Thursday 16 December 2010
Christmas safety booklet
While walking through town 2 of Barnsley fire fighters were handing or the booklet below to passing public to warn them about the dangers around Christmas. This is the sort of Community work they do when they are not training in their courtyard or on the job.
Friday 10 December 2010
Edit list
We re-named all our shots to give us an edit log/ decision list. This described all the shots and it indicated which shots we were likely to use. This helped us speed up our editing process since we knew which shots to use on our time line. It was very time consuming but worth it in the long run.
Tuesday 7 December 2010
Character Profiles
Friday 26 November 2010
Call out sheet
While we were filming at Barnsley fire station, some of the fire fighters got called out. It was to a derelict caravan at Stairfoot. 2 fire engines went to attend. One was to attend from Cudworth and one from Barnsley fire station. The call is sent to a special machine. This is the piece of paper that the fire fighters use to gain the information they need to attend the call.
Thursday 25 November 2010
'Uncover' details about our documentary
Below is a more detailed approach to our documentary. I was able to sit down and take an in depth look at our documentary and make a strategic plan for our plan towards the filming and set up of our documentary. Between 3rd and 7th of November, Sheffield Showroom theatre was host to Sheffield documentary festival. Between the hours of 9 and 4 there was a variety of speeches from people working in different areas of the media sector. There was also a workshop where the participants had to create a documentary idea that had a theme of Africa. There were 9 groups all together. Our group (Barnsley College) won the ‘competition’ with our idea of ‘Nigerian beauty’. Our idea was to interview a Nigerian model and the women around her (mother, sisters, aunties) and ask them questions about her, her career and their views on beauty. Then to take bring her to Britain an compare British models and their idea of beauty to the Nigerian aspects.
Why channel 4?
We have chosen Channel 4 to be the host of our documentary. We chose them because of their history with filming and broadcasting documentaries, they have an online archive of 596 documentaries and there specifications are matched to our goals. They also support an OD programme (on demand). This is where we are able to access programmes that we have missed on television, allowing us to catch up whenever we wish, no matter date or time as it is uploaded onto the internet and ready to watch. Therefore, if some of our audience miss our documentary, or wish to look upon it again, they are able to recall upon it as it will be available on Channel 4 OD.
Interview
Before the interviews are to take place, we plan to meet the fire fighters that will be appearing in our documentary, it will not be filmed or documented as it is an ’exercise’ that will allow us to get to know one another, find out about each other’s interests and become comfortable around each other before filming is to occur. In effect this will reflect in the documentary with natural conversation, rather than a structured ‘cold’ interview where it would be just be a simple question and answer.
Questions will be asked to gain information on the fire fighters as we do not expect them just to reel off random information. The questions are well thought out and well structured.
By preparing and researching our questions, we were able to make the questions open that allow a variation of answers that will/ could reveal detail and depth. However another technique is to provide statements that the fire figthers are able to build upon . This gives the subject chance to lead us through their story from their point of view and share their experiences with us, the audience. This level of preparation will provide a relaxed, conversational interview.
Plan
It is crucial to a films finished product that plenty of planning is done well before any filming is done. The purpose of planning is to ‘map out’ or structure the filming and editing process. It allows the film makers to ask themselves questions: what do i want to say? Has my story been done before? Do i have access? How am i going to tell the story? What resources do i have? By planning our documentary this way, it has allowed us know and easily direct what shots are needed, what questions we need to ask to gain the information we need to fit it in to our story etc. Like most documentaries, the aim of ours is to educate and entertain our audience. We plan to document the everyday life of our local fire fighters and find out what goes on behind closed doors and their whirring sirens. Our ‘fly on the wall’ (observational) documentary filming style has the added effect of voice over narration. During the editing process, the shots used can subtly indicate progress within the film.
Why channel 4?
We have chosen Channel 4 to be the host of our documentary. We chose them because of their history with filming and broadcasting documentaries, they have an online archive of 596 documentaries and there specifications are matched to our goals. They also support an OD programme (on demand). This is where we are able to access programmes that we have missed on television, allowing us to catch up whenever we wish, no matter date or time as it is uploaded onto the internet and ready to watch. Therefore, if some of our audience miss our documentary, or wish to look upon it again, they are able to recall upon it as it will be available on Channel 4 OD.
Interview
Before the interviews are to take place, we plan to meet the fire fighters that will be appearing in our documentary, it will not be filmed or documented as it is an ’exercise’ that will allow us to get to know one another, find out about each other’s interests and become comfortable around each other before filming is to occur. In effect this will reflect in the documentary with natural conversation, rather than a structured ‘cold’ interview where it would be just be a simple question and answer.
