Daryl Gilham BTEC Media Blog: June 2013

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Screenplay Research

Factual Information

These statistics are based on the 2011-2012 Crime survey for England and Wales http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/science-research-statistics/research-statistics/crime-research/drugs-misuse-dec-1112/extent-young

37.7 per cent of 16 to 24 year olds had ever taken an illicit drug in their lifetime (around 2.5 million people)

19.3 per cent had done so in the last year (nearly 1.3 million people)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6960431.stm

35.5% of Gun Crime victims in 2006/7 were under the age of 21 in the U.K

The song I have chosen for my music video was originally by Gerry Rafferty, a rock/blues musician who enjoyed success in the 1970’s, many of his music videos feature footage of studio performances rather than anything that could be considered more abstract. This gives his music video a basic, and yet personal feel. The tone of the songs are usually reflective and serious, and focus on both social and personal elements of life.

His music has been compared to that of Paul McCartney and he is highly regarded amongst fans as a rock 'n' roll icon.

Monday, 17 June 2013

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Screenplay Research

The BBC writer's room is where budding writers can send their scripts to be seen by professionals; this is a system that has been put into place to give new writers a chance to show their potential and possibly gain a job in the process. It allows new writers to find out vital information and the necessary skills tantamount to being a successful writer, the writer's room also helps introduce writers and their work to commisioners and producers.

These are recent viewing figures for programmes on BBC One; although "Strictly" has taken a top spot for viewing figures it is also apparent that dramas like "Eastenders" and "Merlin" prove very popular with a majority audience.