What Postmodernism IS and REALLY ISNT - Jordan Peterson analysis The Media Insider 2022-07-28 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/themediainsider07221 Following on from my previous video called: postmodernism explained for beginners in which I outlined the ideas of simulacra and hyperreality (Baudrillard) youtu.be/5D86_ptqd8I - in this video I look at the more Philosophical side of postmodernism. More specifically I follow up on Jorda Peterson's use of postmodernism in the culture wars online.I analyse his argument in his video titled 'Why you have to fight postmodernism' youtu.be/MPojltjv4M0Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
How to Analyse Performance | Insiders Film School 2 The Media Insider 2025-09-14 | WATCH THE LATEST LESSON NOW ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------🎬 WELCOME TO THE INSIDERS FILM SCHOOLThis series teaches you how to analyse film, one concept at a time. Each episode breaks down a key idea in film studies, giving you the tools to understand and write about film with confidence.THIS EPISODE: How to Analyse PerformanceIn this lesson, we explore performance in film—the art of acting and how it creates meaning on screen. You’ll learn a clear three-step framework for performance analysis:1. Casting – what the choice of actor communicates before they even speak.2. Styles of Acting – from classical acting to method acting and everything in between.3. Performance Codes – the details of voice, face, body, and interaction that shape our reading of a character.We’ll use a range of examples, from The Joker to The Godfather, to show how actors transform scripts into unforgettable performances. Whether you’re preparing a film studies essay, revising for exams, or just want to understand how to analyse acting in film, this video gives you the tools you need.Plus, you’ll get a masterpiece film assignment at the end to sharpen your skills.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:27 What is performance?02:18 Step 1 - Casting07:02 Step 2 - Style of acting 11:04 Step 3 - Performance codes16:46 Masterpiece assignment💬 Got questions or ideas? Drop them in the comments!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!
How to Analyse Mise En Scene | Insiders Film School 1 The Media Insider 2025-08-13 | WATCH THE NEXT LESSON NOW ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------🎬 WELCOME TO THE INSIDERS FILM SCHOOLThis series teaches you how to analyse film, one concept at a time. Each episode breaks down a key idea in film studies, giving you the tools to understand and write about film with confidence.THIS EPISODE: How to Analyse Mise-en-ScèneIn this first episode, we explore mise-en-scène—a vital concept in film analysis. You’ll learn how to identify its key elements (like setting, costume, and props) and how filmmakers use these tools to create meaning, mood, and character. We’ll also look at examples of how great directors use mise-en-scène to tell the story visually. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:20 What is mise-en-scène?02:38 Settings04:26 Characters05:54 Props06:43 Analysis10:43 Masterpiece assignment💬 Got questions or ideas? Drop them in the comments!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!
10 GENIUS ChatGPT Prompts For Screenwriters The Media Insider 2025-04-22 | Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my sponsor aura.com/mediainsider to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video, I share 10 powerful, creative, and practical ways screenwriters are using ChatGPT to become better writers — from generating story structure and building characters to simulating writer’s rooms and pitching to production companies.Whether you’re an aspiring screenwriter, a media studies student, or a pro looking to speed up your process, these ChatGPT prompts will change the way you write.🔥 In this video:00:00: Intro01:21 Structure05:37 Backstory 08:03 Mood Board09:00 Team of Writers11:53 Prose13:33 Interview15:42 Roleplay18:00 Critics20:16 Reddit22:48 Pitch💡 Prompts featured include: • “You’re a team of screenwriters. Brainstorm this scene…” • “Act as a Reddit user sharing a wild fan theory…” • “Write a cover letter pitching this script to an agent…” • And more!👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe and drop a comment below if you’ve tried using AI in your creative process.#Screenwriting #ChatGPT #ScreenwriterTips #AIforWriters #Scriptwriting #HowToWriteAScript #Filmmaking #SaveTheCat #StoryStructure #CreativeWriting-------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT ME ON PATREONTo support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
