JL04 Task 1 - Jobs in Television Industry

Lighting
They ensure that lighting is appropriately positioned. Lighting crew are making sure that the lights all have correct bulbs in, making sure the director has the lighting they wanted. Lighting won't be involved in any other roles but will work closely with director.

Production Manager
The Production Manager looks after the organisations of the production including personnel, budget, schedules and technology. One of their jobs is to ensure that the filming has a schedule and that this is stuck to and make sure it is on the budget. They are also help to manage the day to day budget including salaries and equipment rental costs.

Assistant Director
This assistant director is make sure the schedule is met and also to maintain an positive and professional working environment so that all the staff can focus on their work. They oversee day to day management of the cast and crew scheduling, equipment, script and set. Sometimes they maybe have a second assistant director who helps with the above jobs and also they will create call sheets.

JL04 Task 1 - Jobs in Film Industry

Director
A director is who directs the actors and music video crew while making the film. They control a filmartistic and dramatic aspects, while guiding the technical crew and actors. Directors are responsible for overseeing creative aspects of the film under the overall control of a film producer. Together with the producers, directors develop a vision for a film. Once this vision is developed it is then the director's job to carry out the vision and decide how the film should look. Directors are responsible for turning the script into a sequence of shots. They also direct what tone it should have and what an audience should gain from the cinematic experience. Directors are responsible for deciding camera angles, lens effects and lighting with the help of the cinematographer and set designer. They will often take part in hiring the cast and key crew members. They co-ordinate the actors' moves and also may be involved in the writing, financing and editing of the film.

Camera Person
A camera person is a professional operator of a film or video camera. In filmmaking, the leading camera operator is usually called a cinematographer, while a camera operator in a video production may be known as a television camera operator, video camera operator, or videographer, depending on the context and technology involved, usually operating a professional video camera.
The camera operator is responsible for physically operating the camera and maintaining composition and camera angles throughout a given scene or shot. In narrative filmmaking, the camera operate will collaborate with the director, director of photography, actors and crew to make technical and creative decisions. In this setting, a camera operator is part of a film crew consisting of the director of photography and one or more camera assistants.

Sound Recording
A sound recording, location sound recordist, location sound engineer or simply sound mixer is the member of a film crew responsible for recording all sound recording on set during the filmmaking using professional audio equipment, for later inclusion in the finished product, or for reference to be used by the sound designer, sound effects editors, or foley artists. This requires choice and deployment of microphones, choice of recording media, and mixing of audio signals in real time.

JL04 Task 1 - Jobs in Radio Industry

First Job - Radio Presenter
Radio Presenters are the main voice of the station or programme of working in speech-based or music Radio. They are responsible for speaking to their audiences about whatever they do in their own station or show. And also they have to make sure they are speaking with the correct tone so it attracts the audiences to listen to them. They will have an expectation of how the programme will be presented. Radio Presenters' specific responsibilities depends on the programme or station. The  Radio Presenters are part of a small team but some work with bigger programme units. They are mostly in offices and recording studios or sometimes working on location presenting outside broadcasts.
Most presenters are self-employed, working on fixed term contracts. The most concentration of jobs is found in London and the South East and also in Salford, Radio Presenters work throughout the UK. They may work for the BBC, commerical or community radio, on local or national stations, or for independent production companies.
Radio Presenters' work experience would be presenting by working in community radio, student or hospital radio, or discos.
Radio Presenters can work in music Radio for a range of stations and programmes, catering for all musical tastes. Those who work in speech Radio work in all genres, from topical talk shows to documentaries, light entertainment and comedy. Working hours can be all in different times and that could involve early mornings, late nights and overnights, as well as working weekends or holidays. In some roles Presenters are expected to travel to work on location, both within the UK and abroad.
They must work within production requirements and observe the disciplines of the production process, particularly those regarding timings. They are expected to understand media law, regulation and industry codes. They all work closely with other members of a production team and may be expected to take direction from a Producer or Editor. Radio Presenters are expected to review their own output and to seek and accept feedback on their performance. They are also expected to monitor listener feedback, and contribute to responses to comments, or programme complaints.
When getting a job for Radio Presenters, they will need a evidence of hands-on experience and time taken to develop technical and presentation skills as well as a personal style. A degree or other qualifications are not essential for the role. Some Radio Presenters start out in entry level roles in radio and pursue every opportunity to develop their presenting skills until they are able to secure jobs presenting full-time. You don't need to go to university to get a degree for radio presenter, all they wanted a evidence of hands-on experience and performance.
To get a experience of presenting by working in community radio, student or hospital radio or discos, in some cases while taking undergraduate degree or a post-graduate Diploma or MA in radio or Media Prosuction. The benefit from talent development schemes is run by some larger broadcasters to identify potential presenters. Others work their hard the way up from entry level roles in radio secured with or without a degree or other qualifications.
Radio Presenters need the following:

