Tuesday 15 November 2016

Film Piracy

The movie industry excels in selling dreams. But since the dawn of the digital revolution, there is one narrative they've consistently and conspicuously failed to sell: that piracy is theft and consumers who indulge ought to feel guilty about it. Recent research by Ipsos suggests that almost 30% of the UK population is active in some form of piracy, either through streaming content online or buying counterfeit DVDs. Such theft costs the UK audiovisual industries about £500m a year.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/jul/17/digital-piracy-film-online-counterfeit-dvds

Hypothetically, two movies come out on the same day: The Wolf of Wall Street and the new Transformers. You are allowed to see one in an IMAX theater and you will illegally download the other one online. Most people would choose Transformers over The Wolf of Wall Street due to the fact that there are robot dinosaurs and everyone else is going to see it in theaters. Those robot dinosaurs will look a lot cooler in a theater rather than on a laptop. Many people then realized how lacking the movie really was after walking out of their local theater’s showing of Transformers: Age of Extinction. Meanwhile, many of the same people went on to watch The Wolf of Wall Street online to realize that it was actually a really good movie. Most people don’t realize that this is at all a problem, and at first glance it’s not. However, after more in-depth research, the problem soon becomes apparent. Transformers: Age of Extinction only gained an 18% rating on Rotten Tomatoes (Transformers, Rotten Tomatoes), one of the most critical and most trusted film-review sites online. The Wolf of Wall Street, however, gained a 77% rating on the same site (Wolf of Wall Street, Rotten Tomatoes). It was also nominated for five different Academy Awards. The Wolf of Wall Street is clearly the better film. Yet, besides the fact that Transformers was clearly not a great film, it somehow managed to be named the highest grossing film worldwide of 2014 and earned over one billion dollars in the Box Office (2014 Worldwide Grosses). The Wolf of Wall Street went on to be the most pirated film of 2014 with over 30 million illegal downloads (Spangler, 1) and didn’t even gross $117 million, giving the producers and the studio under $17 million after the production cost, which is not a much of a profit at all for such a high-budget film... 

http://moviepilot.com/posts/2889420

Monday 14 November 2016

DNA Films 20 Questions

 1. Who were the co-founders of DNA Films?
Duncan Kenworthy and Andrew Macdonald
2. When was the company founded?
1983
3. Where is DNA based?
It is located in London
4. How many films have DNA Films produced?
They have made 20 films and are currently producing one
5. What awards have DNA Films won?
They have only won: The London Greek Festival award but have been nominated for many others. 
6. How many full time staff does DNA Films employ?
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7. What is DNA Film's philosophy? 
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8. List 5 box office hits that DNA Films have made.
Ex Machina, Dredd, 28 Days Later, Love Actually and 28 Weeks Later
9. List 5 flops that DNA Films have made.
Never Let Me Go, Sunshine On Leith, The History Boys, Beautiful Creatures and Heartlands
10. What is Danny Boyle's relationship with DNA Films?
He was rumored to have owned the company which turned out to not be true, people thought his film Slumdog Millionaire was made by DNA Films, but it wasn't
11. List 3 famous directors that DNA Films have worked with.
Alex Garland, Dexter Fletcher and Richard Curtis
12. List 5 famous actors who have starred in films made by DNA Films.
Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley and Emily Watson
13. What has been DNA Films highest grossing film?
Love Actually
14. What Hollywood studios have DNA Films worked with?
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15. List 2 of DNA Films big blockbuster films and find out their budgets.
Sunshine and Love Actually. Sunshines budget was $40 million and Love Actually's budget was $45 million
16. What film is DNA Films most famous for?
Love Actually
17. What other genres do DNA Films like to make?
Sci-fi and Adventure
18. Who have DNA Films entered into a partnership with for DNA TV Limited?
DNA Films have partnered with Fox Networks Group
19. What information can you find out about DNA Films through their web page?
They are one of the UK's most successful production companies
20. Find out one other interesting fact about DNA Films that you would like to share with the class.
DNA's Film's new TV company will be owned and operated as an independent TV Production Company. 

