Wildlife media yr 2

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 ...

‌ 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...

 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...