• make sure you have a excellent presentation and performance skills
• to create your own ideas and think creatively about hot to talk about it
• make sure you understand of how to use the voice effectively for radio
• determination and tenacity
• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to draw information from people
• ability to work independently but also as part of a team

Second Job - Reporter
The Reporter's role is to find and tell the stories that make up the news or current affairs output for the station or organisation for which they work. Reporters may work for different companies, ranging from single local radio stations to international news organisations. They may be part of a small local team or based in a regional or national newsroom. Some Reporters may can work from home, utilising broadband and other technology to supply material to broadcasters or other employers.
In Commercial Radio the job titles Reporter, Journalist or Broadcast Journalist may be used for fairly similar roles according to the practice of the particular station or news organisation. The BBC employs Reporters, News Correspondents and specialist Correspondents with expertise in particular fields, and the distinction between Reporters or Correspondents and Broadcast Journalists is greater.
Radio Reporters identify and research news stories then present them on air to a wide range of different audiences. Some of their work is office, or newsroom-based, but they are expected to spend much of their time out and about gathering information, witnessing and recording events, and interviewing those involved. They may report live from events as they unfold, or record and edit material to create pre-recorded items for inclusion in news bulletins, or produce longer features or documentaries.
Radio Reporters may work at different shifts patterns including night shifts, weekends and holidays. They must be prepared to travel, sometimes long distances, at any hour of the day or night, to research and report on events. Reporters may cover a wide range of stories, or focus on a specialist area such as politics, fiance, sport or foreign affairs. They may be assigned to specific stories, but they are also responsible for generating ideas, researching background data, and assessing the value and accuracy of ideas and information from other sources. They must also pitch ideas and present news items for consideration by Editors, Commissioners or other decision makers.
Although a degree may not always be essential, the majority of Reporters are graduates. but radio employers don't necessarily expect this to be in a media-related subject, and may prefer their recruiters to have degrees in other disciplines. Who wanted to become specialist Reporters or Correspondents have a specialist knowledge fields such as politics, business, science or languages.
There are three entry routes for reporting in radio are:

• traineeships offered by a few of the larger employers
• moving into radio after first working as a print journalist
• completing an accredited pre entry  degree or post-graduate qualification

Employers also look for evidence of interest in and hands-on experience of radio broadcasting, particularly skills gained through community radio, student or hospital radio.
Reporters need the following:

• a sense of what a good news story
• ability to generate original ideas and to think creatively about how to communicate them
• excellent writing and story-telling skills which they can adapt for different audiences and platforms
• need to understand of how to use their voice to communicate effectively with listeners.
• need to make sure they always research before interviewing them. 

Third Job - Broadcast Journalist
Broadcast Journalists can work in Radio supply news content for one or more different outlets, such as single local radio stations or international news organisations and their related websites. They may be based as part of a small local team, regional or national newsroom or based abroad. Some may work at their home and send material to broadcasters or other employers. With the BBC a Broadcast Journalist has a special distinctive role but for other employers, e.g. Commercial Radio, this job is very similar to that of a Journalist or Reporter.
Radio Broadcast Journalists' job is to find a story, research it and present it on the live news bulletins. Sometimes they will record interviews and send in to the station. If you are Broadcast Journalist with the BBC then the role may be more on news planning, researching, briefing reporters or presenters, writing, editing and producing material written by others.
Broadcast Journalists may be working different shift times including night shifts, weekends and holidays. When working on news items, they always must be prepared to travel, sometimes long distances, at any hour of the day or night, to gather the information. They are responsible for generating ideas, researching background data or assessing the value and accuracy of ideas and information from other sources, pitching ideas or presenting news items for consideration by Editors, Commissioners, or other decision makers.
Most people who got a job as broadcast journalists are graduates but you don't always need a degree to be broadcast journalists. But radio employers do not expect this that it is a media-related subject. They are expected them to develop skills on the job but most employers also offer a variety of forms of training to keep their journalists' skills and knowledge up-to-date and to introduce new technologies.
Typical career routes are exactly same in Reporter like there are three entry routes into broadcast journalism in radio which are traineeships offered by a few of the larger employers, moving into radio after first working as a print journalist or completing an accredited pre-entry degree or post-graduate qualifications.
Broadcast journalists need the following:

