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Photography Task – 6 Pictures

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This photography task was a new challenge for me, although I feel confident filming shots with a camera, my confidence fades with photography.

We were briefed to get our own individual photographs that each showcased a different photography technique, such as; silhouette, reflection, long exposure, frame within a frame, forced perspective and shallow depth of field. I followed the subject of ‘nature’ because York has some good locations that were easy to access, with great greenery I could use. 

My struggle for the project was the Long Exposure photograph, my camera knowledge wasn’t enough, I had never tried long exposure before, so I updated my knowledge on the internet at ‘Digital Photography school’, and went out still (unknowingly) unprepared. I wanted a shot of the river flowing in motion while the surroundings remained crisp. However when I arrived to shoot at midday, the sun was bright and the over exposure of the shot was too much, ruining the pictures, to fix this I collected the rest of my photos until the sky was dark enough to get a decent picture. This was a learning experience, and although frustrating I did get my desired photo. 

The frame within a frame photo I enjoyed, walking I noticed an interesting curl in a tree, at the right angle you could see castle ruins wrapped in the tree branch as a frame. I emphasized this in ‘Photoshop’ by making the center of the frame much brighter and the surroundings darker. 

I am grateful for this task because it has forced me to learn more about these camera techniques, and I appreciate the importance of these skills for this course and my future film career. 

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Step-by-step Guide to Long Exposure Photography

Podcast Audio – Maria Lee Metheringham

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 A short podcast with myself George Walker as the presenter, and actor, writer, producer and director, Maria Lee Metheringham, with her opinion on the role social media plays in her career and how ‘Generation Z’s’ should approach using it to their benefit.

Contextualizing Statement 

When I knew I was going to work on a podcast, I wanted to get a guest that was well spoken and accumulates interest with my course and the question being asked. Being a solo worker in this project my list was short of people,  however I did have one perfect contact that I am proud to have on this podcast. Maria Lee Metheringham is an inspiration for women actors and filmmakers, I had worked with her on previous projects, having built a friendly relationship I contacted her in the hope for her help. She was accommodating and happy to work with me. I knew a guest with such lived film industry knowledge would make an interesting podcast. I pondered the idea of bringing in a outside host however, I have the history with her,  it made more sense that I hosted it.

A problem I faced was not being fully prepared enough, I wanted soundbites from Maria, saying or shouting key director phrases like ‘Cut!’ or ‘Rolling and action’ to be able to edit an audio trailer of Maria, showcasing her abilities. However this idea remained in thought only as I forgot to record these phrases due to lack of written planning. I now make bold concise schedules and plans before every shoot.

The audience I am aiming for is ‘Generation Z’s’, they are the topic of discussion in regards to social media and its importance today. Also filmmakers or film enthusiasts, as she is an official actress that guest stars at horror movie conventions, and we discuss the importance of social media in regards to the modern day film industry. 

I chose this audio podcast for my platform because this conversational piece wouldn’t be aided from the use of visuals. I feel I gave an effective sense of surroundings from the audio journey from my house to hers. I thought it would be a unique way to start the podcast without the use or need of visuals. 

 

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