LO3- Be able to carry out a specific production role for a chosen media production

Task 4a-
The role that I undertook in one of my productions "Why it's okay to speak about mental health" was the editor. I edited the Timelapse footage and also started to edit the rest of the Documentary style video. I spent a lot of time on Adobe Premiere to edit the video.



Whilst editing the time lapse I used the cutting tool to remove the things that we didn't need and sped the footage up until it played at the speed that we wanted it too.


 For this part of the video I just used the cutting tool to remove parts of it that we didn't need.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
Task 4b-
I also completed most of the paperwork during the pre-production process including location recces, risk assessments, storyboards, call sheets and consent forms, production schedules and the gantt chart.  I showed my initiative when there was extra filming to be done. I showed initiative because I had to find friends who would help me to record and answer the questions. I completed this when it was needed. For my main role as the editor the storyboards were really important as i used them to put the video in order and they also should have told me how each take of the video should have been edited. The call sheets and consent forms were also helpful to my editorial role as they told me that I could use the footage of each of the actors. Weekly production schedules also made sure that i was on task and completing the things that needed to be for certain deadlines. The final document that was important to my role was the gantt  chart as it tells me how long we had to complete the video and whether we were on track.

Task 4c-
Personally I think that I went above and beyond my original editorial role by completing all of the outstanding paperwork and completed the last of the filming. This was all to ensure the success of my groups Documentary style video. I didn't really use many different styles of editing but I did add text that pops up when facts are being said by the presenter. There was also a lot of cutting and ordering the footage to make sure we only had the footage that we needed and it was in the order in which the dialogue goes.

LO2- Understand the skills they will need to carry out a chosen media role

Task 3a- Written Communication

I have used written communication when directing the video 'Why it's Okay to Speak About Mental Health' alongside my partner when we wrote the call sheets and consent forms for our actors. This contributed to the role of director as it made sure that we had formal written consent to use any or all of the footage that the actors were in. This shows good team work, communication and people skills.

I have used written communication with my partner through emails about how we think that something should be edited. I also used email to correspond with the client about scheduling a meeting so that we could pitch to him. This contributes teamwork, communication and planning skills to this job role.

Task 3b- Verbal Communication

I have used verbal communication skills throughout unit 17 whilst again working with my partner to have discussions about the creative side of things, the paperwork and also the editing. I have also used verbal communication with the actors within the documentary style video to tell them where to be and when and also what they should be doing during different shots. This contributes the creativity and leadership that is needed from a director. 

I have used verbal communication whilst editing 'Why its okay to speak about mental health' by again communicating with my partner to share our ideas and speaking about some, but not all of the differences in our ideas. Another time in which I used verbal communication was when we had to pitch our ideas to the client who works for Sheffield Flourish.This contributes teamwork and communication to the role.

Task 3c- Practical Production

I have used practical production when out filming footage for the documentary style video 'Why it's okay to speak about mental health'. This contributes to the job role of director as IE had to use leadership and communication skills within this to tell the actors what they should be doing or saying within the shot that was being taken and then actually film them. Directing the actors was important because we needed to make sure that we had them completing the actions that we needed for filming and it was also important as their actions had to match what we saw in our minds and in the storyboards.

I have used practical production as an editor when using Premiere to edit the video 'Why it's okay to speak about mental health' This contributes creativity and imagination. It also contributes high levels of concentration, dedication and commitment.

Task 3d- Creativity

I have used creativity as a director throughout the production of unit 17 by choosing the different locations in which we would film our footage. The locations that we chose were all different places where we thought would be beneficial for our documentary. I have also used creativity during pre-production when I had to draw the storyboards. Our storyboards were one of the most important pieces of paperwork during our project as they contained all the actions that we needed the actors to complete. By choosing the locations, I used creativity but as a director I also showed leadership as I filled in location recces and risk assessments for each location which shows that I adhered to health and safety regulations and made sure that both the cast and crew would be safe.

I have used creativity when editing the footage for unit 17. This again contributes to the role imagination and a vision of what i believe that it should look like.

Task 3e- Gaps

I think the gaps in my skills for both Editor and Director are taking criticism especially on parts of the filming and editing which I thought were really good and in fairness may not have been of the best standard. To further this I think mediating is another task in which I could get better at.