Questions will be asked to gain information on the fire fighters as we do not expect them just to reel off random information. The questions are well thought out and well structured.
By preparing and researching our questions, we were able to make the questions open that allow a variation of answers that will/ could reveal detail and depth. However another technique is to provide statements that the fire figthers are able to build upon . This gives the subject chance to lead us through their story from their point of view and share their experiences with us, the audience. This level of preparation will provide a relaxed, conversational interview.
Plan
It is crucial to a films finished product that plenty of planning is done well before any filming is done. The purpose of planning is to ‘map out’ or structure the filming and editing process. It allows the film makers to ask themselves questions: what do i want to say? Has my story been done before? Do i have access? How am i going to tell the story? What resources do i have? By planning our documentary this way, it has allowed us know and easily direct what shots are needed, what questions we need to ask to gain the information we need to fit it in to our story etc. Like most documentaries, the aim of ours is to educate and entertain our audience. We plan to document the everyday life of our local fire fighters and find out what goes on behind closed doors and their whirring sirens. Our ‘fly on the wall’ (observational) documentary filming style has the added effect of voice over narration. During the editing process, the shots used can subtly indicate progress within the film.
Friday 19 November 2010
How Effective are Posters when Advertising?
You see them everywhere. Movie posters are prominently displayed on billboards, in the lobby of your local movie theater, in magazines, on the Internet, and even on the sides of buses. But how often do you stop and think about the effects movie posters have on you?
It's important to remember that movie posters are advertisements. The goal of a poster essentially is to "sell" the movie—to make you want to see it. How does it do that? The poster may have the movie title in a big and bold font. Images of the movie's attractive actors are usually featured. In addition, the actors' names are probably included somewhere on the poster to remind you that the movie has big-name stars. Designs, colors, and fonts are used to appropriately reflect the mood and tone of the film. And the poster probably includes a catchy sentence or slogan that piques your interest and makes the plot seem intriguing.
The visual elements on a movie poster can convey powerful messages. The best posters may make you anxiously anticipate an upcoming release. The worst ones may not have a persuasive effect at all. By analyzing movie posters, you can gain a better understanding of the elements that effectively grab the attention of movie-goers and sell the movie's story—even before viewers see it for themselves.
Questions to Consider:
Is the movie title prominently featured? Is the text easy to read?
Are the main actors shown? If so, which ones? What do their appearances and expressions convey about the movie?
What is the design of the movie poster? Does it accurately reflect the mood and tone of the film?
What other images are included? What do you notice about the framing of the images?
What text is shown on the poster? Is there a catchy slogan? If so, what does it tell you about the movie's story?
Is there any other important information included on the poster?
Why do/don't you think this movie poster is persuasive?
Framing
The positioning of objects, actors, and text within the frame of a poster to achieve a particular effect. For example, a movie poster for an action film might feature the main actor framed in such a way as to make him seem attractive, strong, and invincible.
Mood
The feeling created for a viewer by the director's use of details, music, and cinematography.
Slogan
A catchy and memorable phrase or sentence on a movie poster. An effective slogan should convey the mood, tone, and main idea of the film without giving too much away. It should capture viewers' attention and make them interested in the story.
Tone
The filmmaker's attitude as reflected in the movie—ironic, serious, and so forth.
It's important to remember that movie posters are advertisements. The goal of a poster essentially is to "sell" the movie—to make you want to see it. How does it do that? The poster may have the movie title in a big and bold font. Images of the movie's attractive actors are usually featured. In addition, the actors' names are probably included somewhere on the poster to remind you that the movie has big-name stars. Designs, colors, and fonts are used to appropriately reflect the mood and tone of the film. And the poster probably includes a catchy sentence or slogan that piques your interest and makes the plot seem intriguing.
The visual elements on a movie poster can convey powerful messages. The best posters may make you anxiously anticipate an upcoming release. The worst ones may not have a persuasive effect at all. By analyzing movie posters, you can gain a better understanding of the elements that effectively grab the attention of movie-goers and sell the movie's story—even before viewers see it for themselves.
Questions to Consider:
Is the movie title prominently featured? Is the text easy to read?
Are the main actors shown? If so, which ones? What do their appearances and expressions convey about the movie?
What is the design of the movie poster? Does it accurately reflect the mood and tone of the film?
What other images are included? What do you notice about the framing of the images?
What text is shown on the poster? Is there a catchy slogan? If so, what does it tell you about the movie's story?
Is there any other important information included on the poster?
