Presentation of Progress

1. CT6Platforms Presentation
James Greenough
Presentation of Progress

2. Television and Film Industry
• My target industry I wish to work in is the Television and Film industry
which I have studied at university, I believe it will increase my chances
of getting work within the industry whilst also giving me experience in
a number of roles.
• Through the short films I have made in University and the experience
in a number of roles from the course I study my main focus for work
in the industry is through Camera operating. I want to work for a
production studio/Company and I am open to many roles to get any
experience that is offered. A strong interest of mine is to work within
sport and media as these are two of my strongest passions.

3. When I finish university the job opportunities in the industry will be entry level jobs
such as:
• Camera Trainee
• 1st/2nd AC
• Runner
These roles will then give me experience for in the future to work as a camera
operator and even a DOP
• There are opportunities that I have been looking into for after university that are
training courses in a specific style of camera operating for example Steadicam
operator
• Graduate jobs
• Internships
JOB PROFILE EXAMPLES / SKILLS SET
NEEDED

4. Skill set needed
• Creative eye
• Focus/Drive
• Patients
• Knowledge of equipment
• Team working ability / motivation
• Industry experience
• Responsibility

5. Strengths
• I find that the research I have done for my work inspires me in new
ideas and concepts, also has given me a better overall picture of the
industry I will be going into
• I pick up using software quickly / designing (Business cards)
• The research done for this unit benefits me greatly, which I can then
document in the blog thus can reference back to it in the future
• I was able to team up with another individual at university who
animates and designs into helping with my business cards this
cooperation is something that I will be doing in my future of working
within the industry

6. Weaknesses
• I tend to update my Tumblr blog in bursts not regularly
• I need to document more of my research on the blog not only small
parts
• I should start blogging the updates on how my projects are
progressing on other units on the course that are relatable to
platforms such as the showreel
• Should write some notes on my inspirations and the
techniques/styles they use

7. Research – Business Card
I began my research by focusing specifically on the creative media business cards and
taking note of there clever yet sleek designs. I particularly thought the use of aperture
would be a great image to use for my own logo/business card. One thing I really noticed
is that these types of business cards catch the eye and stand out, so I have put thought
into the colours I will use and the layout of the card itself.

8. Logo Design
Design process from initial ideas to final designs. I am really
happy with my final design it represents the industry I want
to go into the role I most enjoy whilst having a great colour
scheme, I believe it has a simple yet effective style.

9. Business card development
Me and a animation student used Photoshop to put together a layout and design for a creative media
business card. I loved the idea of a 2 coloured scheme layout which I think looks quite smart. I also came up
with a design for a pointer which incorporates a play button, this constantly relates back to my course and
industry.
(Back)
(Pointer)
(Front with
half logo)
(Front)

10. First draft of final design
(Final front) (Final Back)

11. Research Showreel
• I have researched showreels from cinematographers and camera
operators to see the type of footage they place into their showreels,
also looking at the style and pacing.
• Here are two examples of showreels that interest me
Lawrence Fish - https://vimeo.com/128641823
Peter Greig - https://vimeo.com/65071775

12. Showreel plan
I have begun planning my showreel picking
out some work from previous projects I have
completed most of it coming from work I have
made in the past 2 years including upcoming
films, showcasing the work I have been
involved within the camera and producer
department (DOP, Camera operator,
Producer).
Avid Media Composer will be the software in
which I will edit it on.

13. Tumblr Blog
• http://jamesgreenough.tumblr.com/
• I chose a simple Tumblr layout so I
and viewers can find information
easily
• The Tumblr blog is a great way of
documenting and giving updates on
projects, research, skills, interests
and showcasing work.
• It is also a great tool to show the
processes and how your work has
developed for example my business
cards and logo designs

14. What next?
• Create Showreel
• Improve on CV
• Maybe create a social media account such as Instagram?
• Look to implement my logo design and colour scheme onto showreel
and CV
• Keep updating my Tumblr
I still have quite a few things to do but am happy with what I have done so far