Media Expression End of Course Reflection

In this module, I have learned about storyboards, editing, learning to use audio and video equipment, different types of letters, etc.

The areas I did well on was the editing on the team project I did with Brendan and Mark, among other things.

I had no difficulty with what I have learned.

I would like to learn more about video editing as I am still a bit rusty on Premiere.

My next big step is the next module that is going to begin in January.

Media Expression Learning Outcome 5 – Technical Training

 

 

This is what I learned in this learning outcome.

Media Expression Learning Outcome 4 – Practical Research

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What have I learned in this outcome:

• I learned about the storyboards and how they effect the filming process. This will make filming a bit easier for the director to follow the story and to stay consistant with the plot.
• I learned about the shooting schedule and call sheets that the crew members are givin everyday. It’s like a time table for the actors where they have to be on time for various things.
• I learned about the running order that is always in effect in radio programmes. This is a time-table for radio presenters but it is more for planning rather then a tra time table.

Media Expression Learning Outcome 3 – Production Methods.

 

 

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What I learned in this learning outcome:

• I learned about the different stages of production that all tv and movies would go through

1. Pre-production – Where you plan your film or TV show.
2. Production – Record the audio video for the film or TV show.
3. Post-Production – Editing the footage and audio for the film  or TV show.

• I learned about the diffrent terminologies of film production. I listed out 10 production job titles and state the definition of the job title. Same thing goes for the Technical terms but 20 instead of 10.
• I learned about the different camera techniques and different camera equipment.
• Speaking of film equipment, I learned about the different equipment that the crew member uses to make the films.
• I learned about the importance of sound in films and TV shows.

Media Expression Learning Outcome 2 – Audience Overview

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What I learned in this outcome:

• I learned about some of the most popular TV and radio stations and I list some local irish radio stations.

Those being

For TV:

1. RTE one and Two
2. TV3
3. UTV
4. TG4
5. Sky Sports

Etc.

For Radio Stations:

1. RTE Radio 1
2. FM 104
3. Today FM
4. News Talk
5. 2 FM

Etc.

• I learned about the total presentage of Irish people that watch TV and listen to radio everyday.

1. 83% of Irish adults listen to the radio on an average day.
2. 24% of Irish adults listen to RTE Radio 1.
3. 12% of Irish adults listen to Today FM.

• I learned about the top 5 programmes of both RTE one and RTE Two.

Those being:

For RTE One:

1. The Sunday Game Live
2. The Late Late Show
3. RTE News: Six One
4. RTE News: Nine O’Clock
5. Nuacht

For RTE Two:

1. Home and Away
2. Natural World
3. Catch me If you can
4. Cant Cope wont cope.
5. The Sunday Game.

• I learned about the different programmes that are on at different times of the day.

In the morning, it is usually the Morning show.

In the daytime, it’s usually chat shows and light entertainment

In the nighttime, it’s usually the big shows.

Production Job Titles & Technical Terms

1. Floor Manager – They ensure presenters and guest meet their cues and the programme runs smoothly.
2. Grip – A grip that moves a dolly and must create smooth movements that do not distreat from the onscreen.
3. Boom Operator – They assist the production sound mixer on film and television sets, and operator the boom microphone.
4. Focus Puller – an assistant to a film or television cameraman, who is responsible for keeping the lens focused during filming.
5. Downloader – someone who downloads things from the internet.

 

1. Foley – relating to or concerned with the addition of recorded sound effects after the shooting of a film.
2. Vox Pops – popular opinion as represented by informal comments from members of the public, especially when broadcast or published.
3. Jib – the projecting arm of a crane.
4. Boom – a loud, deep, resonant sound.
5. Rushes – move with urgent haste.