PDME

Media Studies

Production:

The production of any film consists of various factors in order to make it a success. Examples of production processes include factors such as:

·         Development – Ideas are created for the film, screenplay is written, you get decide what forms of media can the film go into such as books and decide what themes/music to use

·         Casting – At this stage, you get to see who is part of the film and production

·         Filming – The film is recorded

·         Post production – After the film is recorded, it is edited in various ways such as music is added, sound effects/other effects and graphic adjustments are also made

Distribution:

Most films follow a common distribution process for example:

·         Cinema – Films are first released in cinemas for about a month

·         DVD – A couple of months after cinema release, a film is then available on dvd and box office

·         Internet – Many films are also available on internet sites such as LOVEFILM months after its release

·         T.V – Eventually films are then broadcasted free on tv a long time afer its cinema release

Marketing:

Films do not make money by just being a film, they promote themselves in a number of ways in order to make money and attract viewers. For example promotion factors such as the following are released:

·         Toys

·         Clothes

·         Books

·         Online adverts and TV promos

Exhibition:

Films can be broadcasted via various different platforms such as:

·         Cinema

·         DVD/Blueray

·         TV

·         Legally via Internet

Illegally via Internet