There are many ways that you can find a job in the creative media these days, mostly online because it is accessible in pretty much anywhere in the world, and there's a variety of websites that you can choose to find one. But for those who are either technophobes or don't trust the internet (forgive me for sounding biased), they can get jobs in newspapers, magazines, pretty much anywhere, including asking one of your friends.
But again, the most preferred way of finding a job in the 21st century is either online or at the job centre. Sending a portfolio of your film to someone who could make your film for you could be a good idea, because they might have resources that you don't and it could get you a quick job in the film. Social networking in person or online could also land you a job in the film industry because one of your friends might know someone who would gladly take you in for a job.
Thursday, 23 January 2014
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Skills Self Appraisal
My personal strengths
Transferable skills are important, not just in the media industry, but in our whole lives. These skills are important because these are the skills that get the job done, if you have no transferable skills, you're screwed for life. You would basically have a VERY hard time finding a job if you don't have any transferable skills.
My dream job is...
To become a film director
The main skills required for this job
I have exceptional vision and I'm very creative. However my leadership skills are definitely something that I could work on. In fact, my social skills in general admittedly fall a little bit flat, so that's another few skills I could work on.
I sometimes have a tendancy to snap at people when I'm under great pressure, so that area I could work on, just a little bit. Most times I'm quite calm under pressure, but yeah again there's that little possibility. Just a fair warning.
How I aim to gain these skills
I need to be a bit less withdrawn from everybody else. Admittedly I have a bit of a hard time trusting people who I don't know in my groups so I aim to work on that by experimenting (A.K.A trying to work with different people and see where that gets me.)
Also in group work I tend to leave myself out and let everybody get on with what they're doing, I could try and get myself more involved in the work that's being done.
- Photoshop (important for digital imaging)
- Listening to other people (important in all film media jobs)
- Editing videos (important in film post-production)
- Know how to handle a camera pretty well (important for film production
- Visualizing (important when you want to create a film)
- Drawing (to some extent, sometimes helps get the point across)
- Script Writing (important for film pre-production)
- Photography (important for choosing locations for films)
- Creative mind (important for same reason as visualizing)
- Reliable (important in all areas)
Transferable skills are important, not just in the media industry, but in our whole lives. These skills are important because these are the skills that get the job done, if you have no transferable skills, you're screwed for life. You would basically have a VERY hard time finding a job if you don't have any transferable skills.
- Punctuality (so that people know you'll actually be there on time)
- Reliability (people can trust you)
- Communication skills (so you can hire people for your film)
- Time management - deadlines (to save money and deliver the product on time)
- Organisation (so that you're basically all sorted to make the film)
- Functional skills (so that you know how much the film production's going to cost)
- Working as part of a team (get lots more done)
- Working on your own initiative
- Commitment
- Motivation
- Problem Solving
My dream job is...
To become a film director
The main skills required for this job
- Exceptional artistic vision
- Creative skills
- Commitment
- Leadership skills
- Inspirational and motivational
- Remain calm and think clearly under great pressure
I have exceptional vision and I'm very creative. However my leadership skills are definitely something that I could work on. In fact, my social skills in general admittedly fall a little bit flat, so that's another few skills I could work on.
I sometimes have a tendancy to snap at people when I'm under great pressure, so that area I could work on, just a little bit. Most times I'm quite calm under pressure, but yeah again there's that little possibility. Just a fair warning.
How I aim to gain these skills
I need to be a bit less withdrawn from everybody else. Admittedly I have a bit of a hard time trusting people who I don't know in my groups so I aim to work on that by experimenting (A.K.A trying to work with different people and see where that gets me.)
Also in group work I tend to leave myself out and let everybody get on with what they're doing, I could try and get myself more involved in the work that's being done.
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Dream Job
Dream job
Film Director
Tasks: A film director may write the script, commission it to be written or hired after the script is complete. Directors must then produce a vision for the final film and then define a way to achieve that vision. They must then take on other responsibilities, such as selecting the right cast, crew and locations. They also direct rehearsals and the performances of the actors once the film is in production.
During post-production, the director works closely with the editor to get the desired final film.
Skills: Directors must have exceptional artistic vision and creative skills to develop an original and engaging film. A deep passion for filmmaking and an unerring devotion for their project are essential, and strong leadership skills are completely necessary.
Goals
Short Term: Complete level 1 and 2 creative media. Maybe have a bit (or more than a bit) of work experience.
Long Term: Complete level 3 creative media and attend university. Then get a job as a film director. Maybe get a bit more work experience.
Film Director
Tasks: A film director may write the script, commission it to be written or hired after the script is complete. Directors must then produce a vision for the final film and then define a way to achieve that vision. They must then take on other responsibilities, such as selecting the right cast, crew and locations. They also direct rehearsals and the performances of the actors once the film is in production.During post-production, the director works closely with the editor to get the desired final film.
