For this project, as a whole group, our access to media class are tasked with recording various cast members from Middlesbrough College's production of "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" talking about their show, and the concepts behind the show, etc. We were tasked to put these clips into a powerpoint presentation; with one slide for each student from our group, and the clip that we had recorded with our performing arts student's interview.
These are the developmental ideas in the form of a mindmap that I came up with.
I began to think about different approaches that I could take to the brief; I decided that the framing when filming would be very important; and I decided that simple shots could be very effective; and so I decided that simple long shots, with mid-shots of the actors at different intervals could work very well for this brief; as it would still give the effect of being a play rather than being shot like a film; which it could appear to be if close-ups were used. I decided that occasional shots of the audience could be very effective too; and that it would be a good idea to use shots like that; as obviously the show would be set on a stage with a live audience. Some backstage shots also could be used to add to the effect of being there; and it seeming more real, and live.
Firstly, the group as a whole decided on some questions to ask Nicola about the task. Kevin then emailed these questions to Nicola; and Nicola then replied with her answers, which Kevin then relayed the answers to us as a group. Please see Appendice 1.
We created the powerpoint presentation; and everyone in the group was responsible for a small part of making the powerpoint. My role was to create hyperlinks to everyone's relevant slide. Mayimona created the powerpoint template and Karl ensured that the desired video files would work in their format in the presentation. We started thinking about how we could add our own creativity to the powerpoint presentation; we decided to add themes into the powerpoint to make it more visually appealling; and for each member of our class to have their own slide with the footage that they filmed themselves; so that each member of the group's contribution the the brief could be shown.
We received some feedback from Nicola - Please see Appendice 2.
As this was positive feedback, we did not need to act upon this feedback and so no further action was necessary.
25/03 - Kevin and ourselves organised a time to go and speak with the performing arts class and their coordinator in order to arrange a time and date to shoot their piece, on a friday.
We spoke to the class and their teacher, and spoke about how we were going to film it; and if they needed to make any planning in preparation for the piece, etc.We determined that a friday was the best possible day when everyone would be in, in order to film. We left the exact time and date to be arranged another time, through email.
We learned that now, rather than filming the full performance; the client now wanted us to film various different interviews with the performers; for them to speak about their play, and about the core concept of the play, and some of the quotes from the performance.
We did not particurlarly need to negotiate with the client about these changes; or in general throughout the process; there were no disagreements with the client; only the above changes; which we agreed upon and adapted to very quickly.
This was a change to our and the client's original idea, and I feel that as a group we handled this change well and came to a group decision as to how to do this quickly and efficiently: The plans that we decided upon to accommodate these changes were as follows:
We discussed as a group how we should go about filming the interviews, and we decided that it would be best if each member of our group filmed two students each, and asked them one question each. We decided on simply using a small camcorder with an integrated mic to take these interviews, as it would be the easiest, quickest, and most efficient method of doing things. We decided that we were going to use the television studio; and so we booked this out in preparation. We booked out the camcorder in preparation also.
16/03 - We then arranged as a group to all film at the same time; rather than arranging separate interviews with each person. We filmed this today. We used a small camcorder, with an integrated mic. We each recorded one of the performing arts students each; and we asked each student two questions; Which were, "Why are men from mars?" and "Why are women from Venus?". Everything ran smoothly, and was very time efficient.We filmed this in the televison studio. There were some students that were not available on the day, and so we improvised, and only shot one student per member of our group.
23/05 - We also received some more feedback from Nicola: Please see Appendice 3.
From this feedback, I feel that no changes need to be made to the product. As far as the feedback and the client is concerned, We as a group could not have done anything better.
13/06 - I have edited my interview video clips and inserted them into the powerpoint; which I will now submit along with this production diary.
Task 2 - My Evaluation
We had one issue with managing time on this project; The change in what the client wanted filming was as a result of a time issue; It was difficult trying to find a time of which both our group and the performing arts group would be available; and so with Kevin's help; we negotiated the new changes with Nicola; so that we would film the interviews instead, as the time of the performance had already passed. Aside from this issue, I believe we managed our time well; By keeping good communication with the client, and with Kevin's help, we found that Fridays were the most suitable; as both our group and the performance group were available then; and we had an hour and a half free gap, for which we could use to carry out the shooting.
I believe that my own personal time management could have been improved upon within this project; as I passed the deadline on editing and including my own video interviews; and so if I was carrying out this project again, or a similiar project, working to a client brief, I would work my best to improve and work upon this skill so it would not be an issue in future projects. This would definitely be the thing that I would change; and do differently the next time that I am working with a client.
