evaultion

Eva unit 4 from conor mckeon

podcast

script

Script from conor mckeon

learning aim c task 1

Task 1 planning radio segment from conor mckeon

learning aim b task 3

Task 3 from conor mckeon

learning aim a task 1

Task 1 nessa from conor mckeon

lighting test shot

story board

recce

learning aim b task 1

What is sound from conor mckeon

learning aim b task 2

Microphones from conor mckeon

Task 1b proposal

Proposal

 

 

My first ideas for my article was that I wanted to do it on BMX. I wanted this because I ride my BMX every single day and I wanted to show my passion for the sport by creating an article about it. I wanted my first article to be about the skate parks of London. I wanted to write about how the skate parks are to ride and what the atmosphere at the skate park is like. I want to chose  the closest skate parks to me such as Victoria skate park.

The second article I want is going to be about the pros of  BMX and how hard it is becoming pro. I think this is a good topic to write about as every BMX rider looks up to pro BMX riders and would love to be pro one day. I also think this is a good subject to write about because I want to show what pro BMX riders have to do on an everyday and how hard it is to stay as a pro.

 

I want to include images of my local skate parks. I want to add this into the article about the local skate parks as the reader will be able to see a photo of the park and would be able to see what is like and if they want to go there.

I also want to add images of pro BMX riders into my article about what it's like being a pro BMX rider. I want this so the reader can see the level of tricks they do and what they have to do on a daily bases to keep up with being pro. I also want to add images of pro BMX riders so if children are reading they have someone to look up to and they can see what a pro BMX rider looks like.

 

My article's target is 16- 20 year olds. I want to target this age because im in that age zone so I think they will be able to relate to my story and what I am saying in the article. When writing the article I am going to try and keep it relatable to my age so they will be able to relate.

 

The purpose of my articles are to inform and educate. I want to educate so people understand how fun the sport BMX is and what it is all about. I also wanted to inform people about local skate parks and what they are like so people can go there and try it out for their own sport such as BMXing.

 

I want the platform of my articles to be on magazine or a e-magazine. I want this because I like how the classic magazine looks and feels. I also like it because it's a physical object which I think is better.

I also want to create a website with my article on so people can access it easier online. I want to create it on a website so it is more accessible to people on the move and people who don't know where to buy the magazine.



music video

evaulation

Planning
For the planning of my photos I created a number of documents that helped me get to where i am now. I created a photographers calling sheet to know the dates and times of when i was shooting with my friends at the skatepark it also helped me stick to what i wanted to take pictures of and not get distracted as i knew they would make good images.
i also created a planning sheet, the planning sheet helped me brainstorm my ideas at the beginning of my coursework. I got the idea of take photos around BMX because i planned it in there. it helped me think of photo ideas as i put sample images in the document.





Technical
The technical side of things didn't got to plan. once i arrived at the skate park, my friend Freddie broke he's bike and snapped he's forks in half. this wasn't good as he was my main model for the photo shoot. i had to work around he's bike being broke and everyone trying to help him, so instead of focusing on the riding side of things, i changed my idea to the views of the skatepark and the social side of things.




I used a Iphone 6 camera to take all of these photos.
shutter speed...
the focus on all the images is the BMX rider performing there stunts and tricks. the skate park in the back ground is also a focus but not the main.
framing...
I used natural light to take my photos as we was outside on a sunny day. no artificial light was needed.

My final images

These photos are my final images

The first picture I took is a picture of the skate park. The sunset was hitting the skate park and it made it look very megistic. I like this photo as it shows how relaxing being at the skate park is and shows off the lovely back ground of the skate park.
the frame shutter speed for this photo is...
the aperture is low. This is because the sun light isn't hitting that much of the skate park.
the exposure is...
the file size is...

The second photo i took is off my two friends Matthew and Sam following each other in the skate parks bowl. this makes a good photo as is shows how much fun the skate park is and how much fun we have out on our BMX bikes.
the shutter speed for this photo is...
the aperture of this photo is low. most of the ramps of the park are covered in shade.
the exposure is...
the file size is...

