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Week 1-Task 1: Purposes of Music Video: Unit 12 (1.1)

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Week 1-Task 1: Purposes of Music Video: Unit 12 (1.1)

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•Know: What activity helped your knowledge and developed your skills further? What do you know that you didn't know before?

The primary and secondary research I completed really helped me understand what people thoughts where towards music videos. In addition, during vox pops I believe my communication and confidence skills developed as I took on the responsibility on sourcing interviewees to answer some questions. For example, I spoke to around 35 people with 8 people answering questions. Usually I would be working behind the camera and not communicating to anyone.
Summarising the client brief helped me understand what needed to be done during this project and can now ensure I don't include anything that is prohibited in my final edit etc. I improved my listening skills but nothing major as not much work was completed. However, I listened and waited patiently which made these skills develop.

•Do: What new skills did you apply, how did you complete the task, were there any barriers and evidence your successful outcomes? What did you do that you are proud of?
The skills I applied this week were communication, listening, group-work, confidence and research. I used each of these in different tasks. Confidence, group-work and communication in practical work (primary research: vox pops and 1:1 research). Additionally, listening and researching was applied during secondary research (analysing music videos). Publicly speaking to strangers is something that I am proud of as I believe I'm quite nervous and feel more confident to complete more practical work such as Vox Pops. However, to develop these skills further I could actually take on the role as the interviewer.

•Show: How did you present your work outcomes? You must Include photos, print screen or video for evidence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQrz3d1Ivi0&list=PL6cQq8pUjqDmtBEKbwIUAMaxyPIoKxtUY

•Improve: What improvements do you need to work on? What skills have you used/learnt that you plan to apply into your work next session?
I believe I need to improve my concentration skills as I'm sometimes getting distracted when I should be on more focused on the task in hand. I wish to apply all of the skills I used in the past lessons for the next lesson too. For example, being confident and communicating efficiently . Furthermore, I need to ensure I'm not rushing my work and being descriptive when analysing music videos etc.

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Week 3 - Task 3: Understand Styles of Music Videos: Unit 12 (2.2)Task 4: Techniques: Unit 12 (2.2)

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Week 3 - Task 3: Understand Styles of Music Videos: Unit 12 (2.2)Task 4: Techniques: Unit 12 (2.2)

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Week 3

•Know: What activity helped your knowledge and developed your skills further? What do you know that you didn't know before?

During this week of college, I have started working on many different documents, editing green screen footage and conducted further secondary research. The main skills I have developed during week 3 are to do with editing, After Effects to be more precise. I now feel comfortable with having to edit green screen footage at a basic level. In addition, starting the academic essay really helped further my knowledge on each era for music videos in general.

•Do: What new skills did you apply, how did you complete the task, were there any barriers and evidence your successful outcomes? What did you do that you are proud of?

The skills I applied this week were researching, listening, communication, self-motivating and editing. The hardest task this week was the editing as it was the brand new (using a new software). I don’t believe I will use this in my music video. However, with the help of Dave I managed to complete three small video projects using the green screen footage. When editing I sourced stock footage (green screen footage) such as a tank, waterfall, smoke and explosion. In addition, I had used different sets for each edit to make them unique. I’m very proud of the work that I’ve completed throughout the week as developing old skills and discovering new skills is very important.

•Show: How did you present your work outcomes? You must Include photos, print screen or video for evidence.

You can find the green screen edits on Task 4 in T2/Yr2.1/U12 2018.

•Improve: What improvements do you need to work on? What skills have you used/learnt that you plan to apply into your work next session?

For next week, I would like to develop more of my English skills as I still struggle with spelling. I’m going to achieve this by working during my study days on any documents that need completing. However, I believe I improved my concentration skills by working hard on the academic essay, when working on it I weren’t rushing and being more analytical than descriptive.

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Week 4 - Task 5: The Pitch: Unit 12 (3.1, 3.2)Task 2: History of Music Videos: Unit 12 (1.1, 2.1)Task 3: Understand Styles of Music Videos: Unit 12 (2.2)Task 4: Techniques: Unit 12 (2.2)

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Week 4 - Task 5: The Pitch: Unit 12 (3.1, 3.2)Task 2: History of Music Videos: Unit 12 (1.1, 2.1)Task 3: Understand Styles of Music Videos: Unit 12 (2.2)Task 4: Techniques: Unit 12 (2.2)

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•Know: What activity helped your knowledge and developed your skills further? What do you know that you didn't know before?
During this week I developed my skills by completing many tasks such as creating a narrative tea video with fellow class mates and pitching my ideas. The skills that were mainly used during the week were communication, camera skills and editing skills. I developed my knowledge with the researching I completed to be ready for pitching my idea confidently and this can be shown in the video linked below (under pitch). During the pitch I show different experimental edits (green screen edits and cutting to the beat edits) and video resources (commercials that use the song). The tea video followed a short narrative style video. This task definitely helped with developing my storytelling skills and gave me further experience writing scripts. When asked which role I would like to take on this term (after the pitch) I wrote Producer as I believe I need to gain some experience in that role and skills such as organisation and time keeping as I believe I lack in these areas.