GCSE Media Studies Component 1: Tips, Answers & Examples The Media Insider 2025-03-21 | Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my sponsor aura.com/mediainsider to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------🎬 Are you revising for the OCR GCSE Media Studies Component 1 exam? This video gives a complete breakdown of every question you’ll face, with model answers, key examples, and essential exam tips to help you prepare!✅ Covers all exam questions✅ BBC’s Vigil, ITV’s The Avengers (The Gravediggers episode)✅ The Lego Movie & its marketing materials✅ Exam strategies & top tips for full marks📌 Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:05 Question 107:42 Question 210:55 Question 317:29 Question 418:44 Question 522:31 Question 623:15 Question 724:16 Question 826:15 Question 928:20 Final thoughts💡 Revision links from the video:Uses and gratification theory: youtu.be/aopqPs7rb_QReception theory: youtu.be/6xh9FjcQTWENarrative theory: youtu.be/f7AfnJd55PIITV Ad-break: youtu.be/HSbYBzUEQlc?si=m7QH_AoIaJKuY6GP#GCSEMediaStudies #OCRMediaStudies #MediaStudiesRevision #ExamTips #TheAvengers #Vigil #TheLegoMovie-------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT ME ON PATREON + JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
5 AMAZING short films you can watch free on YouTube #filmanalysis #filmstudies #film #filmmaking The Media Insider 2025-03-18 | ...
Parasite Case Study Out Now! #filmstudies #mediastudies #parasite #bongjoonho #filmanalysis The Media Insider 2025-02-28 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREONTo support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The final part of three video series offering a complete case study of parasite is out now! Check them out on the main page, ideal if you are a film studies student looking at parasite in detail.
Parasite: The Complete Case Study Part 3 - KEY SCENES The Media Insider 2025-02-28 | The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/themediainsider02251 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare!SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the final part of this three video series, we're going to look at three key scenes from Parasite: the first meeting of the three families in the film for you to use a specific evidence - ideal for people looking to get the most out of the film, or for those studying it for A-Level Film Studies.Here’s what we’ll cover in the series:🎥 Part 1 - Context: Learn about Bong Joon Ho, his signature style, and the historical and social backdrop of South Korea that shaped this film.🎥 Part 2 - Analysis: Discover how cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, performance, and sound bring the film’s themes to life.🎥 Part 3 - Scene Breakdown: A live analysis of 3 key scenes to sharpen your film analysis skills.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
Parasite: The Complete Case Study Part 2 - ANALYSIS The Media Insider 2025-02-01 | The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/themediainsider01251 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT ME ON PATREON + JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the second part of a three video series, we're going to look at the film form of Parasite - ideal for people looking to get the most out of the film, or for those studying it for A-Level Film Studies.Here’s what we’ll cover in the series:🎥 Part 1 - Context: Learn about Bong Joon Ho, his signature style, and the historical and social backdrop of South Korea that shaped this film.🎥 Part 2 - Analysis: Discover how cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, performance, and sound bring the film’s themes to life.🎥 Part 3 - Scene Breakdown: A live analysis of a key moment to sharpen your film analysis skills.If you haven’t seen Parasite yet, the first part of this video is spoiler-free. But once we dive into the analysis, spoilers abound—consider yourself warned!00:00 Intro01:28 Mise en scene07:28 Performance20:50 Cinematography25:42 Editing29:01 Sound-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.------------------------------------------------------------------------------This video is sponsored by Skillshare
Parasite: The Complete Case Study Part 1 - CONTEXT The Media Insider 2024-12-31 | The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/themediainsider12241 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT ME ON PATREON + JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this first part of a three video series, we're going to look at the context of Parasite - ideal for people looking to get the most out of the film, or for those studying it for A-Level Film Studies.Here’s what we’ll cover in the series:🎥 Part 1 - Context: Learn about Bong Joon Ho, his signature style, and the historical and social backdrop of South Korea that shaped this film.🎥 Part 2 - Analysis: Discover how cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, performance, and sound bring the film’s themes to life.🎥 Part 3 - Scene Breakdown: A live analysis of a key moment to sharpen your film analysis skills.If you haven’t seen Parasite yet, the first part of this video is spoiler-free. But once we dive into the analysis, spoilers abound—consider yourself warned!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.------------------------------------------------------------------------------This video is sponsored by Skillshare