Wednesday 9 November 2016

The Seven Areas- Star Wars:The Force Awakens

Seven Issues by Abbi Kavanagh on Scribd

Film Review

Ex Machina:

In my opinion, I found the film quite enjoyable as the acting was good and the talent could easily be seen through when they were filming. Throughout the film, there were parts that were enticing, for example, the parts when Caleb and Ava were talking, parts that did not really make sense, like when Caleb had cut himself in his bathroom which I did not really understand. I did not enjoy the ending, this is only because I would have preferred it if Ava had left with Caleb, instead, she left him. I usually do not watch Sci-fi types of films, however, I enjoyed this one and would happily watch it again. I found that the film put into perspective, very well, the difference between humanity and robotics (AI's) i.e. the fact that Ava can tell when someone is lying, yet also the similarities, such as the use of language and the way they she moves.
The main actors and actresses that were involved in the film were: Domhnall Gleeson as Caleb Smith, Corey Johnson as Jay, Oscar Isaac as Nathan, Alicia Vikander as Ava and Sonoya Mizuno as Kyoko. I feel that each of these actors and actresses were perfect for their set role and played it accurately with skill.
The film was directed and written by Alex Garland who is best known for his screenwriting work in the film '28 days later'. Garlands screenplay for Ex Machina received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Award for the Best Original Screenplay. This could be easily seen by the way that Ex Machina was played out, this is why it had received quite a high amount of publicity from various audiences as the screenwriter/director is good at his work.
Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich were the producers of the film. Macdonald had also collaborated with Garland in the film 28 days later which would have also improved the film as there was also a known relationship between the director and producer.
For morals, I think that some audiences may not have realised that there would be full frontal nudity in the film and some people may think that the directors only put it in for the publicity, however, I think that he may have incorporated it so that they could highlight how similar these AI's are to normal people.
As this film was only on such a small budget, it obviously wouldn't be perfect, however I found that it was made into a really good film for what type of budget it was on. Even the technology used was good and well developed for what they could afford. This shows that the production team wanted to make sure that the film could be as successful as they could make it.
Some quotes of the film that I found interesting were: 
-Caleb: You hacked the world's cell phones?
Nathan: Yeah. And all the manufacturers knew I was doing it, too. But they couldn't accuse me without admitting they were doing it themselves.
-Nathan: One day the AIs are going to look back on us the same way we look at fossil skeletons on the plains of Africa. An upright ape living in dust with crude language and tools, all set for extinction.
Overall, I found Ex Machina a really good film and I definitely would recommend it to someone else. After finishing watching the film, I was left with questions that won't be answered, for example, 'how come Ava left Caleb' and 'will there be a second one to show how AI's work in public'.

Monday 31 October 2016

Representations of Disability Essay

How does the extract construct representations of disability?
In the extract, representations of disability are presented through using various methods, such as sound, editing, mise-en-scene and camerawork. These develop the extract in the fact that they add extra information towards the audience as editing can convey feelings, camerawork can place focus on a frame and be used as a point of view shot on a character, mise-en-scene establishes the background and what is put into a scene of frame and sound is either diegetic or non-diegetic which provides the scene with a source that sets the mood or atmosphere.
Sound provides the extract mainly with how we infer character’s feelings. The hand-held shot portrays Eli walking along the bridge and the use of the diegetic music in the background infers his sense of panic as the beats from the distant music sound like a ‘heartbeat’. The low volume of the music emphasises that Eli is in trouble and perhaps no-one will be able to hear him as he is far away from public areas. In the scene of where the two brothers are in the toilets, softer voices are used to imply that the disabled brother is embarrassed because he needs to have a carer with him all of the time, even in places which are particularly private to him. Scene four represents patronisation through the girl’s laughter of when Eli falls on the floor, due to his condition, as he is the one on the floor whilst the girls are crowding around him. The first scene includes Christmas music that sets the scene as both the brothers start off with a normal brotherly relationship, but then ends with pity, through the brother telling the shop assistant about his condition, which is mirrored through the softer music.
Editing is quite rarely used in the extract as most of the representations are through sound or mise-en-scene. Scene four uses fast editing to express the anxiety that is caused from one of the girls spraying silly string on Eli. At the end of the scene, the editing slows down and this may be because Eli is no longer moving which is why the editing is no longer moving. To counter the idea that fast editing is used for conveying panic, quick editing is used in the last scene to highlight how competent the disabled brother is as he is ordering the people around him to help out, for example, he asks the couple to not crowd him as he will be fine.
Surroundings in a programme are significant as they can convey what someone’s personality is like. The scene of when the brothers are in the café presents an idea of their personalities as behind the disabled brother is a lifeguard ring to highlight that he needs saving and even further in the background are broken buildings to represent that he is broken, however, behind the non-disabled brother is a tree to portray that he is alive and well. Romance is inferred in the last scene as Eli gives an angle to the girl in the café, the angle signifies that he needs saving and that she is his saviour. Additionally, scene five illustrates the waitress giving the disabled brother a biscuit with his drink which could be first interpreted as though she is pitying him, however she then goes on to say that he is her tenth customer, yet still gives a biscuit to him as well.
The camera angles help to highlight how someone is feeling in that specific moment. The Dutch angle, in scene four, is used to present Eli as being disorientated, this positions the audience to regard that Eli is disabled as he is on the floor. In the same scene, when Eli falls down, the waitress dominates the frame which implies that she is the one that knows Eli and is educated about his illness. The use of the high angle in scene six, makes Eli look weak as the two men are looking down upon him, this represents the stereotype of disabled people as being weak.