Task 3f- Action Plan

I am going to make sure that I listen to any constructive criticism that is given to me and take it on board. This is to ensure that the end product would be as good as it possibly can, and there would be less arguments. I am also going to learn how to mediate and find ways to get over creative differences in a calm way which again would cause less arguments.

LO1- Understand What Production Job Roles Are Available Within a Chosen Part of The Media Sector

Task 1a-

There are also many other job roles needed to create a film depending on the size of the project.

- Director of Photography
- Gaffer
- 1st Assistant Director
- Production Manager
- Focus Puller
- Clapper Loader
- Location Manager
- Continuity/ Script Supervisor
- 2nd Assistant Director
- 3rd Assistant Director
- Sparks
- Production Co-ordinator
- Stills Photographer
- Casting Directors

Task 1b-  People's Responsibility within the Production Process

Director- The director of a film has creative control over the project. They will have this control from the beginning of the project during pre-production until the end which is post production. They involved throughout the whole process.

Producer- There are many different aspects within this role and all producers are different. The producer of a project has control over money and the budgets as well as the team and the different rights of the project. Again the producer is involved throughout the whole making of a film.

Line Producer- The Line Producer makes sure that the film is made on time and is then ready to be released on time. They also make sure that the film is within the budget that they have been given.

Production Manager- The Production Manager organises the cast and crew when on set. They are also in charge of the things that will be done on set during a day or night filming.

Runners or Assistants- They are there for any extra help that is needed during Primary Production. They carry out the odd task when needed to such as helping to transfer equipment from one part of a set to another or taking it to different locations.

Casting Directors- They work with the Director and Producer during pre-production to host auditions for the actors or actresses that they need for the production.

Clapper Loaders- They work through Primary Production and load the cameras and take care of the stock. They also record each take in the film.

Location  Manager- They find and secure different locations during pre-production for the film. Whilst doing this they would  complete location recces and also risk assessments of each location.

PR Manager- (Public Relations Manger) They manage the reputation of the film and also the actors/ actresses who are in the film. They use media and social media to build up the reputation of their clients. They also communicate key messages to their defined target audiences to establish goodwill and understanding. They monitor their clients publicity and a films publicity and also conduct research to find out the expectations and concerns about certain things. They are involved throughout the whole process (pre-production, primary production and also post production).

Storyboard Artist- The storyboard artist is involved during pre-production and creates the storyboards. The storyboards include a vague image of what should be happening in a certain take, the costume of the character, the camera movement, the editing technique that will be used at the end of filming, whether any special effects will be used in that specific take, lighting, location and also the sound or dialogue for that take.

References:

1. BBC Film Network (2016) Film making Cast and Crew  Available at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/filmmaking/guide/production/cast-and-crew
 Accessed: 23/5/2016

2. Public Relations Officer Job Profile (2016) Prospects.ac.uk Available at:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/public-relations-officer
Accessed: 24/05/2016

Task 2a- Report about 2 different job roles within a media production team

Film Editor- Film Editors are the ones who are responsible for gathering the raw footage that has been recorded by the primary production team and turning it into a finished product that is suitable to be released. They are the key part of the post production team and work closely with the director on the most part to make sure that they achieve the desired affect in the end results. The Editors have various responsibilities which are different for every job they do as sometimes they have no creative control over the product that they are editing and other times they have some or all creative control. Editors receive a copy of the brief from the client and they have to adhere to that brief. Sometimes they may also receive an outline of the footage that has been recorded, a shot list, a script and maybe even the screenplay. They will then receive the footage and assemble it all, the camera shots that have been taped will either be recorded or transferred onto a video tape in preparation of inputting into the computer. After this is done they input the uncut rushes and sound they synchronise and store them in files on the computer.The files are then digitally cut to create the sequence of the film. During this the editor decides which footage is usable and which footage will be used. They then create a rough cut of the film or project they are editing and determine which parts they need to cut next and for the final stages. Finally they reorder and tweak the content to ensure that it has a logical sequence and it runs smoothly from start to finish.

My suitability for the role-

I think that I could have the required attributes for an editorial role. These attributes are patience, a high level of concentration, the ability to work well with other people and also alone, good communication skills and self motivation. The most important attributes are self motivation which means that editors keep themselves motivated and get the work done even when they don't want to and the second is being able to work well with others as they will work very closely with the director and other members of the production team. When with the director they have to be able to listen and communicate well especially as the editing has to be to the directors standard and how they want it. I think I have most of these attributes and so I believe that I would be suitable for this role.

