QUESTION ONE

Codes and Conventions of a Soap Opera.....

-Continuous storylines that carry on from one episode to the next

-Stereotypical character roles e.g.: Bimbo, villain, loveable rogue etc

-Camera shots such as close ups, establishing shots, two shots

-Regional stereotypes

-Realistic storylines that play on real life issues e.g.: divorce, weddings, abuse,  addictions death etc

-Parallel narratives

-Costumes reflection region

-Conflict

Codes and Conventions of a magazine...

-More than one feature to entice audience (lots for your money)

-Masthead which creates brand identity (doesn’t always have to be fully visible)

-Accent colour to highlight key features

Codes and Conventions of a trailer...

-Promote something

-Creates interest in programme/film before its even published

-Tease/entice the audience leaving them wanting to find out more

-Score/soundtrack that reflects mood of programme/film

-Clear storylines

-Edits match beats of music

-Date of release

-Buttons

-Colour scheme (3)

-Website for more info

-Barcode

-Strapline

-Anchoring

-Rule of thirds

-Depth of field

-Hooks

-Direct address

-Images from other programmes

 

Codes and Conventions of a billboard...

-Logo (creates brand identity)

-Dominant title

-Large clear images (not pixelated)

-Anchoring

-Good lay out

-Direct address

-When and where the programme is on

-Website

-Colourful

-May need to be read at long distances (clear large font)

-Soap stars appear on it

I have a previous blog entry which describes my sub genre (scripted reality)