Weblinks and videos for use with 9869 – GCSE (9-1) AQA NEA Prep Pack: Audio-Visual

Codes and Conventions of Media Forms

Television Sequence: Breaking Bad

Television Advert: We Believe: The Best Men Can Be (Gillette)

Music Video: Same Love – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

Music Video: Finesse – Bruno Mars (Feat. Cardi B)

Radio: Radiolab – Asking for a Friend

  • The analysed episode can be found here
  • Radio: Kermode and Mayo’s Film Reviews

  • The analysed episode can be found here
  • Radio: The Chris Moyles Show: One Direction

  • The analysed episode can be found here
  • Genres and Subgenres

    Alien (Volkswagen) advert

    Research

    A music video to be used to tackle poverty in urban areas

  • Example: Love Island: The Morning After (2018)
  • Practical Skills

    What if I want to shoot with a DSLR?

  • How to Take Good Photos Using a DSLR
  • The ultimate guide to learning how to use Your First DSLR
  • Further Reading

    Television Segment – Concept

  • Writing TV Drama (Writers Room)
  • Bodyguard Post-Production Script – (Read the opening 12 pages)
  • Writing TV Sitcom (Writers Room)
  • 10 Zero Budget Filmmaking Tips – Elliot Grove
  • Television Segment – Practical Skills

  • Beginner Tips and Tricks That Will Help You Shoot Better Films and Videos
  • How to make a movie with your iPhone or iPad – Tom Barrance
  • Using a Smartphone Camera Lens Kit to Boost Your Photos: Pixter Reviews
  • Music Video – Concept

  • Codes and Conventions of Music Videos
  • Music Video – Practical Skills

  • Six tips to making a low budget music video – Chris Robley
  • How to make a music video
  • How to make a music video for beginners 2019 – Shaun Letang
  • Making your own music video – DIY Guide – Ditto Music
  • A Step-by-step Guide to Making a Music Video – Heather Macdonald
  • Radio Segment – Concept

  • Kate Cocker – Being an authentic radio presenter
  • How to Choose Talk Radio Topics for Your Show
  • 8 Radio Show Ideas – with great examples included!
  • Radio Sequence- Practical Skills

  • Writing Radio Scripts
  • Radio Drama: Pre-Production
  • Radio Programme Production
  • 10 Easy Tips for Professional Audio Quality
  • Tips on recording for radio
  • Tips: radio editing
  • Advertising/Marketing – Concept

  • Video Marketing: Your Guide to Creating High Quality Video ads
  • How to Write a Video Ad People Actually Want to Watch
  • Radio Advertising – Create the Most Effective Radio Ads
  • How to Make a Great Radio Commercial