Skills: Directors must have exceptional artistic vision and creative skills to develop an original and engaging film. A deep passion for filmmaking and an unerring devotion for their project are essential, and strong leadership skills are completely necessary.
Goals
Short Term: Complete level 1 and 2 creative media. Maybe have a bit (or more than a bit) of work experience.Long Term: Complete level 3 creative media and attend university. Then get a job as a film director. Maybe get a bit more work experience.
Contracts in the Creative Media Sectors
There are three main types of payment in the creative media sectors.
Salaried
A salary is a set number of hours, days, weeks or months which has a set pay.
Hourly Paid
Hourly paid is where someone is paid for how many hours they work.
Paid on completion
Where someone is paid at the end of their contract or end of a project.
Salaried
A salary is a set number of hours, days, weeks or months which has a set pay.
Hourly Paid
Hourly paid is where someone is paid for how many hours they work.
Paid on completion
Where someone is paid at the end of their contract or end of a project.
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Job Types
Full Time
A full time contract involves weekly hours that are 35 hours and up. An advantage is that you know how much you'll get each month nad you're covered for sick days. A disadvantage is that it ties you on to one employer. A good example of this is an advertiser.
Part Time
A part time contract involves less hours than a full time contract, so basically 34 hours or below. An advantage is that you can have more than one job and you get the same benefits as a full time job. A disadvantage is that you get less money than a full time contract. A good example of a part time job is a content creator.
Permanent
Permanent contracts are types of paid contracts that can last indefinitely. An advantage is that you have a permanently secure income. A disadvantage is that you have to come in no matter what (well, except if you're ill or something like that.) An example of a permanent job is a Personal Assistant (PA) or a TV presenter.
Fixed Term
A fixed term contract is one that lasts a tixed period of time, say 1, 2 years, something like that. An advantage is that once the contract is finished, you can choose to renew your contract and work for another 1-2 years, or you can stop there. A disadvantage is that when the contract is in effect, it is very hard to get out of it. In fact I think the only way you can get out of it is if you're fired. An example is a person covering for maternity leave.
Freelance
A freelancer is someone who works for him/herself and can have any number of employees. An advantage is you can be employed in more than one company at any one time. A disadvantage is that if you don't have a credible reputation, you're screwed. An example is a freelance reporter.
A full time contract involves weekly hours that are 35 hours and up. An advantage is that you know how much you'll get each month nad you're covered for sick days. A disadvantage is that it ties you on to one employer. A good example of this is an advertiser.
Part Time
A part time contract involves less hours than a full time contract, so basically 34 hours or below. An advantage is that you can have more than one job and you get the same benefits as a full time job. A disadvantage is that you get less money than a full time contract. A good example of a part time job is a content creator.
Permanent
Permanent contracts are types of paid contracts that can last indefinitely. An advantage is that you have a permanently secure income. A disadvantage is that you have to come in no matter what (well, except if you're ill or something like that.) An example of a permanent job is a Personal Assistant (PA) or a TV presenter.
Fixed Term
A fixed term contract is one that lasts a tixed period of time, say 1, 2 years, something like that. An advantage is that once the contract is finished, you can choose to renew your contract and work for another 1-2 years, or you can stop there. A disadvantage is that when the contract is in effect, it is very hard to get out of it. In fact I think the only way you can get out of it is if you're fired. An example is a person covering for maternity leave.
Freelance
A freelancer is someone who works for him/herself and can have any number of employees. An advantage is you can be employed in more than one company at any one time. A disadvantage is that if you don't have a credible reputation, you're screwed. An example is a freelance reporter.
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Film Media Jobs
The runner is the person who's responsible for getting everything done, for example if someone wants a copy of the script or something like that, the runner goes and photocopies the script and gives it to whoever. The runner is possibly the most important person on the set. On bigger productions, there may be more than several runners, particularly the production office runners and floor runners. Then at least one runner is assigned to each main department such as the editing suite, cameras, sound department and art department. Working hours tend to be long and unpredictable, up to 6 days per week, with low pay, about £7 per hour.
Make-up artists have the job of making sure the models and actors have suitable hairstyles and makeup before appearing in front of a camera or audience. They are involved in a number of things, including film and television. Junior make-up artists can charge around £200 for a 10 hour day, whereas make-up designers can charge £300. Notable make-up designers are Sam Fine, Charlie Green and Pat McGrath
The film director is probably the most important person in the whole film production. Their responsiblities include creating a vision for the finished film, then start planning the film out. During pre-production, the director does the crucial parts, including selecting the right cast, the right locations, etc. They don't really do that much during production. During post-production, they work closely with editors, ensuring that they have the desired effects, sounds, etc for the final version of the film. Directors are very highly paid, with pays between £10,000 (for a short film) and £1,000,000 (for a successful feature film).
