Stranger things walk through scenes

LFTVD- Language and conventions

Stranger Things Characters

Stranger Thing Timings

Stranger Things Poster

Poster: -

With the amount of characters shown on the poster, it shows that there will be multiple story lines. This also suggests that they are the main characters so the audience will be seeing a lot of them and get to know them if they watch the series. - The characters at the top of the poster look scared and are positioned so that it looks like they are hiding behind another person. This suggests that maybe throughout the series, there may be something that may threaten them. - The use of the stars in the sky connote space and the sci fi genre. This shows that the series may contain some typical sci-fi conventions such as the supernatural, monsters etc. The night also connotes eeriness. - The character in the middle of the poster is shown to be slightly bigger showing that she may be significant throughout the series. This could also be connoted as she is positioned in the center. The other characters are seen to surround her suggesting that they may be protecting her. This is reinforced by one of the characters holding a weapon - the baseball bat. - In the background of the poster is a ominous figure emerging from a gated area with a restricted sign on. This could show that he may be the antagonist/villain. - The title shown on the poster connotes a retro vine as it is written almost like a neon sign which could reference the 80's. This could suggest that the series may be set within this time period. This is reinforced by the clothing. The writing of the title also resembles that of a Stephen king film showing that there may be some intertextuality taken from some of his work. - The clothing, bikes and setting suggest that the series is set in America. This is reinforced by the man who is in a sheriff uniform. The fact that there is a sheriff may suggest there is crime within the series. - The 3 boys are positioned above the title meaning that they may feature as mains throughout. - Themes that are shown in the poster include facing adversity as they are all facing the same way, ready to fight. Also, the supernatural which could be suggested by the centre character holding her hand out in a way that she may control something. Friendship is shown the close proximity of all the characters. - The narrative of the series could include binary opposition reinforced by the use of the two colours contrasting, red and blue. Also, the fact that there are many children included shows that the story may be from their point of view. - There is much intertextuality shown between the poster and ET with the use of the bikes and the moon.

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TV drama notes

LFTD- long form TV drama

network TV- US network broadcasters must satisfy their advertisements and must satisfy stake holders.
Launched in the 1970's HBO was the first US national subscription cable TV.
others one then followed such as- FX, showtime and AMC.
Trouble with Uk dramas- have failed as the US have so much more budget through adverts and sponsors so they can take more risks and use better and bigger equipment and props.
VOD- Viewing on demand
PVR- Personal video recorder-series link/ record.
SVOP- streaming viewing on demand.
Shared universe.
High quality
multiple episodes
context can be dark and innovative
best writers and actors
time shifting- recording- shifting(pause-rewind etc...)
easily accessible
keeps people invested
lots of creativity
characters change in surprisings yet natural ways.
lots of companies involved.
cable and streaming
cater to all tastes
allows shows to play with characters
more daring characters
moire daring with race humour genre
DVR- video recording
easier to be creative

state of nation- government/ army
cultural zeitgeist- spirit of moment

google slide for genre narrative themes characters production values memes state of nation platform
https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/0/

Ground breaking themes and genres innovating
more faults in characters more likable
terrestrial, cable,streaming

1x 30 mark-language,audience etc.....60 mins
1x 10 mark- industries.... 15 mins
various location
stock character
multiple narratives
1 hr episodes
dramatic cliff hangers
high production values

stranger things 6 mil first season, 8 mil second season

SA tv drama, number of episodes that help tell a narrative
technological change on the TV industry
how audiences consume and interpret
media lang to create meaning
valves, attitude and beliefs conveyed
economic context behind the large budgets given to US LFTD

Website

My official website.

Music video

Statement of intent

Statement of intent

The concept of my video is to show that the youth still have feelings and are not just thugs or emotional brick walls. They do get affected by love and being left alone, it’s not always the same on the outside as it is on the inside.

So I will then show flash backs of the memories at was good and bad. With these I can have some fun and create a pace with editing and the way the scenes will be created will show pace and emotion. Therefore, the pace will have a upbeat speed to fit the dance genre.

This video will attract the audience if 18-25 years old as they are construed as just partying young adults that are looking for trouble and therefore they can relate to the video, and show the emotion and feelings they all feel and have.

My video will fit into my company as my name is P.H.A.S.E as young people go through phases of different emotion and I want to try and pick them up and make them feel better even if it is just for the duration of the song and make them feel as if there is someone ere who they can relate to.

I will use mise-en-scene to create the pace, mood and set the scene for the song and its music video. I will use the dark lighting at beginning, so it shows the pain he was going through and get brighter as time goes on and therefore makes him seem a happy as he finds someone new at the end.

I will use my intertextuality from the music video by aha for take on me, I will use the drawing animation to involve intertextuality. Also, I will use the bridge scene from Skyfall as it matches with my lyrics.

The representation created from mise-en-scene will create a mood of heartache and serious emotion that youths do feel. Showing that they not actually all “thugs”.

I am going to use a narrative to show the story and the progress on how well he has coped and over came the dark thoughts. Then it will the contrast in emotions as you can see the feelings in his face.

I am going to use the spacy techno font to create the dance vibes of my artist, then the very boxy square layout to create a futuristic layout.  Then the colour scheme for on my website creates the image of what my artist is feeling now as it is black and red due to the pain he has felt and the black shows he is alone and isolated.

Also my social medias will help boost my profile and gain a big following and help get in contact with huge artists. People can relate on social medias and with my website as everyone is online or on the internet and creates a opinion through their profile online.

The synergy created by the social media and the website towards the audience will help forma  bond as they will really connect with the artist and feel as if they know each other.

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