The 30 Greatest Film Challenge 2 (31-60) The Media Insider 2024-10-14 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON + JOIN THE INSIDERS LIVE LESSONS!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEE PART 1 HERE: youtu.be/czupFCBx0T4?si=1n7prHfDsJRvCAmKIn this video, we continue to delve into the top rated films across a range of the greatest ever films from 8 various lists.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:55 No 3102:45 No 3204:06 No 3305:21 No 3406:41 No 3508:06 No 3609:17 No 3710:17 No 3811:24 No 3912:23 No 4013:10 No 4114:28 No 4215:32 No 4317:02 No 4418:08 No 4519:18 No 4620:18 No 4721:13 No 4822:19 No 4923:24 No 5024:34 No 5125:27 No 5226:51 No 5327:54 No 5429:13 No 5530:07 No 5630:52 No 5732:14 No 5833:21 No 5934:28 No 6035:37 Outro-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
The 30 Greatest Film Challenge (30-1) The Media Insider 2024-08-18 | WATCH PART 2 HERE:youtu.be/l5QoCNeI2jM-------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT ME ON PATREON + JOIN THE INSIDERS LIVE LESSONS!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video, I have compiled a list of greatest films of all time, taken from 8 note-worthy In this video, I have compiled a list of greatest films of all time, taken from 8 note-worthy film lists, including BFI Sight and Sound's top 100, The Hollywood Reporter's list, and IMDB top 100. You can see the full list and how I allocated marks on my Patreon, along with several bonus clips here http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider.I'll be starting a weekly film club where we watch each of these films on Patreon and discuss in the chat - hopefully I'll see you there!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:27 No 3003:31 No 2904:34 No 2806:16 No 2707:16 No 2608:53 No 2509:57 No 2411:16 No 2312:22 No 2213:22 No 2114:26 No 2015:21 No 1916:19 No 1817:58 No 1718:57 No 1620:02 No 1521:11 No 1422:19 No 1323:35 No 1225:06 No 1126:00 No 1026:57 No 928:06 No 829:12 No 730:26 No 632:08 No 533:08 No 434:08 No 335:15 No 236:33 No 1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
How to analyse a film: the complete beginners guide The Media Insider 2023-10-24 | Watch the first episode of The Insiders Film School!youtu.be/8R4AzYpBNoM-------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!For even more content and ways to keep this channel going, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video I outline the five key elements of film and how they can be used to analyse any film. This is an ideal introduction to anyone, taking a film studies or culture studies course, and by looking at performance, sound, mise en scene, cinematography, and editing, you will see how each is a contributing factor to meaning and utilised by director00:00 Intro01:03 The 5 key elements of film01:50 Mise en scene02:46 Performance03:30 Cinematography04:44 Editing05:30 Sound06:12 Step 1 - Research07:43 Step 2 - Screening08:25 Step 3 - Holistic analysis11:10 Step 4 - Scene analysis15:20 Outro-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
Get Out (2017) Microanalysis #filmanalysis #movieexplained #filmmaking #tutorial The Media Insider 2023-10-21 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/channel/UCGXfqzVEZr0XaZLWG3_HniA/join-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video we take a whirlwind analysis of 2017 hit horror comedy Get Out.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
What’s the best editing software in 2024? The Media Insider 2023-08-25 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Download CapCut: capcut.onelink.me/vNtd/install_68Capcut Website: rebrand.ly/themediainsidervid1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video, I'll show you a range of fantastic features on CapCut, including how to create the Harry Potter invisibility cloak easily! The desktop version of CapCut offers a range of easy to use features including rotoscoping, chromakeying, colour grading and more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
Learn film analysis in 20 films The Media Insider 2023-02-28 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video I identify 20 films that are ideal for those of you who are keen to develop your analysis. I've picked a wide range of films and signposted specifically what to look out for so you can start investigating film a bit more seriously!00:00 Intro01:03 Psycho02:21 Dunkirk03:16 Grave of the Fireflies04:07 Locke05:02 The Artist05:55 Sound of Metal06:52 Horse Girl08:04 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid09:16 Dancer in the Dark10:46 Jaws11:55 Rear Window12:41 Portrait of a Lady on Fire13:52 Children of Men14:34 Cleo From 5 to 715:23 Snowpiercer16:36 Inglorious Basterds17:36 Amadeus18:45 2001: A Space Odyssey19:44 Her20:24 Seven SamuraiYou might also want to follow up this video with my guide on how to analyse film here How to analyse a film: the beginners guideyoutu.be/Hrp2azKjGUI-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
What is uses and gratification theory? #shorts #mediastudies The Media Insider 2023-02-18 | Why do we watch TV? | Uses and Gratification theory explainedyoutu.be/aopqPs7rb_Q
