Television

INDUSTRIES AND AUDIENCES:

Publicly owned TV channel-Radio,TV and other electronic media outlets whose primary mission is public service. Funding usually comes from the government.

Commercial TV channel-commercial is primarily based on the practice of airing radio advertisements and television advertisements for profit.

Convergence-Convergence is the coming together of two different entities, and in the contexts of computing and technology, is the integration of two or more different technologies in a single device or system.

Watershed-The watershed means the time when TV programmes which might be unsuitable for children can be broadcast. ... The watershed begins at 9pm and material unsuitable for children should not, in general, be shown before 9pm or after 5.30am.

Segmented market-Traditional or established broadcasting or publishing outlets.

Self regulating-Regulating itself without intervention from external bodies.

Franchise-An authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities, for example acting as an agent for a company's products.

Channel surfing-Another term for channel-hop.

PSB-Public Service Broadcasting (PSB)is broadcasting made, financed and controlled by the public, for the public. It is neither commercial nor state-owned, free from political interference and pressure from commercial forces. Through PSB, citizens are informed, educated and also entertained.

TV License-Live TV means any programme you watch or record as it's being shown on TV or live on an online TV service. It's not just live events like sport, news and music. It also covers soaps, series, documentaries and even movies. You need to be covered by a TV Licence if you watch live TV on any channel or device.

Scheduling-Media Scheduling refers to the pattern of timing of an advertising which is represented as plots on a flowchart on a yearly basis. The plots in the flowchart indicate the pattern of periods that matches with favorable selling periods.

Conglomerate-A media conglomerate, media group, or media institution is a company that owns numerous companies involved in mass media enterprises, such as television, radio, publishing, motion pictures, theme parks, or the Internet.

When was TV introduced to the uk?
1955 was when TV was introduced to the uk.

In 1965, how many channels were there in the uk and what were they?
BBC and ITV

When did ITV start?why was it different?
1955,wasn't payed for by government

Which uk channels have to follow PSB remits?
BBC

Who regulates TV now?
Ofcom

Who regulated TV channels in the 1960's?
ITA regulated ITV BBC self regulated

List the differences between TV in the 60's and now.

1960's
 Research on the 1960's in terms of social,historic and political climate of the decade and research the avengers.

When did the pill become available on the NHS?

December 4, 1961
After years of medical and moral debate, the contraceptive pill was finally made available to all on the NHS, sparking the sexual revolution of the 1960s. On December 4, 1961 - a landmark day for women's rights and sexual freedom - the contraceptive pill was made 'available to all' on the NHS for the first time.

Harvey Weinstein case

In October 2017, following sexual abuse allegations against Weinstein, he was dismissed from his company and expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.By October 31, over 80 women had made allegations against Weinstein.The allegations sparked the #MeToo social media campaign and many similar sexual abuse allegations against and dismissals of powerful men around the world, now called the "Weinstein effect". On May 25, 2018, Weinstein was arrested in New York, charged with rape and other offenses, and released on bail.

The Avengers

The Avengers is a British espionage television series created in 1961. It initially focused on Dr. David Keel (Ian Hendry), aided by John Steed (Patrick Macnee). Hendry left after the first series; Steed then became the main character, partnered with a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish and assertive women: Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), Emma Peel (Diana Rigg) and Tara King (Linda Thorson). The series ran from 1961 until 1969, screening as one-hour episodes for its entire run. The pilot episode, "Hot Snow", aired on 7 January 1961. The final episode, "Bizarre", aired on 21 April 1969 in the United States, and on 21 May 1969 in the United Kingdom.

The Avengers was produced by ABC Television, a contractor within the ITV network. After a merger with Rediffusion London in July 1968, ABC Television became Thames Television, which continued production of the series, though it was still broadcast under the ABC name. By 1969, The Avengers was shown in more than 90 countries. ITV produced a sequel series, The New Avengers (1976–1977), with Patrick Macnee returning as John Steed, and two new partners. In 2004 and 2007, The Avengers was ranked #17 and #20 on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever.

1960's

• First man on the moon
• England won the world cup
• Vietnam war
• Assassinations of John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr

What major events happened in the 1940s?

Jul 5, 1940. Battle Of Britain. 

May 26, 1941. Jeep was Invented. 

Jun 26, 1941. Mount Rushmore was "completed" 

Dec 7, 1941. Japanease Attack Pearl Harbour. 

Jul 5, 1942. Anne Frank goes into hiding. 

Jan 18, 1943. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. 

Apr 25, 1944. Ball point Pens go on Sale. 

Mar 11, 1945. First Computer Built.

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones

Led Zeppelin

The Who

The Beach Boys

Muhammad Ali

Willie Mays

Wilt Chamberlain

Johnny Unitas

Jim Brown

Bobby Hull

Sandy Koufax

Bill Russell

The Avengers was produced by ABC Television, a contractor within the ITV network.

