unit 8- showreel (13)

i have created a showreel of existing practical work that i have planned, filmed and edited.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmsQif67nQc

unit 8- courses within media industry (14)

in this task i will researching into courses within the media industry that could help me develop professionally and why they would benefit me.

university

the first course that could help me develop professionally would be to take media arts because it is a mix of different area of the media and top of that most of the work is degree.

Media Arts course gives allows the person to focus on one area or work across media. it will prepare me for the ever-changing media and arts industries by helping gain the skills and confidence needed to be creative  and push boundaries.

with this degree i can go into any area in the media and not only that even if i decide not to go into a media based area i can use the practical skills ive learnt and use it in another field. additionally i am also a law student and from research i have discovered that employers like the civil service employ media students, so i have many routes to go with this.

here i have included some screen shots of the media arts course outline from the university of Plymouth.





work experience

another course that i could do would be to do work experience because there is no such thing as experience that not valid and as media as a whole is so diverse it could aid me in different ways and even in ways i never expected. by doing work experience in this field shows determination due to its popularity so it will show wherever i go that i am  persistence and motivation.

To gain work experience and to build up a portfolio of work inst easy as it will require me to  contact radio, television, newspaper, PR or advertising agencies and to ask for opportunities and the best time to do it would be summer time, part time and even voluntary opportunities.

Some courses will offer the opportunity to undertake a work placement with a media or related company and by doing this it would allow me to get excellent opportunity to develop practical and professional skills and to make industry contacts.

unit 8 - outline of practical skills gained (12)

In studying media for two years i have practical and transferable skills that i can use on my day to day life and later on my professional life.

Editing skills

firstly i would begin with the editing skills that i have learnt by using formats like final cut pro which i didn’t know how to use before the course began because of this I have picked up skill that can be used at a later time I’ve learnt how to upload videos, do voice overs, and detach audios or video.

 I could use this in my job which may later require utilising some of the skills learnt or even if I needed it for my own personal use like making youtube videos etc. I could also use this to help and teach someone else how to use the format.

Time management 

I have learnt to make sure that things are done on time to make sure that deadlines are met and making sure that Nemours other tasks are kept up to date as well as I don’t want to fall behind or get a fail. Also this taught me to be organised with everything I do.

Research.

Through my media studies I have learnt how to research in depth because some blog work wasn’t always straight forward. 

Teamwork 

Also within media studies I really had to come out my comfort zone and work with other especially with people I didn’t really talk to. This is helpful in everyday life and even in a professional aspect because it shows that I’m able to work others and take on board everyone’s suggestion to make a final product. We had to be organised with everything we do.

Pitches 

I have learnt how to pitch correctly and in front of an audience because this is a transferable skill as I may use this within a future work place. To do a pitch I would it on power point. I would have to use pictures and little to no words so that I could properly present in front of peers and give them eye contact.

unit 8- trade fair (11)

trade fair is an exhibition at which businesses in a particular industry promote their products and services. its organized so that companies in a specific industry can show and demonstrate their latest products and services, meet with industry partners and customers, study activities of rivals, and examine recent market trends and opportunities. In contrast to consumer fairs, only some trade fairs are open to the public.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_fair)

an example of a media trade fair BVE is the UK's leading Entertainment and Media Tech event, with a 20-year history dedicated to the broadcast, production and post-production sectors.

the show has evolved into an all-encompassing event. It attracts more than 15,000 visitors who attend to discover and learn about the latest products, services and trends from more than 300 leading manufacturers and distributors.

BVE shows a range of products, services and technologies. BVE offers you the chance to gain hands-on experience and insight to inspire creativity, support your business and help you shape the future of content.

aspiring employee can befinit from this event because they can expand your contacts and network with over 15,000 fellow professionals to stay ahead of trends, developments and projects this is also an advantage to them because they take everything they've learnt and apply to there own projects and also impress future or current employers.

also aspiring employees discover, test and experiment with the latest gear, technology, software and services by accessing hundreds of companies all under one roof. also practical hands on sessions are led by more than 100 experts delivering content in five dedicated, free-to-attend and CPD accredited theaters.

additionally there is opportunities to meet face to face and do business with exhibitors on site through the new BVE Meeting Service, which allows you to contact and arrange onsite meetings with exhibitors ahead of time

an example of day of an event is on Tuesday 28th February it starts at 11 and finishes at 17;30 and every half an hour to 45 minutes an new topic is done with a new person presenting the topic.

for example at 11.00-11.30: How to overcome challenges in video streaming without plug-ins. Albert-Jan Tebbe, Director Enterprise Sales EMEA, Bitmovin.
at 11.30-12.00: Flexible monetization as a critical element in your OTT strategy.Oded Ben-Zur, Director, Product Management, Kaltura.

unit 8- trade union for film and tv industries (10)

A trade union is a membership-based organisation and its made up mainly of workers. the trade union aims to protect its members in the workplace.

