My Suitability for the Roles
Director
Written Communication
As a director, my written
communications would be put to good use. I am more than capable of
emailing/messaging the other members of staff of any important information on the
project that they would need to know and be informed of.
Verbal Communication
Verbal communications is a priority to
a director. I believe I may be relatively successful with this task as I am
able to give instructions to staff and explain clearly what they are required
to do.
Practical Production
As a director I can give sets of
specific instructions to staff and actors. I am capable of demonstrating how I
want certain tasks to be performed as part of the practical productions (e.g.
the acting/performing side of the film).
Creativity
I have the creativity to make new
recommendations to staff (e.g. what camera angles to use, how the lighting
could effect the scene), as it’s important that a director can quickly think on
their feet as well as planning in advance; These are two skills that I believe
I have achieved well within film projects.
Potential
Gaps in my Skill
I have come to the
realisation that there are gaps in my skill and areas for improvement in terms
or being a director.
For starters, I have never worked professionally as a director as I've only worked independently on my own projects. To impress employers, they usually like to see that you have worked professionally in the subject before, so I have placed looking for available job opportunities beforehand under great consideration.
I also believe that improvements should be made to my communication skills, as previously I've worked amongst people I've know personally, so the way I've addressed them and spoken to the on the projects was allowed to be informal. When working on professional pieces, I'm aware that I'll have to speak to the actors and crew in a different way, being respectful yet stern in order to complete filming successfully and keep the project to a working environment. However, I believe I exceed in terms of written communication, practical production and most importantly, creativity.
For starters, I have never worked professionally as a director as I've only worked independently on my own projects. To impress employers, they usually like to see that you have worked professionally in the subject before, so I have placed looking for available job opportunities beforehand under great consideration.
I also believe that improvements should be made to my communication skills, as previously I've worked amongst people I've know personally, so the way I've addressed them and spoken to the on the projects was allowed to be informal. When working on professional pieces, I'm aware that I'll have to speak to the actors and crew in a different way, being respectful yet stern in order to complete filming successfully and keep the project to a working environment. However, I believe I exceed in terms of written communication, practical production and most importantly, creativity.
Action
Plan
Sheffield Hallam
University provides courses in filmmaking and the study of film; I believe it
would be beneficial for me to study these to improve my knowledge and
understanding for future film projects. Studying film making at University is
also an impressive quality to add to my CV or resume.
In terms of seeking a
professional directing position, I would need to provide an impressive
CV/resume to a film/TV producing company and attend job opportunities and
interviews to find work in these sectors. Sheffield has Warp Films and
Sheffield Live! TV, just to name two media companies specialising in film and
TV, so it seems logical to pursue companies like these in case they are hiring
people. I imagine myself starting with local and smaller film projects and
gradually working my way up till I perhaps have a directing job with the BBC or
another successful film/TV company.
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