The final picture i like is a photo of Jack Pike doing a big air on the skate parks ramps. I really like this photo because it shows even the most simple tricks like airing a ramp can make such nice photos. I also think how the sun is hitting the BMX rider also makes this a nice photo.
the shutter speed of this photo is...
the aperture is low. the sun started setting at this point so it was getting darker.
the exposure is...
the file size is...

The final picture i took is an image of the skate park but the look through the gap of my BMX bars. I like this photo because it shows what life behind bars is really like and what the skate park is all about.

the aperture is...
the exposure is...
the file size is...

Mise-en-scene
all the photos are taken in Victoria park skate park, the skate park can be seen in the back ground of all of these photos. I wanted to show the atmosphere of the skate park whilst showing the BMX side of things. I think having the skate park in the background helps show this as people can be seen watching with excitement




Storage
the file format for the first image is a JPEG
the file format for the second image is a JPEG
the file format for the third image is a JPEG
the file format for the fourth image is a JPEG



Copy right
Copy right is the exclusive and assignable legal right, given to the originator for a fixed number of years to print, publish, perform, film or record.

photographers calling sheet

Photographers calling sheet

Date

Thursday 15th june 2017

Time

16:30- 18:30

Assignment

Photos for my photography coursework.

Location

Victoria skate park, Hackney

Models

Freddie Savva- model 1

Sam Pellicci- model 2

Matthew Starak- model 3

Media

Using images for front cover of magazine.

Photographer

Conor Mckeon

Special instructions

All BMX riders must at LEAST wearing pads for protection if any accidents occur.

Concept:

The concept of my photo shoot is that the photographer will be following the day of these 3 BMX riders. Showing the viewer what BMX is all about and the excitement that the sport brings whilst performing crazy tricks and stunts. The BMX riders will be performing a wide range of stunts so i can capture the best images.

Example shots:

planning sheet

Planning sheet

Subject

The subject of my photos will be my friends riding their BMX bikes. I want to take photos of this because BMX is my passion and i think it will make good photos as all my friends can do loads of different stunts and tricks.

Availability of resources

For my photos i am going to need a BMX bike. I will need this so my friends can perform the stunts and tricks. I will also need my phone, i am going to take the photos on my iphone 6 which has a good camera. I will finally need a skatepark, i need this so my friends have somewhere to perform tricks.

Bookings

Bookings will not be necessary as i will be using my own camera to take my photos.

Image resolution/ pixel size

Scaling factor is 3 and the image is afterwards downscaled from rendered 2208 × 1242 pixels.

Location

The location i will be taking photos will be at victoria skatepark, i want to take them there as i know the best angles and tricks to perform tricks as it is my local skatepark.

Light

I will be getting natural light from being outside. I am going to take my photos around midday so lighting will not be an issue.

Permissions

I will not need any permissions as it is a public skatepark, and i take photos for my friends all the time.

Interior

For my inside shots i want pictures of my bmx, i am going to put my bmx in front of a white background and use lights to make it visible.  

Overview of risks

The only risk in my photography work is wearing the proper protection. My friends will be wearing helmets while i take the photos for their own safety.

Adaption for article

trail layout

planning my photos task 1

 planning document

for my photography unit I want my images to be about BMX i want this because BMX is my passion. i ride my bike everyday and its what my life is based around, i want to show this in my pictures i take.

the purpose of my photos are to entertain to viewer. i want people to look at the pictures and dream of being able to do the tricks i do on my bike.

the media product i want to make is a sport magazine.

my target audience will be 16-20 year olds. i chose this because i am that age so it will be easier for them to relate

second article draft

first article draft

booking camera

Dear Tom, Tyler


I am writing to you to ask permission to borrow a camera for my coursework, I need to take shots of me and my friends riding our bmx bikes.
I also need the camera to take shots of the local skate parks in London.
I hope this isn't a problem.


thanks Conor,

draft of article

recce for location

Recce for location from conor mckeon

call sheets

Call sheet from conor mckeon

props and costumes

Props and costumes from conor mckeon

2b

letter to tom for eqiupment

To Tom/Tyler,


I am writing to inform you that we will need to borrow the filming equipment for the weekend. we need to use the equipment for our coursework where we will be creating a music video. I hope you are okay with this request and we can use the equipment.


