1.1 - Outline the Culture of the film industry

What do you know about the working culture of the film industry?

• The working culture of the film industry involves a large team of people that cover specific jobs. This team combine their specific roles to create departments, that combine to make the general team. in each department, there are smaller groups working on specific projects, for example in an art department, there are specific groups, such as concept art or set design. This group have a general project but their individual jobs all combine.

• Also, the working culture has to be to a deadlines. This must happen, not only to have a general deadline, but also to have each section of the film, from pre production, to post production, work to a deadline. The deadline effects the time taken to create the film itself, but also effects the budget for the film. This relates to the high pressured intense environment on a film, that is all fuelled by the budget and little time given to do a great deal. This amount of pressure can create a very busy and stressful environment of a film, which is why communication and teamwork is vital for a production to be successful. This tight amount of time leads to long hours of intense work, that is full on and tiring, but indicates how much effort and enthusiasm is needed to produce a film.

• Also, it is unlikely that the crew will be working close to home, so location shooting and working in film studios requires a lot of travel and moving around the country, or even the world. Film locations could be anywhere, from Rainforest to City, so Film crews move around a lot.

• Also, working in film is a very flexible job. Crew could be needed at short notice for varying amounts of time, so being flexible and willing to drop everything at short notice is vital for working in film. Also freelance work is common so working without a team and managing yourself is a useful skill to have. Finally, working in a film does not guarantee a permanent contract. Contracts only last the months that you work on the film, so its important to grab all opportunities and work on a variety of projects.

What qualities do you need to work in the film industry?

To work in a film industry, you need to have initiative and make logical decisions. when faced with dilemmas or difficulty, you will need to make rational and logical choices that ensure that the deadline is met, though not compromising the quality of the production. 

• Getting along with people will also improve your communication which is vital in every area on a film set. If teamwork fails, the qualities and communication of the film will also decrease, leading to the process being unenjoyable, and also giving you a bad reputation for future work. Being determined is also important, as many things on film sets don't go to plan. being determined also helps you to show your enthusiasm for the project and encourage a productive and happy team. This also links with the importance of being prepared to fail, and retrying things if they don't go to plan. Having a rethink and trying a different approach could improve the quality of the film and knowledge. 
  Confidence is also vital, as if you lack confidence in your area, others will doubt your ability too. Having confidence can also improve your work, and encourage others to let you take some lead, as they will know you are capable. 
  Being organised is important, as managing time will indicate how well you work under the deadline and how enthusiastic and prepared you are. There is a fair amount of work to do, so if you don't manage time well, the overall production progress could be slowed due to lack of organisation. 
  
  Having a flexible attitude will help to run a production, as thing will often not work out perfectly and time is short, so working around a schedule will often require changes and a positive attitude. Being a team player is also vital, as the whole production will revolve around communication and working in groups, which runs best in a positive and friendly atmosphere.
  Listening to others also indicates how people view you in the team. If you are not interested in other's ideas, people are not likely to be interested in yours, and will lack respect for you and your ideas. By listening to others, you can understand the project better and be more involved with ideas and plans, however, it is important that you are respected and listened to too.
  
  
  Working in high pressure and short deadlines, will also be common, and being on the ball and willing to work unusual hours in intense time will show your commitment to the film, that will enable you to work well in the high pressure environment. The timescale for each part of the project will be effected by how quickly the crew works as a team, and efficiency will allow for more quality and less money to be spent.

1.2 - Identify Time Management Skills

Why is time management important in the film industry?

Firstly, time management is vital as there are constantly deadlines to meet. these deadlines indicate when the next stage of the film production can continue. this means that if deadlines are not met, the next stage of the production cannot continue and this slows the whole schedule of the film production. also, each member of the crew have specific jobs, that connect to the wider group. This means that you are relied upon to complete our job, and could be letting down other areas if you don't work to the set timescales. This also means that other areas of the team may not be able to complete their jobs if you haven't, leading to a constant fallback on the production schedule.

