- Streaming Content, Netflix is an American entertainment company created on August 29, 1997, in California, by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph. It specialises in and provides streaming media and video-on-demand online and DVD by mail. Netflix is mostly known for being a place where people can watch films and original TV shows in a
Thursday 16 March 2017
Developing tech. in the Film and TV Industry
Tech changes in TV and Film.
Monday 27 February 2017
Local Entrepreneurs
Nicos Harris inventor of the 'Parmo'
The Parmo or Parmesan is a slab of pork or chicken bashed flat, rolled in breadcrumbs and deep fried.
The godfather of the Teesside Parmo was Nicos Harris, a chef with the American army in the Second World War. He was wounded in France but was treated in a British hospital.
The Parmo or Parmesan is a slab of pork or chicken bashed flat, rolled in breadcrumbs and deep fried.
The godfather of the Teesside Parmo was Nicos Harris, a chef with the American army in the Second World War. He was wounded in France but was treated in a British hospital.
Eventually, he moved to Middlesbrough and opened a restaurant on Linthorpe Road where he created the Parmo at The American Grill in 1958; His son-in-law Caramello still lives in Middlesbrough and continues the family's proud Parmo tradition.
Monday 13 February 2017
Entrepreneurs
Jasper Newton Daniel 1849-1911
Better known as 'Jack Daniel' of 'Jack Daniels Whiskey'
Jack Daniels is one of the most famous distillers on the planet for the 20th and 21st century, He was one of 12 children, there were many hardships endured by the family, including the loss of Jasper’s mother when he was seven years old. With a poor family but a well-grounded basic education, Jasper was hired out to the local Lutheran Minister, who also ran a dry goods store in Lynchburg, TN.
The young man received a sound education in the store keeper’s trade from Rev. Dan Call and soon proved himself to be a quick learner; One of Rev. Call’s best known products, however, stemmed from a whiskey still he operated on the Louse River near his store.
However it was not Rev. Call who taught Jack how to distill as most americans would tell you but in truth a mysterious man named 'Nearis Green' one of Rev. Call's slaves, he was a master distiller but was whitewashed from history, Jack worked hand in hand for years with nearis and became very close. One history of Jack Daniel's written in 1967 suggests that Call had instructed the slave to show Daniel how to distill
Better known as 'Jack Daniel' of 'Jack Daniels Whiskey'
Jack Daniels is one of the most famous distillers on the planet for the 20th and 21st century, He was one of 12 children, there were many hardships endured by the family, including the loss of Jasper’s mother when he was seven years old. With a poor family but a well-grounded basic education, Jasper was hired out to the local Lutheran Minister, who also ran a dry goods store in Lynchburg, TN.
The young man received a sound education in the store keeper’s trade from Rev. Dan Call and soon proved himself to be a quick learner; One of Rev. Call’s best known products, however, stemmed from a whiskey still he operated on the Louse River near his store.
However it was not Rev. Call who taught Jack how to distill as most americans would tell you but in truth a mysterious man named 'Nearis Green' one of Rev. Call's slaves, he was a master distiller but was whitewashed from history, Jack worked hand in hand for years with nearis and became very close. One history of Jack Daniel's written in 1967 suggests that Call had instructed the slave to show Daniel how to distill
Thursday 12 January 2017
Understanding TV and FIlm - Laws and Ethics
Understanding TV and FIlm - Laws and Ethics
Films have had there fare share of criticism for certain scenes of gore or sexual instances, however there are actually laws against releasing a film that passes a certain line that borders okay and just plain wrong.
Many of these films where banned during the mid 1970's and the late 1990's this period just contains a supply of offensive, overly sexual and sick films that would keep you up at night. (this list is strictly for the UK, these films are banned in the UK but some may not be banned elsewhere):
- Laws – Are written, approved and enforced by a particular government. If you break a law you could face police investigation, court appearance and fine.
- Ethics – Rules of conducts, responsibility (not the law). If you break an ethical code you may be forced to act with ethical disproval from your peers or professional body.
Films have had there fare share of criticism for certain scenes of gore or sexual instances, however there are actually laws against releasing a film that passes a certain line that borders okay and just plain wrong.