What are Propps eight character types? Film theory explained! The Media Insider 2023-02-03 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video we look at the structuralist work of Vladimir Propp, whose work in the morphology of the folktale outlines either character archetypes that can still be identified in modern film and TV narrative structures.00:00 Intro01:22 Vladimir Propp02:03 The Hero02:40 The Villain 03:14 The Donor03:38 The Dispatcher04:07 The Helper04:37 The False Hero04:56 The Princess05:19 The Princess' Father05:31 Applying Propp08:45 Outro-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
Why I decided to start a Patreon... The Media Insider 2023-01-16 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!For even more content and ways to keep this channel going, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsiderMusic provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
What is the Bechdel Test? Feminist film formula explained! The Media Insider 2022-09-23 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/themediainsider09221 In this video we look at the Bechdel test popularised by Alison Bechdel in which a criteria of three must be met to gauge the email representations. It has now become a staple of feminist discourse is cinema.Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
How to make YouTube videos for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - from ideas to editing The Media Insider 2022-08-29 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/themediainsider08221 This video I outline all of the production processes are used in making a YouTube video including idea generation scripting filming editing and exporting.Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsideror use the code INSIDER10 when you sign up directly!The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:25 Idea generation02:53 Scripting04:17 Filming05:32 Asset gathering06:43 Editing09:14 exporting
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Fans are the WORST haters - heres why... The Media Insider 2022-06-11 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/themediainsider06221 ----------------------------------------------------------------In this video, I use a range of media studies theorists to investigate why there is so much hate online now. We look at Stuart Hall's reception theory, uses and gratification theory, Steve Neale's genre theory, Shirky's End of Audience theory, and bell hooks feminist theory. I use these to build the argument that audiences have become entitled and speak out when their expectations aren't met, and this has resulted in toxic hate online. One of the main texts I look at is Ghostbusters and Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi anti-racist comments that have been directed towards Reva played by Moses Ingram. ----------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsider----------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
The SIMPLE essay technique I teach ALL of my students... The Media Insider 2022-05-04 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The first 1,000 people to use the link or my code themediainsider will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/themediainsider05221 ---------------------------------------------------------------In this video I outline my method for teaching students how to answer any exam question or school essay question. It shows you how planning small answers enables you to write a big answer to carry you through your response. This can be adapted for long form essays or small ark essay questions in an exam. There are examples given for English essays too.---------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsider---------------------------------------------------------------The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
What is patriarchy, and how do films encourage it? The Media Insider 2022-04-10 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video we look at patriarchy via the feminist theory by Liesbet Ven Zoonen. This is one of the three feminist representation theories that we look at it A-level media studies. It builds on Laura Mulvey’s work on the male gaze and identifies how western representations of women have resulted in stereotypical sexualised, objectified, erotic representations of women.Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsiderThe Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
Start writing GREAT screenplays | Screenwriting ULTIMATE guide! The Media Insider 2022-03-28 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------This video is sponsored by Arc Studio, a screenwriting solution available at arcstudiopro.comThis video builds on my previous screenwriting video (youtu.be/LRuITXncB5E) by looking at some of the most common mistakes that writers make so we can learn how to write great screenplays and scripts. Mentioned article about how many scripts make it: http://undergrids.com/2019/04/what-are-the-odds-of-selling-a-good-screenplayMentioned video of Jill Chamberlain: youtube.com/watch?v=8aprQXvWRXUMusic provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link: hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsiderThe Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