Also, overrunning schedules and deadlines, means that more money needs to be spent. This could be from renting and using equipment, to using locations or actors. ultimately, this means that money is lost to poor time management, impacting you and the production negatively over time. This also means that if extra budget spending is in your name, it could put other productions off from using you, as they want to save as much money as possible.
Weather and daylight could also effect the time you can spend filming, which can impact the cost spent on running the production. Planning the times filming, based on daylight and weather reports shows efficiency and could also save money on time spent filming, and also time hiring and using equipment and actors.

Finally, it is common in film production to be working on various jobs in the team, so being organised in where you need to be for each job at set times, ensures that you don't let people down, and you can work using maximum effort for each job you do. being organised and focusing in the deadlines ensures you can create a quality job for each task you do, without using up costs and time, that could be spent improving the film.

Give at least 4 examples of good time management skills

self discipline is really useful in time management, as it allows you to set personal deadlines and control the amount of work done. this also means that planning how long you spend on tasks and how long you have to do it, controls your concentration and effort, meaning that the task can be done with greater quality. Being self disciplined also shows employers that you are enthusiastic and hard working, as you show organisation and willingness to finish tasks.

Also, being punctual is important, as it links into organisation and enthusiasm. This also means that a set amount of time can be spent on specific projects, and being on time means this set time can be fully used, and no valuable time will be wasted. Being punctual also helps when working in a team, as being late can often lead to missing important announcements or deadline updates.

Using call sheets and schedules, is another way to manage time well. call sheets allow you to understand where you need to be, at what time, and doing what task, which is vital to keeping to deadlines and tasks. schedules also assist in keeping track of progress and finishing tasks and projects. this also means that preparation can be made, as schedules may show upcoming projects and tasks, that need further planning and reviewing. by keeping to schedules and call sheets, you can ensure that you are on track and have time to finish each project, as well as being prepared for future projects.

To do lists are also a useful way to manage time, as creating a physical list will always reveal each individual task, whereas mental lists often leads to ignoring tasks and forgetting. Lists also mean that you can tick off tasks that are finished and show what you still need to do, so you will always be sure of the work that has to be done. By putting deadlines next to the tasks, you can prioritise the nearer tasks and organise the order of tasks that need to be done. this technique is a great way to plan the day and manage time effectively.

Preparation and planning allows future tasks to be planned, meaning that you are more organised and prepared when it comes to doing the task. this could mean gathering information, research, materials or instructions, ready for when it comes to doing the task, so when it comes to the deadline, more time can be taken perfecting the project and ensuring it is of the best quality. planning also helps to uncover any mistakes or queries in the process, meaning that problems can be resolved and when it comes to the task, especially filming, no time can be wasted fixing issues, and instead the time can be fully used and the filming isn't rushed, which could effect the quality of the film. 

1.3 - Describe the key aspects of health and safety when working on film productions

What needs to be considered in terms of health and safety when working on a film production?

when working on a film production, risk assessments ensure that the crew are aware of the various dangers on set, and how to remove dangers when they occur. Risk assessments also contain instructions on what to do when emergencies such as a fire could happen, and how to stay as safe as possible around the equipment. 

Accident reporting is considered when working in a production, as recording what injuries and accidents occur, can help to consider how to make the area safer, and to record accidents that are unusual or could have been prevented.

The use of lighting also needs to be considered in terms of health and safety, as lighting requires a large amount of electrics, that are potentially dangerous. Also, industrial lights can also create heat, that could cause burn the operators, so they must be made as safe as possible, and the operators must be made aware of these dangers.

Rigging and de-rigging must also be considered. Also, as the huge amount of wires and cables increase the risk of falling, and if the equipment is unsafe, this could cause major injury. by making the crew aware of these risks, and using a safe method to rig and de-rig the set, the risk of injury can be reduced, making the working environment much safer.

