show they will 'censor' the footage so that the audience are unable to see the faces. At 1.56 we see how they present the facts and figures and how the people involved in find out information are presented as they are showing their roles and how they have an affect in the job they do. 3.01 when we see a footage the persons face is not clearly visible. Although they do not have proper access to the footage they show what they have as it is not going against anyones privacy. The faces are not visible meaning the footage can be used without breaking the privacy rule. At 3.05 when they are trying to find out about the issue to see how they are all involved and mention what they see and what they have found out to make it more reliable. 7.01 when we see the face of the culprit it is not censored however it is clearly visible. The reason for this may be the fact that the culprit did not mind being filmed however they would have a say as to whether they want to be part of it and whether they want the face to be visible or not.
Bad Example- Ofcom BBC news report breached girl's privacy
http://www.journalism.co.uk/news/ofcom-bbc-news-report-breached-15-year-old-girl-s-privacy/s2/a547950/
This is a bad example of access and privacy as a girls personal information was realsed. This proves how the media had access to the information however it was going against someones privacy. The fact that the girls personal information such as address, telephone number were clearly visible is totally against her privacy which means the media had wrong access to footage. Ofcom had mentioned "Given that [the girl] was under the age of 16 at the time of the broadcast and taking into account the fact that she and the personal details contained in her CV were included unobscured in the footage report, Ofcom considered that she had a legitimate expectation of privacy, in relation to the footage of her and her personal details."Dispite everything that had been said in this matter the girl and her mother have a reason to fight for what has happened as the girls identity was released and everyone is aware of personal details which means it is going against her privacy to personal information and what she wants to present to people. BBC did mention "oversight by the programme makers, who fully accepted that they should have noticed what was on screen and acted to prevent the footage being included in the programme". However this does not mean the girls privacy was restored, although nothing could be done after this situation has already taken place.
Contract with viewer
contract with viewer is when the TV show or documentary ensures that what they present to the audience is true. The person who is in charge will make sure they describe the show as what it is and nothing else. They have to make sure they abide by this rule as they have told the audience a brief of what they will present to them, therefore the facts and what's presented should be accurate. Contact with viewer is Good example- The order of the solar system
At 0.12 straight away we hear facts which ensure that the presenter is mentioning that which is real to the audience. By hearing facts and figures to back what the presenter is saying allows the audience have trust that what is presented to them is accurate and reliable. At 1.18 when the presenter is talking the shot used back what the presenter is saying. This also adds to the reliability of the documentary. The shots acts as evidence for what the presenter is saying and how they use the voice overs to back the documentary. At 1.30 we see people who are actually taking lead in this documentary allowing us to see what they find out. Having seen this as audience we can believe what is shown to us as we are aware that they are actually present there to see what is happening. At 1.56 we can see how the voice over and the atmosphere links however we can visually see how they present what they say. At 2.07 when the presenter is talking he is speaking from the place of action which allows adds to the accuracy as the audience are able to see what is happening. This ensures that the contract with viewer is considered as we get to see different aspects which makes our belief and trust more certain on this topic. At 2.49 we see how the man is mentioning what is happening at that time. Again this allows the audience to see the reliability and accuracy of what is presented to us. At 3.57 we see how the storm affects the area, this is real footage which allows the audience to see how the storm looks while happening live. This proves the contract with viewer was maintained throughout as they showed us different aspects of how the order of our solar system is affected. At 5.06 we see graphics used to help the presenter in describing what he has to say and how it allows the audience to see it visually in understanding what is happening.
Bad Example- 60 minute makeover
This is a bad example of contract with viewer. The reason for this is because the show states the housework is done in 60 minutes which we know is not reality. As audience we also see facts which proves that this show has not been filmed and done in 60 minutes. This breaks the contract with the viewer as they are left to thought that this show is actually done within the 60 minutes. However the audience are unaware of the fact that if everything is included meaning getting rid of old wallpapers, furniture everything like that will also take time. The show in fact does not present these facts they do not show anything of this sort and only show the audience part of the truth. The audience also see how the workers are working from the beginning of the show so we are unable to decide as to weather the workers have started from before or started when the show begun. For example at 0.08 we straight away see people working, how is the audience able to believe that the workers started at that specific time and not hours before the show begun. At 0.14 we see workers taking pillows across the room, this allows the audience to see how the workers are getting along with the work. However as audience we are unable to believe the time which it all started, as the show states this all happens within '60 minutes' however there is no proof that it is '60 minutes'. This breaks the contract with the viewer s they are left to decide weather they want to believe that everything is done in the house within 60 minutes or longer.The only time we get to hear the time and how long the workers have is right at the end. This is done to create a sense of judgement and making the performer believe what is presented to them. For example at 3.21 the lady mentions they have '30 seconds' however again this show breaks contract with viewer as we are unaware if they actually work to finish within the 30 seconds or weather they go back to touch up after. A lot of aspects within the show breaks the contract with the viewer which is why this is a bad example on contract with viewer.
