Specialisms Lesson 1

The Specialisms Editing Some possible techniques to look into If you decide to choose editing, you will not be marked on how your footage is shot – just the editing. You will research into different editing techniques and how they help communicate meaning to an audience. Some possible techniques to look into Montage Parallel editing Cutting to the beat

The Specialisms Camerawork Some possible techniques to look into If you choose camerawork, you will be expected to start shooting on manual. Experimenting with focus, differing angles and ensuring framing is correct are the key areas for development. Some possible techniques to look into Pulling focus Use of angles to create meaning Camera movement

The Specialisms Lighting Some possible techniques to look into You have seen that lighting is important for documentaries, but it can be a lot more creative than that. It is a very important part of filmmaking and give the audience a lot of visual clues about characters and their personalities. Some possible techniques to look into 3 point lighting High key lighting Low key lighting Top / under lighting

The Specialisms Sound Some possible techniques to look into Often neglected by amateur filmmakers, having good sound will make a production far more professional. The impact of Foley sounds and an appropriate soundtrack all combine to make the viewer experience more immersive. Some possible techniques to look into Foley sounds Use of music ADR Boom mic control

Researching your specialism Now you have decided on a specialism, you need to research it! What is your specialism? What does it consist of? What media industries can you do this in? Are there any skills or qualifications needed? What are the best routes into a profession within this specialism? Find articles that support your specialism and discuss it’s importance in the industry You need to build a profile of your specialism, finding out as much information about it as possible.

Video analysis Find and discuss videos about your chosen specialism. Upload them to your Weebly page and write the analysis directly onto your page under or next to the video. Don’t just describe what happens in the video – we can see that by watching it – you must explain and discuss the important parts of it and how its relevant to your specialism.