Stunt teams on film sets also have a dangerous job, so ensuring they are carrying out stunts safely, ensure that there is much less chance of them getting hurt. Stunt men and women must undergo safety training and potential risk briefings before they can carry out the stunts professionally. By making sure stunt teams have the correct training and experience, they can carry out their jobs safely, with reduced chance of injury.

Film crews work long hours, doing intensive work, so people become tired and unfit to work. Making sure that the crew are safe to work is vital, as tiredness often leads to mistakes being made, that could be dangerous. Stopping people who are unsafe to work, make the environment safer and also stops additional crew from being put in danger. This also links to crew members who opperate heavy machinery, as tiredness means they may not have the strength or concentration to control the machinery safely, putting others at risk. By removing these dangers, the set becomes much safer, and reduces the risk of accidents.

What can be put in place to ensure health and safety risks are minimised?

Firstly, risk assessments can be used, so crew members have been made aware of potential dangers of the set, and are also aware of what to do if they feel unsafe. Risk assessments also ensure that all risks have been covered, and things on set can be checked to make sure that they are safe to operate. 

Also, putting breaks throughout the day, ensures that crew members do not become tired, putting their safety at risk. people operating heavy equipment can rest and recover strength, and others can restore their energy, reducing the chances of them making mistakes. 

Having accident reports can aid in reporting injuries, and help to remove the chance of specific injuries happening again. 

Also, having a schedule, allows all members of the crew to have a set timetable, so they know where they should be at what time. this makes sure that all members of the crew understand what is going on when, and can see on a schedule, which tasks could be dangerous. 

Having first aiders on set can reduce safety risks, as injury's can be treated as quickly as possible, and trained professionals can treat the injury correctly, minimising damage. safety equipment can also help to keep crew safe, and reduce risk of injury. Equipment such as safety harnesses, hard hats, and face masks, can ensure that risk to health is minimised. 

Finally, checking the equipment regularly, can make sure that there are no faults, and the equipment is safe to use. Equipment must be tested before use, but checking regularly, will make sure there are no problems and the equipment is safe.

Upload an example of a risk assessment that would have been used in the production week.

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1.4 - Explain how regulations may affect the use of copyright materials

How do regulations affect the use of copyright materials?

When working in film production, it is important to be aware of the copyright legislation, because using materials that are copyrighted, is illegal, and cannot be used in your film production, unless you own or have gained the rights. By making sure that your production does not use any copyright materials, ensures that your production is within the rights of the law.

The Copyright and Patents Act 1988 gives the protection and original rights of use and distribution of the materials of the creator, until 70 years after their death, giving the creator original credit to their invention and compensation for the illegal use of their product .  It can be Literary, Musical, Art, published editions, Sound or film, and removes the right of others to use this material or idea in their own productions without consent.

copyright law : The Copyright and Patents Act 1988
https://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/copyright/p01_uk_copyright_law

the copyright law has been put in place to ensure that the original creator, receives full credit and recognition for their work, and their ideas and designs are not reused without their permission. By having this copyright law in place, the creator is assured that they can protect their designs, and be given official security that their creation cannot be reused without consent.

1.5 - Identify materials that may be subject to copyright

What materials may be subject to copyright?

Literary materials may be subject to copyright. Materials such as lyrics, manuscripts, documents or articles, contain ideas and concepts that make the materials unique in creation, meaning that these original ideas could be copied or reused. By copyrighting these materials, the concepts and ideas can be protected, stopping them from being reused.

Materials such as Plays and choreography, are also original ideas that can be protected by copyright, to ensure that the original creator is given full credit for their ideas.

Musical materials, such as recordings and scores, can be copyrighted to protect the sound used, such as soundtracks and sound effects, as musical composition and sound recordings are original creations that have to be made specifically for the production.

