The music industry or music business sells compositions, recordings and performances of music. Among the many individuals and organisations that operate within the industry are the musicians who compose and perform the music; the companies and professionals who create and sell recorded music (e.g., music publishers, producers, studios, engineers, record labels, retail and online music stores,performance rights organisations); those that present live music performances (booking agents, promoters, music venues, road crew); professionals who assist musicians with their careers (talent managers, business managers, entertainment lawyers); those who broadcast music (satellite and broadcast radio); journalists; educators; musical instrument manufacturers; as well as many others organisations.
For a long time the music industry has been affected by illegal downloads and pirate copies. This means that people are listening to the music of artists without paying to hear the songs, meaning the band or singer doesn't get the money from you listening to their song, and therefore the people involved in making the music don't get the money they should. I for one can say for a while I did download music without paying for it, but now I buy all my music from iTunes. The fact that most teenagers don't buy music is simply because they don't have the money to buy C.D's and singles. The invention of Youtube however, helps the artist now, as Youtube have been placing adverts on, which means the money from the adverts go to the artist, and under the video of the song, there is now a direct link to iTunes where you can download the song.
Nowadays, music is a big part in people's lives, mainly teenagers, as it is very common when you go out that you will listen to music some point during your day. Whether, it's on the radio in the car, taxi or bus. Maybe on your iPod, phone, iPad or M.P.3 player when you're alone. At home on your computer or laptop as well. The fact is people will always listen to music. People listen to music to calm down, to relax etc. When I'm just in my room on the computer, or doing homework I tend to listen to music on my laptop or on my iPad, but when I go out I'll listen to music on my phone. I either listen to my music privately using my headphones or I'll blast it so all my friends or family can hear it.
I personally store all my music on iTunes because I buy most of my music from them anyway and therefore it's handier. I always have everything copied to Windows Media Player also just in case anything ever goes wrong with iTunes. I always have my music organised in alphabetical order of artists. This doesn't apply for my C.D collection though. I organise my C.D's in order of which case cover is more aesthetically pleasing. Personally I prefer having Records to C.D's or downloads, although C.D's are a close second. Despite this, I have more downloads than C.D's or records because they are just easier to obtain and cheaper.
When every I like an artist I always make sure to check them out on Youtube first and if I like their music I will go on iTunes and download some of their work, and if I'm fond of them I'll buy all their other work. I always check if my favourite artists have twitter or Youtube accounts so then I can follow them and check for updates, as in new song releases or tour dates. I also like reading up on the artists to see what they seem to be like personally as well, because I find if the artists are genuinely nice and funny, you like them more. I also prefer it when artists are being themselves. What would really discourage me to buy music from a band is when you can tell they're being fake, also when they seem like they've been put together to make money and actually have no real interest in the music they make. What always encourages me to buy money from bands is when you can just tell the music is their life and they write all their own songs, because then you can hear everything just comes from the heart and personally it just makes everything sound so much better.
A lot of my friends and family don't pay for the music they download, but when it comes to artists they love, they make an effort to pay for their albums and merchandise. I used to be like that as well, but recently I've just bought all my music, because I tend to only listen to artists I love anyway. Whenever I think of downloading music online illegally it never really scares me because you just think, sure everyone does it and no one actually cares, so it doesn't actually phase you when you download music, and it generally doesn't bother you after it. My parents know I buy all my music anyway, because they always shout at me for spending all my money for going out on music, so I'm always borrowing more money off of them.
The Music Industry is being affected by illegal downloads, but I think due to the amount of websites out there at the moment where you you can buy your music makes up for it. Although the sales of C.D's and records have declined due to the increase of download sales, but I believe the Music Industry is even stronger now, due to the increase in people listening to music thanks to recent technology advancements for music devices, for example, 10 years ago you wouldn't have the option of downloading music to an iPod or phone, but now you can and therefore you make an effort to music everywhere you go.
Monday 24 October 2011
Monday 10 October 2011
Mise En Scene
Production Design:
The overall look of a film that illustrates the setting and visual style of the story. Includes the design of the sets, location choices, choice and supervision of props. Close collaboration with the DP and the Director concerning color and mood are an important part of this job.
Location: Any place a film is being shot that is NOT a studio set.
At 11:12 we can see an example of a scene being shot outside a studio. This is used to give the audience a different place to view so that they don't lose interest and it also shows a change in scene.
Studio: A constructed set built in a studio (sound stage)
At 3:50 we can see a studio as this is a set that was constructed just for this scene. This is effective because it is built to look like a hotel and has that feel, also it is easier then to have equipment move around in.
Set Design: In film making, the space that will be recorded containing all the elements in the mise-en-scene usually designed by a set designer in collaboration with the Production Designer. The term is used for both built studio sets and dressed locations.
