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Interview and Lighting Task – SU Elections

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For this  50 to 60 second interview task we were briefed by a client (the students union) to film a student candidate from the SU elections. Having a real client for the task made us want to a more professional standard. This was exciting for me so I took lead on the project. We were set a number of fixed questions to ask in the interview and one additional question of our choice. We researched the candidate early to base some questions around her course and interests. 

I made sure to make Hannah comfortable with the environment and group to ensure we got a relaxed and natural response, I introduced her to the questions prior so she could structure good responses. I appreciated learning about and using 3 – point lighting, and experimenting, and understanding the health and safety protocols, of notifying people on set when the house lights are going off, to avoid trips, and notifying people when the set lights are coming on, to avoid hurting or damaging eyes. I tried to preemptively set up the lights before the client arrived to make the job efficient and swift,  by having a group member sit down in front of the camera and we got the lights the way we wanted. However, I did not anticipate the height difference when the real candidate arrived, this meant we had to readjust the lighting. This is a lesson I will remember for future experiences. 

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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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