Artistic materials, such as photographs, paintings, architecture, technical drawings, maps or logos, can all be copyrighted, as these artistic materials have all been created by a designer or artist, and these creators all deserve the original recognition for their designs. This also ensures that their styles, ideas and designs are all protected and cannot be reused without permission.

Published editions, like magazines and articles, can also be copyrighted, as they contain original documents, but also designs, fonts, layouts and photographs, that all need recognition and protection from illegal misuse.  A magazine can contain anything from photography, recipes or narratives, meaning the original creators have put their work into the magazine, and copyright laws can protect their individual materials.

Sound recordings are sometimes individually created for the purpose of being resold to others, who want to use these sounds. By having a copyright law in place, these recordings can be protected from being used for free, and from being distributed without the creator's permission.

Finally, Film materials, such as broadcasts and programmes, contain original ideas and designs, such as plots, characters, and settings, that all can be protected by copyright, so the original concept can be protected from illegal use of these materials.

How has copyright regulation affected your film production?

Copyright has affected the use of materials on our production: To follow the copyright regulation, we have had to create original content for every aspect of the film, including design, script and sound. We have used ideas from folk tales and have created an original script, basing characters from folk tales, from over 70 years ago, making the story, by copyright law, legal to use. If we needed to used sound that had been already created, we could use free legal sites such as freesound.org, but we have created new materials and sound effects. Designs and style has also been invented, as copying designs that already exist is against Artistic material copyright law.

2.1 – 2.2 - Identify Key job roles and responsibilities in the film industry and describe the structure and interrelationship of the production department

Outline the key job roles on a film production

• The role of a producer is to oversea the whole film, and make sure that each part of the production runs smoothly, and is delivered to cinemas.
• The role of a director is to oversea the style and qualities of the film, and suit their image. The director makes sure that the narrative of the film is told correctly, and that all elements of the film are brought together.
• The role of the writer is to create the ideas and plot to the film, and them, with a team create a script and storyboard, detailed enough to work from in film production.
• The role of the director of photography is to use light and camera technique to visually tell the story, incorporating the visual viewing and the narrative itself.
• The role of the sound designers are to provide the film with audio, that emphasises the narrative and completes the effect of the film.
• The role of a production designer is to use props, sets and costume to create the visual impression set by the director, producer, and the writer. The production designer supervises all areas of the creative team, making sure the same vision is being followed.
• The role of the editors is to use all of the raw footage used on the film production and style it to suit the narrative and visual ideas set by the producer, writer and director. Sound and visual effects are also managed at the editing stage.
• The role of the actors is to bring the visual ideas to life, re-telling the narrative visually and also by using sound ( vital for voice actors in animation ). Stunt and size doubles are also used to create the character where the actor cannot.
• The backers are responsible for providing the finance for the production, they rely on making a profit after the film is made and makes money. 

Create a flowchart or mind map of how these roles interrelate

FILM PRODUCTION FLOWCHART

How have the different roles interrelated during your production?

Predominantly, the Director, Producer and the Writer have worked together in all three areas of the production process, as the whole process, from script writing, to overseeing the editing in post production, as they have the overall visual ideas, that shape the whole production. The production designer would also work with the effects team and art department, as they oversea the visually creative aspects of the film. These groups will mostly work in the production stage, but animators and effects groups will also work in the post production stage.
 The actors would also work with the art department for prosthetics, makeup and costume, but whilst acting, will communicate with the director, as they are responsible for creating the visual image to follow the narrative, and work in the pre production stage, for casting and learning scripts, but mostly are needed in production, or post production for pick up shots.

In the pre production stage, the writer, producer and director are involved in creating ideas, a script and a story board. as well as this, there team will be creating a schedule for production, and forming a cast and crew to work of production and post production. There will also be location and time management plans.

At the production stage, the footage is filmed and animations created, that involve a timed shoot and schedule. Due to location, the cast and crew will stop in the locations or film studios.

