Overall Evaluation
Throughout the project, I learned how to write a script, screen breakdown and a story itself. I learned how to create a world and a character and how important it is to know what I am trying to say through my story, what genre it is and what impact on the target audience it will have.
I have learned how it is like to work in a real industry, between scriptwriters and screen editors. It thought me how to let go of my own work and start with working on something new that I was given from someone else. It allowed me to be more critical on my work and accept the criticism from others.
I learned a lot about bereavement and grief and how it is seen through eyes of scientists, different religions and cultures. Through the research on media and literature on the topic of the drama I learned how important it is to understand the topic of my project very well, so I can use my knowledge to create realistic piece that will interest my target audience.
Throughout the project, I had to compose two proposals or two different roles; the one for pre-production and another one for post-production. I got my both first choices each time, which makes me believe that I got better at composing such document and being able to find my strong points and sell them well to my tutors.
On the way to the final project I had opportunity to try a couple of new things, such as writing a tagline - http://screipttoscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/tag-lines.html , press release - http://screipttoscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/press-release.html or casting calls - http://screipttoscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/casting-call.html .
I have also produced leaflates - http://screipttoscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/leaflates-design.html and costume moodboards - http://screipttoscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/costume-mood-boards-and-budget.html .
Those were a great opportunity to try something new and think outside of a box, as well as get very creative. I liked doing all of them and I am very glad that I had a chance to do so. It made me feel a little bit more comfident with my english language skills as someone who uses this language as their second one.
Since I wante to be a photographer, I was really greatful to be given the oportunity to take photogrpahs on the set. It allowed me to look at different posibiltiies for the future and isnpired me more to try new things and not to limit myself.
Taking so may photograhs and working in such busy enviroment; knowing when to take a photo and when to step back was a good exercise not only for my photographic skills, but also for my observational skills.
As the director of art I could use and train my ability to work under the pressure. It also helped with developing my time managment, reposnaibility and planning skills. Working with very low budget I had to get very creative in finding the cheapest ways in which we could get all that we needed; such as asking actors to bring thir own clothes or asking our collage departaments if we can borrow their equipment.
My research
I believe that my research was done in depth and accuratlly. I have looked at the idea of a poject itself and at the person we were working with - Lilie Ferrari. Knowing that I will write the script for the drama I have learned about the first scripts and their development to this day. I have also looked and their structure. It gave me the base for what I am actually going to do, as well as the research on screeptwriters and what they actually do.
Later on I have done research on bereavement itself. Understanding the physical and mental impact on people that the grief has or learning about different cultures and religions was a kay for me to be able to create our characters and make the story that was realistic and entertaining. Also looking at the literature and media that are based around the bereavement, grief and loosing the loved ones, helped me with understanding how those things that I have learned about grief can be applied to reall characters and their stories in a way that the target audience can sympathise with them.
Of course the research on episodic dramas was a very important part. It was what we were going for so understanding what they are and what their conventions are was extremly important. Alongside with the research on how I should write my script, I learned that knowing what the genre and format of the story will be is one of the first things I need to know about my story. Without it I would only get lost. Knowing what episodic dramas are and how they should look like, I was able to write a stroy that would fit within the conventions of episodic dramas as well as smartly challange them.
During the proccess, I have done smaller researches based around those extra things that I had to do. For example, images of cards and leaflates that I could them use a inspiration for making my own work. I have looked at some examples of portraits of actors from large film productions to see how they look like and again get isnpired from them. I have also looked at some books in which there were given examples of the use of the light and how it influences the image, to be able to manipulate it and create the best portraits of the actors possible. Along the side of the portraits and light, I looked at the mise en scene itself to understand how impotant each part of the film is to create its meaning and context. I believe that the research was extremly important for me as the director of art. I had to understand how the colour of clohing, style of clothing, props and their placement can have a massive impact on the target audience and the way in which they decode the drama.
I have looked at the conventions of the potography on the set. I thought it was very important for me to know hwo it all works, instead of just jumping into deep water. The research told me that I should meet with both of our directors and the director of photogrpahy and discuss the tone of the film and the shots they were going for. That way I could try to make my photos look like they were taken out of the drama, just like they should.