•Do: What new skills did you apply, how did you complete the task, were there any barriers and evidence your successful outcomes? What did you do that you are proud of?
Researching: Planning my pitch
Editing: Editing short pieces for my pitch
Filmmaking: Operating the camera for the tea video.
Script-writing: Helping produce a script for the short narrative tea video.
Communication: Presenting my pitch

•Show: How did you present your work outcomes? You must Include photos, print screen or video for evidence.
Pitch- https://youtu.be/3eDAhxByobo
Pitch Song-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZaz7OqyTHQ
Commercials that use my desired song- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRhOfY8Z438
Pitch green screen test- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GpFYKa9oRM&feature=youtu.be
Pitch cutting to beat- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjytH6gs50I
Tea video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ_uld9KvPw&feature=youtu.be

•Improve: What improvements do you need to work on? What skills have you used/learnt that you plan to apply into your work next session?
This week I believe I achieved my weekly goal for improving my English skills with the tasks of researching and planning for my pitch. I also believe proofreading has helped me correct any spelling mistakes and grammar errors etc.
For next week I would like to develop a few things: my vocabulary; I need to advance my vocabulary to achieve higher grades. Premiere Pro CC and After Effects CC skills (to gain the role as an editor) and organisation skills (to achieve the producer role).

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Task 7: Pre-Production: Unit 12 (3.1) Task 7a: Crew Profile: Unit 12 (3.2) & Task 5: The Pitch: Unit 12 (3.1, 3.2)

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Task 7: Pre-Production: Unit 12 (3.1) Task 7a: Crew Profile: Unit 12 (3.2) & Task 5: The Pitch: Unit 12 (3.1, 3.2)

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•Know: What activity helped your knowledge and developed your skills further? What do you know that you didn't’t know before?
For this term I was given the role Editor and Lighting Operator
Pre-production documents I completed:
-Animated Logo
-Logo
-Lighting Plan
-Fonts and Credits Research
-Credits Flat Plan
-CD Cover
-CD Cover & CD Flat Plan
-Titles Plan
-Experimental edits
I have never taken another role other than camera operator during each production. I was up for the challenge of editing a music video to the directors vision.
The main tasks that helped develop my skills were creating a logo, CD cover, titles plan and experimental edits. During these small jobs I developed my technical skills in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro CC and other online software. In addition, I received help from Dave/Billy/Callum when I was struggling with anything.

•Do: What new skills did you apply, how did you complete the task, were there any barriers and evidence your successful outcomes? What did you do that you are proud of?
The main new skills I have applied during pre-production are based towards editing and written work. The technical skills include: video editing and photo editing.
However, when I was struggling with the experimental edits I would look into tutorials. In addition, Dave was always helpful for using After Effects and explaining certain techniques.

•Show: How did you present your work outcomes? You must Include photos, print screen or video for evidence.
Logo- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulnZLcZSRJ4
Google Calander- https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/1/r?cid=ZW1tYWJveXNjb2xsZWdlQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&pli=1
Pitch to client- https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CRUYv1RHgyLYO65DOxTGRC_GXhfCQ9qO
Logo decision- https://jumpshare.com/v/I5H8ETcgm6AhDbBz4vPH
Meeting with talent- https://jumpshare.com/v/9eO2FWSAKAsj4QNTUViA
Narrative development- https://jumpshare.com/v/71nY6Ip3ritJSjrLJOCq
Contingency plan discussion- https://jumpshare.com/v/6n2T19xFBDYDeGyFvvCl
Minutes of meeting 1- http://jmp.sh/v/8Db2i4WVN7Hhw0YNBewV
Minutes of meeting 2- https://jumpshare.com/v/7pdVtSSBirLICNRgwJFU
Minutes of meeting 3- https://jumpshare.com/v/7pdVtSSBirLICNRgwJFU
Minutes of meeting 4- https://jumpshare.com/v/7pdVtSSBirLICNRgwJFU
Minutes of meeting 5- https://jumpshare.com/v/vnGsh1qPeLNpzy7v3SWZ
Minutes of meeting 6-https://jumpshare.com/v/0m80ph8sRyH2dBgznJxo

