Video Games and Me

Video Games and Me

I mostly play games on my phone or on tablets, whereas, when I was younger, years ago I used to play game on computers when I need to pass the time. The reasons I play is when I have nothing to do, when I'm bored or waiting for something. it is a source that occupies me, such as during journeys by car or bus. The games I play are from the Play Store where normally you level up or try to beat records such as 2048, Make7 and Candy Crush Soda. Furthermore, I play whilst I'm listening to music in place of the visual activity to waste time. Nowadays, I play these games by myself, however, I used to play sometimes with my brother when we there is not anything to do and when we were younger we'd play computer games for hours on end. These days, I don't spend much time on games but spend some days playing a bit while other days I don't play at all. There have been long periods of time, for example months where I don't bother using the games or engage in one particular game at a time. 

Minecraft Mission

Minecraft Mission

As a person who has never played Minecraft, this is my first attempt at building a house on this video game. Playing on the iPad Minecraft: Pocket Edition version of the game, it is clear that the game takes time to adjust to using but can be engaging as one can create their own world. Because this is the sort of game that can be played alone, it is possible whenever the individual wants to, they do not have to get multiple people together to play. Since you, the play, are in control of the game, the wold can look however they want it to look and play how they want to as well. As this video game can be played on various devices, the areas where it can be used is versatile.

My Breakfast Show Segment

My Breakfast Show Segment

1) Did you fulfil all the content requirements; both in terms of including all the correct features and as well as the actual choices made.
We fulfil the criteria as we incorporated catchy jingles, the use of music tracks in the middle of sections of conversational interaction between the host, member of public and news reporter. Moreover, we made sure to include the significant feature of Celebrity Gamble which promotes the use of social media consisting of a phone-in from the audience and banter with the host. Our news reporter informed the host and audience of two news headlines which our host confirmed that a featured celebrity guest would come up later in the show.

2) Have you nailed the conventions of and style of Nick Grimshaw and the Radio 1 Breakfast Show?
I think we have come close toe achieving the style of Radio 1 Breakfast Show. The music tracks we used were current  providing our members of public with the best global music talents which attracts younger listeners in the 15-29 year old category. We communicated to our audience the latest news affairs  and connected with our listeners via Celebrity Gamble as well as  through the use of social media. In terms of adopting the style of Nick Grimshaw, I feel that our form was similar, we added in memorable jingles and our banter was interesting to hear. 

3) How well did you manage your running order/timings?
As we planned the order of our radio show in advance we were able to spend time practising running through our script, working out who should play what track and when on different iPads, in addition to organising how fast or slow we should relay our words and furthermore if we were talking clearly. Before recording we already ran through our script and playing it back utilising a phone device. I think our timings ran well as we practised several times to get it right.

Music Video Analysis - Havana

Music Video Analysis: Havana - Camila Cabello ft Young Thug

Technical Feature 1: Close Ups/Beauty Shot

- In this gif, we see a close up of Cabello,who bats her eyelashes in a flirty way
- In this beauty Cabello seems to be in fun mood whose mouth curls up into a smile
- As she turn around she turns her head towards the ground, the shot displays a slightly coy and light-hearted side to her character
- The stereotypical beauty shot is mainly found in music videos of female artists so this is a very classic convention

Technical Feature 2: Combination of audio-visual

- Here, Camila Cabello mentions the lyrics: 'I had to go' leaving the two men she previously danced with to dance together as she dances away
- This illustration emphasises her words quite clearly

Technical Feature 3: Direct Address

- Cabello throws her hat whilst looking into the camera, dancing and singing in front of a traditional microphone

- In this shot the camera zooms out from a medium close up to a medium shot

      Technical Feature 4: Camera Movement

- Camila is followed by the camera as she turns around

- We get to see where she is looking at another man

- There a change of background behind Cabello as the camera moves to match her turning around

Technical Feature 5: Multiple Viewpoints

Camila, the telenovela star

Camila, the movie star

Karla

- In this one video we view Camila Cabello portray three different roles, with the first appearance from Camila as a telenovela star, then Karla as an introverted person and lastly Camila as a film star

- The telenovela star version is showcased in a dramatized scene, quickly changing her emotions going through sadness, confusion to happiness

- In contrast, the quiet Karla is the side of Cabello that is less witnessed by the general public, here she is enjoyed entertainment such as telenovelas and movies

- Camila, the movie star is very playful and sassy character shown enjoying herself, singing and dancing with men, it seems she an amplified version of  a reality Karla possibly imagines having