Classwork

This blogs contains the theory and classwork that I have done in class that help me learn to create my project 

1. Camera 

2. Editing 

For editing I learned more through videos and understand them by seeing how other people use it, these were the videos that help me create my project.

Learned about what nesting is and how to use it: 

Learned how to do multiple caption: 

Learning how to use chroma key: 

3. Theories 

Power and the media is about who controls media, how it is used, and what effect it has on people and society.

Who has power:

•⁠  ⁠Companies – Own and run media platforms, choose what to show, and aim for profit.

•⁠  ⁠Government – Can control media through laws, censorship, or state-owned outlets.

•⁠  ⁠Individuals – Journalists, influencers, and audiences can create or share their own content.

Why it matters – Media doesn’t just show reality, it represents it, shaping public opinion, beliefs, and culture.

Media Regulation 

•⁠  ⁠Balance of freedom of speech – limits harmful content

•⁠  ⁠Protect consumers – ensures safe, fair media

•⁠  ⁠Ensures accurate information dissemination – promotes truth

•⁠  ⁠Addresses ethical issues – covers privacy and bias

⁠Livingstone & Lunt Theory

The theory talks about

1.⁠ ⁠Protect people from harm or bad content

2.⁠ ⁠Give people freedom to say what they want

Case Study: Southport Stabbing

4. Analyzing Documentary Tropes

Crime Documentary Tropes

• CCTV & Police Interviews

• 911 Call – audio played over crime-related visuals

• Courtroom Scenes:

• Photos

• Real footage (or a mix)

• Dramatic Statements:

• “I’ve never seen anything like this”

• Dramatic Music

• Social Media Evidence