The producer is an important role to take as he/she is in charge of pretty much everything that goes on in the set, and also outside events, including fundraising for a proposed production. They get paid an average about £100,000 annually.
The writer has a very important role, writing the script, obviously. The writer is possibly the second most important person on the whole set. But sometimes, some films might not have a writer because the director might have written the script him/herself, but that is probably only for short films, definately not for full length films. A writer's salery may be between £10,000 (less known writers) to about £100,000.
Film projects also need accountants, people who handle things like budgets, payrolls, taxes, insurance claims and at the end of the film production, closes the film down financially. Short films may hire only one production accountant, but bigger films may hire at least three. Accountants must have strong numerical and organisational skills, as well as being good team players. They must also have strong social skills to talk to financiers, producers and other production staff. Production accountants are paid at least £1500 per 5 day week. Experienced production accountants demand and get at least £2000 per 5 day week.
Construction managers are those people who determine how the whole film looks, from the planning to the last coat of paint on a finished set. They are hired by and report to the production manager. Construction managers lead a team of craftsmen, including; carpenters, painters, riggers and plasterers and make sure that everything is completed to deadline and within budget and that they meet the production requirements. Construction managers need to have excellent organisational and management skills, pay close attention to detail and need to be able to see the 'bigger picture` when it comes to set making. Construction managers are paid at least £42,000, but on average they are paid £56,000 for the whole project.
Make-up artists have the job of making sure the models and actors have suitable hairstyles and makeup before appearing in front of a camera or audience. They are involved in a number of things, including film and television. Junior make-up artists can charge around £200 for a 10 hour day, whereas make-up designers can charge £300. Notable make-up designers are Sam Fine, Charlie Green and Pat McGrath
The film director is probably the most important person in the whole film production. Their responsiblities include creating a vision for the finished film, then start planning the film out. During pre-production, the director does the crucial parts, including selecting the right cast, the right locations, etc. They don't really do that much during production. During post-production, they work closely with editors, ensuring that they have the desired effects, sounds, etc for the final version of the film. Directors are very highly paid, with pays between £10,000 (for a short film) and £1,000,000 (for a successful feature film).
The producer is an important role to take as he/she is in charge of pretty much everything that goes on in the set, and also outside events, including fundraising for a proposed production. They get paid an average about £100,000 annually.
The writer has a very important role, writing the script, obviously. The writer is possibly the second most important person on the whole set. But sometimes, some films might not have a writer because the director might have written the script him/herself, but that is probably only for short films, definately not for full length films. A writer's salery may be between £10,000 (less known writers) to about £100,000.
Film projects also need accountants, people who handle things like budgets, payrolls, taxes, insurance claims and at the end of the film production, closes the film down financially. Short films may hire only one production accountant, but bigger films may hire at least three. Accountants must have strong numerical and organisational skills, as well as being good team players. They must also have strong social skills to talk to financiers, producers and other production staff. Production accountants are paid at least £1500 per 5 day week. Experienced production accountants demand and get at least £2000 per 5 day week.
Construction managers are those people who determine how the whole film looks, from the planning to the last coat of paint on a finished set. They are hired by and report to the production manager. Construction managers lead a team of craftsmen, including; carpenters, painters, riggers and plasterers and make sure that everything is completed to deadline and within budget and that they meet the production requirements. Construction managers need to have excellent organisational and management skills, pay close attention to detail and need to be able to see the 'bigger picture` when it comes to set making. Construction managers are paid at least £42,000, but on average they are paid £56,000 for the whole project.
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Geodemographics
Geodemographics are divided into three main categories, local, national and international.
Local geodemography is paying attention only to those who live in the local area, examples include the Gazette and BBC Tees.
National geodemography is where media is directed at people living in the country (or in my case the whole of the UK). Examples of this are the whole of the BBC and ITV.
And last but not least, internationally. International geodemography focuses on everyone in the world. Examples of this is the film industry, you can basically watch, I don't know, James Bond movies any place in the world or Harry Potter. The reason for this is because film studios release them globally.
Local geodemography is paying attention only to those who live in the local area, examples include the Gazette and BBC Tees.
National geodemography is where media is directed at people living in the country (or in my case the whole of the UK). Examples of this are the whole of the BBC and ITV.
And last but not least, internationally. International geodemography focuses on everyone in the world. Examples of this is the film industry, you can basically watch, I don't know, James Bond movies any place in the world or Harry Potter. The reason for this is because film studios release them globally.
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