Three uses of mood boards: 1) Shows a visual representation of themes and genres
2) Allows for the product/persons to stay on track
3) Presents a brief idea
Three uses of storyboards:
1) Shows a general idea of what needs to be done
2) Acts as a form of basic script for director/actors
3) Show how the scenes unfold shot by shot
Three difference between mood boards and storyboards:
1) A mood board is mainly pictures telling a story while a story board is of a basic script accompanied by that of pictures.
2) A mood board represents the theme while a story board represents the sequence of events.
3) A mood board gives a general representation while a story board gives a more finalised representation.
An independent coffee chain called the Boston tea party is assumed to be the first within the Uk to ban the selling of hot drinks in disposable cups. From the month of June, the 21 branches of Boston tea party will only sell hot drinks in reusable cups so as to stop wasteage. Customers are allowed to either bring their own mugs, buy one in store or make a deposit on one that they are able to return.
It is estimated that this company alone gives 300,000 disposable cups, as well as estimated more than two million disposable coffee cups are used each year within the UK, with less than 1% being recycled. The company did offer a 25p discount on drinks if the customers brought their own cup, however an estimate of only 2.8% of persons took up the offer l. A new scheme is to charge £4.25-£4.75 for a reusable cup or to pay a loan.
Other companies such as; Starbucks; charging an extra 25p discount on hot beverages if they bring their own reusable cup, Costa coffee- promised to recycle the cups and a 25p discount on hot beverages if they brought their own cup and Pret A Manger- offers customrs 50p discount on hot drinks if they bring their own reusable cups.
This is a good move on behalf of the company because not only does it cause them to gain more favour in the eyes of consumers as well as lessen wastage and help the environment it also gains them more publicity and awareness among present and possible consumers. Although other chains are following suit; Boston tea party is the only one that seems to be making actual actions to lessen wasteage. Hopefully, the government gets more involved and gives the necessary support either funding or publicity needed.
Doctors in Australia have gone into urgent research as to why a flesh-eating ulcer known as Buruli ulcer has become a "worsening epidemic". It has become increasingly common within the state of Victoria, this skin disease is commonly found in Africa, has surged by 400% within the last four years. The disease is known to be found in more tropical climates therefore it is unknown why it has appeared in such climates.
A record of around 275 new infections were recorded within the state last year, marking a 51% increase on 2016. The disease is said to be caused by a bacteria called mycobacterium ulcerans, this bacteria emits a toxin that destroys skin cells, small blood vessels and the fat under the skin, which then leads to ulcers forming and skin loss. As they grow, they can leas to disfigurement or even disability. As well as this bacteria can be carried by mosquitos. This can also cause the bacteria to spread to other regions such as the Caribbean or other neighbouring countries/states in which mosquitos can survive.
The disease is however difficult to treat but not incurable and is said that patients often have a recovery period of between six to twelve months, many persons who had contracted the disease have undergone reconstructive surgery.
The state of Victoria in which is it currently a growing epidemic is putting hundreds of thousands into researching more about the bacterial disease and attempting to make persons more aware of the disease. However, this disease is not new and is known to be found in mostly Africa and tropical parts of Asia, why is it only now they have decided it was worth searching into, and why is not getting more governmental support from neighbouring or other countries. As this is a growing danger other countries should be assisting them to do more research, however this may just be another form of population control, as well as this is similar to when ebola was rampant and there was allegedly no cure while it was killing hundreds in Africa, until a white woman contracted it in which then they suddenly found a cure, this seems like a similar case in terms of this disease.
If the government gave more support to the poorer countries, then they would be able to afford better living conditions in which then diseases like this may not even exist or be spreading or growing. Even if they found a cure, they probably would not extend it to all other countries, so as to keep the social hierarchy of the economy as well as to increase population control as the population rate continues to grow.
In Croydon at around 5pm a double stabbing took place in which two males aged: 16 years old and the other was 17 years old. Thankfully, neither of them suffered any life threatening/changing injuries.. They were taken t the hospital via an air ambulance. Police have not yet made any none arrested and are currently investigating the issue. Certain areas of the north end of Croydon and even within the centre were cordoned off by the police. However, the centre stayed open as normal until 7pm.
This case is similar to the fatal stabbing of 17 year old Aron Mali. As well as the four fatal deaths of teens occurred within the week consecutively: Devon Stapleton 20, was stabbed in Ellerton road Wandsworth on Easter Sunday, Tanesha Melbourne-Blake 17, does the day after a drive-by shooting in Tottenham, just 30 minutes after that Amaan Shakoor, 16 was shot in the face in Walkthamstow and died later in hospital and Israel Ogunsola, 18 was stabbed to death in Hackney, in which two 17 year olds have been arrested in suspicion of murder.
These acts of violence among the youth have been steadily growing as the months have passed by. Whether it be because of gang violence, or a simple disagreement or whatever the case is, it should not result in fatally injuring someone or attempting to. Something needs to be done, starting from the homes and within the family to schools and maybe increase the amount of extracurricular activities so as to keep youths of the streets more, and maybe decrease the amount of incidents. Some persons commented saying that the government should bring back national service, others said to bring more extracurricular activities while others said to put more police to patrol the streets. Hopefully, a solution to this problem is found soon before more lives are lost.
According to the government, the director of public prosecutions, Alison Saunders is to quit at the end of her five-year contract. While at the CPS she oversaw justice finally being served in the case of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.But in recent months she has faced criticism after several rape trials failed because of evidence not being disclosed.
In December 2017, the trials of Isaac Itiary, who was accused of Child rape and Liam Allan, both collapsed within a week of each other when new evidence became apparent. It later came out that the number of prosecutions in England and Wales that had failed due to a failure to disclose evidence had increased by 70% within the last two years.
