UAL Diploma Creative Media Production Student Name: Ameera Thind Pathway: UAL 3 Extended Diploma Film & Television Figure 1 Portfolio picture of my chose (Tseries, 2016) Unit 5 Investigating Audio Production and Technology Unit 6 Investigating Visual Production and Technology Unit 7 Investigation Interactive Production and Technology Contents
instruments including violins, flutes it is very instrumental which makes the audience feel scared and on edge for what may happen in the next section of the scene (it almost creates a sense of suspense). I believe that you can find instrumental music artists and composers very easily to hire or to produce lots of background music in order to flow with the footage. Here is a link to present specific instrumental music artists: Figure 34 Screenshot of hiring an instrumental music production freelancer ALL SCREENSHOTS TAKEN BY AMEERA THIND ON 18/1/18 Some of these freelancer artists do a lot of voice over work related with short films in general. Voice Overs are used within the beginning scene which I chose. These Voice Overs are presented through the use of phone calls as when the character calling speaks the other person in the phone is actually a voice over which has been pre-recorded and is then inserted in post-production during the editing process. Conclusion: Overall these were the only audio and visual solutions which I came across within my chosen scene. I really enjoyed learning and studying about this scene as it allowed me to actually have the chance and experience of how film crew actually research about the cars, music composers which would be needed in order to produce and create a fantastic TV show or even a film. Obviously I did some of this ‘Life on Mars’ work for Week 2 which is clearly presented in week two’s portfolio but for this week we were required to expand on the research previously done. Chapter 4 – Week 4 Microphone types Figure 35 of microphone types edited by AT Introduction: This practical was on testing a variety of microphone types in three different locations. These included locations such as three interior ones and one exterior in other words outside. We used three different microphones which consisted of a ‘Shotgun microphone’, a ‘Lapel Mic’ and lastly a ‘Dynamic Microphone’.
Date of Survey 27/1/18 Location Two locations (Canterbury College and Canterbury Park) New Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 3AJ – College (Dane John Gardens) Canterbury Park is near Fenwick’s in the high street (past the bus stops – 10 minutes from College) – 5 minutes from the start of the high street Day of Shoot Wednesday 31st Jan – Thursday 1st Feb Time of Shoot 12-5pm Wed 9-3:30 Thu Production Contact Ameera – 07447 941 149 William Hayes (actor) - +44 7835 112741 Thomas Welch (actor) - +44 7749 485298 Power Available Quantity For both locations I will not need any power as most of the equipment needs batteries which can be easily changed and adjusted. I will not need any mains supply – only college would have mains supply as in the park there won’t be any supply Extension Cords How many? Don’t need any How long? Don’t need any AC Outlets Quantity (see attached diagrams) Don’t need any AC outlets Reflection Interferences Reflections maybe through the entrance of the college doors – shot 8; Maybe when shooting the clock shot (shot 10) No reflections as filming outside so wouldn’t get any interferences Obstructions blocking camera view People could obstruct in the park People could obstruct in the college aswell as other objects (chairs etc) Sprinkler System No sprinkler system needed for the College location or for the park location in Canterbury Sun Location No sun will be used or required in the college as for most of it I am filming inside Whereas in the Park we will choose the location to set up where there is most sun View from inside looking out College’s view from inside looking out will just be the college grounds Whereas because we are filming outside in the park there wont be any view from inside Looking out External Surroundings interference)
out of focus so I decided to use the last day to film more. As you can see we are in my outside location which is John Dane. At this point I am trying to take a shot of William who is the second character in my short film. and focusing the camera in order to achieve the best shot possible. Figure 52 Image of me and will in E113 back room taken by A.T Figure 53 Image of me adjusting the focus point taken by A.T 31/1/18 Here I am checking my camera for making sure whether it is on the correct setting in order to video. In the location we are in which is in the back of the college classroom (E113) we shot a few shots which involved a desk and clock as I needed a pan shot from the character working at their desk to pan to the clock (to demonstrate ‘Camera Movement and Direction’) 31/1/18 It is very important to check before filming that you have the correct focal point so that whatever the object is that it is in the correct focus. Behind where I am standing the tripod is set up in order to produce the panning shot from the desk to the clock. Overall, I am happy with these photos for my Production Diary as it showed the understanding of me being able to use all the pieces of equipment correctly demonstrating skills learnt this term so far for example ‘Camera Movement and Direction’ and using the camera to create different shot types. A Production Diary is a good way to present all these things and to be able to look back on and demonstrate good areas of my project is a positive way of thinking. Reflection of the Production process: This reflection is about my personal experience of the Production Process for my ‘Friendship Project’. Personally, I believe that it is extremely significant to analyse my experience of the Production Process as it enables me to extract out all the positive aspects of my project and key areas where I can improve on. This is a good way to criticize my work and to also be good when it comes to positive ideas about my project work. Shooting I really enjoyed filming over three days as it allowed me to use the time more wisely ensuring I cover everything I need to. From learning new skills this term I have incorporated the use of ‘Camera Movement
3. Be able to evaluate solutions to an audio-based problem in creative media production 3.1 Analyse the effectiveness of solutions to an audio based problem in creative media production Unit 6 - INVESTIGATING VISUAL production and technology Learning Outcomes The student will: Assessment Criteria The student can 1. Be able to analyse a problem in creative media production 1.1 Analyse the requirements and parameters of a visual-based problem in creative media production. 1.2 research activities to support solutions to a visual–based problem in creative media production 2. Be able to use an integrated approach to visual-based creative media problem solving and production. 2.1 Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize and present solutions to a visual-based problem in creative media production. 2.2 Apply practical skills, understanding and methods to solve a visual-based problem in creative media production. 3. Be able to evaluate solutions to a visual-based problem in creative media production 3.1 Analyse the effectiveness of solutions to a visual problem in creative media production Unit 7 - INVESTIGATING INTERACTIVE MEDIA production and technology Learning Outcomes The student will: Assessment Criteria The student can 1. Be able to analyse an interactive-based problem in creative media production 1.1 Analyze the requirements and parameters of an interactive-based problem in creative media production. 1.2 Apply research activities to support solutions to an interactive–based problem in creative media production 2. Be able to use an integrated approach to interactive-based creative 2.1 Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize and present solutions to an interactive-based problem in creative media production.
Appendix 5 Trimester 2 Calendar Students Calendar, Scheme of Work and work to be produced for each Unit Unit 5 – Audio Unit 6 – Visual Unit 7 - Interactive 1 Jan Chapter 1 Week 1 What is the solution to this visual production problem? General Interactive Media Report 1 Twitter and Instagram 8 Jan Chapter 2 Week 2 What is the solution to this audio production problem? Specific Interactive Media Report 2 Add to Twitter and Instagram Life on Mars (2006) Research Plan 15 Jan Chapter 3 Week 3 What is the solution to this visual production problem? Analysis of Interactive Media Report 3 Life on Mars (2006) Research Plan 22 Jan Chapter 4 Week 4 What is the solution to this audio production problem? Friendship Pre-production Planning 29 Jan Chapter 5 Week 5 Production of Friendship 5 Feb Chapter 6 Week 6 Post-Production and Analysis of Friendship 12 Feb Self-Directed Study Week Appendix 6 Loading your Portfolio How to Load Your Portfolio so that the latest one is at the top