Why do/don't you think this movie poster is persuasive?
Framing
The positioning of objects, actors, and text within the frame of a poster to achieve a particular effect. For example, a movie poster for an action film might feature the main actor framed in such a way as to make him seem attractive, strong, and invincible.
Mood
The feeling created for a viewer by the director's use of details, music, and cinematography.
Slogan
A catchy and memorable phrase or sentence on a movie poster. An effective slogan should convey the mood, tone, and main idea of the film without giving too much away. It should capture viewers' attention and make them interested in the story.
Tone
The filmmaker's attitude as reflected in the movie—ironic, serious, and so forth.
Thursday 11 November 2010
Example Posters for Documentaries
Documentaries are programmes which are based upon fact, such as historical, politcial and social events. They usual contain news and narrative footage. These films are usual released within a limited markets, many times are just regionally.
Advertising for these films aimed a 'special target audiences' films do not share the same widespread acceptance main stream movie material. This is due to smaller distribution companies for documentaries due to them being harder to obtain to market.
These poster all share the same features, captialisation of important elements is important for a documentary poster because of it symbolise to its audience what it is about. The first poster has it's title 'fuel' but into green font this makes it very effective for marketing due to it being symbolic of the documentary. The word 'intervention' is also put into green font to put emphaise on the political/social event.
The second poster has been created similar to a film poster in the fact of it showing informality, however is good for the marketing of it because of it attractive the persific target audience. By looking this I would say the target audience is based at a teenage audience, because of it being about make up. Make up is something which that teenages envolve their lives around, aspects of the poster are direct towards a female audience, the way they have used the statue and draw over it. This work effective because of it being persific and direct to what the documentary will contain.
Through studying these posters they have used techniques to get across to their target audience to interest them so that they will get the correct audience interest in their documentary.
Monday 8 November 2010
Thursday 21 October 2010
Research: Fire Cadets & Urban Rangers At Barnsley Fire stations
Branches of the Fire Cadets operate at a number of South Yorkshire's fire stations. Recruits can join the Fire Cadets from the age of 13 up to the age of 17, with some even progressing to become instructors themselves. Spending one evening a week at stations across South Yorkshire, the youngsters are put through their paces by a team of dedicated instructors. Recruits learn firefighting skills and techniques, and also spend time away from the station on team-building exercises.
The programme aims to educate, raise awareness and provide practical work-based learning opportunities for young people.
Urban Rangers
The 'Urban Rangers' initiative was launched in November 2008 in partnership with several agencies including South Yorkshire Police, Sheffield 50+ group and Sheffield City Council Children and Young People Directorates Aiming High programme.
At age 16 young people, who have ideally been involved in SYFR's Fire Cadet scheme, have the opportunity to volunteer to receive training to become Urban Rangers. The training enables them to deal with a whole range of issues affecting our communities. The Rangers can offer safety advice to local residents and spot potential safety hazards such as refuse and abandoned cars.
Following training, the Urban Rangers work in conjunction with SYFR and partnership agency initiatives to help make Sheffield a safer and more pleasant place to live.
The programme aims to educate, raise awareness and provide practical work-based learning opportunities for young people.
Urban Rangers
The 'Urban Rangers' initiative was launched in November 2008 in partnership with several agencies including South Yorkshire Police, Sheffield 50+ group and Sheffield City Council Children and Young People Directorates Aiming High programme.
At age 16 young people, who have ideally been involved in SYFR's Fire Cadet scheme, have the opportunity to volunteer to receive training to become Urban Rangers. The training enables them to deal with a whole range of issues affecting our communities. The Rangers can offer safety advice to local residents and spot potential safety hazards such as refuse and abandoned cars.
Following training, the Urban Rangers work in conjunction with SYFR and partnership agency initiatives to help make Sheffield a safer and more pleasant place to live.
Research:Barnsley Fire Station Open Days
Barnsley firefighters hold open days at fire stations around the borough where local people are invited into the station for a fun-packed open day.
There are a wide range of activities and demonstrations planned throughout the day, including:
· Road traffic collision demonstration
· Fire fighting demonstrations
· Technical Rescue Unit (TRU) display – firefighters trained in specialist rescue techniques will be performing a demonstration
· Chip pan fire demonstration
Open day events are open between 10am and 4pm.
Barnsley Station Manager Andrew Strelzcenie said: “Local people are invited to come along and find out a little more about how things work here at the station. There will be plenty of activities for all the family to have a really fun day.”
Also Rotherham fire station is throwing open its doors and giving residents another exclusive chance to go behind the scenes and find out more about the community facility and its work.
