Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
My Dream Job - Unit Stills Photography
What does this person have to do in their job?
The person in this job is responsible for taking photographs of the film set or studio shoots that are use to create the press and publicity for feature films (It can act like teaser photos to make you more interested in the film).
What phase of the film industry does the job role work in?
The Unit Still Photographer works in all stages of production. The stages that the Unit Stills Photographer works in are Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production.
Explain why they are in a particular phase or more than one phase, if appropriate.
Production - During this phase, the Unit Stills Photographer is able to capture pictures of the set and the characters in action (whilst acting). This also means that the Unit Stills Photographer is able to let the viewers have a taste of how it looked like without the special effects being put in before everything is finished and ready for display in cinemas or on billboards (Having the green screen still set up in the background instead of a fancy outlandish setting).
Post-production - After the film has been filmed and in the process of being sorted out into trailers and the actual film itself, the Unit Stills Photographer can yet again take shots of the surroundings but this time without the characters/actors there so that he/she can get a clear picture of the set(s).
How do you become this role?
For this job role you don't need specific qualifications for Unit Stills Photography. College courses around the UK could provide you, or any other student taking the course, with a sound technical grounding as well as access to the work placement schemes.
What training is involved?
As stated above, you do NOT need any specific qualifications for the Unit Stills Photography. However, when considering taking a photo imaging course in a much higher education, the following courses have been thoroughly assessed by photo imaging industry and was awarded the Creative Skillset Tick for the high standards of education they provide and also to an extent of them preparing you for a photo imaging job.
What is the career path?
My career path would be that I go from free lancing and not get payed for doing the job, to getting hired by someone and making my way into the media industry by doing this job and getting payed.
Describe the different tasks of the role during pre-production, production, and post-production, if appropriate.
Pre-production - The Unit Stills Photographer can take quick but professional shots of the set before the actors and anyone else comes on set before the set is covered in wires and people clogging up the space. They can also take pictures of the actors before they go on set (e.g. whilst they're in makeup or after they have gotten the character costume on).
Production - The Unit Stills Photographer must take pictures of the set and the character whilst the film is in the making. Also, it is their job to not get in the way of other people when doing this as it can cause trouble and problems for the crew.
Post-production -The Unit Stills Photographer can take a clear shot of the set without catching anyone in the pictures (e.g. having someone walk across set when taking pictures of the set and green screen).
Who does this role work closely with?
The Unit Stills Photographer works closely with the people/crew below:
- Director
- Producer
- Lighting
- Camera Crew
- Set Designer
Describe the conditions of employment for the role.
- Shift Pattern: Works
- Night/day shoots:
- Pay: Salary is around £10092 - £37397 per year
- Type of contract e.g free lancer, low pay:
Explain the skills needed for the role:
- Personal skills: Common sense, able to listen and work well with others,
- Technical skills: Must be able to work a camera, must be able to follow orders,
- Other skills: Must have experience in a studio
Explain what experience is needed in order to progress into the role:
- Qualifications: You don't really need any specific course or qualifications however you need to be experienced in using equipment such as a camera (Obviously needed in this job), know how to change lenses properly and input different equipment into the camera (E.g. memory cards, different batteries etc).
- Work experience: Must have worked on at least two photo-shoots (e.g. must be used to the sort of working environment that requires you to move around a LOT).
- Other experiences: None.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of your dream job?
The advantages of my dream job:
-Traveling to different parts of the world
-Get paid for a job that I love doing
-Able to take professional photographers
-Might meet someone famous on the job (A VERY high chance)
The disadvantages of my dream job:
-Pay for flights/ travel
-Will have to pay for memory cards
-Sort out sleeping arrangements
-Get to location on own
Choose one other job e.g. the producer and compare your dream job to it. What is the same and what is different between the two?
- Conditions of employment: Must be able to follow instructions, have to be at the location on time, arrive dead on time when needed (will inform what time you are needed).
- The phases of film production:
-Pre Production: In this phase of the film production, the unit stills photographer works closely with they set designer, the director, the costume designer, producer, camera crew and cast manager.
-Production: In this phase of the film production, the unit stills photographer works with the actors, the camera crew, director and the producer.
Post Production: In this phase, the unit stills photographer yet again works with the director, the producer, camera crew and also the actors.
- Length of time working on a film: The length of time working on a film would be around six months or a year or even two years depending on how long it takes for the film to be made. For all three phases of the film production (Pre Production, Production and Post Production), it could take up to a year or two. Even though the unit stills photographer only takes pictures of the set, actors and ALL the crew involved with the film whilst it's in production, the unit stills photographer must stay through all the phases of production to obtain the photographs needed to draw the public/audience into watching and hopefully purchasing the film.
The person in this job is responsible for taking photographs of the film set or studio shoots that are use to create the press and publicity for feature films (It can act like teaser photos to make you more interested in the film).
What phase of the film industry does the job role work in?
The Unit Still Photographer works in all stages of production. The stages that the Unit Stills Photographer works in are Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production.
