Commission Unit: Workshop

Last week on Thursday we had a commissioning workshop and we created a short  documentry to practice our documentry techniques such as sequences and interviewing. I really enjoyed this project, I worked with Jo, Maddie and Jane and our film was exploring life as a mature student. Being a mature student herself Jane starred in our film. We went to Jane's house and the campus to film some sequences and pick ups, which turned out really well. We all deceided that we would like a presenters voice to be heard but not actually ask the subject questions. 

This is our final product: 

Commission Unit: The new comer

So I handed in  my script for the 'Login, log out' documentary today and it was decide by Simon and Helen that I was to change group, So I'm now part of 'Millennium Mum' documentary which i'm happy about as I know I've joined a hard working team that could do with a male prospective! 

So my first job today was to sit down with my new group and go through the script and try to make it tighter which I think we've all done very well.

They also asked me to look for a suitable song for the opening titles to set the tone of the documentary, so using my music knowledge I went on youtube and pick out 2 songs to choose from, the first one was from the film 'Juno' 'Anyone else but you' by The Moldy Peaches, or the one we as a group decided fitted the documentary best was 'Gem of a bird' by The View. and here is the link if you would like a listen.

Dean

Direction Unit: To add insult to injury!

Ha well I've just found out that youtube have recived a complaint from ITV about my 'Appropriate adult, and youtube have removed it! Tanks a bunch ITV ha.

Direction Unit: Finished

Its over, and one less thing to worry about, I was happy with my end result but could of been better, I lost 2 days worth of editing in the last week which couldnt be helped and I feel it would of looked a lot better with a few more tweeks, as I'm sure my titles dont match everyones and a few other bits that are eating away at me :( but its in now and I just have to await my mark.

Commission Unit: Production meeting

So Mondays production meeting didn't go to plan due to Zee taking his driving test which is understandable, but after us all talking on the phone everything looks back on track and we're planning on emailing a rough script over by Thursday/Friday. I've already made a start on a rough script with opening titles.

Direction Unit; The edit

So I'll be spending the week  at the studios editing my direction unit shoot, its all going according to plan at the moment and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product, I'm slightly worried about lack of shots but I'm sure it will all be fine in the end, I've attached pictures of my shot list/story board to show my ideas and what I've been working from.

Narrative and Genre unit; The essay

Today I went to the campus as I arranged a meeting with Rachel kitchen to discuss my essay and help me understand it a bit more, she is really helpful and gave me a lot of ideas on how to set up my research before my essay and how to set my essay up, if anyone is having difficulty with there essay I'd recommend going to see her, she's very nice and very approachable. She also sent me to see Richard in the library who showed me how to get online resources he is also very helpful and approachable.