Above is an image of myself filming a scene for Unit 41. Along with filming the scene, I also directed the actor on how to stand and how to deliver his lines.
Tuesday, 7 June 2016
LO3 - Job Role(s) I Undertook and Additional Tasks I Took in Production
For Units 17 and 41, I worked as a director and performed multiple jobs in order to get footage of scenes and create an impressive piece of film. As well as directing both these projects, I also worked as the scriptwriter, camera man, costumes, and editor, amongst other jobs. By performing all these job roles, I was more successful in my attempts at creating a pice that matched my artistic vision of how the film should look. I gave precise instructions to the actors involved when and where to meet and what they were to do for the scene. I shot scenes multiple times in different ways in order to get the best possible shot. I experimented by changing camera positions and seeing how it would appear on camera and directing the actors to perform the lines in different styles and tones. I was also able to listen to the actors, as some of the actors at points felt the need to make reccomendations. I took this ideas into consideration whilst still focusing on my own ideas of how I wanted the final film to appear.
Above is an image of myself filming a scene for Unit 41. Along with filming the scene, I also directed the actor on how to stand and how to deliver his lines.
Above is an image of myself filming a scene for Unit 41. Along with filming the scene, I also directed the actor on how to stand and how to deliver his lines.
LO3
My Suitability for the Roles
Director
Written Communication
As a director, my written
communications would be put to good use. I am more than capable of
emailing/messaging the other members of staff of any important information on
the project that they would need to know and be informed of.
Verbal Communication
Verbal communications is a priority to
a director. I believe I may be relatively successful with this task as I am
able to give instructions to staff and explain clearly what they are required to
do.
Practical Production
As a director I can give sets of
specific instructions to staff and actors. I am capable of demonstrating how I
want certain tasks to be performed as part of the practical productions (e.g.
the acting/performing side of the film).
Creativity
I have the creativity to make new
recommendations to staff (e.g. what camera angles to use, how the lighting
could effect the scene), as it’s important that a director can quickly think on
their feet as well as planning in advance; These are two skills that I believe
I have achieved well within film projects.
Potential
Gaps in my Skill
I have come to the
realisation that there are gaps in my skill and areas for improvement in terms
or being a director.
For starters, I have never worked professionally as a director as I've only worked independently on my own projects. To impress employers, they usually like to see that you have worked professionally in the subject before, so I have placed looking for available job opportunities beforehand under great consideration.
I also believe that improvements should be made to my communication skills, as previously I've worked amongst people I've know personally, so the way I've addressed them and spoken to the on the projects was allowed to be informal. When working on professional pieces, I'm aware that I'll have to speak to the actors and crew in a different way, being respectful yet stern in order to complete filming successfully and keep the project to a working environment. However, I believe I exceed in terms of written communication, practical production and most importantly, creativity.
For starters, I have never worked professionally as a director as I've only worked independently on my own projects. To impress employers, they usually like to see that you have worked professionally in the subject before, so I have placed looking for available job opportunities beforehand under great consideration.
I also believe that improvements should be made to my communication skills, as previously I've worked amongst people I've know personally, so the way I've addressed them and spoken to the on the projects was allowed to be informal. When working on professional pieces, I'm aware that I'll have to speak to the actors and crew in a different way, being respectful yet stern in order to complete filming successfully and keep the project to a working environment. However, I believe I exceed in terms of written communication, practical production and most importantly, creativity.
Action
Plan
Sheffield Hallam
University provides courses in filmmaking and the study of film; I believe it
would be beneficial for me to study these to improve my knowledge and
understanding for future film projects. Studying film making at University is
also an impressive quality to add to my CV or resume.
Monday, 19 January 2015
LO3 - Potential Gaps in my Skill
I have come to the realisation that there are gaps in my skill in terms or being a director and/or scriptwriter.
For starters, I have never worked proffesionally in either of these roles as I've only worked independantly on my own projects. In order to exceed in these job roles, I would need to find proffesional work in the TV industry. In order to be hired, I would need to provide an impreesive CV/resume and attend job opportunities and interview to find work in these sector. Additionally, Sheffield Hallam University provides courses in filmaking and writing; I believe it would be befitial for me to study these to improve my knowledge and understand for future film projects.
I also believe that improvements should be made to my communication skills, as previously I've worked amongst people I've know personally, so the way I've addressed them and spoken to the on the projects was allowed to be informal. When working on proffesional pieces, I'm aware that I'll have to speak to the actors and crew in a different way, being respectful yet stern in order to complete filming successfully and keep the project to a working environment. However, I believe I exceed in terms of written communication, practical production and most importantly, creativity.
For starters, I have never worked proffesionally in either of these roles as I've only worked independantly on my own projects. In order to exceed in these job roles, I would need to find proffesional work in the TV industry. In order to be hired, I would need to provide an impreesive CV/resume and attend job opportunities and interview to find work in these sector. Additionally, Sheffield Hallam University provides courses in filmaking and writing; I believe it would be befitial for me to study these to improve my knowledge and understand for future film projects.
I also believe that improvements should be made to my communication skills, as previously I've worked amongst people I've know personally, so the way I've addressed them and spoken to the on the projects was allowed to be informal. When working on proffesional pieces, I'm aware that I'll have to speak to the actors and crew in a different way, being respectful yet stern in order to complete filming successfully and keep the project to a working environment. However, I believe I exceed in terms of written communication, practical production and most importantly, creativity.