Explain why they are in a particular phase or more than one phase, if appropriate.
Production - During this phase, the Unit Stills Photographer is able to capture pictures of the set and the characters in action (whilst acting). This also means that the Unit Stills Photographer is able to let the viewers have a taste of how it looked like without the special effects being put in before everything is finished and ready for display in cinemas or on billboards (Having the green screen still set up in the background instead of a fancy outlandish setting).
Post-production - After the film has been filmed and in the process of being sorted out into trailers and the actual film itself, the Unit Stills Photographer can yet again take shots of the surroundings but this time without the characters/actors there so that he/she can get a clear picture of the set(s).
How do you become this role?
For this job role you don't need specific qualifications for Unit Stills Photography. College courses around the UK could provide you, or any other student taking the course, with a sound technical grounding as well as access to the work placement schemes.
What training is involved?
As stated above, you do NOT need any specific qualifications for the Unit Stills Photography. However, when considering taking a photo imaging course in a much higher education, the following courses have been thoroughly assessed by photo imaging industry and was awarded the Creative Skillset Tick for the high standards of education they provide and also to an extent of them preparing you for a photo imaging job.
What is the career path?
My career path would be that I go from free lancing and not get payed for doing the job, to getting hired by someone and making my way into the media industry by doing this job and getting payed.
Describe the different tasks of the role during pre-production, production, and post-production, if appropriate.
Pre-production - The Unit Stills Photographer can take quick but professional shots of the set before the actors and anyone else comes on set before the set is covered in wires and people clogging up the space. They can also take pictures of the actors before they go on set (e.g. whilst they're in makeup or after they have gotten the character costume on).
Production - The Unit Stills Photographer must take pictures of the set and the character whilst the film is in the making. Also, it is their job to not get in the way of other people when doing this as it can cause trouble and problems for the crew.
Post-production -The Unit Stills Photographer can take a clear shot of the set without catching anyone in the pictures (e.g. having someone walk across set when taking pictures of the set and green screen).
Who does this role work closely with?
The Unit Stills Photographer works closely with the people/crew below:
- Director
- Producer
- Lighting
- Camera Crew
- Set Designer
Describe the conditions of employment for the role.
- Shift Pattern: Works
- Night/day shoots:
- Pay: Salary is around £10092 - £37397 per year
- Type of contract e.g free lancer, low pay:
Explain the skills needed for the role:
- Personal skills: Common sense, able to listen and work well with others,
- Technical skills: Must be able to work a camera, must be able to follow orders,
- Other skills: Must have experience in a studio
Explain what experience is needed in order to progress into the role:
- Qualifications: You don't really need any specific course or qualifications however you need to be experienced in using equipment such as a camera (Obviously needed in this job), know how to change lenses properly and input different equipment into the camera (E.g. memory cards, different batteries etc).
- Work experience: Must have worked on at least two photo-shoots (e.g. must be used to the sort of working environment that requires you to move around a LOT).
- Other experiences: None.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of your dream job?
The advantages of my dream job:
-Traveling to different parts of the world
-Get paid for a job that I love doing
-Able to take professional photographers
-Might meet someone famous on the job (A VERY high chance)
The disadvantages of my dream job:
-Pay for flights/ travel
-Will have to pay for memory cards
-Sort out sleeping arrangements
-Get to location on own
Choose one other job e.g. the producer and compare your dream job to it. What is the same and what is different between the two?
- Conditions of employment: Must be able to follow instructions, have to be at the location on time, arrive dead on time when needed (will inform what time you are needed).
- The phases of film production:
-Pre Production: In this phase of the film production, the unit stills photographer works closely with they set designer, the director, the costume designer, producer, camera crew and cast manager.
-Production: In this phase of the film production, the unit stills photographer works with the actors, the camera crew, director and the producer.
Post Production: In this phase, the unit stills photographer yet again works with the director, the producer, camera crew and also the actors.
- Length of time working on a film: The length of time working on a film would be around six months or a year or even two years depending on how long it takes for the film to be made. For all three phases of the film production (Pre Production, Production and Post Production), it could take up to a year or two. Even though the unit stills photographer only takes pictures of the set, actors and ALL the crew involved with the film whilst it's in production, the unit stills photographer must stay through all the phases of production to obtain the photographs needed to draw the public/audience into watching and hopefully purchasing the film.
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Assignment part 1 - Task 2
Who works in the film industry?
The people that work in the film industry are listed below:
Producer - This persons job is to prepare and then supervise the making of a film. Then presenting the finished product to a distributor or someone that will fund the film. Said person can either be an independent producer or an employed producer.
Distributor - A company or person responsible for the making of a film. This person or company might set a release date for the film and method in which a film will be put out to the audience for them to view (e.g. Trailers on TV, Posters, Online information).