Many of these films where banned during the mid 1970's and the late 1990's this period just contains a supply of offensive, overly sexual and sick films that would keep you up at night. (this list is strictly for the UK, these films are banned in the UK but some may not be banned elsewhere):
- The Human Centipede 2 (The Final Sequence) 2011 Originally banned due to highly explicit sexual violence, graphic forced defecation, and potential obscenity. The film was given an official age certificate of 18 by the BBFC on 6 October 2011 while the distributors agreed to make 32 cuts (two minutes and thirty-seven seconds) prior to release.
- People are allowed to lead their lives without public scrutiny
- Privacy law is a regulation that protects a persons right to be left alone.
- ‘The right to privacy’
- ‘The right to be left alone’ – ‘harassment and data protection’
Invasion of privacy is the intrusion upon, or revelation of, something private. One who intentionally intrudes, physically or otherwise, upon the solitude or seclusion of another or his/her private affairs or concerns, is subject to liability to the other for invasion of privacy.
Contracts:
Contracts:
- full-time and part-time contracts.
- fixed-term contracts.
- agency staff.
- freelancers, consultants, contractors.
- zero hour contracts.
Thursday 5 January 2017
Adams Assignment 3 - Job Roles
Job Role Descriptions:
Management, a job in management consists of jobs that require you to manage either crew members, paper work, funding, etc. you will be in charge of more than one person usually a group of people who work in a certain center of the film industry
Creative, a job in the creative sector will contain jobs in the art department creating concept art for the director to choose for the end result, script creation for the perfect final copy that will be used in the film, etc. usually people in the creative sector are working in groups and work together to create a final product, they are also under management by the director and other people in the industry.
Editorial, a job in the editorial sector will change things around after they have been initially created, for example, a script is usually never perfect on its first write up meaning it needs someone else's eyes to re read the script and edit everything from grammar mistakes to even story plot points to fit better in the story. They are usually working side by side with the producers and directors as it is there film and they know what they want.
Technical, someone who works in the technical department will work with an array of kit, such as cameras and microphones to lighting rigs and special effects. They are usually managed by the directors and the senior technicians.
Research, people who work in this area will research the science behind most science fiction to make it as believable as possible if that is what the director is wanting. they also research cast and crew to find who would be the best to work on the film.
Financial, in the financial sector you work with money. Whether you find ways to fund a film or you decide who gets payed what
Job Roles in the Film and TV Industry:
The Director
This is person/persons in charge of the film alone. The director oversees the artistic and dramatic themes of the film, bringing his/her script of paper and into reality; they also guide the technical crew like the camera operators or lighting operators to create the visuals the director wants. the director also chooses who is cast in the film, production design and the creative aspects of the film.
The job falls under: Management, Creative, Technical, Financial, Admin., Organisational.
Average Salary: $128,790 per year in California, In London it can be anywhere between £20'000 to £70'000
Examples of a director in real life:
George Lucas, most famously Directed:
Quentin Tarantino, most famously Directed:
Management, a job in management consists of jobs that require you to manage either crew members, paper work, funding, etc. you will be in charge of more than one person usually a group of people who work in a certain center of the film industry
Creative, a job in the creative sector will contain jobs in the art department creating concept art for the director to choose for the end result, script creation for the perfect final copy that will be used in the film, etc. usually people in the creative sector are working in groups and work together to create a final product, they are also under management by the director and other people in the industry.
Editorial, a job in the editorial sector will change things around after they have been initially created, for example, a script is usually never perfect on its first write up meaning it needs someone else's eyes to re read the script and edit everything from grammar mistakes to even story plot points to fit better in the story. They are usually working side by side with the producers and directors as it is there film and they know what they want.
Technical, someone who works in the technical department will work with an array of kit, such as cameras and microphones to lighting rigs and special effects. They are usually managed by the directors and the senior technicians.
Research, people who work in this area will research the science behind most science fiction to make it as believable as possible if that is what the director is wanting. they also research cast and crew to find who would be the best to work on the film.
Financial, in the financial sector you work with money. Whether you find ways to fund a film or you decide who gets payed what
Job Roles in the Film and TV Industry:
The Director
This is person/persons in charge of the film alone. The director oversees the artistic and dramatic themes of the film, bringing his/her script of paper and into reality; they also guide the technical crew like the camera operators or lighting operators to create the visuals the director wants. the director also chooses who is cast in the film, production design and the creative aspects of the film.
