To impress potential employers in the media industry, it is important that I present my skills to them. This can be done by showing them my previous film work in the form of a portfolio or showreel.
Resources Available
Through working on media projects for units 17 and 41, I can present my film making skills as I worked on creating two independant short films.
As part of Unit 43, I have worked to record a competition segment. This competition segment was for Sheffield Live!'s TV show, Games Corner, an so it was aired on regional TV. To make this segment involved collecting and filming props and voice-over actors, then directing an editing a final piece of footage that was fit for purpose for the show.
Finance
By studying filmmaking and/or film studies at Sheffield Hallam University I would obtain a student loan. Through careful planning and money management, I could put the student load towards financing and funding my future film projects.
Contacts and Networking Opportunities
To successfully gain contacts, I believe the best approach would be to meet appropriate event organisers. For examples, by attending Doc Fest and speaking to the organisers or representatives of the event shows them that I have a keen interest in Doc Fest and film and gives me chance convince them of how I would be befitial towards their organisation, how my work could be incorporated and what a great effect my work may have on theirs.
Help, Support and Advice
For each film I've worked on, I've always listened to the feedback of my peers and teacher and kept it mind whilst working on making the film. As a I develope this into a career, I shall continue to recieve feedback on my work and hopefully gain comments from other professional film makers who have been skilled in the task.
Equipment
To pursue a career in filmaking, I would need to obtain certain specific items in order to continue making movies. These pieces of equipment include (but are not limited to)...
*A professional/good quality film camera. A canon camera shall suffice.
*A tripod.
*An adjustable camera lens.
*An SD card.
These items are essential, though obviously more is needed to make a film, such as set/location, lighting, props and costume, etc. But the camera equipment is the most important for capturing scenes and moments for films.
Opportunities to showcase my own work
One of the best way to showcase my work is online, making either a website or Youtube account where I'd be able to present videos of my film footage.
Another option would be to enter my films in a film fesitaval, which should draw attention to my pieces as film festival have become popular events, drawing well-acclaimed people and supporting new talent. Local events such as Doc Fest and Shaft would be ample opportunity for me to example my work to new audiences and give myself chance to be noticed.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
My biggest strengths are my creativity and determination, which I proudly display with every task I perform. My knowledge of camera techniques and cinematic conventions are also listed amongst my strong points.
Weaknesses
I'd say that my weak points are my lacking in any professional experiance as I have not yet worked professionally in film making, in spite of some otherwise impressive work.
Opportunities
Since Sheffield is home to groups like Warp Films and specialises in documentary films, I feel that are variopus opportunites to, at the very least, look at filming and production, not to mention get involved in the process
Threats
Only through my lack of professional experiance and technical skills do I feel I would fall flat and be rejectefd the opportunity to help in film projects.
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