Scarlett - Bronze Arts Award Part A: Take Part
Your chosen arts activity:
This summer I took part in Summer Film Project with Holborn Community Association.Â
Why did you want to take part in this opportunity?
Because I really wanted to try something new that I hadnât done before to do with film, I also think it would be great for future experience.
We were given the opportunity to film in the Sir John Soaneâs Museum using professional film equipment such as trackers (which are used to keep the camera traveling smoothly on the tripod).Â
I myself got to use the trackers (with help) twice that day, once where we filmed an opening wide shot and the other when following Eliza through a hall. From this experience, I gained a basic grasp on how to use some different types of camera equipment and found out what itâs like being on camera as an extra.Â
I enjoyed taking what weâd been learning for the past few weeks and putting it into practice; getting to wear a regency era style costume for when I was playing a party guest and filming in the crypt cause it just looked really cool with the candles in the dark.Â
I definitely think I improved my confidence with a camera and being on camera by being given a little responsibility that I eventually got used to.đ
1. How to use professional film equipment.
2. The different types of shots on a camera and how to take them.
3. How and what types of jobs go into creating a film, what they do and how important they are.
1. Confidence on and with a camera.
2. Making plans around rather then over the film to be there for as much of it as possible.
3. Attention to detail when filming (e.g. moving something distracting out of the background, not changing hair between takes)
What did you find challenging?
Having to persevere all day repeating over shots in costume.
What didn't you enjoy about the whole process?
Thereâs nothing that I didnât enjoy.
What did you find challenging?
I did find it difficult remaining focused on primarily one scene for most of the day when shooting in the museum.
What arts activity would you like to do next?
Producing music and taking art GCSE
Our group picture after a day filming in the Sir John Soaneâs Museum
Learning how to use the lights
Taking an opening shot of the museum
Everyone in costume at the cryptÂ
First day wearing costumes below