Most trade unions are independent of any employer. However trade unions try to develop close working relationships with employers. This can sometimes take the form of a partnership agreement between the employer and the trade union which says their comm on interests and objectives.

BECTU is effective in representing both employees and freelance workers. so this means full-time staff, part-time staff, project workers, contract workers, freelancers, casuals and dailies.

BECTU is the uks media and entertainment trade union which covers broadcasting, cinema, film, digital media, independent production, leisure, theatre and the arts. Membership is voluntary and anyone working or seeking employment in the sectors covered by BECTU can join.

BECTU aims to protect jobs, increase membership, win new recognition agreements, improve pay and conditions of service, including pensions.

BECTU has a significant role to play in connecting freelances to one another so that information of mutual benefit can be shared. there work helps to lessen the sense of isolation that freelances can experience.

unit 8 - explain confidentiality and exclusivity contracts (9)

In the media industry, contracts may also have confidentiality and exclusivity terms written into them. 

confidentiality contract

a confidentiality contract is a company privacy contract. a confidentiality contract will is enforced by the law that the employee is not allowed to explain or tell any information about the production of the television show or film until a certain date or further notice. This means even the little details like names, plot or the employee’s involvement legally cannot be stated in writing or other recorded means. This is really needed in maintaining secrecy on media productions. if anything is let out the person can be fined or fired or both.

An example of this is the Star Trek film, there was confidentiality obligations used in the film. the public knew that there was going to be a remake of Star Trek however it was filmed on a closed set and the appearance of the characters was also hidden from the public.they use confidentiality by not allowing cameras or video cameras on set, this is so that nobody can show spoilers or photographs of the set.

Exclusivity contracts

An exclusivity contract is when two separate parties agree to work together exclusively for a certain period of time. exclusivity on the other hand is a term used in contracts to ensure by law that an employee only works with one company. Payment can be suspended and employment terminated if someone breaks their exclusivity agreement by working with a competitor or other company during the period of employment covered by the contract.

a production company secures the rights to produce an idea into a film or a tv show. a common exclusivity contracts given out is when a production company secures the right to produce a film adaptation from a book. An example of this would be The Hunger Games movie.the contracts used can determine what information about the production is released and who has the right to produce the production.

unit 8- fact file for working pattern (8)

fixed term contract

1) a fixed term contract are given by employers on the basis that the contract will terminate at a future date when a specific term expires. fixed term contracts last a certain period of time and sometimes a person is still allowed to have company benefits. 

usually the people in the industry that have a fixed term contract is technical and creative roles such as camera operators and sound technicians. Camera operators in TV drama and factual/documentary may earn around £1,500 a week (based on a 10-hour daily rate of £300).
On a low-budget feature film, camera operators may earn around £1,800 a week.
On a major feature film or for commercials, they may earn around £2,200 a week

( http://www.inputyouth.co.uk/jobguides/job-tvfilmcameraoperator.html )


freelance worker 2) a freelance worker is a term commonly used for a person who is self-employed and is not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term. freelance workers have to look for work them self but its not guaranteed to have an income as you have no fixed job. 

Working freelance helps with developing your skills as you move from different companies and meet new people. The hours of work vary and if you have no projects on the go you have no work.

a role in film and tv that is usually freelance is tv or film producer because you have to have to work your way up and freelance work is common. another freelance role is Freelance production managers. They are paid a fee for each individual contract or project.


freelance worker

3) Working in the media industry can often involve shift work and working irregular or anti-social hours. People who work on film sets can often be required all sorts of strange hours, perhaps all through the night and perhaps very long hours. In the TV industry, there is many shift workers working different shifts including evenings and night shifts