Wednesday 21 September 2011

90,000 and 150,000 words

Record
A record can take many forms. From a diary to a photograph, and interview to a film, the success of a record depends on the appropriateness of the mediums you choose. Whatever type of record you make, similar activities take place. You need to understand the medium you will be using and plan carefully to ensure the recording is successful. You should take and active part in the recording process and check that you have achieved what you planned to do.

Identify the challenges

The Brief
The Outcome



MG-42 
Feed-cover catch
Operating Handle 
Rear sight (foldable) 
Barrel-release catch 
Barrel
Bipod catch
Recoil booster
Flash hider


Ways to Record
Film - Camera
Audio/Music - Camera, Video Recorder, Computer, Phone
Books/Text - Computer - Word, Pages, etc
Information - Internet 
Visual Arts
Exhibitions
Portfolio
Moving Image


Colt M1911A1


Wednesday 14 September 2011

Creative and Media Diploma
Unit Four - Record 
Research - Interviews 
Alexander Lewis 
Rod Glenn Interview 
Sinema Novels - The Northumberland Massacre and Sympathy for the Devil
Me: I’ve only just completed ‘The Northumberland Massacre” and found it bloody brilliant. The scene, characters and your style of writing. Absolutely incredible. The only reason i came across it was because my mum told me about it. 
Rod: Thanks very much, chap. 
Me: So how did you come up with this serial killing madman character?
Rod: Well, even though I’m not a butcher 
Me:
Oliver Bowden Interview 
Assassin’s Creed Novels - Renaissance, Brotherhood and Revelations
Me:
Oliver:
Me:
Robert Muchamore 
The Cherub Series
Me: Hello Rob, I’ve read all of your Cherub series and every book was absolutely sensational. I couldn’t put them down and once i started reading in the evening I was up most of the night.
Robert: Thank you very much. 
Me: Thank you for your time.

What is it you plan to do?
I plan to create a book that is based upon a game (mafia II) this way i’ve already got a story line and it’ll take less time to write than from making one from scratch. I’ve decided to create a book based on a game because i’ve always enjoyed writing, art, gaming, etc and this will make writing a book much more easier. 

Who’s your target audience?
My books aimed towards a more mature audience, since my book will contain very strong language and strong violence. Over eighteens.
When by? - Time scale 
Writing a book usually takes years to complete, however I’m going to use the story line from Mafia II, which will reduce the time scale down. 
How will you go about doing it? 
I will use information, story line, etc from the game and the internet and write everything down using Microsoft Word and a notepad. 
How will you record the process?
I plan to record the process of my book by using Microsoft Word on my computer at home, as well as using my blog so that others can view my progress.
What potential barriers can you see getting in the way of success?
My computer could possibly get a virus, deleting the work, etc, but if that was to occur I would have to do my work on paper whilst the computer is getting fixed, or start from scratch. This would therefore extend the deadline for the story to be finished. I could also use a memory stick to make sure that I won’t lose any work.