Light Painting

To create these images, we had to turn the lights off and use one small light which was attached to the end of a ruler. We set out camera's to TV and it was set on High Frames Per Second (FPS) Rate/ Shutter Speed which was from 10 to 30 seconds. The ISO was also set to 100. Then we quickly drew our image using the small lighting.

Here's a few images of Light Painting, (shown below):

Gel Lighting

To create these images we used Gel Lighting Filters which make the images have a different type of effect to it. You could combine any colour together or use them separately such as; Green, Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple ect.., to create these effects.

In order to create these images, you need to make sure that the camera is set to manual, the shutter speed has to be 1/30, the Aperture has to be 5.6 and the ISO has to be 400.

Here's a few images using Gel Lighting, (shown below):

Photography Lighting

SOFT LIGHTING EFFECTS

I learned how to create Soft Lights, Hard Light, Clam Shell Lighting and Rim Light photographs. To create a Soft Lighting images we used a soft box which reflected the light back to the object which created a clam shell effect. When creating Soft Lighting, we had to make sure that our camera's were set to the following:

• ISO 100
• Shutter Speed: 1/50
• Aperture: 5.6

Here's a few Soft Lighting effects, (shown below):

HARD LIGHTING EFFECTS

Hard Lighting is created by the Rim Light where part of the lighting is blocked so that you focus more on the shadow of the image. When creating Hard Lighting, we had to make sure that our camera's were set to the following:

• Manual
• ISO: 400
• Aperture: 5.6
• Shutter Speed: 1/45

Here's 2 examples of Hard Lighting effects, (shown below):

Shutter Zoom

Shutter Zoom is where you zoom into an object while taking a picture of it. When you do this affect, the edges of the image becomes blurred while the centre of the image is in focus. To create this effect, you set your camera to a lower shutter speed and you put it on TV setting.

Here's a few images of Shutter Zoom shots, (shown below):

Panning Techniques

To create good Panning Shots you need to set the camera to TV, the Shutter Speed should be 1/30. Once you have done that, you need to focus on one object and as you are about to take a camera shot of it, you move the camera from right to left and then you click the button to take the image. When taking a photo of the object, you need to make sure that the object is in focus and the objects around it are out of focus.

Here's a few examples of Panning Shots, (shown below):

TASK 1: Understand Different Applications Of Photography

Fashion Photographer

Patrick Demarchelier

Patrick Demarchelier was born in France but lived in the USA since 1975 and is one of the world's most coveted fashion photographers. His passion for photography started at the age of 17 years old where his Step-Father first gave him a camera.

His portraits have become very popular and he has photographed covers and has done campaigns for a lot of influential publications and fashion houses. He also became the assistant to a photographer who produced film magazine covers and became the assistant to a photographer called 'Hans Feurer' who worked with the magazine called Vogue. 

He then started working as a freelance photographer and assisted the following people:

• Henry Cartier-Bresson
• Terry King
• Jacques Guilbert

Being a Freelance Photographer can be quite risky as sometimes, you may not get paid to do your job and the when you do get money, it might not be a lot. You also have to deal with the taxman yourself and you manage all of your work alone.

However, there is a plus side to being a freelance photographer as you can work at your own pace, meaning that there is no particular time that you need to start and finish work and you can spend as much time as you want on your project. You're your own boss, so you have the chance to do anything that you choose to do, without someone, looking over your shoulder, telling you what to do.

I think that it is good to be a freelance photographer, because it enables you to create your own unique piece of work and you don't have to rush your project.

Patrick Demarchelier's work has been very successful that it has been displayed in many publications such as:

• Vogue Covers
• He done a few camera shot campaigns for Calvin Klein
• Ralph Lauren
• Chanel
• Elizabeth Arden
• Dior
• Giorgio Armani
• Louis Vuitton and many more.

However, most of the time, his photo's mostly appear in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone, Newsweek and Elle.

Here's a few images of the work that Patrick Demarchelier has done (shown below):

                                           

Multi-Camera Techniques- Going Live!

TV SOAP- EASTENDERS 03/10/2013

Programme Outline:
Eastenders is a British television soap opera that is aired, during the week, on BBC One.
This programme starts at 8:00pm on Monday's and Friday's and 7:30pm on Tuesday's and Thursday's. It lasts for 30 minutes but on some occasions, the show lasts for 1 hour.
This soap opera's storylines show the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the London Borough of Walford in the East End of London. 
Eastenders is aimed at young people ages 15 years old to an older audience of 65 years old. In comparison to Hollyoaks, is mainly a soap for teenagers as most of the actors/actress' are younger.



