Wednesday, 8 March 2017

ShowReel

ShowReel



Practical and Transferable Skills

Practical and Transferable Skills

Over the past 2 years I have gained both practical and transferable during my Level 3 BTEC Media course. For instance I have now picked up important ICT Skills thats have related to my Media work such as, Final Cut Pro which was used a lot over the two years because thats was the software I used to edit my footage for all of my productions for example my documentary, chat show, short film, TV advert, and music video. Each of these productions show my different abilities for different types of productions that I created, this is shown in the editorially with the help and use of the special effects, sound, transitions and graphics.

At the beginning of my first year I also had to adjust to a new site to me called Blogger, that I was going to have to often use since thats where all my work will be handed in and I am able to share that work with my teacher. I had to learn that for each unit I had to make a new blog for each so that posts didn't clash with others. Also attaching both images and videos to my posts using the icons at the top of the blogger post since you were not able to just drag it to the work from the desktop, but there was a process of going through files. 

Teamwork is another skill that I have gained during my BTEC Media course since we have had to do this regularly when putting a production. This then built up my communication skills since we have to communicate to get the production done since their were deadlines that we had to meet. An example of a time that my group and I had to communicate is when pitching our ideas to one another, such as my chat show pitch were I had to explain in full detail and then they had to communicate back to me with comments and also questions. 
Another skill that I have gained throughout my two years is to listen to one another when were doing our productions. For instance when doing our focus groups we have to listen to our feedback therefore we are able to improve so that our audience will enjoy it more and it can build up our audience making it more and more popular. 

Another skill that I have learned throughout the the two years is the different camera languages and how to use them effectively for example when filming shots its important not to use a lot of dead space, and that long shots look so boring so its important to keep shots short. Also its good to use different shots, movements, and angles during the filming process because its good to have shots to play around with during the editing stages. 

Documentary Link: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcn-yGTfAAI

Chat Show Link: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaZ8pDRohds

Focus Group: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB-MEaU5_tA&t=54s

Future development opportunities

Future development opportunities



Greenwich University
Media and Communications
I will learn to research, analyse and craft communications in a variety of media. This programme introduces students to academic, creative and critical approaches to media in the digital age. Through coursework and independent projects, students engage in critical reflection while producing material across a range of media - from text and images to video and sound. This course benefits me because I would be equipped with transferable skills that can be carried over into the work place. This also benefits me because with knowledge and intellectual skills I would be able to critically evaluate and participate in the contemporary media environment. 

Brighton University
Media Studies
When doing this Media Studies course at Brighton University I will obtain a sound theoretical framework and practical skills that I can use throughout my career. I can shape my degree through my choice of options, which allow me to pursue an interest in film and screen-based media, digital photography, community enterprise, and social and mobile media. This helps me personally because I already have experience from my BTEC Level 3 Media course but it benefits me greater because I am able to extend my knowledge on it.With a media studies degree that allows me the chance to become a tv show producer since that is what i had wanted to do therefore this course helps me get on the path of getting to my dream job. 

Developing Technologies

Developing Technologies

The development of digital media technology is still an ongoing development and it has also had a massive significance on media institutions and their audiences. The television and film industry are continuously changing and updating new ways to distribute their product to their audience. An example would be that nowadays is that audiences have the ability to watch a TV programme or film online due to streaming platforms, this gives the audience a choice to purchase the movie or to stream it online on their smartphone, or home computer.

Distributors have saved millions since there are other ways of sourcing materials than actual going through the stage of creating the media disc, its much easier and cheaper to just send out a file from a computer and still continue to release their product to the same amount of audiences members they would have had if it were a physical media digital disc.

Cinema releases also do not need the process of a reel film they could just get sent the production file to their computer. This is beneficial because this a quicker way to receive a new release and all that is needed is the connection of internet and the access to a computer. This shows that the old way of viewing films, TV programmes by using digital media discs is slowly becoming less popular and that new viewing platforms are increasing in popularity. This type of viewing platform is more popular with the younger generation because they are more up to date with latest technologies and have found new ways to forget about DVD's and found easier and more convenient platforms to purchase or view media productions.
 
Companies are adapting to new technology all around the world and is pushing old media out industry giving the chance for better and effective technology to replace it. For instance the use of 2D and 3D has been applied a lot with Disney and Pixar. 2D animations have been used by Disney since it was the standard form of animation, but in the 70's technology had updated and companies like Disney were able to have 3D or CG animation or graphics.


Some advantages of digital television is that their are more channels compared to terrestrial channels, digital television also have high quality image and sound and is even better image quality in HD. Also interactive services are available is especially if they have both broadband and network connection. Digital broadcasting consumes less bandwidth than analogue broadcasting. This frees space for extra wireless networks and this improves the communication services. A disadvantage is that with so many channels they may have endless repeats to fill slots.

Monday, 6 March 2017

Trade Fairs

Trade Fairs


Trade Fairs are events that companies of possible different nationalities present their products or their services to any perspective client. This is usually done in a booth of a certain size which may be placed adjacent to any other suppliers. Trade fairs usually have a large number of people participating than other trade events. 

Trade fairs are targeted to people that are involved in an industry or could just be interested in the industry. Attending trade fairs and exhibiting at them may be a good way to get the word out about your industry and possibly create brand awareness. Trade fairs are also open to a wide range of audiences therefore this may be a good idea to exhibit your industry at a trade fair because more people are starting to know about and possibly take an interest into it and their knowledge of the industry will grow an this may encourage people to want to tell friends and family about it which widens the audience once again. 

BVE 

BVE is the uk's leading entertainment and media tech event. BVE has evolved and covers things such as Connected Media, AV Systems Integration, Live Production, VR and creative sectors. Every year the BVE draws in about 15,000 visitors that attend and learn and discover about different products, services and trends from hundreds of companies both distributors and manufacturers. 

BVE is an example of a trade fair that is based in the UK. BVE would benefit an aspiring employee in the film or TV sector because this would give people a good chance to expand contacts and networks which can be done with hundreds of other industries and this can keep you up to date with different trends, projects etc. this allows people to meet face to face with people behind the industry and gives them the chance to do business with them.  This also gives the chance for visitors to discover tests and experiments with the latest gear for free.