The fire station on Fitzwilliam Road, Eastwood will be holding an open evening on Saturday October 30, following a similar, well attended event this summer.
Free entertainment put on by local fire crews will include:
· Bucking bronco
· Bungee run
· Road traffic collision demonstration
· Chip pan demonstration
Firefighters will also be offering free advice on how to stay safe in the home and on the roads. The event will take place from 4pm to 8pm.
Station Manager Tony Carlin said: “This is an opportunity for our crews to engage with the local community, and for people to come along and find out a little more about how things work here at the station. There will be plenty of activities for all the family and they main events will all take place indoors, so don't let the weather put you off!”
There are a wide range of activities and demonstrations planned throughout the day, including:
· Road traffic collision demonstration
· Fire fighting demonstrations
· Technical Rescue Unit (TRU) display – firefighters trained in specialist rescue techniques will be performing a demonstration
· Chip pan fire demonstration
Open day events are open between 10am and 4pm.
Barnsley Station Manager Andrew Strelzcenie said: “Local people are invited to come along and find out a little more about how things work here at the station. There will be plenty of activities for all the family to have a really fun day.”
Also Rotherham fire station is throwing open its doors and giving residents another exclusive chance to go behind the scenes and find out more about the community facility and its work.
The fire station on Fitzwilliam Road, Eastwood will be holding an open evening on Saturday October 30, following a similar, well attended event this summer.
Free entertainment put on by local fire crews will include:
· Bucking bronco
· Bungee run
· Road traffic collision demonstration
· Chip pan demonstration
Firefighters will also be offering free advice on how to stay safe in the home and on the roads. The event will take place from 4pm to 8pm.
Station Manager Tony Carlin said: “This is an opportunity for our crews to engage with the local community, and for people to come along and find out a little more about how things work here at the station. There will be plenty of activities for all the family and they main events will all take place indoors, so don't let the weather put you off!”
Thursday 14 October 2010
Monday 11 October 2010
Events which the fireservice have done to prevent danger
A significant number of young people experience a wide range of problems, including unemployment following education, mental ill health, and being a victim of crime. Whilst these problems affect young people throughout the country, disadvantage is frequently concentrated in the most deprived neighbourhoods.
There can also be a sense of disengagement, often resulting in anti-social behaviour, youth crime, drug offending and school exclusions.
Why are we working with young people?
Our vision is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in fire crime and anti-social behaviour and to prevent them becoming harmed or killed in accidental fires or causing fires through ignorance or carelessness. We also hope that by working with young people, we will not only help to tackle the wider issues of crime and anti-social behaviour but we will also improve their school attendance and employment chances.
What are the aims of our youth programmes?
- To engage actively with children and young people.
- To prevent and reduce fire crime and firesetting.
- To divert children and young people from fire crime and anti-social behaviour.
- To educate children and young people in fire safety skills and citizenship.
- To ensure we are effective and professional.
- To share good practice within Greater Manchester Fire Service and externally to partner agencies.
What schemes do we run?
- Firefly - for referred individuals aged 11 - 17
- Community Fire Cadets - for young people aged 13 - 16
- FireTeam and FireTeam6- for referred groups aged 14 - 16
- Prince's Trust - for referred individuals aged 16 - 25
- Individuals are referred by a range of different organisations such as
- Connexions, Youth Offending Teams and the Probation Service.
The fireserive hold a national charity event every year in order to help raise funds. This is an annual event which takes place every year, it involves fire stations throughout the UK washing the nation's cars, in exchange for a donation.
The event also gives fire fighters the unique opportunity to interact with a large cross-section of their community, and promote important Community Fire Safety initiatives.
Two National Car Washes are held each year, in March and September. The last National Car Wash, kindly sponsored by Autoglym, was held on Saturday 2nd October 2010.