In the first part of the scene, we see a Long Shot of a character in the kitchen making tea.
As he moves along, we see a Long Shot of two characters. A Long Shot enables the viewers to have a brief idea of what is going on in the scene. As the camera moves along, we then start seeing Medium Shots of both of the characters in the kitchen. A few Two Shots are used when the characters are having a conversation. 












As I move on to another scene, Over The Shoulder Shots are used when two other people are having a conversation.
When they are talking, the camera pans from left to right, making sure the camera is in different positions. This is so that the viewers don't get bored by just looking at one camera shot.


Another scene that I analysed was when there were a few characters in the Cafe. A Wide Shot is used to give the viewers an idea of what is actually going on in the Cafe. We see different story lines happening in the same area. 

Two people in the cafe are shown having a conversation about someone else who is in the Cafe. Two Shots and Over The Shoulder Shots are used during their conversation. However, when, the character that they are talking about, walks by, a Wide Shot is used and this lets the viewers know exactly what is going on in the scene.

A Wide Shot is used when another character walks into the Cafe and looks at another character who is sitting down. As she continues to look at the other character, the camera zooms a bit so that you can see the characters' facial expression. This creates tension to the viewers as they may want to know what is going on between these two characters.

Overall Description & Analysis
Overall, the camera is often slow paced as it is a Soap Opera and fast camera shots don't need to be used. Eastenders is a Soap Opera and Bad Education is a Sitcom, however, they are similar as they're shown on BBC channels and they are both TV Drama's.
However, Eastenders is still a bit different to Bad Education as the setting of the scenes in Eastenders take place in Albert Square, whereas the setting of Bad Education is mostly set in a School. Also, Eastenders comes on 4 times a week, making it a serial drama, whereas, Bad Education is a TV series which only come on sometimes.
Eastenders mostly use Two Shots, Over The Shoulder Shots and Medium Shots as there are always conversations going on between a few people.



GAME SHOW- THE CUBE (The Cube S06E03)

Programme Outline:
The Cube is a game show which enables contestants to win a top prize of £250,000 by completing challenges from within a cube in front of a live studio audience. This game show first aired on the 22nd of August 2009 on ITV and is hosted by Phillip Schofield.
Colin McFarlane provides the voice of The Cube, and explains the rules of the games.
This programme lasts for 60 minutes and comes on at different times. The Cube is aimed at ages 18 to 65 years old. This is because its a family game show that everyone can watch and any one can take part in this show as long as you're willing to do so.

At the beginning of the show, we see a short clip showing the logo saying 'The Cube'. A Wide Shot is then used to show the audience, the presenter and the surroundings of the studio. Another Wide Shot and a Tracking Shot is used to show the presenter of the show. A Medium Close-Up Shot is then used to show a closer camera shot of the presenter.

The presenter then introduces the first contestant to the audience. A Long Shot is used as the contestant walks onto the studio. Two Shots are then used as the presenter is talking to the contestant. A Medium Shot is used when the contestant introduces his supporters to the audience.

As the contestant enters The Cube to start their first game, we see a Bird's Eye View Shot of the camera looking down as the contestant is inside the Cube. This is so that the viewers can have an idea of how it is like inside The Cube and to see how big the Cube really is.

The camera continues to move into different shots such as; Close-Ups, Two Shots, Wide Shots, Tracking Shots and Close-Ups. This is so that the viewers can see the contestant, the contestants' supporters, the surroundings of The Cube, and the audience. It also makes it more interesting to watch when there are different camera shots. When the contestant is playing the game, Close-Up Shots are used to see what the contestant is doing. Fast camera Panning Shots are used and also Fast Zoomed in Shots are used to create tension for the viewers watching the show.



Overall Description & Analysis
Overall, there are a variety of slow and fast camera shots used in this show. This is to create tension when the viewers are watching it. However, the camera movements are a lot more quicker in this show than Eastenders and Bad Education, as this is a Game Show and Eastenders is a Soap Opera and Bad Education is a Sitcom.
Also, as this is a Game Show, the colours used are Red, Silver and Black. This is to give the show its own unique style and identity so that it catches the viewers attention and so that they know which show they are watching.