My planning
I think that my planning was done in depth and accuratally. I have linked it with my research and experimentation, which allowed me to think creatively and outside of the box. I have comminted to designing the characters, props, costumes, the world and every part of the stroy that my screenwriting team has created. I was cereful with making suggestions, yet I was not worried to make a mistake due to the trust had to my friends, who were there to critic my work and give me advice and vice versa.
I have drew some of the characters from the drama. Since I am an artist, I wanted to get deeper into the characters and who they are by drawing them myself. The time I sepend on it was a time when I could focus on each of the characters and think them through and really understand who they are.
When planning all of the costumes, props, where and how we gonna get them was a very creative time for me. I had to think about the characters as individual people and make them unique and interesting. Having a very low budged forced me to think outside of a box and quickly make desicions on what I can and cannot do.
My profesionalism
Throughout the project, I have been focused on my work. I have bee doing the research and plnning in depth and in accurasity. I followed the steps given by Lily and treated her with respect that she deserves. During the work alongside my friends I tried to be helpful and focused on what has to be done. When shooting, I was not jumping around and ignoring my responsabilities. If there was something that had to be done and someoone else could not do it such as make up or costume change I was there to help. Working with actors was slightly stressful. I never knew if they were themselves or in character. I had to respect what they were doing and never disturb them from doing their best to make the drama work. I tried to help them as much as possible. I have treated them politely, with respect and friendly. When working on set with Eye Film, I tried not to get in their way. I was behaving calmly and I think I did not annoy anyone on the set, when walking around and taking photos of everything and everyone.
Working with others
My previous projects allowed me to work on my social anxiety and the lack of trust when it comes to working together. This time I had to rely on the crowdfunding team to promote our project and raise the money for it. I also had to trust others with my work, when my script was moved forward to another person. I also had to work with other people on the script where I had to respect their opinions and ideas as well as be able to communicte my own views and suggestions in a way that would not hurt or affend the other person. I think I was able to achive that by staying calm and proffesional at all times.
Improvement
In the future I would like to apply what I have learned now. I would like to work harder and be braver to work in something that is not necesserly my comfort zone. I think that this project allowed me to think that way and be ready to try new things that maybe before I would never decide to do, such as being the camera man or the director.
Within my personal research, I hoped to do even moer work and look at more things linked to the theme of the drama or the processes among the pre-production work. I feel like I could have done more experimentation and maybe link my research to the final outcome a little bit better.
I have learned how it is like to work in a real industry, between scriptwriters and screen editors. It thought me how to let go of my own work and start with working on something new that I was given from someone else. It allowed me to be more critical on my work and accept the criticism from others.
I learned a lot about bereavement and grief and how it is seen through eyes of scientists, different religions and cultures. Through the research on media and literature on the topic of the drama I learned how important it is to understand the topic of my project very well, so I can use my knowledge to create realistic piece that will interest my target audience.
Throughout the project, I had to compose two proposals or two different roles; the one for pre-production and another one for post-production. I got my both first choices each time, which makes me believe that I got better at composing such document and being able to find my strong points and sell them well to my tutors.
On the way to the final project I had opportunity to try a couple of new things, such as writing a tagline - http://screipttoscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/tag-lines.html , press release - http://screipttoscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/press-release.html or casting calls - http://screipttoscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/casting-call.html .
I have also produced leaflates - http://screipttoscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/leaflates-design.html and costume moodboards - http://screipttoscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/costume-mood-boards-and-budget.html .
Those were a great opportunity to try something new and think outside of a box, as well as get very creative. I liked doing all of them and I am very glad that I had a chance to do so. It made me feel a little bit more comfident with my english language skills as someone who uses this language as their second one.
Since I wante to be a photographer, I was really greatful to be given the oportunity to take photogrpahs on the set. It allowed me to look at different posibiltiies for the future and isnpired me more to try new things and not to limit myself.
Taking so may photograhs and working in such busy enviroment; knowing when to take a photo and when to step back was a good exercise not only for my photographic skills, but also for my observational skills.
As the director of art I could use and train my ability to work under the pressure. It also helped with developing my time managment, reposnaibility and planning skills. Working with very low budget I had to get very creative in finding the cheapest ways in which we could get all that we needed; such as asking actors to bring thir own clothes or asking our collage departaments if we can borrow their equipment.