I feel that as a group, our relationship with the client was a very good, positive relationship. We received multiple pieces of positive feedback throughout the process; we kept the client informed of what was going on throughout the production process; as well as making sure that we provided the client with what they desire from the product; or as close as we can possibly get the product to that.
I believe that we produced a very effective response to the client's brief; and have acheived all of the criteria that the client asked for within their product. I believe we fully met the requirements of the brief; we produced a professional looking powerpoint; with hyperlinks to the various different slides in the powerpoint; we included all video interview clips necessary; and these were edited appropriately. The finished product matched the changes that the client requested for the brief; and the client gave us positive feedback; letting us know that they were pleased with the result.
Through this project, I have learnt that my strengths lie within editing, and I believed I did quite well within the interview process; and got my interview completed and filmed quickly and efficiently; got good information for the answers given by the performance students, and got good footage; and did not need to do any retakes, or waste any of the performing art student that I was interviewing's time.
I believe that overall, this project went very well, and the client's requirements were met.
I believe that overall, this project went very well, and the client's requirements were met.
Appendice 1:
1. What format would you like to see the finished work (DVD, web etc)?
THE VIDEOS WILL BE PART OF A SLIDE SHOW ON A POWER POINT FOR
THE PERFORMANCE.
2. How
would you like it editing?
I WOULD LIKE ABOUT 6 SECTIONS LASTING BETWEEN 15 AND 30
SECONDS
3. Would
like this shot on single camera or multi camera?
I WOULD LIKE IT TO LOOK LIKE TALKING HEADS, IT COULD BE
SINGLE SHOT OR MULTI (GET CREATIVE)
4. How
many students are involved?
APPROX 35
5. How
many students need to be interviewed?
THERE WILL BE ABOUT 10 WHO WILL BE PREPARED FPR FILMING, I
WILL ASK THEM QUESTIONS AND I JUST WANT THEIR ANSWERS USED ON THE VIDEO.
6. What
are the different roles of the students?
IT IS A SHOWCASE OF WORK BASED AROUND A THEME,(MEN ARE FROM
MARS WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS)
7. Can
we view a performance or rehearsal prior to opening night?
YES YOU CAN ATTEND TECH REHEARSALS. WE ARE IN OVER EASTER TO
DO RUNS
8. Can
we have contact details for everyone involved?
01642 333737 (NICOLA SCOTT-HUGHES)
9. Can
we view the scripts?
THER ARE NO SCRIPTS, YOU CAN HEVE A COPY OF THE QUESTIONS
10. Where
would you want the interviews to take place?
I WOULD LIKE IT TO BE SOMEWHERE DARK WITH JUST THE ACTORS
LIT.
11. Can
the Access crew decide on which shots to use?
YES. AS LONG AS YOU STICK TO THE 6 SECTIONS BETWEEN 15 AND
30 SECONDS
12. Will
the interviewees be asked specific questions?
YES, WE WILL DISCUSS AND FORWARD THEN TO YOU BEFORE FILMING
13. What
is the theme of the show?
(MEN ARE FROM MARS WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS)
14. How
long is the performance?
THE PERFORMANCE SHOULD BE 45 MIN TO 1 HOUR ACT 1 (APPROX)
AND 45 MIN ACT 2 (APPROX)
15. What
is the deadline for the finished work?
21ST APRIL. WE WILL LEAVE SPACES IN THE SLIDE
SHOW AND ADD THEM IN ON COMLPETION
16. What
are the dates and times of the performance?
Thursday 24TH APRIL 7:00PM FRIDAY 25TH
APRIL 26TH 7:00PM
TECH REHEARSAL
TUESDAY 22ND APRIL +23RD APRIL
DRESS REHEARSAL THURSDAY 24TH APRIL 1:00PM
Appendice 2:
We will be in 1.032 although most of them will be doing work as they have finished their project and are aiming to have completed all their work before they go on the trip to Italy.
Appendice 2:
We will be in 1.032 although most of them will be doing work as they have finished their project and are aiming to have completed all their work before they go on the trip to Italy.
I could have a meeting with your group if you would like. I am available at that time at could meet them anywhere!
I like the PowerPoint ideas, will the sections of footage be dropped into that when it is done?
Appendice 3:
Thanks very much for the Powerpoint. I was impressed by both the quality of the presentation and by the detail of each of the videos. The presentation works well and the students will be pleased to see the finished result.
I was also impressed by how well students organised the actual recording of the video interviews.
Well done!
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