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work experience

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Work experience  what is work experience and why is it important? work experience is going out and working in the industry that you're studying. it shows employers your skills and enthusiasm to work in the industry. it helps give you more confidence going into your field and gives you a realistic view of how the industry works. After seeing one of Laura's weekly emails, Me and two other course mates decided to email Andy Cross who is a therapist at the university. Andy was running a course about mental wellbeing in climbing and wanted a advertisement style film to be made. the film had no budget meaning we wouldn't be paid, however this didn't matter as we wanted to do it for the experience. mental wellbeing in climbing film For work experience me and two course mates took on the task of creating a short film to promote the wellbeing in climbing therapy course at the university, The therapy course was based on a German and Austrian movement to use climbing as a form of ...

Jobs and their responsibilities

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‌ There are many jobs in the Filmmaking and photography industry. while researching for my presentation, i looked at these job titles using the BBC website Freelance filmmaker/ photographer  Freelance filmmakers and photographer are people who work for themselves, typically having skills in many areas rather than specialising in one.  Freelance is the direction id like to take my career as it gives more flexibility and variety of work. skills required for freelance  Photography and Filmmaking techniques Cinematography and Sound design scriptwriting and story boarding  good communication skills good teamwork creative vision and attention to detail networking skills  marketing skills  time management and good money management although this is the direction i want my career to head, i have also researched into other job roles. Director of photography Roles and responsibilities: a director must devise a shot list and storyboard for the film, oversee the casting...

industry associations

 What are industry associations? "industry associations are organizations that represent the interest of professionals in a specific industry"  What associations are there? BECTU ( Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and theatre union) BECTU is the Uks media and entertainment union, they offer networking with other professionals and events. they also offer workshops for training and legal advice. Wildlife Film Network a network dedicated to professionals involved with wildlife filmmaking They offer job opportunities and networking such as access to a database of job roles and projects in wildlife filmmaking, training in wildlife film techniques and promotion allowing members to showcase their skills to potential employers. Guild of British Camera Professionals   they are a non profit organisation that offers networking and professional development. international League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP) "a global community of professional photographers and filmm...

Cv

what is a cv? a cv is a a written overview of you skills, work experience and your education, It allows employers to sort through applicants without having to meet them personally. Why are Cvs important? it represents you and your skills it outlines your skills, experience, and qualifications. gives your employers a detailed history of work experience and skill It shows employers that you are suitable for the jobs you are applying for. It is your chance to make a good first impression with prospective employers. can be the difference between getting the interview and no being considered What makes a good Cv? doing research on what makes a good Cv i found it needs to be; clear and concise, include details about work experience. include relevant skills and professional education. not be longer that two A4 pages. be easy to ready and look professional. highlight relevant achievements.

business and portfolio

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 What is a portfolio? A portfolio is a collection of your past and present work showcased either digitally or printed, it shows the style of work that you currently do and what you level of work you can offer. Why is it important Portfolios are important as it represents you and your art, it represents your vision and talent by collecting all your best work in one place. public portfolios on social media can also be great for reaching clients. My Portfolio over the last year my main portfolio has been on Instagram, i chose Instagram as i prefer the layout to other social medias. Instagram allows me to use hashtags to push my work out to new viewers and enter competitions. Instagram also allows me see data on when and where is best to post (i am yet to utilise this) my plans for a business my plan for the future is to have my own own photography and film making business. i have made a rough plan on where to start using websites online such as  Mark (2021).   How to Start a...

photography skills

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 Photography is a skill that i have developed over the last few years, i bought my first camera two years ago and mainly taught myself by experimenting with it out on hikes, having done photography A level helped with the basics however i learnt the most on my own. Over the first year i tried to develop my own style, i experimented with colour grading and composition mainly in landscapes  this was my first image of a sunrise, taken at Kielder forest.  it was taken two days after i bought my first camera and is still my most positively received image, it came second with over 22 thousand votes in a gallery competition in the Netherlands. i then found my passion for taking photos of animals. i began going to bird hides and nature reserves more often. taking pictures of animals has improved my ability to concentrate for long periods of time especially while sat in hides. it has also developed my understanding of basics such as shutter speed as it is very important when shoot...

film making skills

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since coming to university i have found a passion in filmmaking. our recent trip to the isle of Arran has significantly developed my skills and passion in filmmaking.  We were tasked with filming an 8-12-minute-long documentary about our successes and struggles of capturing Scotland's iconic five animals on Isle of Arran, Scotland.  We spent 3 full days on the island developing our skills and learning, The Isle of Arran was the perfect place to put our learnings into practice, it has a range of diverse habitats with differing terrains. we faced a variety of challenges along the way, such as environmental conditions, time constrains and equipment limitations, these challenges all required problem solving and adaptability.   (resilience in creative practice Davis J)   we also had a few problems with group work and communication which we overcame with time. i refined many of my skills of this trip such as cinematography, i learnt how to shoot in changing natur...