• a sense of what makes a good news story
• the ability to generate original ideas and to think creatively about how to communicate them
• excellent writing and story-telling skills which they can adapt for different audiences and platforms
• curiosity and inquisitiveness, a willingness to ask questions but also listen
• self-motivation and adaptability

JL04 Task 1 - Manchester United Sports Reporter

I went to MediaCityUK BBC on 14th March 2013 and 3 different people who work there have spoken to us about their jobs and one of them was a Manchester United Sports Reporter. He told us different things about his job for example how he got to where he is today, what he has to do, how many hours he has to work and he also answered the questions which he was asked.  He studied journalism at college and realised how much he enjoyed it and discovered he had a real passion for it. He has to research sports stories in general not just those connected with Manchester United. He has to attend lots of different matches too. He provides stories from local T.V. and radio, writing voice piece and bulletins as well as reporting at live events. He needs to understand and know how to operate the technical equipment for all media. All the work experience he did and helped him to get the job he had today for example volunteering for hospital and students radio and also for the BBC. He worked for the BBC for around two years before they offered him a job. He started off at the 'bottom' and slowly worked the way up. His job involves working unusual and sometime long hours. He needs to have excellent writing skills and has to be able to engage the reader. He also has to find stories which he can explain in the way which will suit different audiences. He needs to have an interesting broadcasting voice which will convey his passion for sport. He has to work as part of a team showing that he can be flexible, resilient and have a willingness to develop new skills.

JL04 Task 3 - Online Portfolio

Music Video

I was told I would be creating a music video but before this I had to complete some pre-producion work including research. Another task was I had to choose what song I wanted to use for the script I would be creating. The song, I chose was 'Dance With Me Tonight' - Olly Murs. Then we have to film in groups which was Paige. To edit our music video, I opened the software called Adobe Premiere Pro then started editing until I finished it. When I finished it, I upload on YouTube which you can see above. The skills I learnt were how to use a video camera, tripod, write a script, how to learn to use the camera shots, storyboard and finally using Adobe Premiere Pro.

Radio Show

Another piece of my work is broadcast radio and In-Store radio. At first I was told that I will be recording a broadcast radio and in-store radio with my partner Paige. Before we started to produce, we had to research then we had to choose nine songs each and explain about the songs. Next task was creating a script what we would say on the broadcast radio and in-store radio. Then we decided to create jingles, news and gossip but recording our voice. Finally we went to the radio studio and recorded our broadcast radio and in-store radio. The skills I learnt were creating the jingles, news, gossip, creating a script and learnt how to use in the radio studio.

Made In Salford

More piece of my work is Made In Salford pitch. I have to research about the TV we are pitching so we know what ideas we could use for example Made in Chelsea, TOWIE, Hotel, Ladette to Lady.  We have to do target audience for our show. We had to tell them what are we doing in our show every week and how would it be good show and make them to watch it. We have to really think how to attract people to watch this show and keep them engaged. The skills I learnt are how to pitch it, present it, clear and loud voice, good thinking, research.

Sport Academy Logo

Another piece of work is Sport Academy Logo, the client came in the classroom and told us that we will be creating the sport academy logo and I tried to stick quite closely to the brief of what the client told us to do. The software I used for this was Adobe After Effects. I used the techniques of what I learnt in my previous exercises to use. I sticked to the storyboard I created and I called it rough draft and I wasn't happy with it all so I decided to make some changes and I did what I want to change and I was pleased how well I did on this logo I created and decided to use that as my final draft. I finished the final draft and was happy because  I feel that it looked professional and would appeal to a youthful audience. It was interesting, I feel that people watching it would instantly be able to recognise what was being advertised. The video opacity I felt was correct because you could see both the logo and the video, neither was too obscured. I have learnt so many new skills and hopefully this will help for my next task.

T.V. Advert


Finally piece of work is T.V. Advert, my tutor told me that I had to create an advert so first I had to researched whatever the tutor told us to do. I had to decided what I want to advert which is Leather Satchel Handbag from the company which it is called The Cambridge Satchel Company.  My tutor told I need to write the pre-production and created a storyboard and synopsis. Then I started filming and when i finished the filming, I exported the footage on the computer and imported them on the software called Adobe Premiere Pro. I started editing it and finished it. I was happy with all the overall I did. The skills I learnt were writing the song, using Video Transitions,  and more skills.

JL04 Task 2 - Creative CV

My tutor told me that I have to create a CV to be more creative and the software I used was Adobe Illustrator. I am happy of what I created and I think it's look more creative and professional.  

JL04 Task 2 - CV