In post production, the raw footage and animation is taken and edited, combining the effects and live action shots. The editing team create the final feature, to the satisfaction of the director, ready for viewing.


Throughout the BFI production i have worked in the art, camera, and sound groups. When working in the art group, we created a colour scheme, and made illustrations that where 2D for the animation, and also 3D structures, such as the bell tower structure, and the 3D pop-up book structures that where filmed by the live action group. In the camera group, we worked to make interesting shots and time lapses that would be used as raw materials when editing. I also worked in the sound group, recording and playing instruments that reflect certain aspects, emotions and scenes in the production.

2.3 – Outline the potential progression routes into the film industry and wider sector

What could be your potential progression route into the film industry?

• After being involved with the BFI film academy production in Wem, i have discovered that i would like to follow the creative route into film and television production, focusing on the art department, in areas such as set and production design, and concept art or possibly animation. I could follow a university route, doing a course in fine art, or a specialist course such as concept art and set design or production design, `I could also look at 3D art and model and set designing. I am also looking for work experience, such as a model making and game design company that have a team of concept artists and designers, that look at both set design and character.
• I could also further develop my skills in illustration and animation, by making my own stop motion films and designing sets and making models. 
• Through the BFI academy, there are also options available to make connections with networks and be introduced to courses and companies that specialise in working in film and television, as well as other medias. 

2.4 – Outline the relationship between the film industry and wider creative media sector

How is the film industry influenced by the wider creative media sector?

• The creative media sector are influenced by the Game industry, as the same creativity and skill is required to create a concept and use animation or live action techniques. Examples of this could be games based on films, such as The Hobbit or Star Wars, or uniquely created games such as Grand Theft Auto, or Halo. 
• Also, Books are an influence to the creative media sector, as trilogies such as The hunger Game, and series such as Harry Potter, have been adapted into film series, that where all originally influenced by the creative media sector.
• The film industry has also been influenced by the music industry, a famous example being Mamma Mia, written to correspond with the ABBA soundtrack. Also, films such as The School Of Rock, are influenced by the theme of music. 
• Films influenced by the internet, such as The Social Network, and Steve Jobs, are all influenced by technology and the internet. 
• Also, softwares now have multiple uses, so multiple medias can be created, which allows creators experiment with multiple ideas and software uses, which also means that creators can vary their skills, so they are able to work in a variety of medias and have multiple techniques. 
• Web based platforms such as Youtube and Vimeo, also allow creators to share their content online, and build up networks, to develop their work in the creative media sector.

Create a diagram showing the relationship between film and the wider creative sector

3.1 – Describe the impact of your own behaviours on others

How do you feel you have worked well with others on the production team?

The production week, different members of the team were reliant on each other. People were reliant on me for creating props and resources, as well as visual ideas for the vision of the theme. I was also relied on to record and create sound for the production. When working in the live action group, I was relied upon to record raw footage for the edit of the film.  I believe that i worked well in a team, which was important, as teamwork makes the communication and atmosphere nicer on location and working, but also effects the effort and time put into the film. by working in a team, i was able to offer input and effort into the production, making my input of a good quality.
Also, By having a positive and enthusiastic attitude, i was able to be involved in some of the decisions made in the production, meaning that, along with teamwork, the making of the film ran smoothly, and there was optimism and enthusiasm in all areas of the production.
By being aware of safety, i was able to work well without being in any danger. Safety precautions such as being sensible and alert near fire and water, meant that the filming of the production was safe and of a good quality.

Also, by working in a team and making collaborations, meant that during the production, both my ideas and others ideas improved the film, and the joint effort overtook the quality and enthusiasm of working individually. it was really important to work well with others, as the film would display the quality and effort put in, as well as the amount of ideas and creative input we used. I feel that by working well with others, we were able to make our aspects of the production as creative and impressive as possible.
As well as collaboration, joint thinking also allowed me to work on specific projects with team members, such as  props like Jack Mitton's diary, and by doing this in a joint effort, relied on balanced support and effort.
Time management is also a way that i have worked well with others, as being prompt with projects and working to a schedule, meant that we could understand as a team what jobs we would all be doing on that day. By keeping track of time, I was able to understand where i would be most useful, and what would need to be done in order to make the film a success.

