Class Survey

In conclusion to today's lesson, the general choice for genre of films was comedy, the origin for most films was the USA and the main choice for viewing was at the cinema. 


The pro's for watching a film at the cinema are that it has a big screen and is more social, which creates an overall better experience. Also, it has no adverts in between the film, so you can watch it all the way through. The con's for watching a film at the cinema are that it costs you to get in and watch it, and also the other people there to watch it can inflict your view so can ruin the film if you are unable to see properly. 


The pro's for watching a film on a DVD are that you can buy and keep it, so you can watch it as many times as you like. You can share the DVD with friends, so that it saves them money, or you can split the cost between you whereas in the cinema you have to pay per person. Also on a DVD you can watch the special features that are included on the disc. The con's for watching a film on a DVD are that if the disk gets scratched or damaged you can't repair it so you have to buy a new one. They take up space in the house, so the more you have the less room you have for them. They also cost quite a lot to buy, so it can be quite pricey if your preferred way to watch a film is on a DVD. 


The pro's of watching a film off a download is that there is no wait for the DVD to come out, and sometimes you can watch it before it has even finished showing at the cinema. You can pause the film whenever you like, and if you download it onto a laptop you can also watch the film wherever you like. The download is also free. The con's for downloading is that it is often bad quality, and sometime illegal. 


The pro's for watching a film on the TV are that if you have sky+ or something similar, you can record the film and watch it at a later date. You can also pause live films, and if you already have the film recorded you can fast forward adverts etc. Con's for watching a film on the TV is that depending on the technology you have at home, it is generally a smaller screen, and perhaps worse sound if you don't have access to surround sound so you don't have as good effects. 


Some different methods of marketing are showing adverts or trailers on the TV or internet, putting up posters and billboards and displays on buses, or hearing from friends about the film who have seen a film advertised in any of these ways.


I personally think the most effective way of marketing is showing trailers/adverts on the TV as the majority of the general public own and watch the TV, so that is the place where your advert will get seen the most.