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TV questions

TV questions Q1: What TV genres exist? Definitions and Example TV Drama- Shows that play on the emotions and feelings of the audience. Usually more realistic. E.g. EastEnders Sitcom- Shows that are more humorous. Sometimes filmed in front of a live studio audience. E.g. The Big Bang Theory. Documentary- To show and educate an audience. Usually narrated. E.g. Blue Planet Sci-fi- Shows set with futuristic settings around time and/or space. E.g Doctor Who Reality TV- Programmes that show real-life drama and conflict in a filmed environment. E.g I'm a celebrity Animation- Hand-drawn or computer generated images to appear as moving images. E.g The Simpsons  Q2: Favourite and least favourite genre and why?  Favourite genre is sitcoms. This is because I appreciate television with great humour and timing. I also like other shows that use elements of comedy as well. Least favourite genre is most reality TV shows such as Love Island. I find the cast of the shows ...

Music Videos breakdowns (revision)

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Kendrick Lamar, SZA- All the Stars Deals with issues of ethnicity Performance and narrative video Narrative is that Kendrick is voyaging through Africa  Performance part is SZA performing traditional African dancing Set with African surroundings (Afro-futurism) Religious imagery when Kendrick sails on the boat over people's arms. Reference to Moses Stars in the shape of the African Continent Traditional tribal dances, however the African men are wearing Converse trainers Close up of young African children Slow moving close ups of people Kendrick walking through a grey forest with dead trees, (symbolises death) When walking through the forest Kendrick wears a green bandanna (green symbolises life) Whilst ethnicity representations are positive it could be said that gender representation isn't Many mid-shots of SZA showing off her star persona Wears sexualised clothing that shows a lot of skin Many still and rotating shots of black women (shows power). Weari...