Friday 21 June 2013

Proof Reading: Rewriting my Aviva evaluation.


I think this whole project started off on the wrong foot to be honest, people started arguing about the idea that me and Scarlett came up with and there were major disagreements about people not working on anything. After a little while we all started to agree which sorted things out and we got back on task pretty quick, whilst at first it seemed like we wouldn't be able to get it finished on time to present, we ended up being one of the finalists at our school. Even though we didn't win, it was just fun to be able to go to London and meet the executives and other finalists.

E4 Estings




E4 Estings animation idea


Setting: Boxing match
Two boxers are in the middle of a match when the bell goes to symbolise that the round is over. They sit in their individual corners and have a few seconds rest, they get back up and the bell goes to start the round, the guy on the right throws a punch which misses and the guy on the let swings and lands a knockout. Instead of stars or birds flying around his head which Looney Toons seem to be so fond of doing, I was planning on there being small E4 logos floating round his head. Long story short he falls to the floor and gets squashed by a giant E4 logo which then proceeds to light up.
This was a small representation of what it would look like:












Apart from the fact that it wouldn’t be some Hench gypsy knocking out an Irish Brad Pitt it’s pretty spot on, oh and also it would be animated…

Friday 22 March 2013

Game Classifications


Conditions of Employment: Boundaries In Gaming

United Kingdom Game Ratings

3: All ages may play.

7: Parental Guidance is suggested.

12: Not recommended for a younger audience but not restricted.

16: Restricted to younger audiences unless accompanied by an adult.

18: Only adults may play.

Compare & Contrast two different ratings

So age ratings were obviously put in place for a reason, but are they taking it a bit too far?

3: It’s basically for kids only; well at least it was until they started putting racing games in which you see violent crashes and explosions under it. Games like Disney’s Epic Mickey usually fall under this classification.

18: Basically blood and gore galore; or at least it was until everyone decided that call of duty was too violent for anyone below 18. Seriously though it’s a First Person Shooter like any other yet it’s ridiculously over classified for what it is. Games like Skyrim in which you can violently decapitate people and destroy their limbs are somehow classified as a 15, guys, stop.

Agree or disagree with a game classification

I’m going to have to pick 18; which I disagree with entirely, especially since some games are way too highly rated for the content they have in them, we’re starting to rate games an 18 because someone said the word “bulls**t”. Not to mention the fact that some violent games are severely underrated too, it’s pretty dumb most of the time.

Also when I want to buy a game that’s rated 18 they ask for my ID or a driver’s license, guys I’m buying a game in which I’m going to run people over for money, does it look like I have a driver’s license?

Friday 1 February 2013

Terry Pratchet: Wyrd Sisters


Terry Pratchet: Wyrd Sisters

Length:

Around 3 Minutes.

Characters:

The Three Wyrd Sisters and some random guy who gets killed.

Audience:

Anyone who enjoys Terry Pratchet

Types Of Radio


Types of Radio:

Broadcast: Something that is being sent across the world for all to see/hear in real-time.

Radio One – Every Day, Live.

BBC News – Every Day, Live.

Non Broadcast: Pre Recorded, Maybe exclusive to some people.

Hospital Radio – Pre Recorded playlist with songs requested by patients.

Kiss 100 – Pre Recorded Radio, Same songs all day.

Tesco – A series of mix tapes for background noise.

 

How are Radio Programs made?

In Booths, Studios, As long as you have a good microphone.

 

Why were they made?

Originally to inform the public about the war, and to communicate information to foot soldiers and RAF pilots. Now it’s more commonly used for gossip and popular music.

Who listens to them?

People who are driving, Blind people and people at work.

 

Differences between AM and FM

AM: Amplitude Modulation. In this technique, the amplitude or height of the carrier signal increases and decreases as the base signal changes. AM radio signals will travel great distances so a single transmitter can cover large areas.

 
FM: Frequency Modulation, where the frequency of the carrier signal increases and decreases to represent the change in voltage of the base signal. FM signals tend to offer better signal quality than AM but the range is far less, demanding multiple transmitters to cover the same area as one AM transmitter.

Genres

Drama – The Archers

Jingles – ASDA