What was the impact of your behavior on others?

By being positive, enthusiastic, open to ideas and criticism, and working well as a team, i think that others worked well with me, and where able to have discussions about how to improve the film and create a quality feature. I also think that by being positive, I was able to work well with everyone, whilst having fun and completing tasks on time. By being enthusiastic, i was also able to work with others and make friends, whilst extending ideas and being more creative in areas that i worked in. I also think i was quite organised, which meant that i could communicate with others about the things that needed to be done in a certain time.

I also think that i worked hard in the production week and that weekends, which meant that the projects that i did were of a good standard and were used in the production. By working well in a group, i think that the collaborations i did were all successful and appreciated, whilst i was able to engage more with members of the group, whilst having fun.
I also think that i was keen to learn new skills, such as making stop motion animations and time/hyper-lapses, which meant that i picked up new skills and was able to help others in the group.

3.2 – Identify the key factors for effective working relationships

What qualities are needed to work well with others?

• Firstly, to work well with others, teamwork is needed, as the quality and enjoyment of the production relies on how when the production team work together. By working well as a team, we were able to overcome problems with the production, such as time management, and complete the production to the best of our abilities. Also, by working well together, we were able to enjoy the production, as well as put in maximum effort.
• Listening skills are another quality that is needed when working with others, as sharing ideas and discussing the project is important. If listening skills are not used, discussions turn to arguments and some of the best ideas are not spoken. By listening to others, you show respect, which in turn leads to your own ideas and views being respected.
• It is also important to use communication when working with others, as, along with teamwork, working well together and talking, leads to a good relationship in the team, which can effect the quality and creativity on the film. Communication is important on a film set, as groups need to discuss ideas together, but also need to feed back to other groups, and update each other on the direction of the production. By doing this, the whole team are aware of what they need to be doing, and are aware of the vision of the film, as ideas often change on production.
• Being punctual is also vital when working with others, as you are often relied upon to be at certain places at certain times. Being late also implies that you could be unreliable and unenthusiastic about the production.
• Having a positive attitude is also important when working with others, as things don't usually run smoothly, and it may take a few different approaches before the task is done. By keeping a positive attitude, you not only show enthusiasm, but are also able to keep the team going and achieve better shots and quality for the final production. 
• Also, having the ability to self analyse, is important when working with others, as speaking up about something that doesn't look right may positively impact the film. By being self critical also helps to show your enthusiasm and willingness to the production, but also shows your commitment to creating the best quality from your skills. 
• Thinking critically, is also vital when working with others, as by thinking logically and carefully about aspects of the film ,may help to improve difficult tasks and produce a better shot or logistic when filming.

3.3 – Interact with others to encourage collaborative thinking and teamwork

Give an example of when you worked with others to encourage collaborative thinking and teamwork

An example of working with others to encourage collaborative thinking and teamwork ,was near the end of the production when we needed to create a soundtrack for the production. Given the instruments we had ( a keyboard and guitars ) and the recording equipment, we had a fixed time to create sounds that reflected the emotions of the characters and narrative of the feature. By working collaboratively and creatively, we were able to create, using the instruments provided, a range of music, focused on the emotions listed on the script. By working as a team and using communication, we worked promptly the task, even though it was not some of our first choices. Having said this, the communication and positivity we used resulted in us completing the task, whilst enjoying the production. 

4.1 – 4.2 - Identify the resources needed to meet film production requirements and the technical skills and equipment required for your production role

What resources are needed in film production?

