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My on the day role was senior camera operative.
 Work activities vary greatly depending on the type of programme,  However, generally typical work activities include:
assembling, preparing and setting up equipment prior to filming, which may include tripods, monitors, cables and leads, and headphones;


Offering advice on how best to shoot a scene, explaining the visual impact created by particular shots;


Planning shots -


Practising the camera moves required for pre-arranged shots


Studying scripts


Finding solutions to technical or other practical problems (for an outside broadcast, for example, the natural light conditions need to be taken into account when setting up shots);


Being prepared to innovate and experiment with ideas


Taking instructions from the director


Working quickly, especially as timing is such an important factor;


Repairing and maintaining equipment;


Demonstrating a good awareness of health and safety issues


Part of the role involves interacting and maintaining good working relationships with other members of the crew and cast, including the director, producer, sound recordists, lighting technicians, actors, presenters and interviewees.

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VT shooting schedule day job.

Date

Time

Equipment Cam Radio mic x2 Tripod

Location Williamhill pettswood

Contact

Picture	Sync	Commentary
Sequence; Daryll in work hanging up his coat getting ready for the day. MS…10 secs	Actual sounds	Daryll you’re the drummer of the band, tell us abit about your day job Daryll: I work in a bookie in Pettswood taking peoples bets all day. Music TBC
Daryll sitting in his booth looking bored CU	Actual sounds	Daryll: It’s not as exciting as Simon’s hobbies but it brings in the money!

VT shooting schedule day job.

Date

Time

Equipment Boom Cam Tripod Mic

Location Rehearsal warehouse

Contact

Picture	Sync	Commentary
Jess outside the rehearsal warehouse M/S 10 Secs	Actual Sounds	Presenter: Ever wondered what the up and coming bands of Kent do when they’re not rehearsing or gigging? I’m here today to talk to some of the members of Standing on Giants to find out more!
Jess walks in to the room, sits down and listens to the band. E/S L/S 20 secs	Actual sounds	Music TBC
Jess talks to the band M/S 10 secs	Actual sounds	Presenter: Hi guys, so we all know you all have busy lives, juggling hobbies, day jobs and being in the band. Simon as the lead singer of the band, what do you do in your spare time when your not song writing?
Cut between M/S and C/U of Simons, reaction shots from Jess	Actual sounds	Simon: Well I mainly teach in a school… but my main hobby is long boarding
M/S Jess piece to camera 5 secs	Actual sounds	So we now know a little bit more about Standing On Giants and what they get up to!

VT shooting schedule day job.

Picture	Sync	Commentary
Sequence of Simon long boarding down a hill Cam attached to front of long board	Actual sounds	Music TBC
Simon long boarding fast down a hill Various shots	Actual sounds	Music TBC

Date

Time

Equipment Cam Tape Mic Tripod

Location

Contact

Some dates and times etc are still to be confirmed.

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Day Job VT Script

In words from studio

Adam walks in front of stage and over to the sofa area to deliver link (bands in background sitting)

And that was Standing on Giants. (Talk to bands) Jess spent some time with you, seeing what you all do, lets take a look...

Q/VT

Picture	Commentry
Jess outside the rehearsal warehouse M/S 10 secs	Presenter: Ever wondered what the up and coming bands of Kent do when their not rehearsing or gigging? I’m here today to talk to some of the members of Standing on Giants to find out more!
Jess walks in to the room, sits down and listens to the band. E/S L/S 20 secs	Music TBC
Jess talks to the band M/S 10 secs	Presenter: Hi guys, so we all know you all have busy lives, juggling hobbies, day jobs and being in the band. Simon as the lead singer of the band, what do you do in your spare time when your not songwriting?
Cut between M/S and C/U of Simons, reaction shots from Jess and sequence of Simon long boarding down a hill 30 secs	Simon: Well I mainly teach in a school… but my main hobby is long boarding…
Jess and Daryll talking 5 secs	Presenter: haha brillant thanks Simon. Daryll you’re the drummer of the band, tell us abit about your day job?
Sequence; Daryll in work hanging up his coat getting ready for the day. 10 secs	Daryll: I work in a bookies in Pettswood taking peoples bets all day. Music TBC
Cut between Daryll sitting in his booth looking bored and Simon long boarding fast down a hill 15 secs	Daryll: It’s not as exciting as Simon’s hobbies but it brings in the money!
M/S Jess piece to camera 5 secs	So we now know a little bit more about Standing On Giants and what they get up to!

fiction adaptation finished piece

Fiction Adaptation, finished.

After many hours of editing it is finished, yay.  I' am quite happy with what I have managed to achieve, and although I have had to alter sections that I hadn't planned to alter, I prefer the final piece with the alterations. One of the things I changed was the music. Originally the piano piece I had in was very nice, but somehow didn't give the film the feel I was looking for. So the piece I used instead is Infatuation by Robert J P Oberg. I love his music, and he is very original, and offers his music for free download on his site, which is very useful. I also decided that I wasn't going to use a V.O for the poetry, but instead on screen text, as this would be less distracting. Also my V.O man is away on his holidays, and if I couldn't have him, there really wasn't anyone else..  It has been nice to be able to edit from home, as well as being a lot easier in relation to the easter break and looking after my daughter.
Its nice to be at the end of this unit, as the essay is almost done, and the film is complete, this will mean I can concentrate more on the as-live work..

Fiction Adaptation, The shoot.

The shoot went well, although it was easy, as I had three children with me at the time, and I spent most of my time trying to keep them out of shot. The lighting on the day wasn't as forecast (sunny) but instead it was overcast with a lot of glare reflecting off the bottom of the clouds. My actor did an amazing job, considering he hates the camera, and getting a photograph of him is almost impossible. The cannon 7d was really good to use, it took a little playing around with to set it up how I wanted it, and it doesn't do too well with close up shots, but the picture quality is very nice. Exporting the media afterwards, wasn't straight forward. instead of importing directly to final cut, I had to import the media through i-capture, then import from there into final cut. Little annoying, but I got there in the end.

Fiction Adaptation, update

Its been a while since I last blogged, but to be honest I haven't felt I've had much to blog about..
After having successfully created the title sequence for the fiction adaptation unit, I was then unable retrieve the file of the computer, so that I could use it. This resulted in me uploading it to youtube, and having to rip it off again from home. I have been doing my editing at home, which has made life a little easier over  the easter break.