Week 39: Film and Video Editing Techniques Worksheet Completed and Homework Assignment Completed

I have now also competed my film and video editing techniques worksheet. This worksheet asked me to research and show my own knowledge surrounding film and video editing techniques. I created a timeline with the key dates from 1900- 2011 in terms of editing techniques. Through creating this timeline I have gained more knowledge about the different techniques and gave me ideas of the techniques I could use within creating my programmes.
Within this worksheet I also had to highlight and explain 5 main editing techniques. These included: 180 degree rule, Jump Cuts, Continuity, Cross Cutting and Point of View Shot. I explained each technique and showed examples of these techniques being used in existing movies.

Homework Assignment Completed:

I have also completed the 3rd and final task of the homework assignment. This task focused on my future career plans, the tasks which were included were:

• CV
• Covering Letter
• Portfolio of Existing Relevant Work
• Career Path Document for the Next 15 Years
• PowerPoint showing Steven Spielberg's Career

I have completed these tasks for the final task and within the work for the portfolio I have included, current College Assignment Work and GCSE Media Production Work. Through completing this task I have a clearer idea of the career path and how I would achieve my future goals. I have researched into the the job of a journalist and what qualifications I need. I have also seen how a successful director has followed his own path, without the best qualifications and has created many memorable movies.
Within the whole of this homework assignment I have gain more knowledge into how the media industry works including:

• Different Companies such as ITV and The Walt Disney Company with how much they own and what companies they are in corporation with.
• The legal and ethical regulations within the media: Different regulators such as TV and Film.
• Different Media Acts such as The Broadcasting Act 1990 and Human Rights Act 1998.

Overall, this homework assignment has given me a clearer understanding of how the media industry works.