creative studio

Week 4 had definitely my favorite workshop of the module. We were producing 2 five-minute programmes for kids. Przemek told us to have two production meetings. During the first one we had to pick a book we wanted to read, and then later draft a script. For this week I chose to be a scriptwrtier and a caption person.  The book we chose was The 3 Billy Goats Gruff . The producers went and got some copies of the book, and after I was handed one, I could start writing the script. It did not cause me any trouble, as I remembered all the mistakes we made the previous week.  We had to prepare not only the script but also a short intro, music, sound effects and credits. We had to prepare the set as well.  As one of the caption people, I was responsible for changing the pages of the book, so the next camera shot could show the fragment that our presenter was currently reading out.                     The re...

Before the week 3 workshop, we had a production meeting in the library. We were told that we would be recording a news programme, and we had some things to establish before. Firstly, we assigned each other roles. I chose to be the PA that week, as it was the only role that I was really interested in, and I still hadn't tried it out.  "The producstion assistant (PA) helps the director and/or producer with production needs. These may include supervising the production office (making copies, making coffee, and running errands), prerehearsals, and s or location organization. Their responsibilities may also include loging tapes, taking notes during production meetings, and similar tasks. During rehearsals and recording, this person may assist the producer/director with graphics or serve as a floor manager." (Millerson, 2012) Then, we had to choose 6 stories from local newspapers or the Internet, and write the script for the workshop. We also had to prepare captions for ea...

During the second week, we were learning all about the camera work and the role of the floor manager. Przemek invited a girl from the third year, who was a great director and floor manager the previous year. She was keen on helping us and giving us all the tips and adive. She was also just a really friendly person, and having her on set that day made me more comfrotable.  Firstly, Przemek reminded us about all the roles that he introduced us to, the previous week. He also talked more about the  Q-Lab software. Then, he said that the aim for this week is for us to know what the 'as directed' sequence looks like and that in that day's recorded programme we should use a lot of camera shots. He tought us some new camera angles and shots, and we got to know more about the camera movement.  Next, he described the role of the floor manager. He went into depth with this role, and walked us through everything. From the FM's responsibilities to its' perks.  The...

I came to the first creative studio workshop full of enthusiasm and good energy. I was really excited about this module, because I personally prefer practice to the theoretical studies. I knew that this module would help me to understand the basic rules of studio production and the  behind the scenes world. I was also keen on working in a group, because I have always liked working with other people. The learning objectives I wanted to achieve in this modules were: improving my communiaction skills getting to know how the studio production works, and trying out all the roles that would be given to me learning more about the industry During the first workhop, our module coordinator - Przemyslaw Sobkowicz, introduced us to the basic idea of what the module will look like, and what we will learn. He familiarized us very well with the Health & Safety rules. Then, he talked about the practical exam in May, and this creative portfolio. He encouraged us to take pictures and n...