In June 2015 Ms Saunders' has been forced to resign when her decision not to prosecute Labour peer Lord Janner over claims of historical child sexual abuse was overturned. Lord Janner's son, Daniel Janner - who was also a criminal law QC - criticised the way the They has dealt with his father's case and said Ms Saunders had been "an appalling DPP" who was "regarded by those in the legal profession as someone who wasn't up to the job". Allegedly her whole reasoning for not prosecuting him was because he was “sick”, however I find his a poor excuse as he has ruined someone’s life, as well as it would be possible to get the medical services needed within the court. This is quite a suspicious case and it make you wonder how long she has been doing this, maybe Lord Janner and her have an arrangement and she attempted to not be involved in this case to save their relationship (whatever that may be), but it is a “slap in the face” for his own son to disagree with not prosecuting him.
She said the problems with disclosure were a part of a "systemic failing across the justice system" which had been going on "for some years". Ms Saunders said it was her decision, rather than the government's, to quit. Attorney General Jeremy Wright, who announced her resignation on Sunday evening, said recruitment for her successor would begin later this month.
Although, she has won justice for some cases others she has failed to do so, and as she is one of those in a higher position with more experience this is quite frightening when you consider all others with less experience and resources as she would have access to. However, I do find it unreasonable to force her to quit( so as to “save face”), as what she said is true this is something that is due to lacking a of the government and has been going on for years, but I believe they needed someone to take the repercussions and was unfortunately the person to do so. This shows that the government needs to stop being biased in certain cases and strict in others and to allow the necessary time and resources for these cases to be sorted out efficiently and therefore a fair trial and case. This also highlights the failures of the jury system and if even most of the cases are fairly conducted if there is so much evidence missing. Hopefully, the government fixes this issue as soon as possible so that justice can be given for those it was taken away from.
This move although some based on a case rhy happened several years ago still depicts the issues that occurs up To this day. This shows that the issue has not been addressed but only worsened.
The movie seems to be mostly centred around the issue of police brutality but it also shows other key issues affecting certain communities as well. In the case of police brutality it shows us how black males are treated by the police, how they are stereotypes and the inequality. As shown in the movie only the black males that were in the fight we’re targeted while the Hispanics were not, as well how the police took advantage for them for no valid reason and also the fatal shooting of on the arrested men. This can also be referred to real life instances for eg the casebook of Trayvon Martin, Alton Sterling, Ferguson and many more, most of which cases the police officers involved faced light charges while these men/ boys lost their lives.
Another issue shown within the movie is that of poverty/ the struggle to “make ends meet”, in the sense of ; in the movie it depicts that he’s struggling to pay rent, this can be seen from when the camera does a close-up shot of his face to shown his disgruntled facial expression at the circles “tent” on the calendar connoting it needs to be paid soon. As well as when his sister calls saying she needs help with the rent and also this contributes to why he was selling drugs in the first place and why he ended up in preventable situations, this can tie into Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the needing of one level before getting to the next one. This can connote that the government needs to do more in providing for its people, if it did a lot of these scenarios would not even take place.
But this also shows the stereotype type of men, and that is as a provider, when it was his mom’s birthday he bought majority of the things needed as well as although he was struggling himself, he still agreed to help his sister with the rent ass well as him hustling just to pay the rent and other necessities for his family.
However, he does go against the stereotype of a black man in certain cases such as; the general black male stereotype is the abscence from their child/children’s lives however he was always there for his daughter, and they had a very close bond, although he was a bit violent he always did good deeds, for eg; willingly using his last ten to get his girlfriend and two other women into a bathroom, although having next to know money still ensuring he gave for his mom’s birthday, the sympathy for when the dog got run over, the helping the woman when she neeeded to know how to make the fish, etc.
The movie showed not only how the persons involved were affected leading up to their death but also how it affected those around them and hide close to them. It Provoked a feeling of empathy especially when it showed the actual footage of what happened and the actual man and his daughter in the end. It’s sad to see that as a society it’s only gotten worse and not better, hopefully as we progress as a people these things will be eradicated.
A major rescue effort by dozens of rescuers(the majority being the public) occurred along the beach of Western Australia as 150 short-finned pilot whales became stranded. They were spotted by a fisherman on an early Friday, this species type is known to strand in masses. Authorities had to issue a shark warning alert for people to stay away from the area, as the dead animals may attract the sharks. These sharks are normally up to 16 feet long and normally found in tropical and sub-tropical waters. The cause of the beaching is unknown, however it is said that whales normally beach themselves when they are sick, injured or make navigational errors, particularly along gentle sloping beaches.
Another case of this is when; 416 pilot whales had beached themselves overnight in which 70% had died, in which they tried to save the rest of the 100 whales. Also in 1918, over 1,000 whales had beached themselves on Chatham islands, in 1996 320 long-finned whales had beached themselves along the western side of Australia. Since, 1840 more than 5,000 whales and dolphins had beached themselves on New Zealand shores according to records.
This is an unfortunate situation to occur, and can lead to a quicker extinct species, however could a cause of this be sea pollution, in which it has caused a lack of food for the creatures of a cause of their navigation being off, and after so many years of occurrences by now a reason for these "Strandings" should of at least been found by now, as well as the government should have ensure it has enough persons to send out to assist in such an issue. This story shows the lack of a plan when such issues arise, which not only harms the environment, the animals but can also affect the people. As these situations are regularly occurring throughout the years, there needs to be a better system in place, which can be cost effective but efficient.
1) Shows a visual representation of themes and genres
