It's Hard To Recreate A Film Scene In Real Life

Straight to the point-Our life will never be totally like a film. Thats good though because films can be watched as an escape from reality for people. Everyone needs distraction and entertainment at some point and this is what the cinema promises. Action but with no chance of the pain... never did like seagulls.

A Cultural Guide To The United Kingdom

By James Houston

This video demonstrates cultural icons that are traditionally considered to be associated with the UK. It highlights how the British society has been effected by different cultures. The objects are portrayed in heavily stylised vector drawings, as to show their apparent familiarity to UK residents. Children in immigrant families learn to integrate much quicker than the adults, and thus act as a conduit to the parents. This is shown in the film by using a child's voice as the narrator. Instead of being aimed at immigrants or migrant workers, this is a ‘cultural guide’ for every citizen of the United Kingdom; explaining that the UK has prospered as an effect foreign input. Therefore it is important that we should continue to be inspired by other cultures and to be open minded.

Manchester Art Gallery- Mary Ellen Mark

I have been visiting this gallery regularly since 2003 because it shows a wide range collection of art from artists across the world. The building itself is beautiful and grand. A glass passage and staircase connect the the original building, joining old and new in all sense.

My favourite collection of photographs were seen at this gallery in July 2004 called American Odyssey. Mary Ellen Mark photographs provide a fascinating and composite portrait of a disenchanted, wilting America. The dark side of America concept is used to shock, provoke and most of all to gain awareness of society problems.

Alcohol Know Your Limits

The UK Government has just launched a campaign called Know Your Limits, warning against the dangers of binge drinking. This TV advert developed by VCCP digital and directed by Mathew Jerret is just one part of the multi-channel campaign.

The tag line is ‘You wouldn’t start a night like this, so why end it that way?’, as the advert looks at how a night drinking can end, calling attention to the extremes of the behaviour.

The ad is targeted at 18-24year olds. This age group can be extremely difficult to reach with conventional advertising, such as television. This is because this age group is growing more digital and traditional forms of media are less effective. Therefore this television advert may not be the best form to use, even if they are being targeted at programmes with a high target audience. However, by creating content that is edgy, they’re hoping that the debate will move into the online networks and websites eg Youtube.

The adverts gives the perception that we do all go out with the intention to rip our tights or have sick in our hair. It only deals with the way we look not how alcohol can make us feel therefore I don't think it will have much impact and change our attitudes towards alcohol.

Rosson Crow

Vigorously layering oil, enamel, and spray paint, Crow has managed to capture the art world's imagination with colourful dreamscapes that mix stately interiors and eighteenth-century English gardens with up-to-date drips and fluorescent hues.

It is important when using inspiration from the past to create something that is original and relevant for today rather than copy what has already been done. She has done this by combining old and new techniques to make the paintings look sleek from far away but upon closer inspection there are actually chips; there's a rawness.

Her work is shown in Paris, New York and London galleries, which is such an achievement for the age of 23. It suggests that success doesn't always rely on experience but talent and ambition.

Carling Belong

Everything the average bloke likes on a night out, Beer and Birds and both to belong together in perfect harmony

SIMPLY brilliant

Banner

This banner is a bold and honest description of an advertising process. It simply states what the advertisers are trying to do, grab your attention, which then leads to others like a domino effect. The clear message connects with the simple use of design and colour.

John Lennon

Lennon, was a musician, singer, songwriter, artist and peace activist. He was murdered December 1980 by an obsessed fan, who no longer believed in him. Celebrity is a funny thing, I would never want it. You are public property to do with what they want. You lose trust in society because of the treatment of celebrities. Fame is great short term but there is a higher price. John never wanted to be owned by the public, it was about the music and the message it had. 

Since dying his vision still lives and inspires us to make a better future together. "A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality"