We started the lit fest advertising assignment with open minds, and prepared to take on the task. Our first task was to take photos that we planned to use in our different pieces of work. So we went round school choosing our victims to be our models. In the ends we didn't even use the photos, we thought it didn't work with the theme of our production.
After sitting at the computer staring at a almost blank screen, attempting to create some sort of work. Our group willingly admitted we were stuck, with this I went home brainstorming and sketching ideas, eventually I designed a hand drawn poster that I thought was appropriate and creative for the advert.

The thing I think we found the hardest was concentrating, getting our heads down and working in the time given.
When it came to presenting our work, we all knew we weren't prepared, luckily enough I had confident and witty students in my group, so we were able to survive through the presentation.
I admit we didn't work at our best, or use the time to our advantage.
If we were to do it again, I would brainstorm and collect our ideas together, and then plan our time acordingly. I would also ensure that we knew what we were saying in our presentations, and that everyone had something to work on.

Favourites this week

Film: The Holiday
Programme: Reaper
Song: Bust a move, Young MC
Website: Asos
Advert: Chanel mademoiselle perfume

Favourites This Week

Film: Twilight
Programme: Gilmore Girls
Song: Let Me sign, Robert Pattinson
Advert: Dolce and Gabbana fragrance anthology
Magazine: Look
Website: Sidereel

My Speed Meeting Answers

1. To me, media is Entertainment
   
2. I have chosen to study media because I want to work in Film and television
3. The last film I watched was Twilight
4. The last song I downloaded was Let me sign, Robert Pattinson
5. My favourite band is The Arctic Monkeys
6. If I could be in a TV show it would be Heroes
7. My radio is usually tuned into Radio 1
8. I use the internet for Facebook and IMDB
9. The newspaper that I'd be most likely to read is The Daily Mail (but because of the Sodoku)
10. If I was to buy a magazine it would be Look, GQ or Vogue
11. If I had to choose, I would rather be a Film Director
12. The song that I wish I'd written is Clair De Lune or pretty much any song written by my favourite bands.
    
13. The advert that has caught my eye recently is The Natural Confectionery Company adverts.
    
14. If I could interview any celebrity/famous person it would be Robert Pattinson or Zac Efron
15. If I was a brand I'd be something quirky, funny like Paramount.
    

Favourites This Week

Film- Harry Potter, Goblet of Fire
Song- Let me sign, by Robert Pattinson
Programme- House
Website- IMDB
Magazine- Vogue

Introduction

I was always one of those kids that thought they didn't have any hobbies. When I was younger I used to go swimming and attended horse riding lesson, but they were never hobbies of mine. About a year ago, I was over at my uncles house (who is about 36 but acts about 26) and he has the biggest collection of DVDs,It was like a HMV store. I spent the day going through his DVDs and labelling the ones I wanted to watch and the ones I had already seen. Once I had finished I realised every single DVD was labelled. This was the critical moment of which I realised, I love films.
As a child, I would watch a film, such as The Lion King and once the credits had rolled I would put on another film so I could compare them, and find myself repeating the quotes all day long.

Another thing I've been known to do is watch the special features on the DVDs, one to see what the actors are like off screen, and also to see the atmosphere and admire the production. From the outtakes to the commentry, I'd watch all the features.
If there wasn't any on the DVD I would search online for something, I like to see how each production, cast and crew is different.
I have worried I had become obsessed but I believe I have it controlled.

I am also very interested in the Magazine and Music industry, I love finding unsigned bands that I know me and my friends would like. My brothers band has played in a few times in Bristol now and that has been a good way to find out the unsigned bands in the Bristol area.
Whenever I enter a convenience store or supermarket, I attempt to skim read my favourite magazines. I particularly love the Photography in Vanity Fair, the layout and themes in GQ and the way Vogue is written.