Stations which took part in the Charity Car wash
| Fire Station | Venue | Date | Time |
| Saturday 2 October | |||
| Stretford | Costco | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Altrincham | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Sale | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Wythenshawe | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Manchester Central | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Philips Park / Gorton | Asda Walmart M11 4BD | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| White hill / Stockport | Wickes/MFI car park SK4 1TN | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Cheadle | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 9.30-5.30 |
| Offerton | Sainsbury's Hazel Grove SK7 4AW | Saturday 2 October | 10-5 |
| Marple | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 11-3 |
| Rochdale | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Littleborough | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Heywood | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Oldham | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Chadderton | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Bury | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Whitefield | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Ramsbottom | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Ashton under Lyne | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Stalybridge | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Mossley | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Hyde | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Farnworth | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Bolton Central | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Bolton North | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Horwich | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Leigh | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Salford | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Broughton | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Agecroft | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Irlam | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Eccles | Fire Station | Saturday 2 October | 10-4 |
| Sunday 3 October | |||
| Moss Side / Withington | Fire Station | Sunday 3 October | 10-4 |
| Sunday 10 October | |||
| Blackley | Fire Station | Sunday 10 October | 10-4 |
| Wigan | Fire Station | Sunday 10 October | 10-4 |
About the Charity
Every year, thousands of fire fighters are injured whilst protecting the public. Every 30 seconds in the UK, fire fighters are called to an incident, putting their lives on the line, and often sustaining physical injuries whilst carrying out their duties. The Fire Fighters Charity is here for all fire service personnel during their times of need, and assists thousands of individuals every year, by providing pioneering treatment and support services.
Our modern, dynamic and award-winning charity has three UK centres, located in Cumbria, Devon and West Sussex, which offer varying combinations of therapy and recuperation services. Our pioneering Beneficiary Support Services also offer local and remote assistance to people in need nationwide - providing solutions to real life problems.
It costs over £9 million every year to keep the Charity running, and with no government funding, we are completely reliant upon donations from the general public and fire community.
The Fire Fighters Charity provides a range of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families. The Charity offers three core services:
Therapy
Residential therapy programmes, run by teams of dedicated professionals
Physical treatment for a wide range of conditions and injuries
Recuperation
Recover from illness, injury or surgery in stunning countryside or coastal locations
Peaceful environments aid emotional and physical recovery for individuals or families
Beneficiary Support Services
Confidential and impartial helpline service, offering advice, guidance and support on a wide range of issues
Nationwide network of trained volunteers and professionals, ready to help locally
Are you a member of the fire community in need of help? Call 0800 389 8820 today. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. A professional team is waiting to answer any questions, and to help you to apply for the Charity's services.
For more information about charity events visit http://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/stories.htm?newsid=56966
Thursday 7 October 2010
Channel 4 Statment of programme policy: Our documentary
Our documentary would be appearing on Channel 4 programming. We chose channel 4 due to its experience and reputation in documentaries.
Our documentary fits perfectly in the ‘requirements’ displayed in the Programme Review. These are: nurturing new talent and original idea, championing alternative voices and fresh perspectives, challenging people to see the world differently and inspiring change in peoples lives.
Part of the remit was to introduce innovation, experiment and creativity. Our documentary is about the fire service and what they do for us including working for the community e.g. car washes. It is a unique documentary as nobody has released a documentary on the British fire service and they are now ready to open up and speak about their lives in the fire service.
In Channel 4s Programme review there is a section on education and programmes of educational value: this is then split into different sections that the programmes fit into. These sections help define the different educational programmes that are shown and in what ways they fit into the education system. In this section it talk explains that it fulfilled its commitment to 14-19 year old school children.
Overall, Channel 4 is dedicated to producing and broadcasting quality educational films. The defining sections of their programming show that they are activity trying to educate children out of school and inform them about the world today in various styles of programming.
To review full statement of programme policy click on the link below and programme review of 2009:
http://www.channel4.com/about4/programmepolicy.html
Analasys of Related Documentry
The Bed
i have analysed the first five minutes of the related documentary The Bed, this episode is about the A&E and how patients are rushed into hospital and placed on the treatment trolley, it shows the daily lives of doctors and nurses treating all different kinds of cases.
the first 20 seconds of this clip are based on the trolley itself, their is a close up shot on the wheels as it is pushed down the hall, it then jumps to a first person shot as if there is someone laid on the bed showing the point of view representing a real life prospective.
the camera then pans around the bed and the room, this shot shows the typical A&E room filled with equipment used by the NHS. The bed is portrayed as a character it is the main focus on the episode.
i have analysed the first five minutes of the related documentary The Bed, this episode is about the A&E and how patients are rushed into hospital and placed on the treatment trolley, it shows the daily lives of doctors and nurses treating all different kinds of cases.
the first 20 seconds of this clip are based on the trolley itself, their is a close up shot on the wheels as it is pushed down the hall, it then jumps to a first person shot as if there is someone laid on the bed showing the point of view representing a real life prospective.
the camera then pans around the bed and the room, this shot shows the typical A&E room filled with equipment used by the NHS. The bed is portrayed as a character it is the main focus on the episode.
Firefighter Charity Events
Fire station around the united kingdom hold national charity events washing cars to raise money for charity's. this is a screen shot taken from the main website that holds the national charity event:
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