Wants and Needs. Mainstream movie

Hanks Funding

Sam Summerson

Tasks

1. Research how each of the companies are owned. 

- Who can produce content for these companies, why might it matter to Hank?

2. Research how each of the companies are funded.

- Where do the fund come from , how much is there available for film/tv

3. Present your findings.

- Included your research findings with references

- Conclude which company you believe Hank should work with

- Justify why he should opt for that company over another. 

News Essay

Darren Thomas

 

Out Foxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism

 

In this essay I will be discussing the codes and conventions, Issues of representation and why multi-cam is best for a News Show. Material includes interviews with former FNC employees and the inter-office memos they provided. Inflammatory tactics of the Fox News Channel to demonstrate the conservative bias that's handed down by Fox's owner.  An a example of demonstration is that Fox presenters say ‘A black man’ was announced countless of times (Repetition) indicating that he was the criminal. This may of been because he were an easy target. Targeting the stereotype is a munipulating technique based on Bias opinions. This can relate to racist offences, as well as satisfying their met criteria purposes of a News show creating fear and urgency.

Fox News, Australian born media mogul Rupert Murdoch is the Chairman and CEO of 21st Century Fox, the owner of Fox News Channel, member of the big 6 conglomerate, vertically integrated in a Oligopoly.

The purpose of all News Shows is to inform the audience of a message. Focusing on how they will present it to those who have access watching it. News can easily be mistaken on some information, whether it will miss lead the audience in happiness, sad, fear and very angry for example when the 9/11 commission hearing occurred of Richard Clarke when he apologised for "failing the country", the massive amount of emotional enormity outlet broke out over the media suggesting that it may of been a stage performance.

The News is very specific in what story to present. Fox news received a memo every morning of how they want to present it. For example a Memo on the 4/28/2004 From Moody 'lets refer to the US marines we see in the foreground "sharpshooters" not snipers, which carries a negative connotation'. This means that the control of the story is to have a negative impact. They want a negative impact to raise awareness and suspicion levels.

Code and conventions are important when filming live, because giving news without the right camera techniques, lights, space etc wouldn't look as apealing to the audience. A professional reporter must care for the atmosphere in order to get the emotional outcome required. The setting, presentation, colours, cameras, quality, sound, visual mixing, time schedule, floor planning etc... matters.

The concept of the News is to be informative, reaching out to the audience, almost like indoctrination in a mild form. This means to instruct in a body of doctrine or principles, imbue with a partisan or ideological point of views. Indoctrinate is a history technique once used by Adolf Hitler who embraced the dictatorship of leadership and power aiming at the new generation for children, indoctrinated against the values of their own parents. However Fox News show clearly denies any allegations of being biased.

Attitude rivalries when a heavy discussion starts between presenters about facts and politics. Developing a very defensive tone, showing their weakness position. News Show interview questions may become hard to answer because reporters(Paparazzi) strive for the real gossip for example when out foxed bill O'reilly attacks 9/11 victims son. Striving for something harder to get will be the story which is most likely to sell, juicer the story the better, so they will in fact break piece by piece down of every word last said. The surrounds may become uncomfortable and even  unbearable in cases of a high allegation or a victim, even a celebrity secret.

Reactions of the presenters 'shut up' give us a clear idea about where they stand, the differences of belief weather it'll be about politics etc. The reactions of the presenter 'Bill' received a viewer mail "Bill, if you are so concerned about public figures being bad role models for children please stop rudely interrupting your guest and telling them to shut up!" However they are many, many clips of Bill telling different people to shut up, this shows how strong his opinions are.

The representation of Fox News has a lot of repetition 'A black man' or 'People say' determine the negative side of point of views replacing them as facts.
James Wolcott Former staff writer for the New Yorker/Cultural Critic for vanity fair suggest Fox News doesn't have to win every argument along as they can counter argue and draw the argument 'that to them is a victory' because it 'denies the other side of victory'.
'Some people say' is a Fox News biased technique referring to the sources, exploiting political news to suggest that is the truth. This referees to David brock president/CEO of Media Matters for America who states 'opinions can not be proven false'. The idea is inserting political opinion, even when it is not need but is provided to get the manipulative message across. 