Director- The Director is involved throughout the whole process of creating a film. They are the ones who have creative control of the project. They visualise the script for the film and then guides the technical crew and the cast in the fulfilment of that vision that they have. They have a key role when it comes to auditioning actors and actresses and casting them too, they have to be able to visualise them in the film. Also because they have full control over the artistic and dramatic aspects they have a key role in the production design too. The Directors have to work with many different creative minds who may have different ideas to themselves and so have to be able to mediate different situations when they do have different visions of how they want something to look. They also make sure that they stick to or within the budget that they have been given for the film. There are also different kinds of Directors who have different approaches to things. One of these approaches is outlining the general plot of the film to the cast and then giving them the freedom to improvise their own dialogue. Another is them controlling every single aspect and telling the cast and crew to follow specific instructions precisely.

My suitability for the role-

I think that I have the attributes required for the role of Director. The essential attributes needed for this role are patience and communication as the director works with everyone involved with the project. They also need to be able to work well with others in a team, this is also where the communication comes in. I believe that I have these skills and so therefore would be suitable for this job role.

References:

1) Film/ Video Editor Job Profile (2016) Available at:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/film-video-editor
Accessed: 25/05/2016

2) BBC- Film Network- Film Making- Guide (2016) Available at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/filmmaking/guide/production/post-production-and-editing
Accessed: 25/05/2016

3) Film Director- Wikipedia (2016) Available at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_director#Responsibility
Accessed: 25/05/2016

Task 2b- The equipment used for each role 

The Film Editors tend to be freelancers and usually have their own equipment. The Hardware that they use would be Apple Macs and Mac books, they may also use computers and laptops. The Software that they use could be different depending on the Editor. The most used out of all editing programs is Avid Media Composer. There are also other Software such as Lightworks, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro X.

The Director will come across all forms of equipment throughout all the stages of production. Such as the Camera equipment during the primary production stage. They may also help out at this stage if they have an idea or the team are needing help. They will also come across the editing equipment during the post production stage when they are working closely with the editor. They will also come across other pieces of equipment when they are corresponding with the heads of department for different parts of the crew.

Task 2c- Skills needed for each of the job roles

The skills a Film Editor needs are a passionate interest in film and video editing and a very creative mind as creativity is key in a job role such as this. Other skills needed are a keen eye for detail which means that they will see any errors that have been made and be able to adjust them, a critical mind, both patience and concentration as the editing process takes a long time, the ability to listen to others and take there criticism on board, they need to be able to work well within a team as sometimes it won't just be them who edit the video there may be a team and also sometimes the director will work closely with them which means they need good communication skills too both written and verbal. They will need a high level of self motivation, commitment and dedication as they are usually freelancers on a short term contract which means that they would have a deadline to which they would have to work to, this also means that they would need the ability to work well under pressure and be very organised and have god time management skills.

The skills needed to be a Film Director are the ability to lead, motivate and communicate well with others, be able to make any decisions that are needed, they need to have good initiative and be able to think of solutions to any problems, they need to be able to organise their work and also both their cast and crew efficiently. They need to manage their time wisely and have a schedule for everyday saying what they will do on specific days. They also need to make sure that they are aware of their budget and stick within it and not go over it. As their are so many creative minds working with the Director they need to be able to mediate situations when their are creative differences and be calm when under pressure. The Director is the main creative mind of a film and they need to have a very god imagination so that they can visualise what it is they are wanting. The Director also has to be aware of all health and safety issues and be able to deal with them efficiently.

Resources:

1) Film/ Video Editor Job Profile (2016) Available at:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/film-video-editor
Accessed: 25/05/2016

2) TV or Film Director Job Information National Careers Service (2016) Available at:
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/tvorfilmdirector.aspx
Accessed: 25/05/2016 

Task 2d- Comparing the contributions and the responsibilities of each job role 

The responsibilities for a Film Director are bigger than the Film Editors as there are a lot more for them to do as they are involved throughout all stages of production and they have a lot more to do as they have to lead more than one team as well as thinking of the creative side of things and helping to get the film the way that they had visualised it. The Film Editors have many responsibilities too but which are equally as important but they have less than the Film Director as they are only involved throughout post production. The contributions are not equally divided however, because of the difference in the jobs.