The job falls under: Management, Creative, Technical, Financial, Admin., Organisational.
Average Salary: $128,790 per year in California, In London it can be anywhere between £20'000 to £70'000
Examples of a director in real life:
George Lucas, most famously Directed:
- Star Wars, Episode 4, A New Hope (1977)
- Star Wars, Episode 5, The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Star Wars, Episode 6, Return of the Jedi (1983)
- Star Wars, Episode 1, The Phantom Menace (1999)
- Star Wars, Episode 2, Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Star Wars, Episode 3, Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Quentin Tarantino, most famously Directed:
- Pulp Fiction (1994)
- Inglorious Bastards (2009)
- Django Unchained (2012)
Steven Spielberg, most famously Directed:
- Jaws (1975)
- Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
- E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982)
The Producer
This job falls under: Management
This job falls under: Management
Producers have overall control on every aspect of a film's production. They bring together and approve the whole production team. Their key responsibility is to create an environment where the talents of the cast and crew can flourish. Producers are accountable for the success of the finished film. They steer the film from beginning to completion and beyond.
The Producer is often the first person to get involved in a project. Or they may be the agent-style Producer who focuses on the deal. The many responsibilities of the Producer span all four phases of production. In the Development stage, Producers are often responsible for coming up with the idea for a production, or selecting a screenplay. Producers secure the rights, choose the screenwriter and story editing team. They raise the development financing and supervise the development process.
In per-production, Producers bring together the key members of the creative team. This includes the Director, Cinematographer and Production Designer and key cast members. They help the Executive Producers to raise money for the production. Once the initial finance is in place, they select other key production office personnel and Heads of Departments.
Producers also approve locations, studio hire, the final shooting script, production schedule and budget.
this job is very similar to the directors role due to work time because they work irreular patterns they need to be on set 90% of the time but they will only work when the set is required etc.
The Producer is often the first person to get involved in a project. Or they may be the agent-style Producer who focuses on the deal. The many responsibilities of the Producer span all four phases of production. In the Development stage, Producers are often responsible for coming up with the idea for a production, or selecting a screenplay. Producers secure the rights, choose the screenwriter and story editing team. They raise the development financing and supervise the development process.
In per-production, Producers bring together the key members of the creative team. This includes the Director, Cinematographer and Production Designer and key cast members. They help the Executive Producers to raise money for the production. Once the initial finance is in place, they select other key production office personnel and Heads of Departments.
Producers also approve locations, studio hire, the final shooting script, production schedule and budget.
this job is very similar to the directors role due to work time because they work irreular patterns they need to be on set 90% of the time but they will only work when the set is required etc.
Thursday 1 December 2016
Job Roles
Producer
One of the vaguest titles in Hollywood, a producer can be a writer, an investor, an idea man, a manager or all of the above. In film, the head producer is called the executive producer and is responsible for each and every phase of filmmaking: pre-production, production and post-production.
In pre-production, the producer reads scripts and hears ideas from writers, directors and agents. After choosing an idea, the producer has to raise money to fund the project. One route is to get the backing of a major movie studio. Another is to go independent and seek funding from individual investors.
Now the producer has to hire a screenwriter, a director, production staff, casting directors, art directors, camera and lighting crews and editors.
It's the producer's job to make sure that the project stays within budget throughout production and post-production. A good producer not only makes good films, but makes money for the investors.
Like most jobs in the film industry, producers work their way up. You might start as a production assistant or a script reader, learning how to spot a good idea and how to bring it to fruition. Or you can just leap right in and learn by trial and error, making small, low-budget films and working up to bigger ones.
Director
Directors oversee the artistic vision of a film. Directors aren't usually involved in the financial side of filmmaking, unless they're wearing multiple hats as a producer-director.
In pre-production, the director works closely with the screenwriter and the producer to figure out the best way to visually represent the script and its themes. An experienced director will have a preferred list of cinematographers, art directors, cameramen, casting directors and even actors. Even if the producer does much of the actual hiring and location scouting, it's the director who has the final say.