Locations Manager - Finds and identifies the ideal location (set) for the film to be shot in. Once they have found the location, they will then notify the Producer and Director and also the Product Designer. The Locations Manager will also have to get all the crew, vehicle access, parking and noise reduction handled before everyone arrives on set.
Lighting - This person or rather people help to provide the amount of light needed in a scene as well as handling the power supply. If a shot needs a certain lighting affect, then the lighting crew will work with the director to pinpoint the exact, or get close to it, style of light or amount of lighting.
Set designer - The set designer is responsible or rather takes on the job to construct and get the set ready for the actors/actresses, director, producer etc. They must make sure that everything is to the directors and producers liking and must follow their (Producer and Director) visions on how the set looks in their mind.
Animal trainer - This person trains the animals if they are needed in film, such as telling a dog to behave in a certain way (e.g. Sit, stay, act normal, be protective, follow).
The UK film industry has a total workforce of 27,800 people. 62% of these people, which is a vast amount, are in exhibition. 4% of the workforce are in distribution. And the remaining 34% of the workforce are in production. Also, 5% of the workforce are in audio visual.
91% of the crew are often freelancers and only 9% are actual employees. The overall percentage of women working in film halts at around 43%. This is slightly greater than the overall percentage for the rest of the creative media industries (The percentage is 42%).
The percentage of people in the film industry that are from foreign backgrounds such as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic (BAME) stands at around 9%. With regards to cinema exhibition, this is the case for around 12% of the workforce. However, in distribution and production this is the case for only 4% or 5%. In these areas, 2% of workers define themselves as disabled. This is lower than the rest of audio visual and the entire economy's workforce. In both, they have about 5% of workers classing themselves as disabled.
The people that work in the film industry are listed below:
Producer - This persons job is to prepare and then supervise the making of a film. Then presenting the finished product to a distributor or someone that will fund the film. Said person can either be an independent producer or an employed producer.
Distributor - A company or person responsible for the making of a film. This person or company might set a release date for the film and method in which a film will be put out to the audience for them to view (e.g. Trailers on TV, Posters, Online information).
Locations Manager - Finds and identifies the ideal location (set) for the film to be shot in. Once they have found the location, they will then notify the Producer and Director and also the Product Designer. The Locations Manager will also have to get all the crew, vehicle access, parking and noise reduction handled before everyone arrives on set.
Lighting - This person or rather people help to provide the amount of light needed in a scene as well as handling the power supply. If a shot needs a certain lighting affect, then the lighting crew will work with the director to pinpoint the exact, or get close to it, style of light or amount of lighting.
Set designer - The set designer is responsible or rather takes on the job to construct and get the set ready for the actors/actresses, director, producer etc. They must make sure that everything is to the directors and producers liking and must follow their (Producer and Director) visions on how the set looks in their mind.
Animal trainer - This person trains the animals if they are needed in film, such as telling a dog to behave in a certain way (e.g. Sit, stay, act normal, be protective, follow).
The UK film industry has a total workforce of 27,800 people. 62% of these people, which is a vast amount, are in exhibition. 4% of the workforce are in distribution. And the remaining 34% of the workforce are in production. Also, 5% of the workforce are in audio visual.
91% of the crew are often freelancers and only 9% are actual employees. The overall percentage of women working in film halts at around 43%. This is slightly greater than the overall percentage for the rest of the creative media industries (The percentage is 42%).
The percentage of people in the film industry that are from foreign backgrounds such as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic (BAME) stands at around 9%. With regards to cinema exhibition, this is the case for around 12% of the workforce. However, in distribution and production this is the case for only 4% or 5%. In these areas, 2% of workers define themselves as disabled. This is lower than the rest of audio visual and the entire economy's workforce. In both, they have about 5% of workers classing themselves as disabled.
Thursday, 3 April 2014
Assignment Part 1 - Task 1
Using information from the website above write a paragrapher (4 or 5 sentences) on the film industry in your own words.
There are six different components in the film company. Development, Production, Facilities, Distribution, Exhibition and Export.
In Development, before anything is decided, you must imagine your storyline and hire a scriptwriter to put your vision onto paper. How the characters look, how they act, what they do, where they live and their surroundings. The Producer will also help with this vision as they get copy write for the rights of the script from the scriptwriter and providing funds for the film by finding investors. Usually the production company mostly set up certain productions and then shut them down once they are finished (Once the project has been completed).
In Production, the film will be in the process of being made. This means that the project will start to be recorded on cameras and the actors or/and actresses will begin to perform whilst being recorded. More crew will be hired in this stage of filmmaking such as Prop Constructor/Manager, Assistant Directors, Stills Photographer, Picture editor and Sound Editors. The people that have been hired will arrive on set or the location on their call time. Actors however normally have different call times as set construction, dressing and lighting can take many hours and possibly days. But things such as set construction is normally set up beforehand.
In Facilities, the film will be edited by the editor. This stage takes much more time than the actual shooting of the film and can take many months as it must be completely edited, colour corrected, addition of music and sound but also ready for being sent into cinemas or out in DVD's. Once all this has been completed, the finished project is ready to be shown in cinemas and sent out into the media audience. Allowing them to view it.