Thank you,
Conor, Haseeb, Steven, Ricardo

group roles

Group roles

Haseeb- actor

Steven- background actor

Conor- background actor

Ricardo- camera man

 

task 1 mood board

task 1- brainstorm

pre production diary 1

In todays lesson we made our brainstorm and also started on our storyboard, next lesson we will be starting our recce

brainstorm

3b

2a

3A

Task 3

task 3 from conor mckeon

Task 3a

task 2c

2c from conor mckeon

task 2b

task 2a

2a from conor mckeon

comparison

Comparison

Most of these products are used electronically, for example e magazines. They can be viewed on platforms such as computers and smartphones. This is helpful because people who want to read their favourite magazine don't have to go to the corner shop and buy it, they can access it on the move on their smart phones.

This is very similar to e newspapers, people can access their favourite newspaper e.g the sun, daily mail, for free on their phones computer, this is more accessible than the printed copy of the paper as people who have a smartphone can easily access this for free.

There is also e books, these are books that can be accessed online. Some devices are specially made for e book., For example the kindle, this device allows the user to search for books and allows them to read it on the device for a little price.

All these e products are interactive media, this is because the user interacts with the product.

There are also printed products.

Leaflets are used to promote products. But instead of it being used on devices such as phones and computers, there are normally printed and handed out by the company. They often promote events.

Flyers are also a printed product. They are very similar to leaflets except that flyers are a simple 1-2 sided piece of paper with information on it. Leaflets normally fold and open to reveal more writing.

Flyers promote products such as food.

Adverts are found on both printed products and electronic products. Businesses will pay the company to insert a image or video of the product and the company will promote it the printed product or the e products.

2b redraft

Poster campaign

I chose a poster promoting Barack Obama, i chose this because many different style codes that make this poster a good promotion,

The poster has a traditional mood. I think this because it has traditional colours such as a white background. They also use the colours of red white and blue. This stands out for americans because it's their national colours.

The genre of the poster is political, this is because the poster is made so people see it and vote for Obama.

The ideology of the poster is also political, this is because the poster is representing a national matter. It is also promoting to the people of america someone who can be their future president.

The brand identity of the poster is classic and formal. This is because the poster is promoting the viewer to vote for Obama. It is also classical because it uses classical colours like red white blue.

Moving image campaign

I chose an moving campaign promoting a brand of mouthwash called corsodyl. This mouthwash helps people suffering with gum disease.  I chose this because they promote a serious matter and also show the effects of gum disease.

The mood of the moving image campaign is reliable. I think this because the advert shows true facts of how people notice they have a gum disease. It also shows how serious the matter is and tells the viewer do not ignore it.

The genre of the advert is a serious and factual matter. It shows the viewer that gum disease can be painful and it should be treated.

The ideology of the advert is personal ideology. This is because the advert only applies to people who have noticed some of the symptoms of gum diseases. This makes it more personal because the advert is speaking to a individual.

The brand identity is formal. This is because the advert is talking about actual facts and real life events that can be happening to anyone.

Website campaign

I chose this website because it links with the poster. It promotes national issues. It also has many stylistic codes. I also chose this website because it will stand out to the viewer because of the colours and images they used.

The mood of the website is a traditional mood. I think this because it keeps the traditional colours red white and blue. These colours are also the colours of the american flag, this will make people from america more interested about the website and they will engage with it more. The atmosphere of the poster is a warm, national l atmosphere.

The genre of the website is a traditional mood. This is because of the colour scheme the creator used. I also think this because of the way the text is wrote. It is a formal type of text which you wouldn't see in a horror genre or a comedy genre.

The website has a political ideology. This is because of the images they used in the webiste. They used images of Barack Obama and other politics of america which shows the political side of the website.

The websites brand identity is formal. This is because it helps the viewer find voluntary work in their local area. This is helping people, which is why it is formal.