My research
I believe that my research was done in depth and accuratlly. I have looked at the idea of a poject itself and at the person we were working with - Lilie Ferrari. Knowing that I will write the script for the drama I have learned about the first scripts and their development to this day. I have also looked and their structure. It gave me the base for what I am actually going to do, as well as the research on screeptwriters and what they actually do.
Later on I have done research on bereavement itself. Understanding the physical and mental impact on people that the grief has or learning about different cultures and religions was a kay for me to be able to create our characters and make the story that was realistic and entertaining. Also looking at the literature and media that are based around the bereavement, grief and loosing the loved ones, helped me with understanding how those things that I have learned about grief can be applied to reall characters and their stories in a way that the target audience can sympathise with them.
Of course the research on episodic dramas was a very important part. It was what we were going for so understanding what they are and what their conventions are was extremly important. Alongside with the research on how I should write my script, I learned that knowing what the genre and format of the story will be is one of the first things I need to know about my story. Without it I would only get lost. Knowing what episodic dramas are and how they should look like, I was able to write a stroy that would fit within the conventions of episodic dramas as well as smartly challange them.
During the proccess, I have done smaller researches based around those extra things that I had to do. For example, images of cards and leaflates that I could them use a inspiration for making my own work. I have looked at some examples of portraits of actors from large film productions to see how they look like and again get isnpired from them. I have also looked at some books in which there were given examples of the use of the light and how it influences the image, to be able to manipulate it and create the best portraits of the actors possible. Along the side of the portraits and light, I looked at the mise en scene itself to understand how impotant each part of the film is to create its meaning and context. I believe that the research was extremly important for me as the director of art. I had to understand how the colour of clohing, style of clothing, props and their placement can have a massive impact on the target audience and the way in which they decode the drama.
I have looked at the conventions of the potography on the set. I thought it was very important for me to know hwo it all works, instead of just jumping into deep water. The research told me that I should meet with both of our directors and the director of photogrpahy and discuss the tone of the film and the shots they were going for. That way I could try to make my photos look like they were taken out of the drama, just like they should.
My planning
I think that my planning was done in depth and accuratally. I have linked it with my research and experimentation, which allowed me to think creatively and outside of the box. I have comminted to designing the characters, props, costumes, the world and every part of the stroy that my screenwriting team has created. I was cereful with making suggestions, yet I was not worried to make a mistake due to the trust had to my friends, who were there to critic my work and give me advice and vice versa.
I have drew some of the characters from the drama. Since I am an artist, I wanted to get deeper into the characters and who they are by drawing them myself. The time I sepend on it was a time when I could focus on each of the characters and think them through and really understand who they are.
When planning all of the costumes, props, where and how we gonna get them was a very creative time for me. I had to think about the characters as individual people and make them unique and interesting. Having a very low budged forced me to think outside of a box and quickly make desicions on what I can and cannot do.
My profesionalism
Throughout the project, I have been focused on my work. I have bee doing the research and plnning in depth and in accurasity. I followed the steps given by Lily and treated her with respect that she deserves. During the work alongside my friends I tried to be helpful and focused on what has to be done. When shooting, I was not jumping around and ignoring my responsabilities. If there was something that had to be done and someoone else could not do it such as make up or costume change I was there to help. Working with actors was slightly stressful. I never knew if they were themselves or in character. I had to respect what they were doing and never disturb them from doing their best to make the drama work. I tried to help them as much as possible. I have treated them politely, with respect and friendly. When working on set with Eye Film, I tried not to get in their way. I was behaving calmly and I think I did not annoy anyone on the set, when walking around and taking photos of everything and everyone.
Working with others
My previous projects allowed me to work on my social anxiety and the lack of trust when it comes to working together. This time I had to rely on the crowdfunding team to promote our project and raise the money for it. I also had to trust others with my work, when my script was moved forward to another person. I also had to work with other people on the script where I had to respect their opinions and ideas as well as be able to communicte my own views and suggestions in a way that would not hurt or affend the other person. I think I was able to achive that by staying calm and proffesional at all times.
Improvement
In the future I would like to apply what I have learned now. I would like to work harder and be braver to work in something that is not necesserly my comfort zone. I think that this project allowed me to think that way and be ready to try new things that maybe before I would never decide to do, such as being the camera man or the director.
Within my personal research, I hoped to do even moer work and look at more things linked to the theme of the drama or the processes among the pre-production work. I feel like I could have done more experimentation and maybe link my research to the final outcome a little bit better.
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