iLL Manors: Broadcast Platform Concluded
DVD1) What does this tell us about Plan B's intentions in making the film?
Plan B's intentions behind making the film was to help explain the irrational behaviour that we witness from youths and to explain their culture. He also says how he wants to challenge the stereotypes of them and get rid of the misunderstandings.
2) What do we learn about the production process for Ill Manors?
Plan B originally made the film that had a script of 20 pages, however, he was told to reduce it down to only 5 pages as they had only one night to film. This then inspired him to make it almost like a music video, with Plan B himself rapping the narrative.
3) What can you tell about the possible target audience from this short documentary?
This film was created near to the time that the London riots took place. Therefore, as well as targeting its core target audience of youths aged 16-25, it targeted the alternative audience in order to provide insight to them as to why the riots took place and explain why the youths behaved the way they did.
4) Does the film successfully do what director Ben Drew (Plan B) set out to achieve? Explain your answer with reference to both the film and the 'making of' documentary.
The film does successfully do what Plan B wanted to achieve due to the fact that the cinematographer said that the film aims to show that there is 'hope in a hopeless situation'.
Broadcast/Online
1) What is SBTV? Research the channel and explain how it became successful.
Identify the target audience for this interview (demographics/psychographics) and say why.
SBTV is a multi-faceted company run by a small team of young people who work on web-based content, generally with a new music angle.The media platform has its origins and roots in urban music. This channel would mainly target the youth demographic, as it contains explicit language that would be more intriguing to younger people than the older generation.
2) What is the audience appeal for an interview like this? How does the opening of the clip emphasise this appeal?
The opening of the clip immediately appeals to the teenage audience due to the colloquial language used. The use of swearing makes them more comfortable and helps build their relationships with the celebrities because nothing appears artificial.
3) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?
Plan B is presented as someone who is extremely passionate about what they work for and what they believe in which shows through his hard work and dedication. However, he's also seen as someone who can joke around and swears, which helps promote realism of the youth in this generation.
Television
1) What is the history of the Jonathan Ross show? What channels has it appeared on? Why has Jonathan Ross been a controversial media figure in the past?
The Jonathan Ross show is aired on ITV and played during prime time. In the past Jonathan Ross has been seen as a controversial figure in the media due to the prank call involving Russell Brand which led to them both being suspended from BBC.
2)What is the audience appeal for a programme like the Jonathan Ross show? and identify the target audience for this interview (demographics/psychographics) and say why.
The target audience would be adults aged 35-45. This is due to the fact there is adult humour and older celebrities on the show. However for this interview in particular, I think that the audience would of broadened to a much younger demographic.
3) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?
Ross states: 'Most interesting artist around', which conveys importance of Plan B. Likewise, the listing of the qualities Plan B has: rapper, songwriter, actor and director shows how qualified and experienced he is.
Radio
1) How popular is BBC Radio 1? Find average listening figures for the station. How has the BBC Radio 1 audience declined over recent years? Why might this have happened?
The average listening figures for this station are 53,502(2014). BBC 1 radio has declined over the years as there has been an increase in their competitor market as more people have started to listen to music on-line or through social media. This is one of the reasons as to why it may have decreased.
2) Who is the target audience for BBC Radio 1?
BBC Radio 1 is a British radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally. Radio 1 also provides different genres after 7pm . Therefore, the target audience for this radio station would aim around 16-25.
3) How does Plan B promote Ill Manors in this interview?
Plan B promotes it through the consistent mentioning of the film itself. Also, he mentioned how hard his actors/crew worked for such a little amount. He spoke about the amount of faith he had in them, regardless of their background. Furthermore, we learn that the main song from the film was taken from the beat of a German song.
4) What representation of Plan B can we find in this interview?
The representation of Plan B that we can find in this interview is that he is a very dedicated young man, however that he is also very last minute. We are told that he was the mastermind behind the music, directing and editing. It consisted of creativity and patience, but he told us it was all worth the stress, as it was a successful film at the end of it all. As a director, Plan B learnt that he will not leave things to the last minute.
3) What can you tell about the possible target audience from this short documentary?
This film was created near to the time that the London riots took place. Therefore, as well as targeting its core target audience of youths aged 16-25, it targeted the alternative audience in order to provide insight to them as to why the riots took place and explain why the youths behaved the way they did.
4) Does the film successfully do what director Ben Drew (Plan B) set out to achieve? Explain your answer with reference to both the film and the 'making of' documentary.
The film does successfully do what Plan B wanted to achieve due to the fact that the cinematographer said that the film aims to show that there is 'hope in a hopeless situation'.
Broadcast/Online
1) What is SBTV? Research the channel and explain how it became successful.
Identify the target audience for this interview (demographics/psychographics) and say why.
SBTV is a multi-faceted company run by a small team of young people who work on web-based content, generally with a new music angle.The media platform has its origins and roots in urban music. This channel would mainly target the youth demographic, as it contains explicit language that would be more intriguing to younger people than the older generation.
2) What is the audience appeal for an interview like this? How does the opening of the clip emphasise this appeal?
The opening of the clip immediately appeals to the teenage audience due to the colloquial language used. The use of swearing makes them more comfortable and helps build their relationships with the celebrities because nothing appears artificial.
3) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?
Plan B is presented as someone who is extremely passionate about what they work for and what they believe in which shows through his hard work and dedication. However, he's also seen as someone who can joke around and swears, which helps promote realism of the youth in this generation.
Television
1) What is the history of the Jonathan Ross show? What channels has it appeared on? Why has Jonathan Ross been a controversial media figure in the past?
The Jonathan Ross show is aired on ITV and played during prime time. In the past Jonathan Ross has been seen as a controversial figure in the media due to the prank call involving Russell Brand which led to them both being suspended from BBC.
2)What is the audience appeal for a programme like the Jonathan Ross show? and identify the target audience for this interview (demographics/psychographics) and say why.
The target audience would be adults aged 35-45. This is due to the fact there is adult humour and older celebrities on the show. However for this interview in particular, I think that the audience would of broadened to a much younger demographic.
3) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?
Ross states: 'Most interesting artist around', which conveys importance of Plan B. Likewise, the listing of the qualities Plan B has: rapper, songwriter, actor and director shows how qualified and experienced he is.
Radio
1) How popular is BBC Radio 1? Find average listening figures for the station. How has the BBC Radio 1 audience declined over recent years? Why might this have happened?
The average listening figures for this station are 53,502(2014). BBC 1 radio has declined over the years as there has been an increase in their competitor market as more people have started to listen to music on-line or through social media. This is one of the reasons as to why it may have decreased.
2) Who is the target audience for BBC Radio 1?
BBC Radio 1 is a British radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally. Radio 1 also provides different genres after 7pm . Therefore, the target audience for this radio station would aim around 16-25.
3) How does Plan B promote Ill Manors in this interview?
Plan B promotes it through the consistent mentioning of the film itself. Also, he mentioned how hard his actors/crew worked for such a little amount. He spoke about the amount of faith he had in them, regardless of their background. Furthermore, we learn that the main song from the film was taken from the beat of a German song.
4) What representation of Plan B can we find in this interview?
The representation of Plan B that we can find in this interview is that he is a very dedicated young man, however that he is also very last minute. We are told that he was the mastermind behind the music, directing and editing. It consisted of creativity and patience, but he told us it was all worth the stress, as it was a successful film at the end of it all. As a director, Plan B learnt that he will not leave things to the last minute.
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