Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Crushing Blows...
Early start tomorrow - gonna be a tiring couple of days but let's work hard and create a great video
We have to move quickly in the cave tomorrow as we have a limited amount of time so it's important we all dive in and get the job done
dress warmly and remember your lunch!
see you tomorrow people!
We have to move quickly in the cave tomorrow as we have a limited amount of time so it's important we all dive in and get the job done
dress warmly and remember your lunch!
see you tomorrow people!
Eden Project April 2012
We only had a limited number of spaces on the trip, as it also involves photography and graphics learners. Consequently, we can only take 4 learners from the group with us.
Therefore, it has been decided that Amy, Charlie, Deborah and Elliot will be going on this particular project. We will speak to the four of you individually and discuss the trip further, later on this week. There are specific reasons why you have been selected to participate and I will discuss these with on Thursday.
Can you all please confirm that you are still interested in going.
I'm sorry that we were not able to take the whole group with us but we are restricted due to space on the minibus. If you have any concerns please speak directly to me.
I'm certain that as the academic year progresses there will be other opportunities for you all to participate outside of your classroom time (Manchester in June) in filming activities. New projects keep popping up and we will inform you when we have further opportunities.
Paul
Monday, 30 January 2012
Crushing Blows Shoot
Firstly, some info from me...
Thanks to all those who showed interest in getting involved with the Crushing Blows video shoot on Thursday. I took all the names and discussed them with Paul and Lindsay.
Both Paul and Lindsay felt that the student who has worked hardest, and will therefore be joining the crew, is...Alex Gilbert
Well done Alex! Will see you Thursday
Secondly:
Kate Atchison, who is producing the Crushing Blows music video, has written a note for those involved in the shoot...
"Hi Guys!
Before we embark on this project, I just wanted to suggest a few things that you may want to bring with you over the two days. And also give you some basic information about the locations.
Wednesday - Meet outside college at 7am
On the first day we will be filming at Pooles Cavern in Buxton (01298 26978). There is no reception for mobile phones in the caves so this would be the contact telephone number in case of an emergency. My mobile number is 07532 130309 and I will have my phone with me at all times as an alternative contact number.
The caves are 2 million years old and have many protected rare natural rock formations. For this reason we are very lucky to have been granted access to restricted areas of natural beauty and need to bear in mind that we should act in accordance with the strict health and safety policy of the cavern manager Alan.
The caves are quite drippy and so I would advise you to wear sturdy footwear such as boots/wellies with a good grip/ walking shoes and warm layers that you can add or take off depending on the temperature. At some points we will be 200ft underground and it is pretty cold when you are standing about, a waterproof coat/cagool would also be advised.
There is toilet facilities and a small café at the visitor centre but I would advise bringing a packed lunch, drinks and snacks for the day if possible.
We will be leaving the caves at approx 17:30.
Thursday - Meet outside college for 8am
The second day we will be filming in Baddesley Ensor. This is a small village near Atherstone, Warwickshire. There will be a number of scenes filmed here and the general wooded areas are very muddy so please bring waterproof footwear such as wellies. We are not going to be near any shops so you will need packed lunch, drinks and snacks. WARM WATERPROOF CLOTHES ESSENTIAL!!
We will be leaving the location approx 16:00 (could be later, however).
You have all been assigned roles for the two days, which may change due to unforeseen circumstances. We do ask that you embrace your individual responsibilities as we are very tight on time and need to make sure that we are working safely and productively at all times.
If anyone has any queries that Mark can’t answer please do not hesitate to contact me on my mobile. If you need to leave earlier than the times given you will need to be collected from the location.
Its going to be a fantastic experience for us all to collect some amazing footage and work with the band on a video that will be used to promote their European tour this April!
I look forward to working with you all.
Kate"
Thanks to all those who showed interest in getting involved with the Crushing Blows video shoot on Thursday. I took all the names and discussed them with Paul and Lindsay.
Both Paul and Lindsay felt that the student who has worked hardest, and will therefore be joining the crew, is...Alex Gilbert
Well done Alex! Will see you Thursday
Secondly:
Kate Atchison, who is producing the Crushing Blows music video, has written a note for those involved in the shoot...
"Hi Guys!
Before we embark on this project, I just wanted to suggest a few things that you may want to bring with you over the two days. And also give you some basic information about the locations.
Wednesday - Meet outside college at 7am
On the first day we will be filming at Pooles Cavern in Buxton (01298 26978). There is no reception for mobile phones in the caves so this would be the contact telephone number in case of an emergency. My mobile number is 07532 130309 and I will have my phone with me at all times as an alternative contact number.
