Sunday, 8 December 2013

Tips Learnt At BFI

On Thursday 21st November, as a media group within QE Girls we visited the British Film Institute on South Bank.

Within this visit I learnt many new skills regarding both my exam and having a career in media. 

In terms of my exam there were many skills which were clearly etched into my memory when leaving the trip. 
I was told the following:
  1. To get as much practice and feedback as possible therefore making your work of a higher standard, better each time.
  2. Investigate existing successful title openings and note down their positives and negatives, highlighting how the genre is addressed.
  3. Whilst investigating title openings, despite there several advantages, also take note of their somewhat disadvantages describing how it could have been made better.
  4. Brainstorm any ideas you have, even if you think they are too extreme or minimal - ideas can flow from any starting point.
  5. Plan all actions with storyboards and time sheets consequently making filming a faster process.
  6. When creating your opening DO NOT/AVOID using the common openings by students: 
  7. AVOID making the following mistakes:
  8. Lastly, use websites for advice and use resources available, for example: http://petesmediablog.blogspot.co.uk/

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