• Firstly, people are needed in film production, as the crew and cast are vital for creating all aspects of the film. The cast are responsible for the film visual itself, but there are hundreds of roles that are required to create the film. All departments on a film production, are required to add an element to the production, and all departments rely on each other for the overall completion of the production.
• Equipment is also required on a film production, as all elements of the production, from the filming, to props, to editing require a lot of resources and specialist equipment, to pull of the visuals and technicalities of the production.
• Knowledge is also needed on a film production, from specialist areas needing instructions, or use of equipment, knowledge ensures that everything is being done and used to its best ability. Research could also be needed on productions, but the people involved need the vital information of their roles and the direction of the film, or it cannot be a success. 
• Finance is also required on a film production, as the cost of all aspects of the production needs a suitable finance. Productions require budgets for all aspects of the production, wether thats the payment of the cast and crew, or finance for equipment or props. Finance is usually given, in proportion the profit the film is expected to make. 
• Locations are also needed in film production, as although some productions rely on stages to create their films. many need productions to create a visual impression of the film. Many surreal locations are based on live action ones, and are vital to the post production that can use the location as a platform to build over, or add areas to the location.  
• A venue is also required on a film production, to account for the cast and crew, but also to the size and requirements that the production needs. the venue must be able to inhabit the cast and crew, but a venue is also needed as a stage and storage for all the equipment, departments and set designs that are needed in the film production.
• Actors are also needed on a film production, as they bring the visual narrative to the film. The actors are essential for the production, and are also needed for animation as reference figures or voice actors.
• Editing facilities are also vital on a film production, as in post production, editing equipment is used to condense the raw footage, and involve special effects and animation. The editing process finishes the look of the film, as well and bringing the expected amount of quality and visual aesthetics to the production.
• Cameras are also needed on a film production, as they provide the recording that not only displays the visuals, but also shows and exact viewing of what angle and footage is shown. By using a range of cameras, the cinematographer, director of photography and camera team can angle the cameras to film a range of shots and views, improving the quality and interest in the feature.

What is your production role?

• In the production, My first role was part of the production design team. I also worked in the sound and camera groups

What do you have to do to carry out this role?

• To carry out the production design role, I worked in a group to help design and made props, such as the bell tower and Mad Jack's Diary. In the art department team, I also mades sketches and took colour samples from Colemere ( our location ) and as a group made a colour palette, and drew illustrations such as the church, that would be used in animation.
• When working in the camera group, I worked on location to make stop motion animations of leaves that moved in waves, and also recorded time lapses of the mere. 
• In the sound group i recorded sounds made for the soundtrack, and also played the keyboard, that was recorded for the soundtrack.

What skills do you need to carry out your production role?

• To carry out the role in the production design team, I needed to be confident in my illustrations and creative construction capabilities. I also needed to research and explore the location, taking inspiration and creating quick sketches that could be used as a  colour palette and in animation. I also needed to research the look of the folk tale time period, to create designs and illustrations that matched the visions of the narrative. I also needed to be quite patient and positive when creating the designs and props, as they required patients and time. Also, creating props and designs required quite a lot of creativity and enthusiasm, as well as communication with other departments, to make sure we where following the same vision.
• When working in the camera group, I needed to how to work the camera itself, and have a knowledge of how to use the settings and focus on the camera. I also needed to be patient, as the time lapses and stop motion animation requires time to make a quality shot. I also needed to use creativity when angling the shots, to make sure they were as interesting and skilful as possible. 
• When working with the sound group, I needed to have the knowledge of what the themes of the sounds would be, and this required creativity, to find sounds similar to the sounds we needed.  I also needed to be able to play the piano, as that was part of my role, and in this, i needed patients as the recording process needed to be perfect to ensure the sound was to the best quality. I also needed to use team work and communication, to make sure the audio was following the vision and emotions of the film.

What equipment and planning documents do you need to carry out this role?

