1.Irregular
blog entries are a dead giveaway that you’re not fully engaged with this
project.
2. Entries
do not have to be epic e.g. you can offer production schedules / a review
3. Entries
shouldn’t be long but feature multi-media platforms
4. A clear
project outline is VITAL, making intentions and responsibilities explicit.
5.
Inevitably you will have similar entries at the beginning when you’re
developing your concept BUT very soon your blog should emerge as distinct – a
personal journey
6. Be
reflective – discuss problems / how to overcome set backs – EVIDENCE THE
LEARNING CURVE
7.Aim for 60
blog entries – you have until end of April so this averages at about 3 entries
per week.
8. Integrate
AUDIENCE RESEARCH through the stages of production – gain feedback on RUSHES
(the filming) and the ROUGH CUT (first edit ) as well as final product.
Audience Research could influence the direction of your construct
9. When
filming make sure you can evidence you’ve been organised by producing
production schedules / props lists /costumes / location detail – easy to
produce but great for your blog
10. Could
produce video diaries as reflective
11. When
filming always start the camera ROLLING 10 SECONDS BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE SCENE
and ALWAYS ANNOUNCE THE CUT AND KEEP THE CAMERA ROLLING.
12. Where
possible frame the shot accurately
13. Try to
film a range of shots from different angles
14.
Experiment with different camera movements / position and continuously think
about AUDIENCE POSITIONING
15. Build
into your filming consideration of ALL ASPECTS OF MISE EN SCENE – excellent for
analysis during evaluation
16. Don’t
leave too much head space but remember you can crop and resize frames during
post-production
17. Use
generic conventions BUT try to challenge them too – GENRES ARE FLUID AND
CONSTANTLY EVOLVING
18. Film
Trailers – a) don’t have to make absolute sense but must establish genre and
appeal to their target audience b) must be mindful that a range of locations /
actors is vital c) sound is a VITAL technical code and should be thought about
from the very outset
19. Music
Videos – a)Film performance vide early doors from range of camera angles so you
have library bank of footage b) evidence you’ve tried to ask for permission to
use the song c) identify through textual analysis that even with slow songs you
need a massive number of shots and costume changes
20. Short
Films – Stingers are only five minutes and tend to be quite abstract but whole
narratives can be communicated (v ambitious but when they come off they are
highly rewarded as challenging and few will attempt them!) You MUST research
the genre of short films – loads on web!
21
Documentaries – as above you must research stylistics of different types of
docs before identifying and justifying chosen style. Must have a good concept
and access to interesting subjects / topics – (Alex you have very promising
material)
22.Don’t be
a doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooofus and neglect your ancillary
work – both pieces combined are worth 50% of your moving image work
23. Every
aspect of your production should be interconnected – RP + Main + Ancilliaries +
Evaluations – generic conventions / house-styles/target audience
24. Original
photography – and having a range of original images – is just as vital for A2.
25. Pace
yourself – we appreciate Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeja Studies is not the centre of
your universe and although it may not be your best subject (Isla – we forgive you and understand you
are an English Lang genius but if you don’t get an A in your Jan resit you will
have to pay for all of us to go the pics!!!!!!!!! I’M JOKING!!!) and
you MUST spread your attention across all subjects. WE UNDERSTAND THIS !!!!!!
26. Remember
to keep your diaries up to date so your skills and concepts can be matched to
the stages of production. This will help make preparation and revision for the
A2 exam much easier.
27. Don’t
hogg the equipment – we’re all in this together so play fair
28. Enjoy –
use us / talk to us / listen to us (we’re old and have been doing this for
ages).
29. Use last
year’s work as guidance – we’ll give you a copy of the marks. Ignore this at
your peril!!!!
There’s bound to be
more ….. but this will do for now.
EH GW
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