Thursday 13 October 2016

Doc Martin four scene sequence analysis

Analyse in detail all four sequences.
EAA- Explanation, analysis, argument (20 marks)
EG- Use of example (20 marks)
T- Terminology (10 marks)


The establishing shot is of an outdated doctor’s surgery, lacking many of the modern items one would expect to see, this cultural code immediately positions the audience to regard the countryside as ‘behind’ in terms of technology and other advancements- this is a common stereotype of the countryside. The use of a wide angle allows the audience to see the contrast between the suit wearing Doc Martin (who represents the ‘city’) and the two boiler suit wearing tradesman (who represent the ‘countryside’). Doc Martin is positioned higher in the frame, which could connote power and authority, whilst one of the two workers appear lazy; he is seated, overweight and eating. The room appears uncared for, it is lit using natural soft key lighting and through the use of mise en scene, we can see that there are boxes piled up.  To convey the action in the room, the pace of editing is progressively shortened to add to the increased tension and there are a series of medium shots to help portray this. 


The insert shot is of an old fashioned police office which infers an officer who is hoovering; this implies that he has time to do other things- there is not much crime in the countryside. Additionally, when Doc Martin enters the room, the police officer is conveyed as being shocked because there is some sort of action happening which is rare and the use of the cutting rate helps to illustrate this. The utility of a tilt emphasises the police officer's power, however, this is then ruined by Doc Martin overriding his power by ordering him, this could portray the binary opposite as usually, the police order people, not the citizens and the police officer is from the countryside and Doc Martin is from the city. Through the use of mise en scene, we can see the stereotype of people in the countryside being classed as ‘backwards’ as the scene highlights the lack of modernisation and the minimalistic theme.


The hand-held shot is used to convey Doc Martins sense of immediacy and it is a two person shot portraying his establishment of power over the woman, this   is highlighted through the way that Doc Martin is walking through the shot- forward to the front of the screen. The scene has high key lighting to engage the audience in the fact that the woman is flirting with Doc Martin. In the scene, the camera is using a track method which helps to follow the action that is going on where the woman is repeatedly trying to get Doc Martin’s attention. Through the use of mise en scene, the audience is able to see the typical background and noises of the countryside- the seagulls that are generalised to the seaside and the sea. The stereotype is reversed when we can see the woman with her car, this can be seen as unconventional as it is rare to have a car in the countryside.

The buffer shot is used to portray a view from a different perspective and is also utilised so that we can see who is talking over to Doc Martin, therefore, we can now see the reversed continuity of direction. In the scene, there are no significant camera movements that can be noticed as the scene is being filmed in just one place. However, at the end of the scene, the camera follows the action by using the pan method and establishes the background. There is high key lighting which is natural and produces a brightly lit set to help adjust the surroundings with what the audience can see. In the background of the scene, we can see a seagull that represents a dominant ideology of the scenery. The scene is done as a oner shot as there is no editing which has been done


Reflection and Target:
I have not added in any of the four key themes in racial representations by Alvarado. I also could have mentioned some of the Roland Barthes techniques and unity and conflict. There is also not enough of the analysis for the sound and editing.