•Improve: What improvements do you need to work on? What skills have you used/learnt that you plan to apply into your work next term?
For next term I wish to be the camera operator as it's my greatest role under the four job roles (Director, Producer, Editor and Camera). Additionally, my skills have developed in that role the most during the college years. I can comfortably film any situation given to me.
The editor role during pre-production wasn't a very challenging task due to the majority of the work occurring in post-production. However, I still found certain edits difficult at first but feel happy to work on it now

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•Know: What activity helped your knowledge and developed your skills further? What do you know that you didn't’t know before?
During production I also felt that the editor role had very little to do, with this I took on the additionally role as Lighting operator. As the lighting operator I completed the following task:
-Assemble all of the lighting equipment.
-Ensure each piece of lighting equipment is working normally.
-Adjust the lighting settings appropriately.
-Reviewing the footage with the director.
At the primary filming location (Beacon Hill Fort) we didn't always need the artificial light due to filming outside and relying on natural lighting. However, I did give advice on how to set the camera up using the correct setting (for lighting).
I believe my skills and knowledge as a lighting operator were already quite advanced understanding. For example, on set I would attempt to organise a 3 point lighting set up.
I couldn't make it to the second filming location due to time restrictions with editing and weather conditions.

•Do: What new skills did you apply, how did you complete the task, were there any barriers and evidence your successful outcomes? What did you do that you are proud of?
I believe I didn't cross any barriers for myself. However, as a team in production we hit many barriers during production such as the shots not coming out successfully due to focus and stability etc. However, Emma (producer) kept us all in line and helped schedule a second filming day using our second filming location (Woolwich tunnel). I was proud of the group I worked in to recover from the struggles we faced with filming.

•Show: How did you present your work outcomes? You must Include photos, print screen or video for evidence.
Minutes of meeting 7-  Below.

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/lighting-technician-broadcasting-film-video

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•Know: What activity helped your knowledge and developed your skills further? What do you know that you didn't’t know before?
The post-production phase was the most stressful part of this project due to the heavy editing that was completed. The tasks I completed during post-production were:
-Rushes log (both of different days).
-Cinematic shots edit.
-First draft.
-Final edit.
Completing these tasks developed my technical skills the most due to the amount of time I spent watching tutorials and listening to people on how to achieve a certain look. I believe my final edit was very successful and creative compared to the first draft that me and Callum completed. I must give praise where it is needed, during this project Callum has been very inspiring and helpful when it came to editing. I could ask him any question and he would help.
When reviewing the work I have completed, the technical skills have definitely improved massively.

•Do: What new skills did you apply, how did you complete the task, were there any barriers and evidence your successful outcomes? What did you do that you are proud of?
My editing knowledge has definitely improved with the help of callum's vision. In addition, Dave helping me create the final edit and showing me certain techniques like the bass drop and echoing effect.
The main barrier we faced was to do with the weather constraints and not having access to the location due to the snow/icy roads. In addition, the weather caused us to cancel our third and final filming day which also caused us to have not enough shots. However, using the same shot but splitting them up worked to fill the sequence.
My main barrier was my drone not working due to the battery being faulty, when on our first filming we planned to use it but couldn't. However, we weren't the only people filming on set, the BBC had drones and other advanced equipment. I made contact with Callum and spoke about our problem and they offered some of their  drone footage which helped solve this small error.

•Show: How did you present your work outcomes? You must Include photos, print screen or video for evidence.
First draft- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxJ7rV6svFA
Final edit- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgO0BzaweXI
Feedback from client- Below
Feedback from peers- Below
Feedback from tutor- Below
Feedback from Dave- Below
Screening- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTvLXpAKleo
Minutes of meeting 10- Below
Tutorials I followed- youtube.com/watch?v=HYx12Rx20SI youtube.com/watch?v=PFsvE-hohgc youtube.com/watch?v=SsUqv4XoClo

•Improve: What improvements do you need to work on? What skills have you used/learnt that you plan to apply into your work next term?
For next term I won't be editing due to my strongest role being camera and the project being our final major project.
When reviewing the feedback I didn't have any bad feedback towards editing and only positive. In addition, my first draft didn't include the news coverage, bass drop, echo sound technique and blurry effect that all came to me with the help of feedback and experience of Dave. Dave sat down with me and explained each technique and how to achieve them, with this I worked hard to complete that look. Finally, this project has increased my technical skills massively compared to English. I believe my English skills developed at the start when researching, planning and pitching were the main focus and technical skills during production team (pre-production, production and post-production).

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George Commins

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GC

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Feedback provided to the team on the rough edit of the music video. Emma Boys collated the feedback from Dave Jameson.