Critical Reflection Research

                    Hey everyone, hope you all are doing well. We are preparing to wrap up my Portfolio Project. So, we will be conducting research for my Critical Reflection. Let us jump straight into it. 

Critical Reflection Research

        

For the Critical Reflection part of my Portfolio Project, I have to answer 4 compulsory questions. These questions highlight my entire production process.  I will be giving you guys each question and providing a brief overview of the research I conducted for each one. 

Question 1: 

How do your products represent social groups or issues? 

    A social group is when two or more individuals share a common social identification. They perceive themselves to be members of similar social categories and have a shared understanding or perception. A social issue is a problem that affects various people in a society. It is important for your production to represent social groups and/or social issues. This is because, it allows your product to connect to the modern world or speak for certain incidents currently happening. 

Here are some websites that include further information on this topic: 

Social Class - Cinema and Media Studies - Oxford Bibliographies

Social Issues | Definition, Causes & Examples - Lesson | Study.com

Question 2: 

How do the elements of your production work together to create a sense of 'branding'? 

A production must always try to have a sense 'branding'. Branding gives the audience a way to create a representation or image for your film. The image of your film impacts your production's identity. This affects how your film will be viewed and interpreted. 'Branding' allows you to decide how you want your film to be seen. 

Here are some links that include further information on this topic: 

                                      What is Branding? Why is it Important? | Renderforest

Branding for film companies: why investing in design leads to better clients - The Co-Foundry (thecofoundry.co.uk)

Question 3: 

How do your products engage with the audience? 

It is vital that the audience is engaged with your film. This affects the overall success of your production and the relationship your audience has with what they are viewing. If your production does not have a relationship with its viewers, how do you expect it to be prosperous? Your viewers must be entertained or plighted by your film. 

If you want more information on this topic, check out these links: 

Audience Engagement Strategies with Examples | Sprout Social

Beyond the box office: A conceptual framework for the drivers of audience engagement - ScienceDirect

Question 4: 

How did your research inform your products and the way they use or challenge conventions? 

In general, research causes the filmmaker to understand its viewers and create goals. Research causes a person to gain information on their topic and effectively put it to use. Research is usually done in the beginning stages of a production and affects how the production turns out. Without research, you can not expect to have a successful film. Moving on, conventions are known to be a set of social norms in a community or society. It is always good for your product to utilize or challenge conventions. This showcases how your production interacts with the shared standards of your society.

If you want more information on this topic, check out these links: 

Social Norms (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

10 Reasons Why Research is Important - Open Education Online

Now, you guys are able to understand the background of each question. My next blog post will be my official Critical Reflection, consisting of me answering each question. Thank you so much for reading today's blog post and don't be afraid to let me know if you have any questions. You guys are the best and see you very soon, XOXO!