What I explained above at the start of this essay about the effectiveness of a message. This is another example of A meeting which occurred questioning weather Richard Clark is just trying to sell his book and that he is contradicting him self. The outraged question was 'did he have a motive behind writing the book then going out on 60 minuets, Criticizing bush administration' twisting the knowledge, of when Clarke claims himself failed the country. Jeff Cohen Form MSNBC/For News Contributor comment 'Its attack politics, to a Political Campaign'.

Reported Conservative bias of the Rupert Murdoch-owned Fox News Channel (FNC), which promotes itself as "Fair and Balanced". However Statistics show a ratio of republican and democrats guest, Republican are shown on Fox news have five times more then democrats. If Fox was balanced as they claim, the number indicates Brit and special report choose the guest based on political considerations other then news judgment.

 

We never know what is true and what is biased, as the audience are so easily convinced they believe what they hear because it’s on a TV. TV  is a powerful type of propaganda, that the governments would always keep an eye on. However in my research I found this from Wikipedia and I quote ‘Critics of Fox News Channel have accused the network of having various biases in their coverage of certain events. Fox News has publicly denied such charges^, stating that the reporters in the newsroom provide separate, neutral reporting. ‘ Really anything is possible, my main point is that to think for yourself may be the best option, coming up with a conclusion of your own.
 

The emotional enormity of a News discussion can lead to over powering voices for example 'SHUT UP!' says political bill. Jeff Cohen Former MSNBC/Fox News Contributor comments on the discussion.

Multi-cam is best used because it captures all different angles of presenters, weather maps, close ups, pictures etc. The multi-cam technique requires set design, time and effort, but is the best way to form a sophisticated informative news show such as fox.



Essex online - Camera Directions Script

ESSEX ONLINE

CAMERA DIRECTIONS

Camera 1 : Nicola

Camera 2 : Ashley

Camera 3 : Cory

 

• Concentrate on own directions as you'll have time to change shot while others prepare for your own. If you feel the need to try new things make notes and share.

Chris Martin:   ASHLEY  - Medium Shot of BOTH Presenters.

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Essex Online I'm Chris Martin.



Steff Preston: NICOLA - Zoom, Single Medium Shot

and I'm Steff Preston. One of our top stories today is the increasing prices on train faces and our reporter Joe Brinkman speaks to those who are most affected. 



Chris : ASHLEY - MEDIUM SHOT O BOTH PRESENTERS.

Here's what they had to say. 



 (VT - 1.30 seconds)


Steff : ASHLEY - CONTINUE

 Our reporter Joe Brinkman also spoke to Head of security at Stanford Le Hope earlier today, Joe talked about where your money is going and what it is being spent on. 



Chris : COREY - SINGLE , CLOSE UP (CU) ON FACE

 Here it is. 



(VT - 2.30 seconds)

Tragic news hit seevic College last Thursday at 4.55pm when teachers of the college rushed to the car park after noticing a car on fire, fire services were called and were there within minutes, shortly after their arrival fire fighters discovered a body inside the car which was ablaze on the campus forecourt. 



Steff : ASHLEY - WIDE SHOT, BOTH PRESENTERS

 Fire fighters contacted police shortly after 5pm and more than 10 police cars rushed to the scene. The body was so badly burnt that investigators were unable to provide an identification, but the body is believed to be a local man in his 40's. 



Chris :

Shocked students and residents in the area have been reacting to the news on twitter one of their tweets was 'RIP to whoever was in that car at Seevic, absolutely devastating'. Students and teachers at seevic paid their respects with a minute of silence the morning after.



Steff : NICOLA - CLOSE UP OF STEPH

Plain clothed officers break down the front door of a house in Pitsea after a tip off, officers found a back bed room which had been converted into a cannabis storage room with powerful lighting to help the plants grow, they discovered 32 plants which could have been worth up to £20,000.



Chris : ASHLEY - CLOSE UP OF BOTH PRESENTERS FACES

 A search of the property uncovered a machete in one of the bedrooms and the bedside table, there were also chunks of cannabis being dried out in kitchen cupboards and in the same room as children's toys. 