Costume: A style of dress, including garments, accessories, and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period, or people.
At 0:05 we can see a very clear example of costume design. This is used effectively here because the audience can visually see from their outfits that they live in the early 1900's and are middle class people.
Make-up: When cosmetics are applied to an actor in preparation for a role. Touch-up is when the make-up is reviewed or corrected before a shot.
At 0:09 there is a very good example of make-up. Here we can see a person turned into a sister of a humanoid cat by make-up which would get the actor really into their character, therefore they'd be able to play it more convincingly.
Properties: Commonly referred to as a prop, is an object used on stage by actors to further the plot or story line of a theatrical production. Smaller props are referred to as "hand props". Larger props may also be set decoration, such as a chair or table. The difference between a set decoration and a prop is use. If the item is not touched by a performer for any reason it is simply a set decoration. If it is touched by the actor in accordance to script requirements or as deemed by the director, it is a prop.
Lighting: The use of various light sources, both artificial and natural, to achieve some aesthetic or practical effect while illuminating a scene.
At 0:20 there is a scene in which there are two characters walking down a character. The character on the left is said to be a trouble maker and they producers used dim, dark lighting to reflect this. This is very effective because as the audience we get this feel from not only the actor's performance, but also the lighting.
Colour Design: The characteristics of different illuminations that change the appearance and temperature in a photograph or video.
The overall look of a film that illustrates the setting and visual style of the story. Includes the design of the sets, location choices, choice and supervision of props. Close collaboration with the DP and the Director concerning color and mood are an important part of this job.
Location: Any place a film is being shot that is NOT a studio set.
At 11:12 we can see an example of a scene being shot outside a studio. This is used to give the audience a different place to view so that they don't lose interest and it also shows a change in scene.
Studio: A constructed set built in a studio (sound stage)
At 3:50 we can see a studio as this is a set that was constructed just for this scene. This is effective because it is built to look like a hotel and has that feel, also it is easier then to have equipment move around in.
Set Design: In film making, the space that will be recorded containing all the elements in the mise-en-scene usually designed by a set designer in collaboration with the Production Designer. The term is used for both built studio sets and dressed locations.
Costume: A style of dress, including garments, accessories, and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period, or people.
At 0:05 we can see a very clear example of costume design. This is used effectively here because the audience can visually see from their outfits that they live in the early 1900's and are middle class people.
Make-up: When cosmetics are applied to an actor in preparation for a role. Touch-up is when the make-up is reviewed or corrected before a shot.
At 0:09 there is a very good example of make-up. Here we can see a person turned into a sister of a humanoid cat by make-up which would get the actor really into their character, therefore they'd be able to play it more convincingly.
Properties: Commonly referred to as a prop, is an object used on stage by actors to further the plot or story line of a theatrical production. Smaller props are referred to as "hand props". Larger props may also be set decoration, such as a chair or table. The difference between a set decoration and a prop is use. If the item is not touched by a performer for any reason it is simply a set decoration. If it is touched by the actor in accordance to script requirements or as deemed by the director, it is a prop.
Lighting: The use of various light sources, both artificial and natural, to achieve some aesthetic or practical effect while illuminating a scene.
At 0:20 there is a scene in which there are two characters walking down a character. The character on the left is said to be a trouble maker and they producers used dim, dark lighting to reflect this. This is very effective because as the audience we get this feel from not only the actor's performance, but also the lighting.
Colour Design: The characteristics of different illuminations that change the appearance and temperature in a photograph or video.
Sound
Diegetic Sound: Sound whose source is visible on the screen or whose source is implied to be present by the action of the film:
At 0:0 A Diegetic sound is used. It is accompanied here by a voice over and a non-diegetic sound. I believe it was used here to bring the audience back into the drama and to focus on what was going on on-screen and not just on what was being said.
Non-Diegetic sound is used at 0:41. It is used along side the use of a voice over. This is very effective here as the narrative is speaking about how they never pass up celebrity guests, which means they must get rid of other normal guests, so the non-diegetic music played gives the audience a feel that there is a scheme being concocted here. The brass sound of the music gives us a sense that the scheme is also very sneaky.
At 11:12 we can hear the sound of birds in the little girl's back garden. This helps prevent an unnatural silence, but also due to the fact it's the only thing we hear, the audience is drawn to believe something is about to happen i.e the doctor appearing.
- voices of characters
- sounds made by objects in the story
- music represented as coming from instruments in the story space ( source music)
At 0:0 A Diegetic sound is used. It is accompanied here by a voice over and a non-diegetic sound. I believe it was used here to bring the audience back into the drama and to focus on what was going on on-screen and not just on what was being said.
