I have been completing the first week of my FutureLearn film course on Digital Storytelling in association with the University of Birmingham. Since completing research on the Scandi Noir Genre I have been becoming more familiar with the genre and have been trying to watch texts of the genre such as film trailers, films, television trailers and television series. I have trying to interconnect and tie in my research and 'knowledge' of the Scandi Noir genre with my film course especially when being asked questions about what audiences' want and what makes a storyline special.
This week we were concentrating on the pre-production phase to help me run a successful shoot; looking at how you I can research my story and the ethics behind my work including the social, cultural, political and historical elements of my course. I also looked at ways in which the story is structured, as well as some fundamental principles that are commonly used in film studies. I also looked at practical and technical 'know how' from the BBC including storyboard shooting (an example of which I use in my own planning of my film trailer project) to make sure that I would't be using copyright information (only copyright free information), covering tips for scripting my story, as well as making sure I end up with enough footage when editing. All of these tips I will also be taking (and have taken) into consideration in the researching, planning, constructing, editing and evaluation stages of my project.
Below is a video featured on this weeks course on the process 'preparing for the edit before you film'. Video editor Garry Paton suggests that drawing storyboards, a process I completed myself before filming, and floor plans are great ways to help organise your filming making you efficient and focussed whilst completing the tasks ahead.
I have also taken useful tips from the BAFTA Guru forum on YouTube as well as lectures/interviews with BAFA Gurus such as Emma Thompson and Richard Curtis. HERE is a link to a blog post I have written about tips from BAFTA Guru's about tips for scripting my story.
This week we were concentrating on the pre-production phase to help me run a successful shoot; looking at how you I can research my story and the ethics behind my work including the social, cultural, political and historical elements of my course. I also looked at ways in which the story is structured, as well as some fundamental principles that are commonly used in film studies. I also looked at practical and technical 'know how' from the BBC including storyboard shooting (an example of which I use in my own planning of my film trailer project) to make sure that I would't be using copyright information (only copyright free information), covering tips for scripting my story, as well as making sure I end up with enough footage when editing. All of these tips I will also be taking (and have taken) into consideration in the researching, planning, constructing, editing and evaluation stages of my project.
Below is a video featured on this weeks course on the process 'preparing for the edit before you film'. Video editor Garry Paton suggests that drawing storyboards, a process I completed myself before filming, and floor plans are great ways to help organise your filming making you efficient and focussed whilst completing the tasks ahead.
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| Here is an example of an answer of mine in this weeks course on the importance of the initial stages of planning before filming including completing storyboards and shot lists. |
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| Copyright is all around us! |
Getting involved in the discursive element of the course really interests me as I can share my views and answers to questions with people across the globe completing the same course as me; therefore they probably share the same interests as me. This is incredibly useful as through discussion new ideas can be made.
I am documenting my FutureLearn film course on my Twitter feed on the right hand side of my blog roll --> or HERE is a link to my Twitter page. I update my feed with information relating to the course every time I complete a step or week of my course. Once I have completed my course I will be able to buy a certificate of completion; I have previously completed a FutureLearn film course last year and bought a certificate of completion as well.
I am trying to use the steps provided in my course, for example answering the top line and big question in relation to films featured on the course as well as in relation to my own film trailer project.
HERE is a link to my blog post on my film trailers top line and question.
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| An example of a topic in this weeks course, having also talked about it last week in week 1 |
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| Todorov's theory in this weeks course |
Below are some examples of answers I have answered in the discursive section of the weeks course:
Outstanding commitment to your independent learning, Kate. I can see direct links between what you are researching and your own output. Well done.
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