Task 1

Task 1 from conor mckeon

timeline

http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/1479079

photoshoot room

photoshoot from conor mckeon

Edwin S Porter

Edwin s porter from conor mckeon

a trip to the moon

A trip to the moon from conor mckeon

website evaluation

Evaluation on website from conor mckeon

website

https://cmckeon4545.wixsite.com/conor

poster evaluation

My poster

The first thing i created on my poster was the background. I wanted a background with numerous amounts of colour, so i started experimenting with the preset colours in photoshop. After looking for colours i couldn't find any bright and vibrant colours that went well with my scheme, so i tried a more subtle mix of different shades of brown and white. I made the colours fade into each other using the preset tool on photoshop called the gradient tool. Ilike the out come of the poster and i kept it.

i then added the images of Bob Marely and the lion. I got the image from google images, originally the picture was them merged together but i wanted them separate so i duplicated the photo and dragged on to the left and one to the right. After this i added an effect on the photos called overlay, this made the pictures blend into the background and made it more subtle. 

After the pictures were added, i focused on inserting typography onto the poster. I searched the internet for a reggae looking text but i could not find any, after this i looked on photoshops preset text and found one that i liked, it was called projan. I liked it because it made the text look old fashioned and i think it suited my scheme. I used bob marely quotes for my heading and footer, I didn't want the text to say "reggae" because i saw others using the word as their heading so i wanted mine to stand out and be different. I chose two Bob marely quotes Because it represents individualism, i think this because both the quotes are talking about '"yourself" and our minds. Which is what i think reggae music is all about. I then added a text mild text wrap to the heading, i added this because i thought it matched well with the pictures and the colour scheme. 

I added the peace logo in the middle last. I found this image on google images, it came with a transparent background so i did not need to cut around it. This was helpful as it saved me time. I added it not knowing what is was going to turn out like, i sent the picture to the layer underneath the bob marely and lion and thought it looked nice and suited my poster well.  It originally came as black, i did not like this because it was difficult to see and understand what it was. So i  then added an overlay onto the peace logo so it would be easier to see.

Banner

L'Arrivée d'un train en gare de La Ciotat Outline

First film train outline from conor mckeon

evaluation

Evaluation

What was your aim? Donating money, Raising awareness

Our aim primary aim was to raise awareness for great ormond street hospital. We did this because we liked how they helped young children through life threatening illnesses and disabilities, we wanted to show what they are doing for the community and how they are helping.

Original ideas- coreys pitch, storyboards, Plan B

Compared to our original idea, our production changed lot, this is for many reasons. But the main reason was that we couldn't get permission from great ormond street to film in the hospital. So me and aaron thought of a way around this and made my bedroom look like a hospital bed.

There was also a problem with speaking in the advert. We wanted the advert to have no speaking. But it was very hard to get our message across without speaking.

Strengths and weaknesses?

Our biggest strength was the scenes when matthew and me are bmxing. I think this because it shows how happy he is after his stay at great ormond street hospital.

Another strength of our piece was adding the logo at the end of the production. This helps viewers know what charity we are representing.

Our final strength was our editing. We used different types of editing skills but the one that stood out was the reversed music. I did this whilst editing and i thought it worked well in the production

Our weaknesses

In our prediction our worst weakness was our audio levels. The music was louder thasn the speaking and miss had to turn up when the music stopped.

Another weakness is our location. We used the same location twice at different scenes, we used the hospital bed in the scene of matthew is resting. And we used the same room in the interview. This can confusing for some viewers.

How did filming go? Team work

The filming well fine, i got the shots of me and matthew riding one night when we went riding and aaron was telling me other shots to get. For example the bed scene. I think the filming for our production went well.

improved poster

Poster

2b

Grunge- in grunge the mood is very dark, this graphic design uses distorted images and dark colours to show this mood. Also the image might contain a person who has been distorted, this also gives a eerie feeling to the mood.

 

An example of this is this picture.

In this graphic design they have used the colour black to represent darkness. They also added a picture of a man who looks like he is in pain, this also gives of a dark mood.

 

The atmosphere of grunge is also dark and eerie. Grunge is about bland colours and a point of focus, the point of focus can be wired like the example or it can be distorted like this grunge graphic design.

 

Genre- I would put grunge in the genre of horror. I chose this genre because of the style codes that grunge uses. They use colours and images that would be matched with the horror genre.

 

 

Ideology-  my personal opinion of grunge is that it is personal ideology. I think this because each  poster of grunge is different. The point of focus changes and some people may find some cool and others may find it disturbing.