Media Studies Induction Blog

       This is a bird’s eye view shot of a brown 11 year old.        She is wearing a cartoon t-shirt and blue leggings, which is casual clothing for a young 11 year old girl. However, we cannot assume or judge anything from her clothing. This is because, her clothing does not express her inner emotions.        We can infer that she is in a home environment, due to the sofa and table on either side of the picture. The girl is sitting against a white wall with a spotlight shinning at her. This suggests that the girl is alone in a dark room with very little light, along with her head facing downwards.        Her body language could suggest the little girl is terrified and frightened by the dark and petrified of being alone.        Additionally, due to her body language many people may assume that the little girl is crying, who needs guidance and help. On the other hand, some people may assume the girl has been kidnapped, and has been locked up in a dark room.

Outcome 1 The series of videos have taught me a wide range of camera techniques, which include: camera angles, special effects, lighting and much more. This video presents the top 20 of many cinematic techniques in the film industry. My favourite technique was the slow motion effect, as it made the scene more dramatic. Therefore, allowing the scene to grab the audience's attention. Furthermore, the slow-motion effect makes a scene more exciting and interesting for viewers to watch. Another technique that grabbed my attention was the low angle shot. This shot shows the characters looking down onto something, and act upon what they are seeing, which is visible by their facial expressions. The purpose of this shot is so the audience is aware of the characters position in the scene The presentations have taught me a wide range of film shots and their effects on the audience. Firstly, the low angle shot is when the characters are looking