• To carry out the role in the production design team, I needed drawing and art equipment, to ensure the illustrations were to a good quality. We used a variety of mediums, such as biro, paint, pencil and photomontage. 
• I also need to use cameras to make the animations and time lapses when filming on production.
• Also, Call sheets and risk assessments were needed to carry out the role, as sometimes we would be on location, or around equipment that could be potentially dangerous.
• We also need instruments to create the soundtrack, and sound recording equipment to record the soundtrack to a good quality audio. 

4.3 - 4.4 - Review your own technical skills and use of equipment and Identify sources of feedback on your performance

How well do you think you have carried out your role in production?

• I think I have carried out my role well in production, as i think that I completed tasks to the best of my ability, and have put in full enthusiasm throughout the production. I also think I worked well in a team, and worked well in groups to overcome production problems and communicated well with others to make good decisions. 

• I also think that I was able to use creativity to create props and illustrations, that reflected aspects of the production. I was able to do this by communicating with different groups, and then working in a smaller team to brainstorm ideas and designs, that were developed for the production.
• I think i also carried out the other roles such as sound and camera well, as I was enthusiastic to learn about the recording process, and used teamwork to work efficiently, considering time management and being positive to overcome issues.

How do you think your technical skills have developed in this role?

• I think my technical skills have improved, as i have been able to opperate a camera for time lapses and live action. I have also learned about recording sound and how to use applications like GarageBand, and have opperated the sound equipment. 

How do you think your knowledge and understanding of equipment and planning documents have developed in this role?

• I have developed my understanding and knowledge of equipment, as I have been able to use the sound recording equipment and camera equipment, which has enabled me to develop my understanding of how this equipment works and how to change the settings to change the use of the equipment. I have also seen, through powerpoints, how equipment is used throughout the production process, which has developed my understanding and knowledge of equipment used in the production.

• I have also developed my understanding and knowledge of planning documents, as during production, documents such as risk assessments, call sheets, scripts and storyboards, have been used, to produce the production, which I have used to plan other areas of the production, such as props and art, and sound/soundtrack.

Ask your tutors and peers: How well did I carry out my role in production? How did my technical skills and use of equipment developed in this role? Then answer:

When asking my peers about how well i carried out my role on production, i was given this feedback:

• Worked well with everyone
• Took everyone's ideas into account
• creative and came up with many good ideas
• good technical skills in art and design
• good time management and punctuality
• positive attitude.

What feedback have you received about your technical skills and use of equipment?

4.5 – Describe areas for development in your current knowledge and understanding of skills

What is your current knowledge and understanding of film?

• My current knowledge and understanding of film, are that there are departments in a film production, that are responsible for different factors of the film, such as the Art department. These departments inter-relate, and combine to work on the overall production of the film. 

• The process of ideas in a film is planned and finalised in pre- production. The main shoot of footage and audio is recorded during the production, and pick up shots, editing and marketing in done during post production. Film itself is made to entertain and educate viewers, using ideas of narrative, adaptations, or documentary. 

What skills do you have?

• I believe I have gained skills, in understanding the main processes of film, and also the production and filming process, as well as how the original concept is transformed into the production. I also understand more about the departments in film, and how their roles interrelate.
• I have also gained confidence and management skills, as during the production, I was able to voice ideas and Plan and manage parts of the production.
• During the production, i have developed skills in animation techniques, such as stop motion and 2D animation. 
• I have also learned about filming raw footage, and how to create interesting and engaging camera angles and shots. 
• I also think that my style of drawing and production 3D props has evolved, as i was able to use my own interpretation to create illustrations and designs for props and costume. 

How would you like you develop your knowledge and skills? Give reasons.

• To develop my skills, I would like to learn more about the different areas of an art department on a production, as i would like to explore further possibilities as to what my skill-set could offer to a production. 

• I would also like to experiment with different materials for creating props, sets and designs for a production, such as foam, painting, and model-making, as well as concept art, as this is an area that i am thinking of working towards.