Author Archives: Sebastian Castro

To begin, the study of these signs, codes and conventions is called semiotics. ‘Semiotic analysis’, is a way that we analyze these signs, and then translate them into meaning. Codes – What are codes? Codes are, ‘systems of signs, which create meaning’. Codes are extremely common among films across the media industry. By the sameContinue reading “Codes and Conventions 1/13/20”

Above are a few films put into a ‘Genre Mood Board’ depicting multiple movies.There are many different film genres out there that specifically pertain to the film making area. These genres include but are not limited to: Action – Action films include high energy/budget special effects and physical stunts. They usually have a ‘hero’ characterContinue reading “Genre Mood Board/Genre Opinions – 1/7/20”

Above are 10 different ideas that I came up with for our upcoming film. In order to brainstorm these story basis, I excluded any ideas that were either too difficult, or out of our budget.

I will now be answering a set of questions regarding my film and the details surrounding it. Rate on a scale from 1-10 how did your group work as a team. Support your rating. What could have made it a 10? On a scale from 1-10, Id say me and my group worked as aContinue reading “Preliminary Task #2 – 12/15/19”

In my first movie called inspiration, my team member Sofi and I depicted a boy whos dreams were to visit space. Our film Genre would best be connected to Sci-Fi/Adventure. A kid that goes to our school volunteered to act as the protagonist. The film was named inspiration thereafter we finished filming since it fitContinue reading “Preliminary Task #1 – 11/15/19”

My name is Sebastian. I am a 15 year old high school sophomore that attends Mast Academy and I am currently taking AS level Media Studies. Why did I choose Media Studies? My original intent was to get into film-making at school since I viewed it as a future possible hobby. After choosing Media StudiesContinue reading “About Me – 10/28/19”