SIT-COM- BAD EDUCATION (Bad Education: Series 2: Funeral)

Programme Outline:
Bad Education is a British sitcom produced by Tiger Aspect Productions for BBC Three. It stars Jack Whitehall as young teacher called 'Alfie Wickers' at the fictional Abbey Grove School, in Watford Hertfordshire. Bad Education lasts for 30 minutes and is aimed at a young target audience of teenagers to the age of 25 years old. The reason why this show is aimed at this target audience is because the show is set in a school and that can appeal to teenagers as they are familiar with the type of environment.

The second series of Bad Education became a success when it made its debut on TV, the other day, with a reported audience of 832,000 in overnight statistics. 


The beginning of the show starts showing a Close-Up Shot of a mobile phone ringing. A Wide Shot is then used to show a part of a room, where the phone is, with no-one sitting at the desk. A lady then pops up from next to the desk and a few Zoomed in Shots and Medium Shots are used, showing the lady answering the phone. We then see a Medium Shot of a few people in the classroom who are on the other line of the phone. The camera moves back and forth to the lady on the phone, then to the people in the classroom.











The lady realises that someone is playing a prank on her, so we see a Wide Shot of the lady walking into another room to find out who is playing a prank on her. As she walks into the classroom that she thinks the other people are in, we see a High Angle Shot of something falling onto her head, then we see a Medium Close-Up showing her facial expression.
A Close-Up Shot is then used to show her feet as she is about to trip over a string piece of rope. We then see a variety camera shots of objects that are linked up to this prank attack that she gets.

After that, we then see a short clip showing the logo saying 'Bad Education'. We then see a Close-Up of a teacher talking in a staff room. A Wide Shot is then used to show the rest of the staff members listening to the man talking. A Medium Long Shot is used when another staff member responds back to what the other staff member said.

Overall Description & Analysis
Overall, as this programme is more of a comedy show, the shooting style is a bit more fast paced compared to the other shows analysed. This is because in the show, the camera tends to move to another camera shot quicker. Near the beginning part of the show, the word 'chicken' is said and the camera zooms in about 3 times when it is said. This is to create a bit of humour to the show and this is what makes it a bit different to the other shows that I have analysed. However, the TV Scheduling is similar to Eastenders as they only come on for 30 minutes and are both shown on a BBC channel.

Strengths & Weaknesses Of Shooting Multi- Camera Compared To Single Camera Shooting Techniques

The Strengths of shooting Multi- Camera is that you can use more than one camera to shoot certain scenes, which makes it easier to shoot scenes quickly. However, the Weaknesses of shooting Multi- Camera is that when it comes to editing, as there's other camera's that you use to film scenes, it will be longer to edit and the sound may not be synced properly which means that you will have to make sure that the editing is done properly.

However, when you are shooting with a Single Camera, it is a lot easier as you are only using one camera, therefore you won't have to edit a lot of different things and the syncing won't be out of time. Also, when you are using one camera, you have a lot more time to do what you want to do, as you don't need to focus on sorting out the other camera's around you. You can just focus on this one camera. You also won't have to have a big team when using a single camera as you can just use the one camera yourself which saves you a lot more time.

UNIT 24: The Role Of A Screenwriter

A Screenwriter is a freelance profession where someone writes screenplays for films or television programmes. They have an important role as they create the narrative and style that suits the genre of the film/programme.

The screenwriter creates and starts to develop characters for the story making sure that there is a good plot or the story so that the film/programme will sell to many people and so that it will catch the audiences' attention.

In order to become a screenwriter, all you need to be able to have is a good imagination and you need to be a good storyteller, so that others will be able to understand your story. You also need to have a good structure for your stories, making sure that the locations, in your stories, are suitable for the genre and that you bring the characters to life.

Screenwriters have to make sure that they complete their work on time and stick to the deadlines that are given, as their ideas need to get to the Producers, Directors and other people that are involved in Pre-Production for the project.

They need to make sure that their work appeals to their target audience and that the narrative of their work will keep the audience entertained. They also need to make sure that their work is very creative as they need to present their work to the Producers, Directors ect.. and there are many other people that are trying to get their work out there as well, so they have to prove that their work is best.