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.