Digital Audiovisual Media Class Blog

In the diverse landscape of YouTube content, the genre of reaction videos has emerged as a prominent and engaging form of expression, exemplified by London-based content creators like KSI. These videos, often featuring individuals reacting to various stimuli, utilize the unique potentials of the platform to connect with audiences through both techniques and aesthetics. KSI,…

For a young person migrating from Morocco to London, the impact of live audiovisual communication platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic has been transformative, bridging geographical distances and reshaping social, emotional, and creative dimensions. Platforms like Zoom and Teams played a crucial role in maintaining social connections across continents. Video calls became an indispensable tool for…

Two exemplary hip hop music videos that boldly confront political issues such as racial and gender inequality, racism, and feminism are Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” and Janelle Monáe’s “PYNK.” Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” serves as a poignant commentary on the struggles facing the African American community. The video, directed by Colin Tilley, skillfully captures the essence of…

 With the rise of internet-distributed TV and the change of Internet technology, the expansion of the scope of film and television themes also provides a new aesthetic experience for creators and audiences. Internet TV plaftorm has promoted the birth of more kinds of background stories and styles, and this diversity enables the audience to increase…

In the era of rapid development of the Internet, the popularity of the early Internet has laid a certain foundation for the development of streaming media. The birth of high-speed broadband enables the rapid transmission of data, and also provides the possibility for video streaming. In 2005, the emergence of YouTube became the giant of…

 In the new cultural concept of post cinematic, there is a great change has taken place in the technical form of film shooting. It no longer adopts simple narrative editing techniques, but more special effects or changes in shooting techniques. This week’s screening film is “Southland Tales”, a science fiction film from the United States,…

This week examines Steven Shaviro’s concept of The “post-film effect” with a screening of the film “The Big Short.” This is a 2015 American film, set against the backdrop of real events, mainly tells the story of a group of investors who began to profit from the collapse of the real estate market by buying…

We watched “Detention” on week one and I think this movie is so dramatic, so I watched it again after I back home. I have to say the plot of this movie is fantastic and complicated, and it combined so many themes on it. Its mainly talked about a group of high school students are…

Before the popularity of electronic technology, MTV provided a platform for artists to showcase their music and creativity by playing music videos in the early 1980s, and it also helped many artists gain greater visibility on a global scale. Promote and showcase different types of music by playing music videos. Music videos are more like…

In the past, there has been a lack of understanding and awareness of trans and non-binary identities, and binary views have become ingrained, making it difficult for the media industry to challenge these norms. Networks and producers may be hesitant to cast transgender and non-binary characters out of concern that they might cause controversy or…