In the past we have made sure that we share lifts in order to keep lifts as economically friendly as possible. Most of the document sharing I do is electronic so that I am printing out on as little paper as possible. Communications are done via email or phone calls.
Though I am hoping to start driving soon, I am planning on getting a car that is big enough to transport equipment as well as several crew members so that future small scale shoots won't use more than one car. I often commute via train if I don't have much equipment to transport as a way of getting to set.
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Wednesday, 4 June 2014
Visiting lecturers
I didn't get to come to all the visiting lecturers sessions, but I did get to see:
Amanda Bluglass - I found Amanda's session very stimulating and enjoyed her work a lot. It was interesting and encouraging to see an industry professional using funding sites to get their films made and encouraged me not to be afraid to simply ask people to help fund projects. Also inspiring to see how well her film had been received after submitting it into a film festival.
Ed Turner - Screenwriting isn't something I am best experienced at so it was nice to have someone come in and go through the processes of translating a film from paper onto screen. It was a very interesting way to look at film making and not something I had done before.
Bob and Joe - I liked Bob and Joe's work and it was encouraging to see they continued working on their film after they left the college. I had seen an older version of their film prior to their visit, and I was impressed with the progression of it. It showed that it is well worth spending the time improving your work to the standard you want to achieve.
Robert Young - It was great to have a seasoned professional come in and chat to us about his work. I had seen one of Robert Young's films "Fierce Creatures" when I was younger, so it was great to meet the man behind the film.
Sergei Kozin - Sergei's session was very informative. I have dabbled in things like after effects, but we'd never really been taught things like using a green screen so it was good to get some information on that. He also demonstrated how easy certain things can be and how quick you can turn them around if you have a good knowledge of what you are doing.
Amanda Bluglass - I found Amanda's session very stimulating and enjoyed her work a lot. It was interesting and encouraging to see an industry professional using funding sites to get their films made and encouraged me not to be afraid to simply ask people to help fund projects. Also inspiring to see how well her film had been received after submitting it into a film festival.
Ed Turner - Screenwriting isn't something I am best experienced at so it was nice to have someone come in and go through the processes of translating a film from paper onto screen. It was a very interesting way to look at film making and not something I had done before.
Bob and Joe - I liked Bob and Joe's work and it was encouraging to see they continued working on their film after they left the college. I had seen an older version of their film prior to their visit, and I was impressed with the progression of it. It showed that it is well worth spending the time improving your work to the standard you want to achieve.
Robert Young - It was great to have a seasoned professional come in and chat to us about his work. I had seen one of Robert Young's films "Fierce Creatures" when I was younger, so it was great to meet the man behind the film.
Sergei Kozin - Sergei's session was very informative. I have dabbled in things like after effects, but we'd never really been taught things like using a green screen so it was good to get some information on that. He also demonstrated how easy certain things can be and how quick you can turn them around if you have a good knowledge of what you are doing.
Professional Development Plan
I have set out some goals for myself for the future in order to continue with my professional practice.
I work at a pub as a day job and so will be saving up to get myself my driving license and a car.
I want to prioritise getting myself a car as I feel there are many opportunities I miss out on due to the fact that I can't drive. Also, as I soon came to realise in past projects, cars are sometimes a necessity when it comes to transporting crew and equipment and can make a shoot a whole lot easier.
I plan to get my license within the next year, hopefully! Until then I have access to a camera and editing software, but unfortunately no sound equipment or software. I will continue to make short films for the next year to build up more of a portfolio and add to my show reel. I have some friends in bands that I can help make music videos for, which would be nice to have on my showreel, as it's not something I have done before.
I also have two friends that are both beginning to set up their own promotional based businesses and they have both asked me to be part of their teams and help out on the filming and editing side of things.
This would be a good experience, though with little to no pay, as it will help me further develop skills in terms of working in a team, working under others and reaching set goals.
After I get my license, I then plan to save up for sound equipment and a high quality camera. With a higher quality camera I could charge more for my services in terms of freelance work.
Though I will be living with my parents for the next year or so, in order to save money in regards to rent etc., I hope to move back to plymouth as there seem to be a lot of opportunities in the area.
This is just a small basic plan I have in place, with achievable targets. My main aim over the next year is to just make small, low budget films mostly for my portfolio whilst juggling a day job. Reaching financial stability via filmmaking is hopefully something I will achieve in the future, but for now I am saving up for equipment to do this to the best of my ability.
I work at a pub as a day job and so will be saving up to get myself my driving license and a car.
I want to prioritise getting myself a car as I feel there are many opportunities I miss out on due to the fact that I can't drive. Also, as I soon came to realise in past projects, cars are sometimes a necessity when it comes to transporting crew and equipment and can make a shoot a whole lot easier.
I plan to get my license within the next year, hopefully! Until then I have access to a camera and editing software, but unfortunately no sound equipment or software. I will continue to make short films for the next year to build up more of a portfolio and add to my show reel. I have some friends in bands that I can help make music videos for, which would be nice to have on my showreel, as it's not something I have done before.
I also have two friends that are both beginning to set up their own promotional based businesses and they have both asked me to be part of their teams and help out on the filming and editing side of things.
This would be a good experience, though with little to no pay, as it will help me further develop skills in terms of working in a team, working under others and reaching set goals.
After I get my license, I then plan to save up for sound equipment and a high quality camera. With a higher quality camera I could charge more for my services in terms of freelance work.
Though I will be living with my parents for the next year or so, in order to save money in regards to rent etc., I hope to move back to plymouth as there seem to be a lot of opportunities in the area.
This is just a small basic plan I have in place, with achievable targets. My main aim over the next year is to just make small, low budget films mostly for my portfolio whilst juggling a day job. Reaching financial stability via filmmaking is hopefully something I will achieve in the future, but for now I am saving up for equipment to do this to the best of my ability.
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
Projecting My Professional Practice
I ordered some business cards, ready to be distributed for the Launchpad event. I decided to design them from scratch, but kept the design simple and straight to the point.
I am soon hoping to start up a website dedicated to my works, as I only have a Vimeo at the moment.
Vimeo page: www.vimeo.com/leahmead
Emerge
For CPR we created an awareness film, designed to be used and distributed online.
We never intended it for the big screen, but accessible on the internet. We contacted companies such as MIND and A Time To Change. We asked if we could display their logo and contact information at the end of the film. Though MIND expressed their inability to share their logo, they were happy with us including their contact information. A Time To Change were a lot more willing to allow us to use their logo as well as their contact information.
We are still editing our film at the moment, as we are unhappy with the quality of this film in its entirety at the moment, but plan to contact A Time To Change and MIND, as well as other charities, to see if they'd be interested in posting it on their website.
We never intended it for the big screen, but accessible on the internet. We contacted companies such as MIND and A Time To Change. We asked if we could display their logo and contact information at the end of the film. Though MIND expressed their inability to share their logo, they were happy with us including their contact information. A Time To Change were a lot more willing to allow us to use their logo as well as their contact information.
We are still editing our film at the moment, as we are unhappy with the quality of this film in its entirety at the moment, but plan to contact A Time To Change and MIND, as well as other charities, to see if they'd be interested in posting it on their website.
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