Postcolonialism explained for beginners! Paul Gilroy Media Representation Theory Revision The Media Insider 2022-03-21 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Paul Gilroy's work on post colonialism is a cornerstone to media studies representation theory, and looks at how British and non-British ethnicities are represented in the media. This includes postcolonial Melancolia, and ethnic othering of other ethnicities. This makes up one of the Media Studies theories that meed to be revised for any specification. Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsiderThe Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
Film pre-production explained - from script to budget! How to plan film for new filmmakers The Media Insider 2022-03-14 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsiderIn this video I give an overview of the main stages of preproduction including:- Film idea research and development- Script writing and screenplaysyoutu.be/LRuITXncB5E- Script breakdown- Art direction- Storyboardingyoutu.be/NPrkxj2MyZI- Shot list- Casting- Location recce- Film risk assessment- Shooting Schedule- Film budgetThere are some fantastic template documents for each of these on Studio Binder: studiobinder.com/film-production-documentsThe Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
How INTOLERANCE (1916) invented modern filmmaking The Media Insider 2022-02-20 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsiderIntolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages 1916 and A Sun-Play of the Ages is DW Griffith's epic historical drama that stands for decades, and is one of the films that made modern cinema. In this video analyses how pioneering editing techniques such as crosscutting, dissolves, and match on action were used alongside close-up shots and high budget sets to make the first blockbuster in Hollywood. A great case study for film historians.Watch the full film here: youtu.be/SyqDQnoXa70The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
Postmodernism explained for beginners! Jean Baudrillard Simulacra and Hyperreality explained The Media Insider 2022-02-13 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------See my follow up video here What Postmodernism IS and REALLY ISN'T - Jordan Peterson analysisyoutu.be/PES9tpN-b1wMusic provided by HookSounds - get a discounted subscription by using this link:hooksounds.com/ref/TheMediaInsiderThe Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.In this video we use range of examples to explain aspects of Jean Baudrillard’s work on post-modernism. This is an essential media theorist for those that study A-level media studies, but also applies to communication studies and cultural studies. We look at hyperreality, culture as a simulation and simulacra, and hyperreal inertia.
What is Binary Opposition? Claude Lévi-Strauss Media Studies Structural Theory explained! The Media Insider 2021-11-22 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video we look at Clause Levi-Strauss' work on binary opposites - one of the media language theories use in A-Level Media Studies - also widely use din literature studies.The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
How to storyboard without a template | Storyboarding tutorial tips The Media Insider 2021-10-07 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video I go over several tips to level up your storyboarding following on from my previous storyboarding video. For the purpose of this video I have created my digitally using a Gaomon graphic tablet, but you can easily follow these tips when drawing on plain paper.amazon.co.uk/GAOMON-Graphics-Express-Pressure-Sensitivity/dp/B07R49KYCF/ref=asc_df_B07R49KYCF/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205240088306&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5516894972200322410&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045300&hvtargid=pla-764152807667&psc=1The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
How to review films like Mark Kermode | Film review tutorial The Media Insider 2021-08-15 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mark Kermode is best known for his weekly film review show with Simon Mayo on BBC Radio 5 Live. In this video we will look at several of his reviews off films such as Cruella and The Dig to unpick a structure to his review style.The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
Complete guide to camera shots and what they mean | The MCU Guide | Film and Media Studies The Media Insider 2021-07-23 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video we look at all camera shot types from the wide shot to the medium shot to the close-up. Throughout we use films from the Marvel cinematic universe to demonstrate how short types can create meaning for the audience.The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and analysis.