In the distribution stage, the director will hire a distributor to market the film towards a target audience. A release date will be set by this time and the method in how to release a film is to be made available for viewing (e.g. Either sent directly to the public, theatrically, or for home viewing) or exhibited. However, a the person distributing the film may only be able to deal with particular products such as selling it as DVD'S, Blu-ray or even in a different country or market.
The Exhibition stage is the stage where the exhibition department provides the final piece to the chain in finishing the production to the target audience in filmmaking. Since there are a limited amount of formal training schemes in the UK, a larger cinema chain will offer in-house training as an assistant. The exhibitions stage also helps provide a vital service in this industry as it projects the appropriate impression onto the audience. Depending on how suitable the film appears it will draw people in to watch it.
As for the Exporting stage, this is where the film is advertised on billboards, bus stops, the advertising before a film in the cinema, DVD's, on the TV and many more. This is a way to draw in their audience and is very similar to the distribution stage.
There are six different components in the film company. Development, Production, Facilities, Distribution, Exhibition and Export.
In Development, before anything is decided, you must imagine your storyline and hire a scriptwriter to put your vision onto paper. How the characters look, how they act, what they do, where they live and their surroundings. The Producer will also help with this vision as they get copy write for the rights of the script from the scriptwriter and providing funds for the film by finding investors. Usually the production company mostly set up certain productions and then shut them down once they are finished (Once the project has been completed).
In Production, the film will be in the process of being made. This means that the project will start to be recorded on cameras and the actors or/and actresses will begin to perform whilst being recorded. More crew will be hired in this stage of filmmaking such as Prop Constructor/Manager, Assistant Directors, Stills Photographer, Picture editor and Sound Editors. The people that have been hired will arrive on set or the location on their call time. Actors however normally have different call times as set construction, dressing and lighting can take many hours and possibly days. But things such as set construction is normally set up beforehand.
In Facilities, the film will be edited by the editor. This stage takes much more time than the actual shooting of the film and can take many months as it must be completely edited, colour corrected, addition of music and sound but also ready for being sent into cinemas or out in DVD's. Once all this has been completed, the finished project is ready to be shown in cinemas and sent out into the media audience. Allowing them to view it.
In the distribution stage, the director will hire a distributor to market the film towards a target audience. A release date will be set by this time and the method in how to release a film is to be made available for viewing (e.g. Either sent directly to the public, theatrically, or for home viewing) or exhibited. However, a the person distributing the film may only be able to deal with particular products such as selling it as DVD'S, Blu-ray or even in a different country or market.
The Exhibition stage is the stage where the exhibition department provides the final piece to the chain in finishing the production to the target audience in filmmaking. Since there are a limited amount of formal training schemes in the UK, a larger cinema chain will offer in-house training as an assistant. The exhibitions stage also helps provide a vital service in this industry as it projects the appropriate impression onto the audience. Depending on how suitable the film appears it will draw people in to watch it.
As for the Exporting stage, this is where the film is advertised on billboards, bus stops, the advertising before a film in the cinema, DVD's, on the TV and many more. This is a way to draw in their audience and is very similar to the distribution stage.
My Dream Job Images
The ten pictures below are few of many that I have gathered to show an example of what my dream job would look like as being apart of the Camera Operators.
Monday, 31 March 2014
Media Information Website
Websites:
Jelly Legs
An independent TV company that has been set up and run by both Craig Cash and Phil Mealey. They mostly focus on providing or rather producing pure quality comedy and drama for TV.
Baby Cow
Baby Cow is also an independent TV company and in 2000, Baby Cow teamed up with Tim Searle to form Baby Cow Animation. Then in 2001 Steve Coogan and Henry Normal formed Baby Cow films.
Comedy Unit
Comedy Unit is an independent company. This was only when Colin Gilbert and manager April Chamberlin left the BBC back in 1996.
Live Wire
Live Wire is an independent company that is directed and managed by Nikki Holmes. Live Wire works in news, current affairs and documentaries.
Jelly Legs
An independent TV company that has been set up and run by both Craig Cash and Phil Mealey. They mostly focus on providing or rather producing pure quality comedy and drama for TV.
Baby Cow
Baby Cow is also an independent TV company and in 2000, Baby Cow teamed up with Tim Searle to form Baby Cow Animation. Then in 2001 Steve Coogan and Henry Normal formed Baby Cow films.
Comedy Unit
Comedy Unit is an independent company. This was only when Colin Gilbert and manager April Chamberlin left the BBC back in 1996.
Live Wire
Live Wire is an independent company that is directed and managed by Nikki Holmes. Live Wire works in news, current affairs and documentaries.