The caves are 2 million years old and have many protected rare natural rock formations. For this reason we are very lucky to have been granted access to restricted areas of natural beauty and need to bear in mind that we should act in accordance with the strict health and safety policy of the cavern manager Alan.
The caves are quite drippy and so I would advise you to wear sturdy footwear such as boots/wellies with a good grip/ walking shoes and warm layers that you can add or take off depending on the temperature. At some points we will be 200ft underground and it is pretty cold when you are standing about, a waterproof coat/cagool would also be advised.
There is toilet facilities and a small café at the visitor centre but I would advise bringing a packed lunch, drinks and snacks for the day if possible.
We will be leaving the caves at approx 17:30.
Thursday - Meet outside college for 8am
The second day we will be filming in Baddesley Ensor. This is a small village near Atherstone, Warwickshire. There will be a number of scenes filmed here and the general wooded areas are very muddy so please bring waterproof footwear such as wellies. We are not going to be near any shops so you will need packed lunch, drinks and snacks. WARM WATERPROOF CLOTHES ESSENTIAL!!
We will be leaving the location approx 16:00 (could be later, however).
You have all been assigned roles for the two days, which may change due to unforeseen circumstances. We do ask that you embrace your individual responsibilities as we are very tight on time and need to make sure that we are working safely and productively at all times.
If anyone has any queries that Mark can’t answer please do not hesitate to contact me on my mobile. If you need to leave earlier than the times given you will need to be collected from the location.
Its going to be a fantastic experience for us all to collect some amazing footage and work with the band on a video that will be used to promote their European tour this April!
I look forward to working with you all.
Kate"
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Music Video - Crew Member Needed
Next week I am shooting another music video with Crushing Blows...
I need an extra crew member for the second day of shooting on the Thursday (2nd Feb).
If you are interested, place your name below. Once I have some names, myself, Paul and Lindsay will have a discussion regarding who we think should go...
Deborah and Amy have been asked already due to the amount of work that they have done on Heritage this term.
The video will be quite epic in scope - with much of it being shot in a cave (see below).
The narrative will have a fairy-tale-esque feel with a Red Riding Hood type lead character who the band will serenade...
This is the track: http://crushingblows.bandcamp.com/track/i-dream-of-becoming-a-girl
Day 2 will involve shooting external elements of the narrative. If you are interested in helping on the 2nd Feb, post below...
I need an extra crew member for the second day of shooting on the Thursday (2nd Feb).
If you are interested, place your name below. Once I have some names, myself, Paul and Lindsay will have a discussion regarding who we think should go...
Deborah and Amy have been asked already due to the amount of work that they have done on Heritage this term.
The video will be quite epic in scope - with much of it being shot in a cave (see below).
The narrative will have a fairy-tale-esque feel with a Red Riding Hood type lead character who the band will serenade...
This is the track: http://crushingblows.bandcamp.com/track/i-dream-of-becoming-a-girl
Day 2 will involve shooting external elements of the narrative. If you are interested in helping on the 2nd Feb, post below...
Snibston Edit
@Nick
Maurice has called a few times regarding the edit of the Snibston project - so we need to edit it as soon as possible.
Can you work on it tomorrow?
Maurice has called a few times regarding the edit of the Snibston project - so we need to edit it as soon as possible.
Can you work on it tomorrow?
Short Film Shoot
You may remember that Paul and I also spoke to you regarding the filming of a short film in Manchester.
I have arranged for us to a have production office at Media City (the current home of the BBC), so this is quite a unique opportunity.
However, we must stress that this is not a holiday - it will be a working week involving long hours.
Transport and accommodation will be provided
We need definite numbers for this as we are getting the ball rolling...no maybes - yes or no please...
The dates are 25th-29th June.
Thanks,
Mark
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Filming Trip - Eden Project
Paul and I briefly spoke to you all about a week away from college for a filming project...this is still due to happen.
Accommodation and transport will be paid for, you will only need spending money.
This will likely be happening on the week beginning 9th April.
Who is interested????
Accommodation and transport will be paid for, you will only need spending money.
This will likely be happening on the week beginning 9th April.
Who is interested????
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Jill Cole
Setting off at 9.30
Team: Elliot, Amy, Deborah
We will be heading to Sence Valley Forest Park
Team: Elliot, Amy, Deborah
We will be heading to Sence Valley Forest Park
New theory assignment.....
This is now posted on the theory tab.
If you are filming today please read the brief and I will speak to you tomorrow.
We are on a tight deadline so try to keep up with these submission dates (.1 is due today!!)