How to analyse sound in film The Media Insider 2020-11-04 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Diegetic and non-diegetic sound explained for film analysts.Using a range of examples, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Blade Runner, Gravity, and Metropolis, this video explores how removing certain elements of sound can actually be more effective than including it. The key terms diegetic and non-diegetic sound are examined and their various uses covered too.The Media Insider is a channel for all things media and film. If you are studying them or just an enthusiast, subscibe for regular doses of theory and film analysis.
What is an Auteur? Auteur theory explained! Film & Media Studies revision The Media Insider 2020-10-19 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON AND JOIN THE INSIDERS FILM CLUB!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video, we look at how the concept of auteurism has endured into the 21st century, and look at several examples of auteurs working today, including Wes Anderson, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, and Alfred Hitchcock. If you are studying film, or just a fan, The Media Insider is where you can find revision resources and informative videos about the media and film.
5 books for film students and fans! The Media Insider 2020-08-14 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video I take a look at five books that I have selected for various levels of film enthusiast!Thi list includes:Filmish by Edward Ross100 best films of the century by Barry NormanTeach Yourself Film Studies: An Introduction by Warren BucklandUnderstanding Film Theory by Ruth Doughty and Christine Etherington-WrightHow To Read A Film by James MonacoThe Media Insider is a channel aimed at film and media studies students.
How to read mise en scéne | Visual film analysis explained! The Media Insider 2020-07-31 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------This video looks at how Misson scene can be used just as effectively as dialogue and narrative in creating meaning for the audience. It's a key component of media studies and film studies analysis, and unpacks how you can identify relevant visual codes, and has produced some might have been using them to create meaning.Numerous examples are used from Star Wars, to lethal weapon, to taxi driver.The media inside there is a channel dedicated to film and media revision, but has content relevant to anyone interested in film, gender studies, culture studies, or communication studies.
5 things Ive learnt from making YouTube videos The Media Insider 2020-07-22 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for watching (and subscribing!). The Media Insider is a channel dedicated to film and media studies, focusing on media theory and revision. In this video, I decided to go slightly off topic and reflect on five of the top things I've learnt since starting YouTube.
How to write and format screenplays like a pro! Script writing tips and tricks The Media Insider 2020-04-25 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video, I demonstrate how to write a screenplay using Writer Duet by turning a scene from Joker (2019) into a screenplay.We go over the conventions of screenplay writing and the key elements such as slugline, action, dialogue, and transitions.This video is primarily intended for students of film, media, and television, but anyone who has an interest in screenplay writing will find something of use!I have since made a further video on writing screenplays which you can watch hereStart writing GREAT screenplays | Script & Screenwriting tutorial and tips!youtu.be/FGQ9Cy9pZYs
Media Studies - why EVERYONE should study it! The Media Insider 2020-03-28 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------For this video, I asked a bunch of media studies, creative media, and film studies teachers why they thought it was such an important subject, and here's what they said!Whether you are considering taking media studies at GCSE or A-Level, there is whole world of analysis in understanding for you to uncover - from appreciating diverse representations, to the impact of ownership by mega corporations such as Disney.I am a media teacher in the South West of England - if you like this video, check out further media related videos on my chaneel.
