CT6Platforms Presentation

James Greenough

Presentation of Progress

Television and Film Industry

• My target industry I wish to work in is the Television and Film industry which I have studied at university, I believe it will increase my chances of getting work within the industry whilst also giving me experience in a number of roles.

• Through the short films I have made in University and the experience in a number of roles from the course I study my main focus for work in the industry is through Camera operating. I want to work for a production studio/Company and I am open to many roles to get any experience that is offered. A strong interest of mine is to work within sport and media as these are two of my strongest passions.

When I finish university the job opportunities in the industry will be entry level jobs such as:

• Camera Trainee

• 1st/2nd AC

• Runner

These roles will then give me experience for in the future to work as a camera operator and even a DOP

• There are opportunities that I have been looking into for after university that are training courses in a specific style of camera operating for example Steadicam operator

• Graduate jobs • Internships

JOB PROFILE EXAMPLES / SKILLS SET NEEDED

Skill set needed

• Creative eye

• Focus/Drive

• Patients

• Knowledge of equipment

• Team working ability / motivation

• Industry experience

• Responsibility

Strengths

• I find that the research I have done for my work inspires me in new ideas and concepts, also has given me a better overall picture of the industry I will be going into

• I pick up using software quickly / designing (Business cards)

• The research done for this unit benefits me greatly, which I can then document in the blog thus can reference back to it in the future

• I was able to team up with another individual at university who animates and designs into helping with my business cards this cooperation is something that I will be doing in my future of working within the industry

Weaknesses

• I tend to update my Tumblr blog in bursts not regularly

• I need to document more of my research on the blog not only small parts

• I should start blogging the updates on how my projects are progressing on other units on the course that are relatable to platforms such as the showreel

• Should write some notes on my inspirations and the techniques/styles they use

Research – Business CardI began my research by focusing specifically on the creative media business cards and taking note of there clever yet sleek designs. I particularly thought the use of aperture would be a great image to use for my own logo/business card. One thing I really noticed is that these types of business cards catch the eye and stand out, so I have put thought into the colours I will use and the layout of the card itself.

Logo Design

Design process from initial ideas to final designs. I am really happy with my final design it represents the industry I want to go into the role I most enjoy whilst having a great colour scheme, I believe it has a simple yet effective style.

Business card development

Me and a animation student used Photoshop to put together a layout and design for a creative media business card. I loved the idea of a 2 coloured scheme layout which I think looks quite smart. I also came up with a design for a pointer which incorporates a play button, this constantly relates back to my course and industry.

(Back)

(Pointer)

(Front with half logo)

(Front)

First draft of final design

(Final front) (Final Back)

Research Showreel

• I have researched showreels from cinematographers and camera operators to see the type of footage they place into their showreels, also looking at the style and pacing.

• Here are two examples of showreels that interest me

Lawrence Fish - https://vimeo.com/128641823

Peter Greig - https://vimeo.com/65071775

Showreel plan

I have begun planning my showreel picking out some work from previous projects I have completed most of it coming from work I have made in the past 2 years including upcoming films, showcasing the work I have been involved within the camera and producer department (DOP, Camera operator, Producer).Avid Media Composer will be the software in which I will edit it on.

Tumblr Blog

• http://jamesgreenough.tumblr.com/

• I chose a simple Tumblr layout so I and viewers can find information easily

• The Tumblr blog is a great way of documenting and giving updates on projects, research, skills, interests and showcasing work.

• It is also a great tool to show the processes and how your work has developed for example my business cards and logo designs

What next?

• Create Showreel

• Improve on CV

• Maybe create a social media account such as Instagram?

• Look to implement my logo design and colour scheme onto showreel and CV

• Keep updating my Tumblr

I still have quite a few things to do but am happy with what I have done so far