Steff : ASHLEY - BOTH PRESENTERS

 A man and a woman were arrested at the house and while the police were collecting evidence a second man arrived in a rented van containing hydroponics equipment, which can be used for growing cannabis. The three people were all arrested but have now been released on bail until april 9th.



 A local taxi driver aged 77 was ruthlessly attacked on Saturday 8th February at 11.25pm outside Sainsbury's on London Road in Southend by two men in their early twenties, the two men refused to pay the £11 fare so Kenneth Wolfe demanded it and was then badly beaten, then shockingly a third man, who is believed to be homeless, aided the two men on their heartless attack, Kenneth was left with a broken jaw, broken eye socket and missing teeth after the attack. 



Steff : NICOLA -  CLOSE UP

The attackers were white and wearing dark clothing, anyone with information about the attack can call detectives at Southend police station on 101. Thank you.



Chris : COREY - CLOSE UP

 Two men were arrested after trying to allure two young teenage girls aged 15 and 16 while they were walking in Rectory Road in Pitsea on 18th February, the white van pulled up beside them and tried to persuade them to get in, the young girls contacted the police, who then searched the area and arrested two men for public order offences, they have been released on bail until march 13th.



Steff : ASHLEY

 A man is wanted by police on suspicion of aggravated burglary, Alex Stephens, aged 31 has been linked to addresses in Finchley road and Palmerston road in west cliff, as well as Jones close and Chiltern Flats in southend on sea, he is suspected of aggravated burglary at Grampian Flats on Balmoral Road, southend, on december 5th. The picture on the screen shows Alex Stephens, Have you seen him? Do you know his whereabouts? If so please call Detective Layla Barker at Southend on 101.



Chris : COREY -

 Police would like to speak to these two women in connection with a theft at a supermarket in Basildon, these women shown on the screen failed to put all of their items through the self service checkout, they left the store without paying for these items which valued up to £80. The incident happened at 4.30pm on Monday February 10 at Asda in Pipps Hill Retail Park in Miles Gray Road.



Steff :  ASHLEY - FULL SHOT BOTH PRESENTER

Welcome back to Essex Online, coming up next our presenter Joe Brinkman speaks to Head Mistress at Gabel Hall Dr Asong.


Chris : COREY - WIDE SHOT

Here it is.



(Gabel Hall VT - 3.45)

Steff : NICOLA - WIDE SHOT ON BOTH PRESENTERS.

A college student has been left paralysed on one side of his body after being stabbed with a chisel in a carpentry class at Prospects College on Southchurch Boulevard in Southend.


Chris : ASHLEY - CLOSE UP OF TWO PRESENTERS SHOULDERS.

 He remains in hospital where doctors fear it will be at least a month before they will know if the paralysis is permanent.


Steff :


As I have already explained the script wasn't written by me, however in this copy is a script specifically for the camera men. Ashley Hodges, Nicola and Corey.

Essex online script with stage directions

ESSEX ONLINE

Script with camera directions

Chris Martin:

- LOOK AT CAMERA 2 (ASHLEY)

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Essex Online I'm Chris Martin.



Steff Preston:

- LOOK AT CAMERA 1 (NICOLE)

and I'm Steff Preston. One of our top stories today is the increasing prices on train faces and our reporter Joe Brinkman speaks to those who are most affected. 



Chris

Here's what they had to say. 



(the VT comes on for 1.30 seconds). 



Steff

- LOOK AT CAMERA 2 (ASHLEY)

 Our reporter Joe Brinkman also spoke to Head of security at Stanford Le Hope earlier today, Joe talked about where your money is going and what it is being spent on. 



Chris

- (LOOK AT CAMERA 3 (CORY)

 Here it is. 



(the VT comes on for 2.30 seconds)



Chris :

Tragic news hit seevic College last Thursday at 4.55pm when teachers of the college rushed to the car park after noticing a car on fire, fire services were called and were there within minutes, shortly after their arrival fire fighters discovered a body inside the car which was ablaze on the campus forecourt.

 

Steff :

LOOK AT CAMERA 2 (ASHLEY)

 Fire fighters contacted police shortly after 5pm and more than 10 police cars rushed to the scene. The body was so badly burnt that investigators were unable to provide an identification, but the body is believed to be a local man in his 40's. 



