Personal Progression

    Evaluation In this post I will be going over all the tasks I have worked on over the past few months, evaluating them as much I as can in the process talking about what's good and what I've learned then also talking about what was bad and what I didn't learn. Research Into Future Options So I conducted some research into universities, apprenticeships and employment within the industry to help get an idea about what I could possibly get into in the industry. I researched Into different universities and what courses they offer to find out what options I have after college. I also researched into apprenticeships that I could apply for and found that companies such as the BBC offer apprenticeships to college leavers to help them get into the industry. I also looked at employment and found loads of jobs for photographers and videographers with various businesses in a variety of niches. While looking I did find a few jobs that piqued my interest and looking at them you didn&#

 This is a networking document that I have created to showcase what I have been up to on my work experience placement.  Luke O'Nein  Dan Neil Alex neil Luke O'Nein and Grant Leadbitter In the weeks prior to the event we were in charge of creating the announcement videos for the people receiving the awards which would be played on the big screens around the venue.  These are the videos that I created: Dan Neil  Hebburn Town Marcus Tavernier Luke O'Nein

  Ryhope CW This is a reflection on my current media work for Ryhope Colliery Welfare and all the work I've done for them. I work alongside the media team at the club to create a small video series called Inside matchday which gives fans and viewers a behind the scenes look at what goes on, on a matchday.  Inside Matchday: North Shields Inside matchday: West Auckland Semi Final Inside matchday: Bishop Aukland

  Halloween Event This is an event that I documented into a short video. It was a Halloween themed parade that took place in the town center that included people from the college as well as local businesses and places. I decided to edit in a fast paced style to help show how the event was paced when it happened. I showed a variety of things that happened at the event and included a variety of shot types and angles.

  Our skills development lesson consisted of a talk from Andrew Glover who works at Sunderland University. He came and spoke to us about the types of journalism courses that Sunderland university offer to its students including Sports Journalism, fashion Journalism and straight Journalism. He also mentioned social media management courses.  

            This is a networking event I attended with Laura Pearman who is a local business owner who runs her own creative business. She spoke about her experiences in business and all about her work, explaining how she got to where she is at the moment.                                                                                                                                                                                 

  16/11/2021 - Sam Horton - Story Board Masterclass  Worked on feature films Aardman Academy  19 years experience  worked on live-action, stop motion, 2d and 3d CGI projects visualising a script - storyboard  animatic - storyboard collection put together so have a small visualisation of how it will look once finished not always great drawings  provides proof of concept "marketing your vision"  pre vis - better for live-action, large scale action scenes than storyboards. have a meeting and discuss the script and what is happening, asking questions about what you are trying to achieve in the end product. not really coloured, grey, black   toon boom storyboard pro

  Interviews - A mock interview, also known as a practice interview is a simulation of a actual job interview. - Benefits : helps how to answer questions, develop strategies, improve communication skills, reduce stress, receive feedback, familiarize with interview process.   Preparation -   Research the industry and company. -  Prepare for common interview questions -  Line up your questions for the interviewer -  Think positive - Show respect -  Know the job description of the position you are applying for - Body language. Research the  Company BBC Variety of content  Radio shows, Live broadcasts, Dramas, documentaries. Lots of job opportunities  Opportunities all over the world (journalism)  All over the country - Read job descriptions and learn about the role. This will help sell yourself to the employer.  - Prepare possible questions and answers to help you when it comes to the real interview.  - Depends on the role, if unsure on dress code, ask. -Plan a route to the place -Bring t