Non-Diegetic Sound: Sound whose source is neither visible on the screen nor has been implied to be present in the action:
- narrator's commentary
- sound effects which is added for the dramatic effect
- mood music
Non-Diegetic sound is used at 0:41. It is used along side the use of a voice over. This is very effective here as the narrative is speaking about how they never pass up celebrity guests, which means they must get rid of other normal guests, so the non-diegetic music played gives the audience a feel that there is a scheme being concocted here. The brass sound of the music gives us a sense that the scheme is also very sneaky.
Synchronous Sound: Sound that appears to be matched to certain movements occurring in the scene, as when footsteps correspond to feet walking.
At 1:42 a synchronous sound is used. I believe this was used here to just match everything up and to make sure the audience was aware of what was taking place.
Asynchronous Sound: Sounds which is indigenous to the action but not precisely synchronies with the action.
* I need an example *
Sound Effects: An imitative sound, as of thunder or an explosion, produced artificially for theatrical purposes, as for a film, play, or radio program. Often used in plural
At 0:00 you can hear the sound of the tardis travelling. This is sound effect is the sound the tardis makes when it's time travelling. Therefore it creates drama in the scene and the audience are made aware that there is going to be an adventure coming up in the following scenes.
Sound Motif: A sound effect, or combination of sound effects which are associated with a particular character, setting, situation, or ida through the film. The use of sound motif can help shape a story that requires many characters and many locations and help unify the film and sustain its narrative and thematic development.
At 8:37 a sound motif is used. It is used here to draw attention to the particular character. It creates a dramatic effect and lures the audience in. It captures the audiences' attention. Therefore the speech the character delivers gets the attention and importance it needs, whilst focusing it's power on the character to give him the respect and authority his character has.
Sound Bridge: Sound which is sustained from one scene into the next. A sound bridge is used to extend a piece of music on the soundtrack or a sound from the story world over an edit. A sound may begin within a particular scene but does not end when the next scene begins.
At 4:10 a sound bridge is used to show an alarm bell going off between the shot of the girl in the toilet and the people outside on the phone talking to her. This is used effectively here to link the two scenes together and helps maintain continuity. This would make the audience aware that the scenes are linked and are both happening at the same time.
Dialogue: Conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
At 0:07 the shot shows the dialogue between two characters. This draws the audience's attention to the characters speaking and therefore they're conversation is more poignant, and gets the importance as it is the conclusion of the episode.
Voiceover: A piece of narration in a movie or broadcast, not accompanied by an image of the speaker.
At 0:41 a voiceover sound is used. I believe it is used here to narrate the audience and inform them about what is to come. I believe this a lot more effective than the character just speaking to the camera, as this keeps the drama more realistic and less like just a tv show made for our pleasure.
Mode of Address/Direct Address: The use of a term or name for the person spoken to, as in securing the attention of that person; use of a vocative form.
* I need an example for this *
Sound Mixing: The process during the post-production stage of a film or a television program in which the collection of recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels along with adjusting the many attributes of the sounds such as the source signals’ level.
At 07:53 there is a lot of different sounds being mixed together, therefore we describe this as sound mixing. In this scene the effect sound mixing is used effectively as we hear the alien space ship sound, the alien's voice, the doctor's voice and sounds like the doctor putting on braces and the alien ship scanning things. With all this together we get a very wide range of sounds which indicates to the audience that this is building up to the climax and really draws them in.
Sound Perspective: A sound’s position in space as perceived by the viewer given by volume, timbre, and pitch.
* I don't properly understand what this means *
Sound Tracks:
Score: A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects. The score comprises a number of orchestral, instrumental or choral pieces called cues which are timed to begin and end at specific points during the film in order to enhance the dramatic narrative and the emotional impact of the scene in question
Throughout this clip scoring is used. The music playing is dramatic and quick paced, so when accompanied with the voice overs and background noises, the scene becomes intense. As a trailer this draws in the audience and makes it very appealing. It is effective because as an audience this would be a series I definitely wouldn't want to miss.
Incidental Music: Music composed to accompany the action or dialogue of a drama or to fill intervals between scenes or acts.
At 0:38 incidental music is used to create a reflect scene as the fire brigade put out the flames of the disaster that has just happened. This gives not just the characters, but also the viewers to reflect on the damage that has just happened.
Themes and Stings: A sting is a short musical phrase, primarily used in television shows and films as a form of punctuation—for example at the end of a scene, or as a dramatic climax is imminent. It can be played on a variety of instruments and performed by a group or orchestral ensemble.
At 7:30 we see this being used here as the sound signifies the change in scene and characters. This accompanies a transition and allows the audience to know there is going to be a different scenario about to take place.
