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Create a blogpost called 'Research and planning' and complete the tasks below. First, watch this clip on the mistakes beginner filmmakers make - it will help you identify the errors to avoid when planning and shooting your film.   There are loads more tips and tutorials from Darius Britt ( D4Darius on YouTube ) that we would recommend watching as part of your research and planning. These include: How to brainstorm ideas for a short film How to write a short film - principles of drama Nine things to check before pressing the record button Now complete the following tasks: 1) State the  genre  you have chosen - horror or coming of age drama. Coming of age 2) Choose at least  five  films in your selected genre and watch the trailer and one scene from each film. Make  bullet-point notes  on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing, sound and mise-en-scene. Kidulthood  Natural lighting adds to realism Close up shots reit...

1) What was the budget for  Billie Jean ? How did this compare with later Michael Jackson videos? Billie Jean's budget was $50,00, Beat It's budget was $300,00 and Thriller was $2 million. 2) Why was the video rejected by MTV? They argued that it didn't suit their 'middle America' audience. MTV played mainly white rock music and didn't want to put a black person an air. Effectively Michael Jackson became the first ever black person to appear on MTV. 3) Applying Goodwin's theory of music video, how does  Billie Jean  reflect the genre characteristics of pop music video? In Billie Jean, Michael Jackson wears high-fashion costume which is a characteristic of pop music video. He also incorporates many dance routines within the video alongside lip syncing, creating a performance styled video. However, this performance is also interwoven  with a narrative that is reflected of the lyrics. 4) How do the visuals reflect the lyrics in  Billie Jean ? It is base...

Social and cultural context 1) What other projects has Common been involved in? Common is part of the "Knowing is Beautiful" movement which supports HIV/AIDS awareness. He is the founder of the "Common Ground Foundation" which is a non-profit organisation which sets out to empower underprivelleged youngsters to become better "citizens of the world". They develop leadership skills and qualities, educational development, creative expression and also includes a book club to encourage the youth to read more. 2) What is the 13th Amendment of the American Constitution? 13th Amendment  to the  U.S. Constitution . The  13th Amendment  to the  Constitution  declared that "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." 3) What were the Black Codes? The  Black Codes  were laws passed by South...