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Job Role Timeline
The reason for this job role timeline is to show which jobs go where before, during and after the film. I think it is important to produce one of these job role timelines because then you're certain of which job goes where. In pre-production, Casting Director and Scriptwriter is in this stage. For the simple reason for that the scriptwriter needs to have written the script before anything and the casting director having to already have the cast/actors already booked in to shoot when they need them. In the middle of pre-production and production, there are more jobs such as Sound recordist, Make-up-artist-, Costume Designer, Location Manager and Actors. The sound recordist are in this section because they need to check that every bit of sound equipment is up and running before the shoot the film and also to check if there will be any feedback on the equipment because of the surroundings. The make-up-artist is also in this section because he/she needs to know what the director wants them to look like before the movie is shot. Costume Designers are in this section as well because this person needs to work closely with the director and the make-up-artist in order to get the right costume with the right look to please the director and producer. The Location Manager is a big part in this section because the director, actors and everyone else involved with the film needs a safe and almost soundless environment to film in. Actors are placed in the middle of these two stages because when they are needed, they come onto the set and act until the film is finished and the director and producer say it is finished.
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Advantages of:
Casting Director
-You get to talk to the famous actors if the director and producer wants a famous actor in their film.
-Have the duty of listing them down to know that they are available.
-Need at the start of the production (Pre-production).
Scriptwriter
-Picked by the Producer and director to put their idea of the film into a story, to portray their ideas and putting it into your own vision.
-Writing the script before anything is decided.
-Is needed at the start of the production process (Pre-production).
-Switches back and forth between the directors ideas and your visions.
Sound Recordist
-Needed in the middle of the production stage and pre-production stage (Maybe longer all the way through to just before post-production).
-Sets up the sound equipment and manages any feedback from surroundings.
-Also manages any headsets to direct the actors on set on how they should act in the scene.
Make-Up-Artist
-Needed in the middle of the pre-production stage and the production stage to reapply make-up to the actors face.
-Allowing themselves to follow the directors vision using make-up.
-Becomes artistic in a sense when using different types of methods to apply make-up.
Costume Designer
-Needed in the middle of the pre-production and production stage to capture what sort of style the character has (Yet again following the directors image of the character).
-Finds the right costumes in the right sizes for the actors.
-Works closely with make-up-artist, Director, Producer and Set designer.
Location Manager
-Is needed in the middle of pre-production and production stage on the timeline.
-Must find a safe environment and suitable set for everyone to work in.
-Has to get everything ordered to the set and loaded in the right place.
Actors
-Needed in the pre-production and production stages.
-Have to be prepared.
-Have to know their lines.
Editor
-Needs to be in the post-production stage on the timeline.
-Sometimes have to bring their own editing equipment.
-Know which parts they have to edit in order (Beginning, Middle, End).
Director
-Must be in ALL pre-production, production, and post-production.
-Has the responsibility of directing actors, telling them which way they should act and how the scene should play out.
-Decides how the scene is shot in regards to filming.
Producer
-Watches over how the film is made.
-Also has to be in ALL stages of production.
-Can demand an extra scene if he/she wants it.
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Disadvantages of:
Casting Director
-Has to go through the trouble of recruiting an Actor and filling in a call sheet.
-Could potentially get the wrong actor for the part.
-Job ends at pre-production.
Scriptwriter
-Has a certain date to write the script.
-Has to be creative and avoid writers block.
-Job ends at pre-production.
Sound Recordist
-Have to stand up with the equipment.
-Checking that ever piece of equipment is running smoothly.
-Move around with boom mic to get decent sound.
Make-Up-Artist
-Has to get the make-up perfectly right (e.g. the character has a bad attitude it wouldn't be a soft colours/make-up such as pink or yellow).
-Must discuss with the costume designer on how they're going to be dressed to match their attire.
-Definitely has to know how much make-up to put on and how much not to put on.
Costume Designer
-Has to get the characters clothing spot on for the directors/scriptwriters visions.
-Needs to find what make of clothing the director/scriptwriter wants the actor to wear.
-Time consuming to find certain clothes.
Location Manager
-Also time consuming to find the right locations.
-Has to make sure the locations are SAFE.
-Needs to unload all equipment to the area that they have chosen.
Actors
-Takes time to learn the script.
-Need to quickly put on their outfit for the character.
-Can't rely on looks alone.
Editor
-Must bring their own equipment at times.
-Has to take the time to finely edit the parts of the movie (After it has been filmed).
-Needs to discuss which section of the film goes where.
Director
-Can sometimes be misunderstood by the actors in which way to act.
-Must indicate which shot the camera crew should take (e.g. Close up, over the shoulder etc).
-Know if the scene is perfect or ready to be used in the movie.
Producer
-Has to find a distributor to fund the film.
-Needs to watch over the film. This can be time consuming.
-Must help director fulfil their wish.