Friday 16 September 2016

Ethnicity on TV

Can I identify what ethnicities people are?
Throughout the film there are many different ethnicities that are portrayed. The first one that I saw was a white woman who was standing behind a counter, and the stereotypes that were inputted were that she was wearing white, had blonde hair and was acting as the hero.
The next ethnicity was the woman who was at her desk. The stereotypes played were that she was typing on the computer, she was quite quiet and she was saying 'thank you' quite a lot.
There was also someone who was cleaning and he had a locker which had 'tribal' pictures in it. The man who was helping the diabetic woman had an African accent as well that he had put on. This was to make it easier for the audience to understand.

Are people from different ethnic backgrounds shown as having different interests, personalities, attitudes, behaviours? If so, how?
All ethnic backgrounds have stereotypes of their behaviours. For example, Asian people are portrayed as being very intelligent, submissive and nerdy. Indian people are portrayed as often being poor, living in large families, very traditional and working in corner shops. White people are portrayed as good, pure, heroes, strong and sometimes racist. These stereotypes are all seen in some films and TV shows, it is very negative and generic. However, in real life, these stereotypes are not all lived out, for example, white people are not all good, many bad things have happened because of white people. Black people are not all poor and tribal as there are many successful black people, such as Will Smith.

Is their ethnicity represented as being important in their life?
Their ethnicity is not represented as being important in their life, in the programme, because it is shown as getting in the way of them living their life as the immigration officers were coming to get them. However, it could be represented as important because the staff member who got took away had tribal pictures in his locker, this could convey that his ethnicity is important to him which is why he is keeping it with him when he is working.

Are people from particular ethnicities portrayed as being better or more powerful than others?
In the show, the white people are shown as being better as they are the ones doing the ‘higher’ classed jobs such as the receptionist or the people in charge as the people from other ethnicities have the worse jobs, which are the cleaners and the chefs. Also, it is white people who are from the immigration office and this shows that they have power over them as they can easily take them away.

Are people from particular ethnicities portrayed as being abnormal/weaker/more pathetic than others?
Yes, the people of the different ethnicities are hiding away from the immigrant officers which shows that they are weaker as they are not wanting confrontation and will most likely not be able to stand up against them as they so easily took away one of the cleaners who didn’t get to hide. 

How do other characters in the clip treat the characters from different ethnic backgrounds? 
The people from different ethnic groups treat each other with respect and are nice to each other. In the programme, all of the staff work together to get the people from different ethnicities to the staff only room where the immigration offices can’t get them. However, it could be portrayed that the staff have been given jobs which are meant for their ethnicities, such as the ‘Asian woman’ on the computer as she is stereo-typically ‘interested in technology’ and the ‘black people’ are the cleaners which is most likely the job which gets least paid. This shows that the staff who employed them are quite stereotypical and don’t treat them as if everyone is equal.

What is the message the clip is trying to portray about ethnicity?
I think that the clip is portraying that each of the ethnicities have ‘their own job’ and are only set to do that job which is very stereotypical. It also shows that the different ethnicities like Black people, Asian people and Indian people are being told that they are immigrants and they are being taken out against their will, which is showing that a lot of places are being taken over by the immigration officers and this conveys that people do not think that the ethnicities are equal.  

Wednesday 14 September 2016

Film Research

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Producers/Production company: 
There were three producers, they are; J.J. Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy and Bryan Burk. It had two production companies, these were; Lucasfilm Ltd. and Bad Robot Productions.

Director:
The director is J.J.Abrams.

Screen Writer:
It was written by three people, they were; J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt.

Actors:
The main actors that starred in it were: Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, Daisy Ridley as Rey, John Boyega as Finn, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO and Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca.

Budget: 
$306 million

Locations:
There were 10 main filming locations, these were; Ireland (Skellig Michael), Iceland, England (Greenham common), England (Cumbria, Lake District), Scotland, Abu Dhabi, New Mexico, England (Buckinghamshire), England (Gloucestershire) and USA (California).

Screens shown on: 
There were many screens that Star Wars: The Force Awakens appeared on.

Critical reactions: 
The critics consensus was: 'Packed with action and populated by both familiar faces and fresh blood, The Force Awakens successfully recalls the series' former glory while injecting it with renewed energy.' 89% of the audience liked it.

Box Office figures: 
$2.068 billion

Music Composer:
John Williams. He has produced music in all of the Star Wars films. With John Williams music, the film will of had more viewers because other music may not have drawn them in.