Chris :

Shocked students and residents in the area have been reacting to the news on twitter one of their tweets was 'RIP to whoever was in that car at Seevic, absolutely devastating'. Students and teachers at seevic paid their respects with a minute of silence the morning after.



Steff :

LOOK AT CAMERA 1 (NICOLA)

Plain clothed officers break down the front door of a house in Pitsea after a tip off, officers found a back bed room which had been converted into a cannabis storage room with powerful lighting to help the plants grow, they discovered 32 plants which could have been worth up to £20,000.



Chris :

LOOK AT CAMERA 2 (ASHLEY)

 A search of the property uncovered a machete in one of the bedrooms and the bedside table, there were also chunks of cannabis being dried out in kitchen cupboards and in the same room as children's toys. 



Steff :

 A man and a woman were arrested at the house and while the police were collecting evidence a second man arrived in a rented van containing hydroponics equipment, which can be used for growing cannabis. The three people were all arrested but have now been released on bail until april 9th.



Chris :

 A local taxi driver aged 77 was ruthlessly attacked on Saturday 8th February at 11.25pm outside Sainsbury's on London Road in Southend by two men in their early twenties, the two men refused to pay the £11 fare so Kenneth Wolfe demanded it and was then badly beaten, then shockingly a third man, who is believed to be homeless, aided the two men on their heartless attack, Kenneth was left with a broken jaw, broken eye socket and missing teeth after the attack. 



Steff :

LOOK AT CAMERA 2 (NICOLA)

The attackers were white and wearing dark clothing, anyone with information about the attack can call detectives at Southend police station on 101. Thank you.



Chris :

LOOK AT CAMERA 3 (COREY)

 Two men were arrested after trying to allure two young teenage girls aged 15 and 16 while they were walking in Rectory Road in Pitsea on 18th February, the white van pulled up beside them and tried to persuade them to get in, the young girls contacted the police, who then searched the area and arrested two men for public order offences, they have been released on bail until march 13th.



Steff :

LOOK AT CAMERA 2 (ASHLEY)

 A man is wanted by police on suspicion of aggravated burglary, Alex Stephens, aged 31 has been linked to addresses in Finchley road and Palmerston road in west cliff, as well as Jones close and Chiltern Flats in southend on sea, he is suspected of aggravated burglary at Grampian Flats on Balmoral Road, southend, on december 5th. The picture on the screen shows Alex Stephens, Have you seen him? Do you know his whereabouts? If so please call Detective Layla Barker at Southend on 101.



Chris:

LOOK AT CAMERA 3 (COREY)

 Police would like to speak to these two women in connection with a theft at a supermarket in Basildon, these women shown on the screen failed to put all of their items through the self service checkout, they left the store without paying for these items which valued up to £80. The incident happened at 4.30pm on Monday February 10 at Asda in Pipps Hill Retail Park in Miles Gray Road.



Steff :

LOOK AT CAMERA 2 (ASHLEY)

Welcome back to Essex Online, coming up next our presenter Joe Brinkman speaks to Head Mistress at Gabel Hall Dr Asong. (Needs more information, like the purpose of the V.t)



Chris :

 LOOK AT CAMERA 3  (COREY)

Here it is.



(Gabel hall VT for 3.45 seconds)

Thank you joe? (make it look live) CHRIS?

Steff :

LOOK AT CAMERA 1 (NICOLA)

A college student has been left paralysed on one side of his body after being stabbed with a chisel in a carpentry class at Prospects College on South church Boulevard in Southend.


Chris :

LOOK AT CAMERA 2 (ASHLEY)

 He remains in hospital where doctors fear it will be at least a month before they will know if the paralysis is permanent.


Steff :


Maddie Govier had written the script with Frankie Brown. I had put a small input into the introduction of the script. However as the script was near on finished I had copied and pasted it and inserted stage directors for the presenters. Whilst reading the script I had made suggestions without changing any of the script by myself. To see my notes they were red with a red underline.

However even though we have stage directions it may not exactly go in to this format with the vision mixer whilst recording. Only because Ellis Bishop may change the camera visuals whilst the presenter is looking at a specific camera.

Video editing

**TOO BE UPLOADED**

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