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Thursday, 20 March 2014
Freelance Shoot
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Vidify is a International video production company specialising in online video for businesses across Spain. We are in the process of expanding our Spanish team of talented freelance videographers and looking for filmmakers specifically in CORDOBA, VALLADOLID & OVIEDO. or nearby these locations In order to be considered for the role, please supply the following within your response to this ad: -At least 3 examples of corporate videos you have both shot & edited -Confirmation that you have 5 or more years experience in self shoot & edit projects -Confirmation that you have at least 2 full days per week available on a regular basis. -Confirmation you have your own transport -Details of your kit list -Your home address We look forward to hearing from you! Many Thanks Team Vidify | |||||||||||
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http://www.mandy.com Advantages: -Gain more experience around the globe -Meet a wide range of people -See more around the world -Take your OWN transport, meaning you aren't in the middle of a city you don't know - Disadvantages: -Travel abroad -Provide your OWN transport -Away from family and friends (e.g. A crisis arises) -Language barriers -Don't have the right equipment -MUST have experience, at least five years -Need two full days free -Not enough pay | |||||||||||
Find a job role on mandy.com
Job Role on Mandy.com
Vacancy: Camera Operator/Still Photographer
Employer: The Soob Productions
Location: London
Duration: Three days, starts Saturday 29th March
Payment on a low pay.
What is a Camera Operator?
A camera operator is someone that mans/controls the cameras and moves them in the direction that the director wants you to move them. A camera operator also has the decision of making technical choices and has to know what sort of shots are needed in certain parts of a film (e.g. close up of a persons face to add effect).
What is a Still Photographer?
A Still Photographer is someone who creates still photographic images intended for use directly in feature films. This creates set skills as it contributes towards the filming process.
What is a Still Photographer?
A Still Photographer is someone who creates still photographic images intended for use directly in feature films. This creates set skills as it contributes towards the filming process.
Who does the Camera Operator and Still Photographer work closely with?
Both the still photographer and camera operator works closely with the Director, Actors, Sound Manager, and Producer.
Skills I have for this Job Role:
Creativity, energetic, good at editing (Have experience on Final Cut), has an eye for creativity and detail, work well in a team, can follow directors orders/suggestions.
Experience I have.
I have made a short Documentary in my college time as an assignment and I have also made a short film, yet again as one of my assignments.
Link below is the Job description:
http://mandy.com/1/jobs3.cfm?v=59025442
Crew Required
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| Payment is on a low paid basis. [note on low/unpaid jobs] Crew Needed for Short Film. Scar Tissue Films are looking for cast and crew to collaborate on our latest short film, Captive. Captive is an intense, supernatural thriller loosely based on an old Thai legend about a malevolent spirit called the “Phi Pop”...a female spirit which inhabits the living and turns them into cannibalistic killers. The film will be helmed by award winning Director Richard D. Kinsella. Shooting will take place over 5 days near Delamere Forest in Manchester from 16th to 20th April . We are looking for: Production assistant. Cinematographer/Camera OP. The film is intense and dynamic, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate those sensibilities. Showreel required. Steadycam Operator. Camera Assistant. Gaffer. Sound Recordist. Boom Operator. Set Designer. Grips. The film is low budget and self funded so we will only be able to offer £50 per day payment, although there will be money for equipment and materials. Food will also be provided, and accommodation if necessary. Those involved will get an IMDB credit and a copy of the film. We expect the film to compete strongly in suitable film festivals. | |||||||||||
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http://www.mandy.com Explain what job roles are being advertised and who has advertise these? The job role being advertised here is a Cast and Crew needed to partake in the employers latest short film. The person that has advertised this job is called Scar Tissue Films LTD. State the duration of the positions. The duration of the position is five days starting 16th April. Explain how much you will be paid for this position. For this position, the payment is LOW pay. I will be payed £50 per day. Explain what the conditions of employment are for these positions. The conditions of employment are that you have agreed to work five days a week, being payed £50 a day, showing up on time, working as a team. Personally, I think this job is fair. However, it isn't something you should depend on as an everyday job as it is LOW PAY. For five days a week the pay is fair, but if you were to live off this job, the money would be no where near enough to pay off bills, get food, buy luxuries etc. Explain what skills are needed? Must be good at operating a camera, have to be creative, common sense, work well in a team, have to be able to move around (Camera movement). Explain what skills you think you have for any of the positions. The skills I have for this position are listed below. -Work well in a team: I can listen to those that need help with their jobs, listen to the director or producer to know which way to move when filming, and to communicate politely. -Good at operating a camera: I am able to use a camera correctly, know which shots to take, and also know how to set one up. -Creative: To get a good angle on camera by laying on the floor, using different techniques to make the shot interesting, and I can also suggest ways to make the scene play out in terms of creativity. | |||||||||||
Freelance Shooting and editing
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Vidify is a International video production company specialising in online video for businesses across Spain. We are in the process of expanding our Spanish team of talented freelance videographers and looking for filmmakers specifically in CORDOBA, VALLADOLID & OVIEDO. or nearby these locations In order to be considered for the role, please supply the following within your response to this ad: -At least 3 examples of corporate videos you have both shot & edited -Confirmation that you have 5 or more years experience in self shoot & edit projects -Confirmation that you have at least 2 full days per week available on a regular basis. -Confirmation you have your own transport -Details of your kit list -Your home address We look forward to hearing from you! Many Thanks Team Vidify | |||||||||||
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Acting Job Description
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| Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Director: Ian Dunning. It’s 2045, the UK is in ruins, there have been a number of disasters through out the years, which have had lasting damage on the public, and the UK’s resources, these failings to protect the public have brought large unrest to the UK population. Campaigning on a policy of change and stability Dawn Phillips has just won the general election. We enter on a meeting between Dawn and a small selection of the best advisors in the country as they try and work out a full plan as to how to get the country back in running order and back to the days that the older public fondly remembers. During the meeting we follow through the discussions/arguments as to what needs to be done on the main subjects currently in the publics eye, these are flooding, drinking water supplies, UK’s energy security and possible population problems. During these discussions we will occasionally have a flashback to the disaster or to the publics reaction to the disasters. As the meeting draws out the new PM starts to get more and more exhausted and depressed with the arguments between the solutions and the debate if they are worth the financial cost to the country and if the solutions are just quick shortcuts, which could have a bigger impact in the future. Actors need to be located around Manchester or North West of England or be willing to cover their own expenses. Apply to: newdawn2045@gmail.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cinematographer
What phase of the film industry does the job role work in?