Ambient Sound: Ambient sound or ambient audio means the background sounds which are present in a scene or location. Common ambient sounds include wind, water, birds, crowds, office noises, traffic, etc. It performs a number of functions including:
At 1:42 a synchronous sound is used. I believe this was used here to just match everything up and to make sure the audience was aware of what was taking place.
Asynchronous Sound: Sounds which is indigenous to the action but not precisely synchronies with the action.
* I need an example *
Sound Effects: An imitative sound, as of thunder or an explosion, produced artificially for theatrical purposes, as for a film, play, or radio program. Often used in plural
At 0:00 you can hear the sound of the tardis travelling. This is sound effect is the sound the tardis makes when it's time travelling. Therefore it creates drama in the scene and the audience are made aware that there is going to be an adventure coming up in the following scenes.
Sound Motif: A sound effect, or combination of sound effects which are associated with a particular character, setting, situation, or ida through the film. The use of sound motif can help shape a story that requires many characters and many locations and help unify the film and sustain its narrative and thematic development.
At 8:37 a sound motif is used. It is used here to draw attention to the particular character. It creates a dramatic effect and lures the audience in. It captures the audiences' attention. Therefore the speech the character delivers gets the attention and importance it needs, whilst focusing it's power on the character to give him the respect and authority his character has.
Sound Bridge: Sound which is sustained from one scene into the next. A sound bridge is used to extend a piece of music on the soundtrack or a sound from the story world over an edit. A sound may begin within a particular scene but does not end when the next scene begins.
At 4:10 a sound bridge is used to show an alarm bell going off between the shot of the girl in the toilet and the people outside on the phone talking to her. This is used effectively here to link the two scenes together and helps maintain continuity. This would make the audience aware that the scenes are linked and are both happening at the same time.
Dialogue: Conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
At 0:07 the shot shows the dialogue between two characters. This draws the audience's attention to the characters speaking and therefore they're conversation is more poignant, and gets the importance as it is the conclusion of the episode.
Voiceover: A piece of narration in a movie or broadcast, not accompanied by an image of the speaker.
At 0:41 a voiceover sound is used. I believe it is used here to narrate the audience and inform them about what is to come. I believe this a lot more effective than the character just speaking to the camera, as this keeps the drama more realistic and less like just a tv show made for our pleasure.
Mode of Address/Direct Address: The use of a term or name for the person spoken to, as in securing the attention of that person; use of a vocative form.
* I need an example for this *
Sound Mixing: The process during the post-production stage of a film or a television program in which the collection of recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels along with adjusting the many attributes of the sounds such as the source signals’ level.
At 07:53 there is a lot of different sounds being mixed together, therefore we describe this as sound mixing. In this scene the effect sound mixing is used effectively as we hear the alien space ship sound, the alien's voice, the doctor's voice and sounds like the doctor putting on braces and the alien ship scanning things. With all this together we get a very wide range of sounds which indicates to the audience that this is building up to the climax and really draws them in.
Sound Perspective: A sound’s position in space as perceived by the viewer given by volume, timbre, and pitch.
* I don't properly understand what this means *
Sound Tracks:
Score: A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects. The score comprises a number of orchestral, instrumental or choral pieces called cues which are timed to begin and end at specific points during the film in order to enhance the dramatic narrative and the emotional impact of the scene in question
Throughout this clip scoring is used. The music playing is dramatic and quick paced, so when accompanied with the voice overs and background noises, the scene becomes intense. As a trailer this draws in the audience and makes it very appealing. It is effective because as an audience this would be a series I definitely wouldn't want to miss.
Incidental Music: Music composed to accompany the action or dialogue of a drama or to fill intervals between scenes or acts.
At 0:38 incidental music is used to create a reflect scene as the fire brigade put out the flames of the disaster that has just happened. This gives not just the characters, but also the viewers to reflect on the damage that has just happened.
Themes and Stings: A sting is a short musical phrase, primarily used in television shows and films as a form of punctuation—for example at the end of a scene, or as a dramatic climax is imminent. It can be played on a variety of instruments and performed by a group or orchestral ensemble.
At 7:30 we see this being used here as the sound signifies the change in scene and characters. This accompanies a transition and allows the audience to know there is going to be a different scenario about to take place.
Ambient Sound: Ambient sound or ambient audio means the background sounds which are present in a scene or location. Common ambient sounds include wind, water, birds, crowds, office noises, traffic, etc. It performs a number of functions including:
- Providing audio continuity between shots
- Preventing an unnatural silence when no other sound is present
- Establishing or reinforcing the mood
At 11:12 we can hear the sound of birds in the little girl's back garden. This helps prevent an unnatural silence, but also due to the fact it's the only thing we hear, the audience is drawn to believe something is about to happen i.e the doctor appearing.
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