Yesterday I was viewing OCR videos and came to conclude that many of them were simply awesome! Especially the one entitled 'The Prelim'.


The theme being horror, digestic music was being played softly in the background, making the plot a bit obvious to the viewers. Occasionally there was a close-up on the girl, signifying her anxiousness and making the viewer simply wonder about her next move. Being an OCR video, it was known that she was supposed to cross the room. But, such a simple script was done nicely due to the excellent use of camera actions( like tracking shots), showing continuity in the shots. And the use of the glowing effect in the man's eyes at the end of the video also made the viewer clear about the plot.

Learning theoretical and technical media concepts, along with their applications

The more we went in depth, the more fascinating I found it. When we started learning camera angles and different photo and video shooting techniques, I was dazzled literally. Like everyone, I have watched several movies and have viewed many videos and photographs. But, never could I imagine the work done behind the scenes could be so extensive. Even the slightest mistake in detail could destroy the scene. From camera angles to mise-en scene, everything matters.



And the scenes themselves have to reflect on something, they have to be pigments of reality themselves. After every class, our theory teacher discusses current media events and shares his experience on the field with us. Media for me is like an art in which one can let his/her creativity flow. From newspapers to news channels, our teacher discusses every media aspect in a lively way. Just after one week I had to confess to myself that I was in love with the subject.

Technical and Theoretical sapects of Media

In media, bits of Psychology, Economics, History, Cultural Studies and Graphic Designing are studied. Indeed, it is a broad-minded subject, a mixture of all these important subjects. It acts like a medium of communication between various media institutes and audiences. And if used effectively, it could yield positive results. Programs that highly appealing to various audiences will be created, having their particular wants fulfilled. And the institute will gain profit and popularity.

  In my previous classes, many theoretical matters relevant to the subject Media were extensively discussed. The important key concepts were also discussed; media language, audiences, representation, institutions and ideology. Also, narrative and genre were also covered. Lectures on semiotics(sign language) were also given by the theory teacher. Several other important media theories were also highlighted during these classes.  

Online Media journal

My name is Mohsin, I am currently studying media in Beaconhouse Jubilee Campus, Karachi. Now, before I start recording the practical and theoretical matters that are being discussed in class, it would be indeed essential to give a brief introduction on the subject. Media is th e term collectively used to refer to the different forms of communication medium. It is the plural of the word medium.

Mass media refers to tools or means of communication that enables individuals, groups of people, governments, organisations, etc to convey message/messages to the masses, alternatively to a mass audience. Messages transmitted through mass media are meant for the public at large. They assume in partiality between audiences who maybe dispersed through time and space.