ANALOGUE Vs. DIGITAL
The basic difference between analogue and digital photography is that one of one is more modern than the other; to put it in the most simplistic of terms. Analogue photography consists of rolls of film rather than a tape or a memory card that saves your images as you go along. The analogue camera is still used today because of its immense picture quality. It is able to catch every glimpse of light and makes all images sharp. The main disadvantage is that after the images you have taken are developed they may not look the same way you thought they would.

Digital on the other hand is the more modern way to capture video/still images as all of your creations are at your fingertips. If you're not happy with the image you can delete it there and then and there's not as much fuss included. However, the shots you do get are not to the same quality of that of an analogue camera. As far as filming is concerned, analogue cameras are seen to be ideal as they are less expensive, although the amount of money a film maker would spend on rolls of film would add up to just as much as having a digital camera in the first place. The digital camera (concerning filming) is more equipped for change in weather conditions, and a lot more portable where as the analogue camera is seen to be "old fashioned."
The world of cinematography is changing through the lense of digital videography. More and more directors are using digital and even though analogue is said to produce sharper quality pictures, the unique elements of digital, such as the portability, make it preferable.

-The highest levels of image quality with both still photography and video.
-Audio technology through a built in mic and two external microphone inputs for the use of other microphones.
-The compact design enhances the portability of the camera.
-High speed zoom mode allowing fast zoom shots for video.
-Can be hand held or fixed onto a tripod.
-Numerous functions are included on the camera including playback and three different record buttons; the button you use will depend on what you are shooting.




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Task One – Still Images

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Codes and Conventions : British Television Dramas
-Characters
-Locations used
-Props used
-Camera techniques
-Basic story line
-Use of music, sound and dialogue
-Editing
-Lighting

Over the summer, i analysed the above elements in numerous television dramas to begin to understand what makes them sucessful. I noticed that in all different types of dramas, be they crime dramas, hopital dramas or teen soaps, they use the techniques specifically to the theme of the programme. For example, the characters in the hit teen soap "Skins" are mainly from London and all have the same interests; sex, drugs and alcohol. The characters are everyday students and easily relatable to its viewers. They give the impression that they were born to have fun and in the show they portray this perfectly. Using props such as cigarettes and locations such as the local college, the ideas and messages behind the drama, make it was it is. This can then be compared to the popular crime drama "The Bill" which uses authentic siren sounds along with numerous police officers in costume, to present to the viewers what it's really like to work in the police forces. I noticed in one of the episodes i watched that there was a panning shot of an officer chasing a criminal as he tried to run away from a crime scene. This made the episode very interesting as you could see the distance between them and knew the offender was going to get away.
The key element i noticed about all of the dramas i analysed was that, they all incorporate real life story lines and experiences and they are all adjusted so they fit the situation they should. By this, i mean that a hospital drama must be suited to real life casualties and accidents, and it's through the different techniques that this is carried out effectively.

Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho

Alfred Hitchcock created the "mother" of all horrors when he directed the film Psycho in the year 1960. This was my chosen film to study in preparation for the World Cinema work we will be completing this year. The plot of the film begins with a man and a woman in a hotel room in Pheonix, Arizona. They are trying their best to see one another even though the man, named Sam lives in California. As the woman, Marion, returns to work that afternoon she is greeted by her boss and a businessman willing to pay $40,000 cash for a property as a present to his daughter. Marion, seizing this opportunity, steals the money and drives to Sam in the attempt to run away with him to live happily ever after. Although, the film wasn't named Psycho as a distraction! She becomes tired whilst driving and decides to pull over to a motel just off the main highway... That's where the story really begins! In this twisted motion picture, Hitchcock introduces to the world a truely disturbed character that may earn your trust at first, but certainly turns out to be the PSYCHO! Honestly, the best horror film i've seen that's filmed in black and white!

I am OBSESSED with the twilight saga; the books and the films! Stephenie Meyer is a genius! New Moon (out in cinemas on the 20th of november) wasn't my favourite book but the more trailers i see from the film, the more excited i get about it! Anyone who has read the books or seen the first film "Twilight" will hopefully understand my point of view and share my anticipation for the rest of the film releases :) GO TEAM EDWARD!