thoughts about resources

As a student film maker I have limited resources, thus I am very restricted as to how much I can spend on enhancing my product with special costumes, props etc. This could become a serious production problem, how is it possible to create a scene if I simply don’t have the resources to acquire the necessary props and costumes. One thing to keep in mind is that the Hobart Collage drama studio has an extensive selection of costumes and props which may be available. Despite the limitations of my budget, the Hobart collage video room offers high quality video editing soft ware (Final Cut Pro). To manage a low budget, it is essential to seriously consider if a product is achievable with the recourses available, before undertaking it.

thoughts about actors

There are a number of problems which will limit the quality of my work. Firstly, finding enough competent actors is often difficult for student film makers like myself, to manage this obstacle I will be creating films with reasonably small casts. With incompetent actors, even a well crafted screen play/narrative can be reduced to a low quality amateurish production. If possible I will be able to incorporate students with previous acting experience into my projects. The idea of a small manageable, competent cast would appeal to any director. Writing scripts, integrating character development into screen play, and ensuring actors are achieving the right screen presence is very time consuming. With a reasonably small cast, the director is more free to use his/her time on other production elements such as lighting, audio, effects etc.

First lesson

Today is my first lesson in interactive media. I plan to make a small number of high quality digital projects this year, largely in video format. There are very few restrictions as to what students can or cannot attempt in their projects. There are however specific criterion that must be addressed for optimal results. One of these criterion is fulfilled when a student actively learns and connects in their digital environment.

From what I have experienced so far, interactive media is a very unique course. For the most part attendance isn’t necessary because a student is considered to have attended class, providing they have signed into the Hobart Collage Moodle where they can view the presentations and lectures online, instead of coming to the collage to see them. Despite the ridiculous name, Moodle plays a substantial role in the course, it is a website exclusive to students and teachers at Hobart collage providing space for countless links posts and messages all relevant to certain subject groups i.e. Interactive media group, English group etc.