The phase that a Cinematographer works in would be filming (e.g. operating the cameras) and also to control the lighting, making sure that there aren't any shadows where there aren't meant to be any and when something should be well lit such as an actors face in a serious scene.
What is a Cinematographer?
A Cinematographer is someone that operates the cameras, recording everything carefully and that there aren't any errors with the recordings. Cinematographers also have the responsibility of making technical decisions. Coordinating the lighting, cameras, and boom microphones.
Who does the Cinematographer work closely with and why is it important for them to work closely with others?
In this role, a Cinematographer works closely with the following people:
What skills do you need?
A lot of cinematographers start with a bachelor's degree in cinema and film. After they have this, they can probably get an apprenticeship or an entry level job to get started and to build a resume.
What experience do you need to get into the role of a Cinematographer?
Need to have experience on a film set, working with filming equipment, making choices as to composition and camera angles, should have experience with film types along with exposures and filtration, must have worked with operating a camera or cameras.
The phase that a Cinematographer works in would be filming (e.g. operating the cameras) and also to control the lighting, making sure that there aren't any shadows where there aren't meant to be any and when something should be well lit such as an actors face in a serious scene.
What is a Cinematographer?
A Cinematographer is someone that operates the cameras, recording everything carefully and that there aren't any errors with the recordings. Cinematographers also have the responsibility of making technical decisions. Coordinating the lighting, cameras, and boom microphones.
Who does the Cinematographer work closely with and why is it important for them to work closely with others?
In this role, a Cinematographer works closely with the following people:
- Camera crew - Camera operator (Making sure that the camera is recording/capturing what it is meant to be capturing) and also the first and second assistant camera (ensuring that the camera is moving smoothly without any problems and also making sure that the camera isn't blurred).
- Gaffer - Lighting crew (Making sure that the lighting crew get the required look for the film whether it be dim, light or whatever else is needed in that department).
What skills do you need?
A lot of cinematographers start with a bachelor's degree in cinema and film. After they have this, they can probably get an apprenticeship or an entry level job to get started and to build a resume.
What experience do you need to get into the role of a Cinematographer?
Need to have experience on a film set, working with filming equipment, making choices as to composition and camera angles, should have experience with film types along with exposures and filtration, must have worked with operating a camera or cameras.
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Working Title Films
Working Title Films used to be an independent film company but is now a conglomerate. The company has been co-chaired by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner since 1992 and was funded in 1983. Working Title Films have made over 100 films and have made over six billion all over the world. Most of the Working Title Films are backed by American money, therefore it's a cross between a British and American film; It has an American distributer.
PolyGram Films Entertainment, which became Hollywoods first major competitor, became the companies corporate backer. This was until it was sold to Seagram. It was then merged with MCA Music Entertainment to make Universal Music Group. Polygram Films wasa then made into Universal Studios in 1999.
Working Title is ongoing in success in filmmaking. Billy Elliot the musical was one of the many films that was successful. The following films listed were also successful: Bridget Jones's Diary, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Les Miserales and many more.
The Working Title headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. But other offices are located in both Ireland and Los Angeles, U.S.
The company that own Working Title are Comcast Corporation. The key people involved with Working Title are Tim Bevan, Sarah Radclyffe, Eric Fellner, Liza Chasin, Debra Hayward, and Natascha Wharton. The company is Parent to Universal Studios (NBCUniversal).
PolyGram Films Entertainment, which became Hollywoods first major competitor, became the companies corporate backer. This was until it was sold to Seagram. It was then merged with MCA Music Entertainment to make Universal Music Group. Polygram Films wasa then made into Universal Studios in 1999.
