Indya A2 Media Blog

To end my research, planning, production and evaluation about Music Video's, I thought it would be good to show two opposite ideas concerning them.

One article commented on an idea that the Internet has saved Music Videos, as it has "rebirthed the art and practice of music-video making" while another commented that Music Video's are only made to be monetized, as they feature so many product placements. The writer said that the band, The Script "regard theirs (fans) not as passionate supporters but rather bovine, coin-eyed consumers".

I believe that the Internet does give creators of Music Videos more unique and quirky ways to present their ideas, but on the other hand Music Video's recently seem to take the limelight of the artist/s and focus on the product placements.

"There's a fundamental difference between being sold a band, and the band selling you stuff"

What I've Learnt...

Over the 2 years that I've been studying media, the two most valuable things I've learnt are:

Be Organised:

Never leave things to the last minute, as your blog work will pile up and you'll have to race to finish it on time! Also it is a nice feeling when you publish a post thats been there for more than two weeks!

Teamwork:

Always be open to other people's ideas and never get annoyed or frustrated if your idea isn't accepted straight away! If you've finished your work, help somebody else with theres, so that your work is all complete! Lastly, don't think that you can take on all the tasks yourself, as you have others who can help you.

What I Need To Get Better At...

I feel that I need to get better at communicating with my group and working harder on sole tasks so that I don't have a lot of work to do at home. I also think that I need to be more open minded to everyones ideas, as sometimes I tend to get annoyed or frustrated if no one likes my idea as much as I do. All in all, I feel I have come along way since Year 12, as I am not as stubborn as I used to be!

What I've Enjoyed...

Over the past two years, I've learnt a lot of new techniques and names, but most of all I enjoyed using the camera and seeing my own ideas come to fruition in the music video and a little in the opening sequence. I've also enjoyed using the Macs and the software on them, as before I used mainly PC's to do my work. I've really enjoyed working with different types of people, as it has made me more aware of what type of people I work best with. Lastly, I've enjoyed seeing myself putting more effort into my work, in terms of my blog posts and my it shows my reflection of last years work compared to this years.