Tuesday, 29 January 2013

3 treatments

Belinda Normsaskul


1.Story Title: Has video games changed our generation?
 

Radio Station and Programme:
BBC Radio 2 News

Content Synopsis:
Talks about a current issue that has been going on for a long time about children as young as 5 becoming obsessed of video games, movies and gun play toys that encourages them to act and mime the behavior of a violent video game for example, ‘’Grand Theft Auto’’. Although, young people below the age of 18 has no access of buying the product in a store but ask people older than them to buy it for them and sometimes download it off the internet as nowadays, young people are more able to access information quicker than the teens/young people in the past. In this topic, I'll be asking 2 interviewees to give their opinion about the situation and how it has changed the generation also how parents can discipline their children to stop playing violent games and movies. The interviewees would be an A-level Sociology student who will be giving there opinions about what might be the cause of this and why this generation is brainwashed by technology.

Questions:
  • What do you think about the situation?
  • Why do you think this happens?
  • Who is to blame? parents or the game developers?
  • What can we do to change it?
  • Do you think the next generation will grow out of it? or will they continue playing these games?   

   The interview will be taken in college in a quiet room so that the listeners can hear what were saying.
Legal Issues:
This is a discussion so there will be no music or advertisements involved only the interviewer and the interviewee's voices.

Target Audience:
The programme will be including a lot of opinions and is aimed for people all ages as this topic relates to everyone. This will get them to understand how this affects young people and the people around them.
2. Story Title: Dogs ''Understand minds of humans''
Radio Station and Programme:
BBC Radio 2 News
Content Synopsis:A scientific study of a ''mans best friend'' who happens to be capable of understanding situations from a humans point of view than has previously been recognised according to researchers. It was said that the dogs were able to alter their behaviour when their owners perspective has changed, this could also be important in understanding the capacities of dogs that have to interact closely with humans, such as guide dogs for the blind and sniffer dogs. I'll interview some science students and ask them what do they think about it and if they really believe in this study. The interview will take place in college, recording studio where the listeners can only here the interviewer and the interviewee.

Questions:
  • Why do people call dogs a ''mans best friend'' ? is it because of the loyalty or just good companionship?
  • Dogs can sense a persons emotion but do you think they can understand us?
  • If a dog was being abused by their owners, do you think the dog would still be loyal to that owner? or would they turn against them?
  • Do you think that dogs deserve freedorm? or would it be better if they could be a good use to the humans?  e.g guide dogs
Legal Issues:this speech package is a discussion so no music or advertisements will be involved.
Target Audience:
This programme will aim for males and females any age between 19 - 35 years old. Majority of the audience will be Universcity students who are studying Psychology because its about getting in the mind of a human or an animal therefore this may be helpful for them and interesting to other listeners.
3. Story Title: Coca-Cola drinking 'linked to New Zealander's death'


Radio Station and Programme:
BBC Radio 4

Content Synopsis:
''The fact that one or more of her children were born without enamel on their teeth should have been treated by her, and by her family, as a warning”. A new research has been found in New Zealand about women drinking large quantities of coca-cola may lead to a new death rate. It was said that the fizzy drink  claims to carry more risk of sugar and caffeine. A mother of eight had a problem that may be given a rise of cardiac arrythmia, a condition when the heart beats too fast or too slow. I'll be talking about the topic and interview A science student about the situation and ask them how can it really relate to death or there might not be enough evidence to show that. music will be played at the end of the speech package.

Questions:
  • Is there enough evidence to show this research?
  • Is there a possibility that this might happen to people?
  • What about the children who drink fizzy drinks daily, do you think they will be affected?
  • Do you think its in just New Zealand? or does it happen in other places as well?

Legal Issues:The speech package will involve one track at the end of the speech package but the rest of the treatment will only involve the interviewer and the interviewee's voice.

Target Audience:
This programme will mainly aim for adults both genders between the age of 29 - 40 years old. Mostly parents or elder people will be more into this topic because its a global topic.

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Ask the right questions (TASK 2)

BBC Questionnaire

  • Do you watch the BBC?


  • Whats your favourite programme and why?


  • If you have the oppurtunity to change the BBC, what would you change?



  • What do you like about the BBC ?



  • Do you think it's fair that blind people or elder people get half price on TV license than people who don't have disability? and Why?



  • On a scale of 1 - 10 (1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest) Has the BBC improved over the past 5 years?


  • The BBC said ''It's our mission is to enrich peoples lives with programmes that educate and entertain values'' - Do you think the BBC have achieved this? if no, why?

  • How often do you often do you watch the BBC?

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

TASK 4 - Audience Presentation

Analyse 4 radio stations


Analyse 4 Radios

#Speech Package 1

BBC Radio 2
BBC radio 2 presents a variety of topics.The radio is mainly aimed for young males aged 20 - 29 years old because its talks about current issues, events around the world and interviewing experts also it entertains them by playing music during breaks and in the evening. The regional dialect of the host seems to be a London accent saying that the host is from London and the radio station is set in London as well. Informal language was used in the speech packages showing its aimed for working class people therefore it can be related to them and their lifestyle. 

Purpose: Evan Davis discuss how technology is transforming the gambling industry.