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The series ran from 1961 until 1969, screening as one-hour episodes for its entire run. The pilot episode, "Hot Snow", aired on 7 January 1961.

6 seasons were made.

The last episode was aired on the 21st may 1969.

The budget for series 4 was 1 million.


Equilibrium-Ms peele is practicing her sword fighting.
Disruption-Her boss comes in and they have a play fight.
They get stuck in the hotel.
Resolution-Peele finds a photo and sees that everyones an imposter.
New Equilibrium-They ride off on a scooter and are being flirty.

Emma Peele
Free lance agents
Female 25-35
Male target audience
Female target audience

Steed
Free lance agents
Male 25-35
Female target audience
Male

Smallwood
Helped discover the blacksmith was fake.

Audience appeal
This would have been more popular rather than the programme shown on abc at the time.
This is because the avengers was more edgy and wasn't old unlike what was shown on bbc.
The actors are younger and more attractive which would appeal to both genders.The avengers is more appealing.

Television Industries: Ownership


LO: To explore the history of ownership in two key channels.

http://bodmingcsehub.blogspot.com/p/television.html






CHARACTERS AND INDIVIDUAL STORYLINES

RYAN DRAPER-A devoted single dad to his two children, Ryan has equally high standards at home but his controlling and over-bearing nature threatens to drive away those he loves most.

JAKE VICKERS-Self-assured, if a little naïve, Jake is determined to earn his place on the team but fails to realise that a romance with provocative defence solicitor Simon, could undo all of his hard work.

JO MOFFAT-Diligent and organised, she always does everything by the book and gets results.

ROBERT VICKERS-And he’s always successfully managed to emotionally separate his career and his family...until now. As Robert struggles to cope with wife’s recent cancer diagnosis, seeking refuge in the arms of one of his reports, and with his son now joining the force; Robert’s personal and professional lives are set to collide.

CARL HAWKINS-But Carl is starting to feel the strain as he’s stretched too thinly between his job, his wife, toddler, and three demanding daughters from a previous marriage. Carl’s new wife wants another baby but Carl’s not keen, and his reckless habit of acting first and thinking later may be about to come back to haunt him.

FELIX KANE-ntroverted and secretive, he never gives anything away about himself; he never invites any sort of emotional intimacy. Felix has always been a loner but he now has newfound responsibilities to contend with... whether he wants them or not.

DONNA PRAGER-Dependable and capable, she loves her job and working with her best mate Lino - they make a brilliant crime fighting duo - but her overbearing nature is starting to put a strain on their partnership. To top it all, Donna’s tendency to prioritise work over home is also causing issues in her personal life. Will Donna ever strike the right balance?

LINO MORETTI-An eternal bachelor on the lookout for love, he loves working with his best mate Donna. They make a great team, but his love of doughnuts and failing fitness levels is beginning to threaten their partnership.

MISHA BAIG-Misha is in her first year as a Neighbourhood PC. A British Muslim, Misha’s faith is important to her and informs everything she does – including being a police officer.

OPENING SCENE OF CUFFS

Establishing shot is a drone shot.

low angle close up on police officer- equal rights.

Over the shoulder shot.

High angle shot to show the group of lads.

Non diegetic music for tension.

Alpha male hero.

Diegetic dialogue with chief of police.

Cant do anything without filming it (modern world).

Violence.

People do not respect the law anymore.

Diegetic ambient sounds of seagulls and the sea.

Diegetic police radio, representing crime in Britain.

Deep voice with technical police language, represents a hero.

PRACTICE QUESTION

How is britishness represented in this scene in terms of mise en scene?

The British typically had a bowler hat and thats what people would interpret them as, they also had very typical roles as the man would go make the money and the female would stay at home doing the chores.

How is war paranoia/racism represented in this scene through mise en scene?

In the scene the man lights a lamp because of the blackout, they must not turn on any lights because when there is a night time raid the bombers can see the lights which are targets, this shows that the man was paranoid of turning on the lights in case of a raid. Fear of Russians.

In the 1960s there was a big gender division, men typically went to work and make the money and the women would stay at home cooking and cleaning or looking after the kids.


PRACTICE QUESTION

HOW IS MEDIA LANGUAGE USED IN THE EXTRACT TO PORTRAY GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN THE 1960S?

CAMERAWORK
MISE EN SCENE
SOUND
EDITING
In the extract media language is used to portray gender and sexuality in the 1960s,the camerawork in the extract begins with a cutaway close up from the doorbell to the female eye (camera tilt),when filming steed the camerawork is a medium close up at a low angle,this presents the dominance of the man in the 1960s whereas the female in the conversation (peele) has a high which shows less importance,in the 1960s it was mainly a patriarchal society and so when they are having a sword fight the sound changes to a non diegetic sound and the tone drops when she is dominating,peele also flicks his bum with her sword and when steed does it back to her the camerawork goes to a close up POV on her bum.

1960s

The cold war- a race to see who could build nuclear weapons first (Russia and USA).
Attitudes towards sex and fashion changed.
Death penalty gone.
Younger and Older generation.
Contraceptive pill.

