1. Q1 How did you use, develop or
challenge codes and conventions of
real media products?

2. Conventions Of Fabulous
Magazine
The magazine name
Simple colour scheme is located behind the
of three colours: main image
Yellow, White Black Date copy was
released
Picture entices both One main image
men and women to on the front
read cover, draws the
readers attention
directly towards it
Main story of the
magazine linking to the
picture
Secondary
stories offer
information on
other stories
I have chosen to base my magazine on the front cover of fabulous magazine I have done the because
found in this
magazine
it aims itself at my target audience and is seen as a classy magazine which Is what I want my show to
be linked with. I have challenged the conventions of a typical TV magazine by using a magazine that
shows stories of fashion ext

3. My Front Cover Magazine title located behind the
main image but is still clear what it
is called
Marvellous has similar Date of Magazine
connotations to Fabulous release
both imply the magazine is a
great read
Colour scheme
One main image of a consisting of only 3
striking pose to draw colours: Black, White,
in the reader Blue
Secondary stories
provide readers with
extra information on Main text related to
what to expect in the the image on the front
edition cover, this provides
readers with quick
information on what to
expect in the edition

4. E4 Made In Chelsea Billboard
Show Name The main
character of
the show is
centre of
Series attention
Number
and date
Simple colour
scheme of 3
colours: Red,
White and We don‟t no the girl
blue, these Spencer is talking to,
have British this creates suspense
connotations

5. My Billboard
I have challenged the conventions of a typical
Made In Chelsea poster. Unlike the Made In
Chelsea poster I have used a wide range of
backgrounds this makes the billboard stand out
and seem more interesting. In the Made In
Chelsea billboard it is unclear what is going on
as we don‟t no who the women „Spencer‟ is
talking to, where as in my billboard it is clear
that all the characters of my soap are angry
towards Tarquin (bottom middle) this will make
the viewers of billboard want to watch the show
as they want to know what he has done wrong.
This is the billboard I have based mine on. This
is from the show The Only Way Is Essex.
Though it is a scripted reality it is the opposite
of what Made In Manchester and my show aim
to produce. I have chosen to base my billboard
on this but have added a story to mine rather
than just random images

6. Shot Types
Close Up
Made In Chelsea Made In Manchester
Over The
Shoulder

7. Shot Types
Close Up
2 Shot

8. Setting
Through out the filming we needed to make sure we filmed our trailer in a set would fitted the
conventions of Made In Chelsea. Made In Chelsea is a show that is about wealth and we
needed to portray this.
Both these shots are shot in a bar. The Made In Chelsea shot (left) has a bottle of champagne
with has connotations of wealth and the brick wall decor shows its up market. Similarly the
Made In Manchester shot (right) has a background that shows the bar is expensive and fancy
this is shown by the nice decor and leather seats.

9. Storyline
During the Made In Chelsea scene the story is easy to follow. It could easily be watched by
someone who had never seen the show and they could still understand the storyline.
Therefore I needed my trailer to be easy and simple to follow this can be done by strong
dialog and the use of realistic storyline
Friend cheats with friends
The other girl who likes him Gets rejected by the girl he
girlfriend
moves away as she thinks he thinks likes him
doesn‟t like her
Realises he likes the girl who is Runs to train station to stop her
leaving going but is to late

10. TV Times
In order for my show to reach its target audience I needed to make sure it was played at similar
time to Made In Chelsea. The TV guide shows its on at 10pm on E4 on a Monday. I will put
my show on E4 on a Wednesday at 10pm this is because my target audience won‟t be in bed
as they stay up to watch Made In Chelsea on a monday

11. Conventions of Scripted Reality
Close ups are used frequently to The actors who take part wear a lot
show of the glamour and beauty of of make-up and dressed
the actors , and long shots are used glamorously this portrays upper
to show of the expensive class and wealth, this means
surrounding area and key social people aspire to be them.
areas
Conventions
There are a set of roles played in Lighting is not natural and usually
the show fits the mood. If something positive
•Player is happening the light will be bright
•Bimbo where as if something negative is
•Best Friend happening the lighting will be dark.
•Cheater

12. Costumes
These shots show the costumes we wore whilst shooting our trailer. The two lads are
both wearing a buttoned up shirt and have there top button done up, this is a fashion
that is seen to be smart therefore they are portraying the wealth and fashion that is
needed to make a scripted reality work. The girl has a blazer on and has a lot of make-
up this makes her look glamorous therefore fitting the conventions of a scripted reality
actor

13. Evaluating Made In Chelsea
Bright lighting used to
show of the looks of the
actors, the lighting is
natural
Posh accents,
doesn‟t use the
stereotypical
“cockney” River Temes is
accent so an iconic
therefore shows London feature
there class
status
Smart Costume
portrays wealth

14. Closing Shot
The closing shot of a trailer is important firstly it shows a key feeling emotion based
on how the episode is going to be. We can see that in this episode of Made In
Chelsea something that is going to sadden Spencer is going to happen, so therefore
in my trailer my closing shot shows Tarquin looking at a train station time board and
by his body language you can tell he has missed what he was looking for. Also in a
closing shot it advertises the show name, the time it is on as well as the date, this is
so the audience know when to tune in.