Media Studies 2025-2026

1.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=nYpjHCwRO6Q Dare to Thrill Film Dare to Thrill starts with a fast, energetic vibe. The quick cuts and moving shots keep the pace high, and the camera angles are actually pretty strong especially during the driving scenes. They clearly wanted the audience to feel the rush. The main issue is the audio. The music is way louder than the dialogue, so it’s hard to understand what the characters are saying. The ending also feels sudden and random, like it cuts off before the moment is finished. Strengths:  The film uses a strong variety of camera angles, and the fast‑paced editing helps create an energetic, adrenaline filled tone Weaknesses: The music overpowers the dialogue, making it hard to understand the characters, and the ending feels abrupt and unfinished. Takeaway:  My main takeaway is to make sure my audio is balanced so dialogue stays clear, and to give a complete, intentional ending instead of cutting ...

Brainstorming ideas for film opening (Drama or Romance) For our film opening, my group and I want to focus on either drama or romance, since those genres fit well with the kinds of stories teens usually relate to. Both genres give us a chance to build emotion, show character relationships, and use visual storytelling, without needing a complicated plot in the first two minutes of the film. They also give us a lot of creative freedom with location, lighting, and mise en scene, because we do not need action scenes or complicated twists to make the opening interesting.  Instead, we can rely on mood, character expression, and visual storytelling.  One idea for a drama opening is to follow a character dealing with personal pressure or emotional conflict. This could be shown through simple everyday moments like getting ready, sitting alone, or walking through a quiet space while their thoughts build up.  Using close ups, natural lighting, and meaningful props could help hint at...

 Two friends mourning together in silence                                              This photo shows two friends sitting close together, sharing a quiet moment of grief. Even without words, you can feel the support between them through their body language and how they lean toward each other. The black‑and‑white filter adds to the mood, making the scene feel heavier and more focused on their emotions instead of the background. The eye‑level angle keeps everything honest and simple, almost like you’re witnessing the moment in real time. How this could've been improved?  A softer light source could’ve made the emotion stand out even more Commentary on decisions I made during shooting: I moved in close, so their hands and faces were the main focus, since that’s where the emotion really shows. I kept the framing simple and didn’t try to over stage anything. The bla...

  Skill I am good at this I can do this but need to improve I need to acquire this skill Using a camera (photography or video) including those built into a mobile phone   ✅     Recording sound either on its own or as part of a video     ✅   Using light for the effect, either in still photography or moving image       ✅ Using video or photo editing software     ✅   Using desk-top publishing software     ✅     Writing for specific purposes and audience   ✅       Producing social media such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook   ✅     ...