THE AVENGERS THE TOWN OF NO RETURN

Stereotypical seaside,fisherman and lobster trap.
Filmed on location because of increased meaning higher production values.
Mrs Peele's apartment shows a modern side of the 60's, her outfit and apartment reflect the upcoming movement in art design and fashion.
Steed presented as a stereotypical male in a patriarchal society, as part of the older generation he is also being apart of the quintessential British male.
Peele is prentend as a clever woman, she wrote an article for a science magazine.
Steed slaps peele's bum which sexualises her and shows gender inequality.
Steed is always in control.
Representation of a stereotypical British pub, darts, beer and small village locals not welcoming visitors.
New music (jazz) compared to traditional music.
British pride for war.
Outfits and and being tied up represents bondage which was apart of the wider views on relationships.


In the extract media language is used to portray gender and sexuality in the 1960s,the camerawork in the extract begins with a cutaway close up from the doorbell to the female eye (camera tilt),when filming steed the camerawork is a medium close up at a low angle,this presents the dominance of the man in the 1960s whereas the female in the conversation (peele) has a high which shows less importance,in the 1960s it was mainly a patriarchal society and so when they are having a sword fight the sound changes to a non diegetic sound and the tone drops when she is dominating,peele also flicks his bum with her sword and when steed does it back to her the camerawork goes to a close up POV on her bum.

Cuffs

To analyse the narratives and characters constructed in an opening episode.

• variation of race and ethnicity
• start of brexit
• radio chat non diegetic sound
• cross cutting between different scenes(juxtaposing)
• shows lack of respect from society
• 1 main narrative in avengers,in cuffs there are multiple
• camerawork has developed
• peoples views have changed,acceptance
• issues with drugs and mental health issues
• music changes to show tension and danger
• women in positions of authority
• more broken families
• not enough police officers
• racial tension
• negative representation of lawyer,lack of conscience
• rebellious teenagers,negative stereotypes
• woman in the scene is seen as more capable
• fast pace editing
• cross cutting
• shows public attitudes towards the police 
• gender stereotypes shown through emotion
• slo motion to emphasise tension
• stereotype of council house
• camera presents them working as a team

31/01/20

Explore the tv industry in 2010s and the effect on tv shows and audiences.

• shifting audiences
• loss of large audiences
• loss of national audience
• need for content
• need for stars
• mining of back catalogue
• remakes
• tv shows as programme brands for marketing
• striving to produce popular products
• pre title hooks
• serials rather than series
• evolution of series 
• catch up tv
• streaming tv
• box sets
• external sourcing
• search for big thing

• Fragmented audience
• erosion of channel loyalty
• channel surfing
• audience as schedule creators
• 24/7 media
•  demand for content and quality
• binge viewing
• impact of meme tv shows 
• search for latest on trend shows
• shock based tv to attract attention
• tv shows as brands
• social media to comment on live tv

cuffs trailer

1.Non diegetic rock music to increase the intensity of the trailer, action clips, relationships between actors.

2.tense,difficult,challenging, violent and disrespected.

3.full of action, dramatic.

4.fast paced editing to show how busy they actually are,non diegetic rock music with actors shouting and talking,switching between scenes(focus shift), to show all the action.



CUFFS








Active audiences chose what they watch and don't believe everything they hear.

Passive audience will sit and take in all information they see or hear.


The avengers would have had a passive audience whereas cuffs would have had an active audience.


COMEDY ELEMENTS
Younger adults and teens as they have a more relaxed humour.
Multicultural characters.
Authentic location.



CUFFS AND SOCIAL VALUES









 The BBC is a PSB which means it is created for the benefit of the public, it is funded through the license fee,this makes them have to follow a set of guidelines to justify where our money goes.

The pre watershed scheduling of 8pm effected the representation of gender,ethnicity and sexuality.
The representation of these factors was significant as the pre watershed timing restricted the directors in how dark and detailed the the representation had to be,as cuffs had to match the darkness of other police crime dramas but they had to nullify the content and sensitivity.In Britain nowadays it would be out of order to only have white males in cuffs, they us a mixed gender cast with multiple different ethnicities and races.

PSB REMIT

How effectively the BBC meets its PSB remit.

Public benefit rather than to serve purely commercial interests.







Cuffs meets the PSB remit and the BBCs core mission as its a show that is to entertain the public rather than to serve purely commercial interests. It educates the audience about the cultural diversity in the UK, the show involves a high ranked black police officer and Ryan a character who is black,it also informs the public about how hard police life is,dealing with silly stag parties on a nudist beach.The show educates people as it teaches them traditional social values. The show involves multicultural characters, different genders and their roles and different races and how they are presented and treated.

• cross cutting
• fast paced during tense scenes
• slo motion showing him being anxious and confused
• switches to hand held camera,makes you feel involved
• blurring shows confusion,blurry haze inside the house
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