OH NO!!!!!
wikipedia is down for 24 hours!!!!!
if you search for something you will get a black screen with a message (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film)
i hope we all manage to get through this scary time...for now you may have to use other methods of research. what these are, im not entirely sure....but there is this thing i've heard of called a library
if you search for something you will get a black screen with a message (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film)
i hope we all manage to get through this scary time...for now you may have to use other methods of research. what these are, im not entirely sure....but there is this thing i've heard of called a library
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
CIQ Adaption
From Tomorrow I would like you all to use the new CIQ template please.
New Template:
Critical Incident Questionnaire and Learning Style
Please take about five minutes to respond to each of the questions below about today’s class. Don’t put your name on the form – your responses are anonymous. When you have finished writing, copy and paste your response to the course blog under the correct sub heading. At the start of next week’s class, I will be sharing the responses with the group. Thanks for taking the time to do this. What you write will help me make the seminars responsive to your concerns.
1. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most engaged with what was happening?
2. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most distanced from what was happening?
3. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find most affirming and helpful?
4. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find the most confusing puzzling?
5. What about the class this week surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to what went on, or something that someone did, or anything else that occurs to you.)
The only difference is the addition of your individual learning style. The reason for this is to expand upon the pilot CIQ research. More specifically, I'm now looking at whether the learning style of an individual impacts on their ability to fully understand and interact with a session.
If your not sure what learning style you are I will provide you with this information tomorrow. Learning styles are either kinaesthetic, visual or auditory.
Jill Cole
Elliot has volunteered
@Mike - I know you volunteered but could you do Heritage tomorrow instead as it is the most important project?
Deborah has stated that she wanted to go to the Jill shoot as she was initially pencilled in for the original shoot
I need one more...
@Mike - I know you volunteered but could you do Heritage tomorrow instead as it is the most important project?
Deborah has stated that she wanted to go to the Jill shoot as she was initially pencilled in for the original shoot
I need one more...
Heritage Tomorrow
10am: Ben Flash - 14yrs old, Mixed White British/Black Caribbean.
Location - Brewhouse
11.30am: Ezra - 18yrs old, Mixed White British/ Pakistani
Location - Brewhouse
3pm: Jenny Douglas - Mother White British/Father American GI. She is the cousin of a well known local sporting businessman. Born 1943 in Uxbridge Street, Burton
Location – The Pepper Tree, Union Street
Team: Amy...I need 2 more (can you do this one instead of Jill, Mike?)
I am unavailable as I am in training...remember to get enough light into the camera and sort the white balance (use the 50mm if its dark)
If you arrive about 9.15 to collect the equipment
Location - Brewhouse
11.30am: Ezra - 18yrs old, Mixed White British/ Pakistani
Location - Brewhouse
3pm: Jenny Douglas - Mother White British/Father American GI. She is the cousin of a well known local sporting businessman. Born 1943 in Uxbridge Street, Burton
Location – The Pepper Tree, Union Street
Team: Amy...I need 2 more (can you do this one instead of Jill, Mike?)
I am unavailable as I am in training...remember to get enough light into the camera and sort the white balance (use the 50mm if its dark)
If you arrive about 9.15 to collect the equipment
Wednesday's Class
If any of you have copies of magazines such as Total Film / Empire (or even journals such as Sight & Sound or Screen!!) please bring to tomorrow's lesson.
Thanks!
Monday, 16 January 2012
Heritage - Wednesday 18th
Need a team...
Interviews:
Ben Flash who attends the Wired Project at the Brewhouse in the morning
Jenny Douglas (GI) at The Pepper Tree, Union Street, in the afternoon
Interviews:
Ben Flash who attends the Wired Project at the Brewhouse in the morning
Jenny Douglas (GI) at The Pepper Tree, Union Street, in the afternoon
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Tarantino's favourites of 2011
http://www.totalfilm.com/news/quentin-tarantino-reveals-his-favourite-films-of-2011?ns_campaign=news&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=totalfilm&ns_linkname=0&ns_fee=0
Surprised he didn't rate Drive higher - thought that would be right up his street...
Nice to see Sucker Punch listed as one his worst of the year
Surprised he didn't rate Drive higher - thought that would be right up his street...
Nice to see Sucker Punch listed as one his worst of the year
Friday, 13 January 2012
Team B CIQ
Link to Mikes' blog: http://considinem.blogspot.com/
When Mike gets chance to post a CIQ post post your CIQ there. In the meantime post your responses here please.
Richards Blog and more....
Can I also add that both groups today were excellent and i'm very impressed by the progress both groups are making. Compared to last year you are both way ahead.
p.s. a friend of mine has informed me that they have a VHS (old fashioned Blu-ray disc) copy of Condorman.
