https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVcNl7Av2LM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8Lelmmmi2M This is the type of documentary film-making I would aspire to in the future. It involves working with members of a different community and raising awareness of a pressing environmental issue.
Category: Contextual Research
Amelia Sutcliffe on LinkedIn | Connecting with a fellow videographer.
Through the collaborative videography experience of filming the Salsa flash mob, I met a fellow videographer with more commercial experience, Amelia Sutcliffe. Before meeting in person, I made contact with her through email and LinkedIn – I think doing this helps to build a lasting professional relationship with people, in the same way that I…… Continue reading Amelia Sutcliffe on LinkedIn | Connecting with a fellow videographer.
Alice Aedy | A young photojournalist & documentary film-maker
Alice Aedy is a massive inspiration, as she has managed to find a career in lens-based media that relates to her interests in social and environmental issues. Having reflected on the fact that the purpose of my work is a big motivational factor, and that I am most interested in projects which engage with social…… Continue reading Alice Aedy | A young photojournalist & documentary film-maker
Jessica Whitaker | Model of Practice
Jessica Whitaker has been a really useful model of practice as a young, professional photographer. Her YouTube videos speak in detail about issues I have come across in the transitional period of being both a student but starting to charge for my work. Interestingly, although her advice on professional development has been really useful, looking…… Continue reading Jessica Whitaker | Model of Practice
Defining documentary photography…
Photography as Activism: Images for Social Change | Michelle Bogre I am increasingly interested in pushing forward my practice as a documentary photographer and/or film maker. This book has really helped me to develop my understanding of what I mean by that. Having researched, compared and contrasted models of practice such as Alice Aedy and…… Continue reading Defining documentary photography…
The Other Planet | An insight into post-production.
Today was a real eye-opener in terms of how much more there is to learn about the world of post-production! It was so useful to be introduced to the industry-standard workflow various different roles. I think it’s helpful to find out what I don’t know now, in terms of identifying major gaps in my technical…… Continue reading The Other Planet | An insight into post-production.
Negotiating reduced rates, communication & professionalism | Jessica Whitaker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-wBjfATVtU Over-communicate to avoid misunderstanding and disappointment If I had existing clear-cut rates or ‘packages’, it would be a ready made guideline which I could then offer a discount off Consider trading work Working for free is sometimes okay, but it really depends on What you get out of itWho it’s for You may want…… Continue reading Negotiating reduced rates, communication & professionalism | Jessica Whitaker
Joe Collinson | Interview with a professional lens-based practitioner
I contacted Joe Collinson, a photographer/videographer who I worked with on Green Guide Leeds, with some questions about his practice. It has been so useful to gain insights into different careers that relate to lens-based media. Joe’s experience as a freelance photographer/videographer is completely different to that of Louise Malkinson’s film-making experience; both have informed…… Continue reading Joe Collinson | Interview with a professional lens-based practitioner
Working out what I should charge.
I received this email from Open Source Arts venue after doing some voluntary photography for them. Although the opportunity became unavailable, it made me seek some advice about how much I can expect to charge for a shoot of this nature. “We have an aerial trapeze artist who is on the search for a photographer…… Continue reading Working out what I should charge.
Louise Malkinson | An insight into TV documentary making
Louise’s talk today gave an honest insight into the world of access documentaries. My notes from the session show practical advice/insight shared, such as the typical route into documentary film-making, but her talk has also provoked some personal considerations about pursuing this career. Work/Life Balance Part of making good documentaries is completely immersing the production…… Continue reading Louise Malkinson | An insight into TV documentary making
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