Marketing: 
Some of the ways that they did marketing was; teaser trailers, Normal trailers, Posters that were put on the sides of bus stops for example and it was put all over social media which will have attracted a lot of attention as many people use social media.

Tie-in products:
There were a lot of products that were made during the Star Wars franchise, these included; Figurines that range in different sizes, magazines, comics, a lot of lego was made that was in the Star Wars theme, many games were made for XBOX, PC and PS1/2/3  and Star Wars images on top of food packaging.

SFX:
The producers used CGI for a lot of the characters in it. Without it, Star Wars may not have had the same amount of viewers because CGI is very realistic and used in a lot of films which have a high budget, this shows that the film should be good.

Tuesday 13 September 2016

Film Production



Writer-
Definition- The writer is responsible for writing the script. Once the script has been written, that is the end of their job, unless, if the director does not like some of the script, they can ask for a re-write. The writer has one of the main significant jobs as, without the script, there is no film. They will also have to make sure that all the scenes fold into each other and that the sequence of events is correct. 
Producer-
Definition- The producer is responsible for making the film happen. They develop the film from its initial idea, deal with financing and marketing and makes sure that the script is finalised. The producer also has to be in charge of buying anything that is needed, such as cameras or props, however, it is not usually them who decide what it is they want, the producer just has to try and buy the things and negotiate with businesses for the prices whilst making sure that they don't overspend.

Casting director-
Definition- Casting directors work with the producer and the director to help cast people for the film. They are responsible for matching the ideal actor to each role in the movie and base it on a number of factors such as experience, ability, reputation, availability and box office appeal. They organise interviews and auditions for each part and are also in charge of offering an appropriate fee for the actor.

Director-
Definition- The director is in charge of making sure that the script is perfect and if it isn't, they are allowed to ask for changes to be made so that it fits in with reality. They choose the locations of the set, colour schemes, costumes and many other elements. Whilst filming, they work with the crew and the actors in performing a perfect film and to make sure that it is going to sell well. After the film is finished filming, they work with the post-production team by having an input on the decisions made for the editing.

Film finance-
Definition- Film finance occurs during the production of the film, to determine what may possibly be the potential value of the film. It often requires an elaborate team effort of investors, banks, tax credits and in-kind services. One factor of the industry which can often make film financing hard is the risks involved in making the film which can end in very little tangible value.

Camera operator-
Definition- A Camera Operator usually carries out the instructions from the director about the lighting and adjustments of the camera. They also have to decide on what lenses to use and the supporting equipment. Camera operators have to ensure that all the equipment is prepared for the required set-ups and are ready for any last-minute changes. They liaise closely with the director, fine-tuning the exact details of each shot, suggesting creative improvements or alternatives.

Editor-
Definition- The editor starts to organise footage and arranges individual shots into one continuous sequence. In just one scene, loads of different shots have to be chosen and assembled. The editor's choices about which shots to use, and the order in which to place them, have a profound effect on the appearance of the final film. Editors check the technical standards as well as the emerging sense of story, and the actors' performances. They select the best takes and edits them together to create scenes.

Production designer-
Definition- The Production designer translates the script into a visual form. They also create a series of story boards that are used as the first films draft. With these story boards, he/she and the director discuss the best way to produce the film. They also have to consider whether design elements may give more depth to the film and if CGI should be used. As well as the producer, the production designer calculates the budget and decides how the money should be spent. After all this, there is an intense period of researching where they look in books/internet etc to get ideas. They then deliver their designs to the art directors. Production designers manage a lot of people and prioritise the work schedules.

Marketing-
Definition- Marketing is vital in the film production business. There are mainly two areas to marketing; for-profit and not-for-profit. For the for-profit, it is responsible for most tasks that bring revenue and it should profit to an organisation. Yet, for the not-for-profit, marketing is responsible for attracting customers that are needed to support the not-for-profit mission. It has a direct effect on profitability and sales. The marketing functions entail: Research, communications and brand management. There is an end-to-end view of functioning; strategy planning, product management, demand generation and customer marketing.

Exhibition-
Definition- Exhibition is where a film production shows their film in a cinema or put it on DVD. There are also premieres which bring in attention from the public as a lot of famous people go to the premieres. It is also how the public can view the film, such as through; Cinema, DVD, downloads and TV. After the film has been shown a lot, there are chances for the film to have awards such as the BAFTA award or the Oscars.