I know you can't hold in your excitment but when i get chance to pop and see him i will bring it in and we can all enjoy the splendor of a classic non-award winning (it was robbed; way ahead of its time) movie.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Jill Cole - National Forest
Next Thursday I need three people to help make a short film on Jill Cole and her residency at the National Forest
We will be going to specific National Forest locations to film and interview her
Jill's website can be found here: http://www.jillcole.com/
This film was meant to happen quite a few months ago but had to be put on hold. My initial team was Charlie, Amy and Deborah but if anyone would like to be involved instead then we can discuss it further
Names below...
We will be going to specific National Forest locations to film and interview her
Jill's website can be found here: http://www.jillcole.com/
This film was meant to happen quite a few months ago but had to be put on hold. My initial team was Charlie, Amy and Deborah but if anyone would like to be involved instead then we can discuss it further
Names below...
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Trent and Dove
Trent and Dove video needs to be completed by the end of the week.
That means a completed edit (in .mov format), end credits, titles and soundtrack where applicable.
I'm surprised that nobody has been in this week, prior to today, to work on the project considering that time is running out. I did mention on numerous occasions last week that the project needed to be finished by the end of this week.
Please make sure that the group has a plan of action to complete the edit tomorrow as you are at the TORC centre on Friday. The Trent and Dove group may need to ask for help from other individuals in the class.
I need a video to show to Trent on Dove on Monday. It is very important that you meet the deadline as you need to have feedback from a client in order to meet the criteria of the unit specification. Missing the deadline will not result in positive feedback.
Tomorrow - Richard and Ashley (director for Group B) have said they are in tomorrow morning for a discussion regarding the productions. You will also have functional skills from 2.15 - 3.15.
Furthermore, CHARLIE & NICK, you have a functional skills exam tomorrow. Do not forget to attend or you will be billed the exam fee.
Useful book for all you budding DSLR Filmmakers
Well worth a read !
URL link to amazon page:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DSLR-Filmmakers-Handbook-Real-World-Production/dp/0470876603/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326287957&sr=8-1
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
We need to talk about Richard
I've asked Richard to adjust his blog so that Team A can post anonymously - currently this is not possible.
Therefore, could you all post your responses to this post please so that Richard has some thing to go on before this Thursday/Friday
Thanks!
Monday, 9 January 2012
Team A CIQ posts for Richard
Team A can now post their CIQ responses to last Friday at the TORC centre. Richard has set up a post on the main home page of his blog - please all post your responses.
Sunday, 8 January 2012
CIQ Posts for TEAM A Director
As discussed on Friday, it is important that Richard (your director) receives feedback from the team in order for him to reflect upon the activities on Friday at the TORC Centre.
Richard has created a dedicated CIQ page on his blog and on Monday (probably by midday) he will have made possible for you to post your CIQ responses - please bear with him until then.
Richards blog can be accessed by this link - RICHARD WARNER BLOG
Please make sure that you all post comments, as Richard really requires the feedback.
Team B (Dream Team), obviously the director didn't turn up. If he turns up this Friday (13th) then the same procedure will be required.
Well done both teams on Friday you seemed to pick it up really quickly and the organisation by both teams was very good.
p.s. Week 2 at the TORC centre is Friday the 13th.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
New Theory Assignment
This is now linked through the theory tab - if you were absent yesterday (Wednesday) please read and let me know if you have any queries.
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Filming Thursday 5th January
Trent and Dove Filming tomorrow AM
Winshill (with Andy) - Hassan, Jack (if not ill) and Seth.
Stapenhill (with Vinny) - Louisa, Josh and Alex
Tutbury (with Paul) - Lizzy, Chloe and Nick
College Video Filming tomorrow AM and possibly PM
With Mark - Deborah, Amy, Elliot, Mike, Charlie, John, Robert and Matt.
Afternoon
Discussions regarding the "live Studio Production"
Functional skills 2.15 - 3.15 (due to not being in college on Friday).
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
Live TV Studio Production this Friday 6th January
REMEMBER......This Friday you will be attending the TORC Centre in Tamworth, where you will be conducting your "Live TV Studio Production".
The bus leaves at 9am prompt so please be there at least 5 - 10 minutes before departure. The bus will not wait as we have booked studio time at the TORC centre. In order for everyone to have adequate time in the studio it is important that the bus leaves on time.
This assignment is very important as it covers one of your modules. If you do not attend you will not be able to achieve the unit.
The document about the trip (which has been given to everyone) is available HERE.
This document details the location of departure and also the timeframe.
See you ALL on Friday.
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