LO3 - My Contributions
My Contributions as a Director and Scriptwriter
As a director and and scriptwriter, I contributed a lot of work that went to completing and creating these seperate short films. Except for the actors involved, these films were made indipendantly, with myself being the backbone of the films' production and putting effort into every job I undertook for these projects.
Personally, I'd say my direction and script were fundemental towards the films' comedy as my sence of humour is shown through the visuals that I instructed and puns being used frequently in the scripted dialogue.
As a director and and scriptwriter, I contributed a lot of work that went to completing and creating these seperate short films. Except for the actors involved, these films were made indipendantly, with myself being the backbone of the films' production and putting effort into every job I undertook for these projects.
Personally, I'd say my direction and script were fundemental towards the films' comedy as my sence of humour is shown through the visuals that I instructed and puns being used frequently in the scripted dialogue.
Wednesday, 7 January 2015
LO1 - Job Roles Key Functions
Job Roles Key Functions
The key functions of a director are to keep control and order over those working on the film (cast and crew), and to assign each of them jobs that go towards creating the final film and to a high quality that matches the director's vision. I believe that I have the skill to be able to perform these key functions and work confidently as a director as I see myself as being organised enough to see that each job is completed to a proffesional standard.
Meanwhile, the key functions of a scriptwriter are to follow the instructions of the director. The director will give an indication of how they want the scene to play out, so the scriptwriters' job is to put it to paper by creating the scene is text and inventing the dialogue to be used and give clear written ques to the actors of how the roles/scenes should be played. These decision must be made by both the scriptwriter and director, so these key functions relie heavily on teamwork by both job roles.
The key functions of a director are to keep control and order over those working on the film (cast and crew), and to assign each of them jobs that go towards creating the final film and to a high quality that matches the director's vision. I believe that I have the skill to be able to perform these key functions and work confidently as a director as I see myself as being organised enough to see that each job is completed to a proffesional standard.
Meanwhile, the key functions of a scriptwriter are to follow the instructions of the director. The director will give an indication of how they want the scene to play out, so the scriptwriters' job is to put it to paper by creating the scene is text and inventing the dialogue to be used and give clear written ques to the actors of how the roles/scenes should be played. These decision must be made by both the scriptwriter and director, so these key functions relie heavily on teamwork by both job roles.
Friday, 19 December 2014
LO2 - Analysis of my own skills
My Suitability for the Roles
Director
Written Communication
As a director, my written communications would be used as I am more than capable to email the other members of staff of any important information on the project that they would need to know and be informed of.
Verbal Communication
Verbal communications is a priority of a director, and I would be successful with this priority as I am able to give instructions to staff on the tasks they are required to do.
Practical Production
As a director I can give sets of specific instructions to staff and actors and demonstrate how I want certain tasks to be performed as part of the practical productions.
Creativity
I have the creativity to make new recommendations to staff (e.g. what camera angles to use, how the lighting could effect the scene), as it’s important that a director can quickly think on their feet as well as planning in advance; These are two skills that I believe I have achieved well within film projects.
Scriptwriter
Written Communications
I am able to read and write, use correct grammar, write in a script format and provide quality written work that keeps the interest of the actors, presenters, and importantly audience.
Verbal Communications
I’m can verbally communicate my ideas for the script and explain the script ideas clearly to other staff members working on the project. It is important that they understand what I wanted when writing the script so that they are able to re-create it the way I imagined it.
Practical Production
As part of the practical production I am able to type in correct standard script format and would be able to demonstrate one of the written actions to the actors so they know how to repeat the stage direction.
Creativity
As a scriptwriter I am able to come up with new, creative ideas, creating scripts that feature fresh, unexpected scenes whilst following technics that help to create most TV shows (e.g. mise-en-scéne) yet not including unoriginal content or falling for clichés.
LO1 - Compared Contributions and Responsibilities of Job Roles
Comparing the job of Scriptwriter to Director
If the director gives an instruction to the scriptwriter, the scriptwriter must follow it. However, whilst the scriptwriter is not able to give the director orders, they are able to recommend and suggest their own ideas to them. Despite this, the final decision still belongs to the director, so these ideas going ahead or not depends upon how the director feels about them and whether he likes them or not.
The scriptwriter, when presenting his script to the director, will have to explain, describe and clarify how they wanted/pictured it to give the director an understanding of the product. The director has to have a full understanding before they make any alterations that they feel necessary.
The director can only give a basic idea of what they want. It is the responsibility of the scriptwriter to convert the director's requested elements into words and include them into the script.
If the director gives an instruction to the scriptwriter, the scriptwriter must follow it. However, whilst the scriptwriter is not able to give the director orders, they are able to recommend and suggest their own ideas to them. Despite this, the final decision still belongs to the director, so these ideas going ahead or not depends upon how the director feels about them and whether he likes them or not.
The scriptwriter, when presenting his script to the director, will have to explain, describe and clarify how they wanted/pictured it to give the director an understanding of the product. The director has to have a full understanding before they make any alterations that they feel necessary.
The director can only give a basic idea of what they want. It is the responsibility of the scriptwriter to convert the director's requested elements into words and include them into the script.
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