Introduction to Brief

Introduction to Brief: Swot Analysis of Brief

We have chosen to do the opening sequence brief.

S: STRENGTHS
W: WEAKNESSES
O: OPPORTUNITIES
T: THREATS



S: I have had editing experience, I took media at GCSE and therefore know terminology, we are able to choose any genre and think creatively.
W: I am unfamiliar with Final Cut Pro, I don't have much filming experience.
O: I will use the school equipment (e.g a tripod), opportunities to work independently from teacher, chance to think creatively, working collaboratively.
T: Working outside of school means that we can't ask for help, having unreliable group members, casting unreliable actors, not having a camera to work with if the school can't provide us with one. 

About Me

About Me:

I studied media studies at GCSE and really enjoyed it, so I decided to take it for A-Level. The only experience I've had with making and editing films is for other school projects and what we have covered in Media so far-- but I also  upload covers of songs to YouTube, which sometimes require editing although the changes are usually minimal.

I usually use iMovie, my preferred programme to edit with because it is simple and easy to navigate, although I have also used Windows MovieMaker in the past. I am currently learning how to use Final Cut Pro, an Apple software that is professionally used and has more options than other basic programs.

I have always enjoyed almost every type of media: television, films, TV-- even the occasional advert that made me laugh. I firmly believe that the future lies in media, with so much influence over audiences and so many current options as well as emerging technology. I think it's an important subject, especially because it applies to almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives. Media studies is something I would love to pursue even further than A-level.  

• Favourite Film:  Scott Pilgrim VS. The World  // "He punched the highlight out of her hair!"
• Favourite Book: Practical Magic // "The moon is always jealous of the heat of the day, just as the sun always longs for something dark and deep."
• Favourite TV Show: Stranger Things // "Mornings are for coffee and contemplation."
• Favourite Game: Life is Strange // "Don't look so sad. I'm never leaving you."