Working Title is ongoing in success in filmmaking. Billy Elliot the musical was one of the many films that was successful. The following films listed were also successful: Bridget Jones's Diary, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Les Miserales and many more.
The Working Title headquarters is based in London, United Kingdom. But other offices are located in both Ireland and Los Angeles, U.S.
The company that own Working Title are Comcast Corporation. The key people involved with Working Title are Tim Bevan, Sarah Radclyffe, Eric Fellner, Liza Chasin, Debra Hayward, and Natascha Wharton. The company is Parent to Universal Studios (NBCUniversal).
The Actors: Full Uncensored Interview
1.) What skills do actors need to have?
The skills that actors need to have are that they have to be naturally talented, to be able to sing and dance, you can't rely on your good looks to get you through acting because if you do then you won't get past thirty in the acting business. You have to be aware of your craft, the thing that makes you a great/good actor. To be able to listen to the director when he/she gives them advice on how to act in a certain way; how the director wants you to perform.
Quentin Tarantino On Making Movies
1.) What does Quentin Tarantino tell you about the role of a director?
Quentin Tarantino tells me that you can hire people to create YOUR vision for you. That you don't have to learn how to operate cameras, how to be a makeup artist and all the other stuff you need to learn to make a film. Because you're the director, you can pay people (Hire) to do that for you in the quality that you want. He also tells me that you, as a director, have to be full of vision and creativity to make your idea/vision work.
Cool Careers: Film Location Manager
1.) What skills does Ainslie say are really important for a Location Manager?
Ainslie says that having common sense, a good resumé, being social, working well in a team (teamwork) and proving yourself is really important for a Location Manager.
2.) What does Ainslie do in her work?
Ainslie organises logistics, gets the trucks sorted, makes sure nothing is in the way of anything when she is working.
3.) If you were interested in the Location Manager job, based on your experience what skills do you think you would bring to the job?
The skills I would bring to the Location Manager job would be people skills and teamwork.
4.) What skills would you need to develop?
The skills I would need to develop are stamina and a bit of teamwork and people skills as I'm quiet at first.
Job Roles
Film Director
Runner
Actor
Distributor
Advertising
Editor
Special Effects
Props Manager
Writer
Boom Operator
Assistant Director
Cinematographer
Financer/Buyer
Sound Mixer
Unit Production Manager
Camera Operator
Extra
Set Designer
Costume Manager
Makeup Artist
Caterer
Recordist
Development Area
Runner
Actor
Distributor
Advertising
Editor
Special Effects
Props Manager
Writer
Boom Operator
Assistant Director
Cinematographer
Financer/Buyer
Sound Mixer
Unit Production Manager
Camera Operator
Extra
Set Designer
Costume Manager
Makeup Artist
Caterer
Recordist
Development Area
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Conglomerates
The main five conglomerations in media:
-Warner Brothers - Owns several subsidiary industries including Warner Bros Studios, Warner Bros Pictures, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, Warner Bros Television, Warner Bros Animation, Warner Home Video, Time Warners, New Line Cinema, and DC Entertainment.
-Walt Disney - Owns ABC Television Network (e.g. ABC ENtertainment, ESPN, ABC Daytime, ABC Kids, Touchstone Television), Cable Networks (ESPN Classic, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN News), International Channels (Jetix Europe, History International, International Disney Channels, International ESPN, ESPN Asia), Programming (Playhouse Disney, Jetix, ABC Kids, Good Morning America).
-Sony - The following Companies are owned by Sony. Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Corporation (Sony Electronics in the U.S.), Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony financial and Sony Ericsson-Universal
-Paramount - These companies are owned by Paramount. Dreamworks, CBS, Baby TV, They also sold the Indiana Franchise to Disney.
-CBS - The following companies listed are owned by CBS: The CW Network, World-vision enterprises, Spelling Entertainment Inc, CBS Paramount Television and also Delisu Productions.
-Warner Brothers - Owns several subsidiary industries including Warner Bros Studios, Warner Bros Pictures, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, Warner Bros Television, Warner Bros Animation, Warner Home Video, Time Warners, New Line Cinema, and DC Entertainment.
-Walt Disney - Owns ABC Television Network (e.g. ABC ENtertainment, ESPN, ABC Daytime, ABC Kids, Touchstone Television), Cable Networks (ESPN Classic, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN News), International Channels (Jetix Europe, History International, International Disney Channels, International ESPN, ESPN Asia), Programming (Playhouse Disney, Jetix, ABC Kids, Good Morning America).
-Sony - The following Companies are owned by Sony. Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Corporation (Sony Electronics in the U.S.), Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony financial and Sony Ericsson-Universal
-Paramount - These companies are owned by Paramount. Dreamworks, CBS, Baby TV, They also sold the Indiana Franchise to Disney.
-CBS - The following companies listed are owned by CBS: The CW Network, World-vision enterprises, Spelling Entertainment Inc, CBS Paramount Television and also Delisu Productions.
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