Judith Butlers Gender Performativity Theory Explained! Media Studies Theory Revision The Media Insider 2019-12-02 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video, we look at Judith Butler's feminist theory about Gender Trouble and her ideas about gender performativity - looking at how masculinity and femininity are represented and performed. Therefore, the gender identities we associate with gender are actually prefaces that we do rather than something that is born in us along with our sex.This video is intended for people studying media studies a level, GCSE, or communication or culture studies, or even film studies. It is a very easy theory to apply to texts because all gender roles are either performed or subverted from.
Stuart Halls Representation Theory Explained! Media Studies revision The Media Insider 2019-11-08 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video, aimed at A-level media studies students and teachers, I explain Stuart Halls ideas about representation, including hegemony, stereotypes and re-presentation. This theory links directly to reception theory too, but focuses more on how stereotypes are constructed by the media and the hegemonic elite. This means black communities, sexuality and gender are all represented in stereotypical ways to asserts dominance.If
Is there a FEMALE gaze (and what is it)? The Media Insider 2019-10-09 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video, we follow up one of the biggest questions asked in the Laura Mulvey Male Gaze video I made a few years ago by investigating whether or not there is a female gaze. We look at Cracks and Mad Men as examples of where it might be found and whether it is as simple as objectifying both genders. In summary, although there isn't a clear definition of female gaze yet, we can see already that it is used as a means of change for the feminist movement in film.
Todorovs Narrative Theory Explained! Media StudiesTheory The Media Insider 2019-06-09 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video I look at Tzvetan Todorov's structuralist theory of narratology, in which he outlines the 5 narrates states: equilibrium, disruption, recognition of disruption, repair, and new equilibrium.I use Jurassic Park and Toy Story as two examples of completely different films that both adhere to this theory.This is a media language theory usually found in any media studies, film studies, culture studies or creative media qualification
Albert Banduras Media Effects Theory Explained! Bobo Doll Experiment The Media Insider 2019-05-16 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A-Level Media students will need to cover this media theory as part of their studies. Albert Bandura conducted the famous bobo doll experiment to see if media messages make audiences feel aggressive when aggressive behaviour was modelled to them. This is used to explain copycat behaviour. Part of the audience theories for media studies, cultural studies and creative media.
How to draw A-grade storyboards (even if you cant draw!) | Media studies tutorial The Media Insider 2019-05-10 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video I share how to storyboard for coursework in media or film studies. I offer two ways of doing this depending on your artistic skill - both examples follow the same rules.Here’s my next video on starboarding:How to storyboard without a template | Storyboarding tutorial tipsyoutu.be/F9SGNflNxE8
Semiotics analysis for beginners! | How to read signs in film | Roland Barthes Media Theory The Media Insider 2019-05-02 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this video for media studies and film studies students, we look at Roland Barthes ideas surrounding semiotic analysis. This acts as a spring board for most students when starting textual analysis.In this video we look at symbolic examples such as the Apple logo for denotations and connotations, before giving examples of how camerawork, editing, mise en scene, and sounds can be signifiers and signs in moving image texts.We look at Tales Of Terror From Tokyo as an example along with The Adjustment Bureau.
How to revise for exams: TIPS and TECHNIQUES that you might not have tried! The Media Insider 2019-04-24 | SUPPORT ME ON PATREON!To support this channel and access content early, visit:http://www.patreon.com/themediainsider-------------------------------------------------------------------------------For students who are preparing for their GCSE or A-LEVEL exams, here are the techniques that I have found worked most effectively for my students.TECHNIQUE 1 is using post-it notes in areas associated with senses - this is particularly effective because it also utilises the method of Loci, so you can remember notes based on their location in your house.TECHNIQUE 2 is using folding pieces of paper to distill information - both testing you as you prepare the notes, but also providing you with a convenient form of flash card that fits in your back pocket.TECHNIQUE 3 is to make something new - try writing a magazine article or doing something that requires you to utilise the information you're are trying to retain.The Media Insider is a specialist channel for students of any media qualification - providing detailed videos based on theory, production tips and techniques.