During filming, the director coaches actors on the best way to read their lines and express emotions. He or she works with the cinematographer to make sure that the action is being faithfully and artistically recorded. And the director decides how many takes are necessary before the crew can move on to the next shot.
In post-production, the director sits with the editor to assemble the finished film. He or she works with a composer and music director to create a score and soundtrack that supports the story. And finally, after months or years of work, the director has a finished film.
To succeed as a director requires a persistence of vision and the ability to collaborate with an extensive team to bring that vision to life. They also need to have a deep understanding of film history and technique. Directors usually start with small, independent projects, sometimes as part of film school programs.
Screenwriters
There are several different ways for a screenwriter to get involved with a film project. One way is to write a full script on spec. The idea is to write the script first and then shop it around to agents or producers who might hire you or buy the script for later development.
Experienced screenwriters don't even have to write the script. Through their agent, they can get appointments with producers to pitch an idea for a script. The producer can then decide whether to just buy the idea or to hire the screenwriter to write a full script or a shorter treatment.
Some screenwriters are hired later in the process, after a producer or director has developed an idea. The screenwriter might be asked to write an adaptation of an existing work, like a novel or a play, or even punch up another screenwriter's script by adding more jokes or more realistic dialogue. On large studio films, it's not uncommon for several screenwriters to get credit for the same script.
Some screenwriters start as playwrights, journalists, novelists or other professional writers, while others go directly into writing for film and television. It's a notoriously hard industry to break into, so it helps if you have connections.
Editors (Film and Video)
Editors perform one of the most important -- but least glamorous -- jobs in Hollywood. It's not uncommon for a director to shoot hundreds of hours of footage that needs to be whittled down to a tight, 90-minute film. A skilled editor will select the scenes and individual shots that best tell the story according to the director's specific vision.
Editors spend their days (and some late nights) in front of a console of computer monitors, shaving seconds off of shots and painstakingly editing audio. Larger film projects employ many different editors, each with a specific task (rough cut editor, dialogue audio editor, special effects audio editor and more). They don't get paid that much for all those late night
Tuesday 15 November 2016
Animation Plan (assignment)
This assignment is an animation for my stop motion animation side of my course, i have been asked to make a short animation film.
I must create at least 1 animation by the deadline, i however, being myself, want to make 2, a model based animation and a time lapse. The model based animation will be what i create for the short film side but i wanted to get some extra credit so, why not set up a camera and time-lapse yourself creating the model based animation? so thats the idea, i'm going to create a model based animation because they seem to be a strength even if i am not great at making models.
The Plan
The models will most likely be human shape, either to be based off a movie trailer or game trailer, i'm not sure what and how just yet but i'm sure i can come up with something smart, the idea is to create the model animation on camera to be time-lapsed later to create 2 separate animations
The beginning of the animation will contain a blacksmith creating a sword and running into battle, transforming into a bayonetting ww1 soldier through the trenches and then due to an explosion transitions into a modern day soldier who is subsequently killed, then i transition to a field of poppy's to end the animation.
This will be created at home then filmed an edited at college
Backgrounds:
Audio:
Music: Mattia Cupelli - You'll believe men can fly
20th_century_battle ambient sound
(at the minute i have no further updates)
I must create at least 1 animation by the deadline, i however, being myself, want to make 2, a model based animation and a time lapse. The model based animation will be what i create for the short film side but i wanted to get some extra credit so, why not set up a camera and time-lapse yourself creating the model based animation? so thats the idea, i'm going to create a model based animation because they seem to be a strength even if i am not great at making models.
The Plan
The models will most likely be human shape, either to be based off a movie trailer or game trailer, i'm not sure what and how just yet but i'm sure i can come up with something smart, the idea is to create the model animation on camera to be time-lapsed later to create 2 separate animations
The beginning of the animation will contain a blacksmith creating a sword and running into battle, transforming into a bayonetting ww1 soldier through the trenches and then due to an explosion transitions into a modern day soldier who is subsequently killed, then i transition to a field of poppy's to end the animation.
This will be created at home then filmed an edited at college
Backgrounds:
Audio:
20th_century_battle ambient sound
(at the minute i have no further updates)
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