Minecraft Pocket Edition Gameplay Video for Youtube

1. How I did it (for example, what videos I watched, what technology I used and how)
For this video, I watched a lot of famous Minecraft youtubers who inspired me. For example, I watched some Sky Does Minecraft (12 million subscribers) videos, as well as watching some DanTdm videos. I noticed that they attempt to add cheesy humour into their videos, so I attempted to copy that idea whilst talking through the gameplay. I used an iPad to film my commentary, and then used Filmmaker Pro, which is free, to place the commentary over the clip.

2. How my video might attract the attention of MoJang and/or Microsoft, and how it might influence them
If my video was to become popular within the Minecraft community, MoJang would take notice. They encourage people to make Minecraft based content, as it provides publicity for them. Especially as the video is child friendly, it allows for more views which would get MoJang to see it. The series that I proposed to start might also attract the attention of MoJang, as they may think it is a good idea and therefore add something in the game to provide users more of a chance to create these house building series', which is also a clear sign of influencing them.

Video Games and Me

What

From a young age I can remember playing video games. When I was about 5 I would play the PS2 with my Dad every Friday night, often playing the FIFA '06 World Cup game. I have mainly gamed on consoles, as since I have played on a PS3, wii and PS4, but have also played on portable devices such as a PSP and my phone.

When

I can only game nowadays on weekends, as during the week I have a lot of schoolwork to do. However, in previous years I would play in the evenings. Of course, during holidays I can play as well.

Where

Most of my gaming has been at my house. My PS3 was previously placed in the front room, but since the arrival of the PS4 I have gamed in my own room. However, when I had the PSP, and now with my phone, I do game sometimes when I am out and about.

Why

There are many reasons for me playing games. For example, it brings social connections when I play online with my friends (often on FIFA). It also provides an opportunity for escapism, you can immerse yourself into the world of the game. Games are also a perfect cure for boredom.

Who (With)

When I was younger, I would only play with my Dad. As I've grown older, I have started to play by myself, and sometimes with my brother. That's what I feel a large appeal of gaming is, the chance to play by yourself - you don't need other people around you to enjoy yourself. Having said that, it is more fun when you do play with others, be it online or in person.

How

Games can be played without even pressing anything nowadays, as seen through VR headsets or previously the XBOX Kinect. They can be played with just the touch of someone's fingers on a phone or tablet, but I believe the best form of gaming is with a controller and a TV. Holding the controller gives you a sense of excitement that a touchscreen phone doesn't give you.

Minecraft Mission

As clear from my lack of building talent, this is the first time I have ever played Minecraft, which is odd considering it is the second most popular game of all time. I had a go at playing the pocket edition on an iPad, and built my first house, as pictured above.
Minecraft is a sandbox game, which means the user can do whatever they want to do. It can be played on almost anything, ranging from a phone to a console, and was first released in 2011. The user can mine anything, and then build or create something from what they have mined.
I believe it is so popular because it allows the user to create whatever they want, there are infinite possibilities.

Breakfast Show

Breakfast Show Reflections

  1-Did you fulfill all the content requirements; both in terms of including all the correct features as well as the actual choices made? 
 Alize and I fulfilled all of our requirements in terms of this task. We made it relevant to Latymer by including names of teachers and of course naming it the Latymer Breakfast Show makes it relevant to Latymer life. It features songs of the pop genre, and are from English artists, for example Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran. Jingles are also included, and we featured a news reading and a call in from a member of the public. It meets the needs of the TA, who are fans of the R1 breakfast show.
 2-Have you nailed the conventions and style of Nick Grimshaw and the Radio One Breakfast Show?
I feel like we have nailed the conventions and style of the Nick Grimshaw breakfast show. For example, we involved a lot of harmless banter between the host and the call-in or news reporter. We also featured segments from the show such as the celebrity gamble, which is involved in the Nick Grimshaw show. Also, our banter was relatively cringey, which is a convention of the Grimshaw show.
3-How well did you manage your running order/timings?
I think that Alize and I managed the timings relatively well, as we fit the entire segment within three minutes and each individual section filled the time required. However, as it was one take there were a few moments of silence, which is not typical of the show. For example, at 2:15, there was a long pause that we hoped would not have been there, which was our only main problem with timings.

Music Video Analysis - Look What You Made Me Do

Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do

Convention 1 - Beauty Shot

As typical of most music videos, there is a close up of the singer which is known as the beauty shot. Taylor Swift is sporting a full face of make up,and this intends to add interest in the video as it is hoped that people find this shot aesthetically pleasing.



Convention 2 - Visual Representation

The lyrics here say 'the gun was mine', and at this precise time Taylor makes a gun sign with her hand. This is used to add layers to the audio, as it links nicely to the visual element that is added to the video.



Convention 3 - Varying Mise en Scene

This video repeatedly changes mise en scene, to represent the different personalities of Taylor Swift. This one uses the same framing, which is a shot from above, to do this. This is also an example of cutting to the beat of the music, which is something that happens in almost all music videos.




Convention 4 - Extraordinary Situations

This scene is of a car crash, where Taylor is posing for paparazzi outside of her crashed car. This is used to exaggerate celebrity culture of the time, but through using this extraordinary situation, the director is trying to show that celebrity culture has come too far. This is often used in music videos.




Convention 5 - Large Dance Numbers

This is a large dance number which is highly choreographed, with Taylor the focus in the middle. The camera goes from a long shot of Taylor, to a mid shot to a close up which highlights her as the focus of the shot. It shows she is the main person in the shot. The dancing of course is in time with the music.