Sunday 11 September 2016

5X5

TV Shows
  • The Vampire Diaries- Recommendation from a friend. It is classed as a thriller and is a really good show. The cast are right for their parts and perform at their best. Has many cliffhangers which makes the audience want to view more. The series is also written very well.
  • Friends- Classed as a comedy and is very funny. It shows real life situations in the viewpoint of a group of friends. Has been directed well and has good cast who play their parts right.
  • Skins- Recommended from a friend. A group of teenagers who are going through sixth form, which means it is relatable to students.
  • Fresh Prince of Bel Air- A really good show that has a big audience. It includes Will Smith, who, I think, is a good actor.
  • The Originals- Follows on from the vampire diaries, which is why I like it. The people who are ‘the originals’ are the same actors who played them in the vampire diaries. It has also got a storyline which has been directed from the same person; Julie Plec.
Apps
  • Snapchat- This app is an easy way of communicating and is also quick. You can also view people's story from a certain day and you can add celebrities who have snapchat and you can see what they are doing on a day to day basis.
  • Instagram- This app is good because it shows your life in pictures and you can follow other people to see what they are up to. I like it because it is quite a creative social media app.
  • Facebook- Facebook allows you to see what people are doing and look at pictures that they have put up. I like it because it is also an easy way to communicate.
  • Messenger- With messenger, you can easily speak to your friends and it is also another app which is quick for messaging other people.
  • Twitter- You can follow celebrities and see what they are doing, or you can follow your friends and tweet them.
Films
  • The Hunger Games- This film has a lot of cliffhangers and keeps the audience on edge. It is a trilogy which keeps the storyline well written and doesn’t become boring after the first film. The characters are well played and it includes famous actors such as Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. I really like the film because it is kept in suspense and is played well.
  • If I stay- This film is a romance and is quite confusing at first but after the first time of watching it, you get it. It includes a famous actress; Chloe Grace Moretz and she plays her character very well. There is two books but only one film. I really like this film because the actors in it play their parts very well and it has a good script.
  • Bad neighbours- I like this film because it has Zac Efron in and he is quite a famous actor and plays his part in the movie very well. It is a comedy and has two movies to it.
  • Warm Bodies- This film has a really good storyline and shows the life of Zombies. It has Nicholas Hoult in and he is the main zombie in it and plays it very well. Jonathan Levine had directed the film excellently.
  • The Maze runner- I really liked this film because it has an amazing storyline and it was a well-made adventure that was always putting you on edge.
Actors/Actresses
  • Zac Efron- He is an amazing actor with many awards and he mainly started his career off when he starred in High School Musical.
  • Will Smith- Another great actor who has been in a lot of films. His son also stars is a few films.
  • Emma Watson- One of the best female actors, came famous from Harry Potter and acted amazingly in the franchise.
  • Jennifer Anniston- She started off in Friends which became successful and from since then, she has become more and more famous. She acts great and has been in a lot of films too with many different famous actors.
  • Ryan Reynolds- An actor who has been in a lot of films also and he also has a lot of awards, such as MTV and Saturn awards.
Songs
  • Closer- The Chainsmokers- This song has a good beat to it and is very catchy, it also reminds me of Summer which is why I like it.
  • This Girl- Kungs- It was in the top charts and it also has a good beat to it.
  • Don’t Let Me Down- The Chainsmokers- It has a good drop in the middle of the song and it also has a good beat.
  • Raindrops- SNBRN- It is very catchy and has a good beat to it.
  • Alarm- Anne-Marie- A really good song and is also reminiscent of the Summer.

Tribes

Group: Leading edge
Sub-group: Creatives
Why do you belong to this group?
I think I belong to this group because I am creative in the fact that I play the guitar and this is a factor in the ‘creatives’ as they produce music. I am always wanting to learn new songs, therefore, I am wanting to make more content.
What media figures do you consider similar to you? In what way are they similar to you/ are you similar to them?
I don’t think that there are any media figures that are similar to me as most people who are creative that play guitar, usually sing as well, but I don’t sing, so therefore, I’m not similar to anyone.
Do you consciously model yourself on any of these media figures? Why is that?

The only time that I usually copy someone’s clothes or dress style is when I am looking on Instagram as you can see everyone’s outfits or there are accounts that are dedicated to celebrities outfits or just random outfits from clothes shops, such as New Look or Topshop which I will look at and perhaps buy.