The audience for this speech package are for adults, both genders between the age of 27 - 36 year old's who are into gambling. 2 Interviewees are saying that gamblers around the world need to think about how they can regulate the gambling industry. The reporter asks questions and convince the interviewees to talk more about the topic to keep the audience/ listeners interested. Both interviewer and interviewee talk in very clear voices at a medium pace so the audience can understand what they are saying.

#Speech Package 2

BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a music channel where new DJ artists play out their songs on radio. the radio programme is more likely to reach out to young adults mainly male because of the male hosts. There are no talking involved which means that this speech package is mostly aimed at DJ artists and for people who are into club, techno music genre.

Purpose: ''In New DJs We Trust'' - Jordan Suckly with the best big room house and trance.

The audience for this speech package is for anyone who is into music and less talking would find it more entertaining and DJ artists who can get ideas off radio from other artists. the tracks carry on in a mash up to keep the music interesting and more creative to listeners.

#Speech Package 3

Radio 1xtra
Like BBC Radio 1, Radio 1xtra is a music channel where new artists or upcoming artists have an opportunity to present their music to the world. The age is aimed for young adults, both genders around the age of 19 - 26 years old cause their more likely to be into the latest music along with musicians and radio listeners who are more into listening to music rather than talking. The host is a male who has a London accent and talks informally which reaches out to a lot of working class listeners and DJ's, musicians etc.

Purpose: MistaJam - ''Three hours of the best new and cutting edge music including the daily dose mix''.

The audience for this speech package can be for any gender. The host is putting up a three hour marathon for new songs and artists to present their work through this radio giving them a promotion. the line of songs doesn't stop, it carries on by fading into another track to keep the listeners intrigued into the new sound. their are no talking during this hour as the music plays throughout the hours.

#Speech Package 4

BBC 5 Live Radio
BBC 5 radio specializes in News reports and Sports. The presenter Mark Chapman talks in a formal language with a Northern accent which means that the radio may apply to the upper-class men aged 27-35 who have an interest in sports and about the world and some that may come from the North. Majority of the time they interview with sports experts and other world experts to talk about serious issues around the world, they don’t play any music at all making their audience older adults.

Purpose: Mark Chapman presents a special 5 live sport on transfer deadline day.

The audience for this speech package are for adult males around the age of 26 - 30 years old who are into sports. the interviewer and interviewee talks about the popularity of Reading where they allow footballers to improve their skill and abilities.



Evaluation
All different radio stations specializes in different kind of topics that aims for different type of audiences and the use of actuality. Radio is for everyone no matter the age, gender or ethnicity, there's always a radio that will interest everyone therefore radio's are very useful to a lot of new artists and musicians. Its a very good tool to use for when you want to promote a track or talk about a certain issue.

Jason Mraz Music Video

Thursday, 10 January 2013

Scratch Disk

 How to make a Scratch Disk 



1.) Go on to ''Finder'' at the bottom left of the screen. click on >Application> Find, Click and Open ''Final Cut Pro''.

2.) You should see a software/programme appearing in the screen with 4 box's. this is where your project is going to be.







3.) At the top right of the screen, click on ''Final Cut Pro'' toolbar. you should see a variety of options on what to do on the programme. click on ''System Settings''.






4.)  A grey box should appear in your screen. this is your scratch disk. In the box, you see a tab that
says ''Set'' in 4 box's. you will be using all box's apart from the 2nd row.









5.) Click on ''Set'' and a white box should appear > Macintosh HD 2 (on the side) > and create a new folder and name it. click on create and you now have your folder.
6.) once you done number 5, repeat the same process to the other two ''Sets'', Machintosh HD 2> click on your created folder and press ''Choose''.







7.) Minimize your software and on your Desktop click on ''Machintosh HD 2 on the right side of the screen, a white box should appear on your screen. Once you've opened that find your folder and click on it.






8.) After clicking on your folder, there should be 3 folders with some empty spaces like this ------> this is where your going to move all your footages to this folder.  





                                                                                 




9.) Get your camera and take out the SD card.









10.) Insert your SD card into your computer USB slots and the SD folder should come up on your Desktop.











11.) click on your SD card name on your Desktop then a box should come up. this is your SD folder where most of your footages are stored in. Next, you move your footages to your created folder. Now your ready to Edit.

Wednesday, 9 January 2013

the BBC

History
The BBC industry was founded on 18 October 1922 by John Reith and George Villers. It was the first world's high definition television service and the first ever in europe to bring out color to the screen. The BBC started as a Radio company alongside with numerous amateur radio stations in London, the BBC fed the audience music, drama and ''talks'' where it wasn't long until their station went across the nation. May 1932, the BBC outgrown its studios at Savoy Hill instead of moving into an existing building, the BBC commissioned a purpose built centre, it as an iconic building that is much loved by generation of producers and general public.

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Values and Mission
Their mission is to enrich peoples lives with programmes that educate and entertain.
Values

  • '' Trust is the foundation of the BBC: we are independent, impartial and honest.
  • Audiences are at the heart of everything we do.
  • We take pride in delivering quality and value for money.
  • Creativity is the lifeblood of our organisation.
  • We respect each other and celebrate our diversity so that everyone can give their best.
  • We are one BBC: great things happen when we work together.''
Public Purposes
The BBC's purposes are set out by the Royal Charter and Agreement