Friday, 3 October 2014
News Convention
Conventions of a news studio- Studio News Readers or Anchors:
This video presents the conventions used in news studio and how the news reader and anchor are presented. The convention involve costume, framing, choice of presenter and body language. Costume is the clothing of the anchor. At 0.06 Prinul was wearing casual clothing when he should have been wearing formal clothing. This was mentioned in the video at 1.47. The clothing would make the news more believable and reliable as the presenter will look educated and the audience will be able to believe what is presented to them. The costume has an affect on the audience, as what the presenter is wearing determines weather they are educated or not. The clothes creates a judgement for the audience and allows them to believe what the presenter has to say. The framing of the camera should typically be in a close mid shot allowing the anchor to engage with the audience. Being in a close mid shot creates a much more formal and close relationship for the audiences. At 0.17 we see and hear how the framing should be. This indicates how the audience will find the news more reliable if the atmosphere also matches the way in which the presenter is talking. Also if its in a close mid shot the audience will not be distracted by the atmosphere or anything in the shot other than the presenter. If the place looks formal it is more likely that the news presented is also reliable and accurate. The body language was presented at 0.36 and how the news reporter Prinul should be presenting the news. Body language is a main aspect which has an affect on the viewers, as they are able to see how the news presenter is reacting to the situation. This is also a way in which the presenter has an influence on the audience. The way they react to the news is the way in which the audience will react to the news.
Conventions of a news studio-Mode of Address to Viewer:
This video presents the conventions used in news studio for mode of address to viewer. The conventions involve tone of voice, accent, language and eye contact. The tone of voice is the way in which the anchor speaks. Their tone also determines whether the situation is formal or informal. In this video we hears Anthony at 0.12 who is the news anchor and how he is not clear while speaking, and how a news anchor is usually a lot more clearer and professional. This clearly indicates that the news reporter has not rehearsed before meaning that they are unprofessional and unable to do their role as a news reporter. In order for the audience to believe the story it is necessary that the news reporter is delivering the news in a formal and educated manner allowing the audience to believe what is said to them. Accent is the way in which someone sounds, the way they pronounce words. This also has an affect on the audience because, if the audience are unable to understand the audience then the news will not appeal to them. For example at 0.46 we see Prabhjyot who puts on a different accent. This seems unclear to us as audience as we are unable to understand what he is saying. Language in this video was mostly English however, Russian was used. Russian language was used at the end at 1.33. Some audience may be aware of different languages however, as an audience I was not aware that it was Russian as I do not know Russian. In order for the audience to believe what the news reporter is saying in another language it is necessary to have subtitles as everyone is not aware of different languages being used in the news report. In professional news reports when there is a different language used the news reporter will make sure there is subtitles at the bottom. At 1.17 there was a beep which was used as the news anchor Anthony used bad language. Having the beep makes it professional however in an actual news report they would not have beeping as they would make sure they create a formal and presentable atmosphere for the audience. Bad language is unprofessional so they would make sure they have no scenes with bad language used. Eye contact is when the news anchor presents while looking at the camera. Anthony was looking around at 0.15 and did not look at the camera. This is extremely unprofessional as the new report looks disturbed and creates a boring atmosphere for the audience as they are not engaging with the news reporter. The news reporter is more engaging and reliable when they focus on the audience as they create a formal relationship with the audience. Eye contact also makes the news which is presented more accurate and trustworthy.
Conventions of a news studio- Interviewing Experts and Witnesses:
This video presents the conventions used in news studio for interviewing experts and witnesses. The conventions involve technique, location, status of interviewee, graphics and questioning techniques. Camera technique was shown in the video as they used different shots. For example at 0.05 we see Thajeethan in a close mid shot. This indicates how news reports use different camera techniques in different situations. The news reporter is more engaging to the audience at this position as they form a bond with the audience. It is also more personal when the news reporter is in a close mid shoot. The locations also varied as they started in a classroom at 0.01 and at 0.16 the location was the park. The status of the interviewee was showing how news reports have random interviewees for example at 0.16. We have Thajeethan as a random public speaking. This is an example of vox pop and how some new reporters go an interview people in the public. Graphics was used as they had everything on the screen. Graphics also ensure that the news presenter is reliable as the graphics help back what the presenter has to say. Graphics is used to also create a more professional atmosphere acting as evidence. This news report had the news story, live, location, time etc. We see this at 0.06. This video did not have any questions asked to the interviewees. However if they were asking questions in a news show it will also make it more personal and reliable as it allows the audience to see how the guest is reacting to what is said.
Conventions of a news studio-Report Structure:
This video presents the conventions used in news studio for the report structure. The conventions include order of start of show, graphics, music, images and link to location reports. In this video we see Taylor speaking about how the music is suppose to match the mood of the news report. This is true as new reports usually have serious music at the opening which creates a serious atmosphere. We see this at 0,12 when Taylor explains how they use serious music to create an impact on the audience. Having background music also has an effect on the audience as it allows them to see how serious the situation is. The music also allows the audience to make a judgement and decide how serious the matter is. They can also see how the news report is going to affect them, whether the news is a serious matter. At 0.43 Taylor explains how, when the news anchor does an interview with someone in another country how they interact. This allows the audience to see how in certain news reports they speak to people aboard. News reporters are more likely to be accurate and reliable to the audience if they have subtitles allowing the audience to also understand what is said to them. This also creates a trustworthy relationship between the audience and presenter. Taylor also made it more humorous by saying they don't understand whats happening. At 0.51 Taylor mentions how some news reporters may blame technical difficulties when they no longer want the interview to carry on. This may be true to some extent however we are unaware of this. Usually news report which do have technical problems will make sure it is visible to the audience as they are likely to believe what is actually presented to them. Audience believe the new report when they present facts with evidence. There is no graphics used in this video. If graphics are used in news it would make the news more reliable and accurate as the news presenter has evidence and the audience are able to see what the news reporter is saying is actually true.
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