Different Types of Media

The different types of media industries.

• Publishing (novels, books etc.) - The publishing industry gives us a wide range of word based media such as; books, novels and comics/graphic novels.
• Magazines - Magazines cover pretty much everything, from fiction to non-fiction as well as news, media products, reviews, sport, music, film and many more.
• Newspapers - Much like magazines newspapers cover just about everything as well, it just depends on what area and what it may specialise in or the type of news paper it is, such as a tabloid newspaper will cover more about sport and gossip where as a broadsheet newspaper will cover more politics and art based news.
• Animation - Animation nowadays is a much more broad form of media than it once was. Back in the day it was considered rather childish and only for children but now it is used for all ages and sometimes specifically for adults. The ways it is made have also evolved into different formats such as 3D animation and claymation.
• Film - This is probably the most expensive and most money making form of media, it can also be the most expressive form of media. It is form of media that has evolved so much since it was first invented and still continues to as well, with a wide array of genres (action, comedy, horror, thriller etc.) and many different ways of portraying it (animation, cohesive, expression ate etc.) it is a form of media that will continue to grow and challenge the way we say things.
• Television - Television programs can be anything from non-fiction (documentaries, reality contests, news and game shows) and fiction (drama, comedy series and cartoons).
• Web 2.0 - Originally the web was just used for simple things like e-mail but now there are tons of things such as news sites, video streaming sites, websites where you can write your opinion on anything and anyone can read it.
• Music - Music is a very expansive media tool that can be used in just about anything from film, animation, television, the Internet and even inside shops. In some ways it is it's own advertisement but doesn't mean in makes the most money. If anything since the Internet it has become quite difficult for musicians and record labels to make much money from music due to illegal downloading.
• Radio - Radio is a great tool bringing all kinds of media together and different shows which specialise in those certain types. Such as examples as Mark Kermode's film reviews on BBC radio 5 which have increased in popularity over the years and BBC and XFM's studio sessions with bands of different genres.
• Video Games - Video games have seriously blown up in the last few years and probably make as big a buzz as major film releases. Not only that but they have also evolved so much with the introduction of online gaming and downloadable content the video games. It's actually one of the few media industries that's still thriving and hasn't been effected by the Internet.
  
• Facilities - These are what all the media products are made by. examples: books would be a publishing company, animation would be computers and software,

Industry Report: Music, Journalism, Films.

3. You now need to gather some research into the three industries that you may be interested in pursuing after college.

You will need to produce information on the following subjects and print it for your folder (industry section)

Magazine:

· The major companies in the Magazine industry are NME, Kerrang Metal Hammer, EMPIRE, Total Film, Top Gear, Radiotimes.

· http://www.skillset.org/

· The skils i will need are journalism, editorial skills and i.t. skills.

· http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/jobs/media/publishing/

Film:

The major companies in the film industry are:

• Disney
  




• Warner Brothers





• DreamWorks





• 20th Century Fox





• Lionsgate





• Lucasfilm





• Paramount





• Pixar





• www.skillset.org/films/jobs






• You need skills in English, Camera Skills,
  




• www.flickernow.org/sections-article217-page1.htm

Music

The major record labels

• Interscope





• EMI





• Warner Bros





• Fuelled by Raiman





• Roadrunner





• Nuclear Blast





• Visible Noise





• Metal Blade
  




• www.creative-choices.co.uk/jobs,-careers,-news/music/





• Skills: to be able to play an instrument, buisness skills, song writing, technician skills.

• http://uk.music-jobs.com/

4. Write up your notes into three mini reports (min 150 words). Each report should contain details of the following.

· Historical Origins and developments within the industry: the first magazine ever made was The Gentlemans Magazine which was first published in 1731, Edward Cave was the man who edited the The Gentlemans Magazine was the first person to use the word magazine. The longest running magazine The Scots Magazine which first started publishing in 1739 and is still going today.

· Key companies or industry leaders (a range of examples):

Alexander Milas (Editor of Metal Hammer)

Nichola Brown (Editor of Kerrang!)

Ben Preston (Editor of Radio Times)

Krissi Murison (Editor of NME)

Mark Dinning (Editor of Empire)

· How individuals can get into the industry, i.e. Qualifications needed etc:

· Your own interest and evaluation of your chosen industry

Media industry report sheet

BTEC First Diploma

Name: Ethan Valentine O'Connell

Date: 26/02/10

1. Make a list of as many Media industry areas that you can think of

Audio Visual:

T.V.

Film

Internet

Audio:

Radio

Music

Print:

Magazine

Newspaper

Billboard
Posters

Interactive:

Internet

Video games

Advertising and Marketing:
T.V.
Film
Print
Internet
Radio

2. From the list above choose three possible Media industries that you may wish to pursue when leaving college

1.Magazines

2.Film

3.Music

3. You now need to gather some research into the three industries that you may be interested in pursuing after college.

You will need to produce information on the following subjects and print it for your folder (industry section)

· What are the major commercial companies in each Industry? (print copies for your folder)

· What types of jobs can you apply for and where could these jobs possibly lead?

i.e. Film (runner) to Film (Camera Person) to Film (Producer) to Film (Director)

· What type of skills would you need, to apply for a job in each of your chosen industries?

· Can you find a job or some work experience that is related to your industry of choice? (print a copy for your folder)

4. Write up your notes into three mini reports (min 150 words). Each report should contain details of the following.

· Historical Origins and developments within the industry

· Key companies or industry leaders (a range of examples)

· How individuals can get into the industry, i.e. Qualifications needed etc.

· Your own interest and evaluation of your chosen industry

Media Sectors

• Moving Image: BBC, Kerrang,Fox

• Audio: BBC, Kerrang

• Print: BBC, Kerrang

• Interactive Media: BBC, Kerrang, Fox

• Adversting and Marketing:
  
  

Media Industry

the media industry can be seen to be made up of:

• Distributors: BBC, Channel 4, Fox, Comedy Central.

• Producers: Grinada, Warner Bros, BBC.

• Regulators: OFFCOM, BBFC, ITC.