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Mock Interview

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What is a Mock Interview? A mock interview is basically a practice for job interviews, mock interviews are used to help people become more prepared for job interviews in the future. these mock interviews are usually conducted in person or through the use of the internet aka facetime calls, skype, zoom etc. It is best that your face is very visible if you are online so you would need a camera of some sort to capture your face for the interviewer. Preparations Preparations research link: https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-prepare-for-an-interview 1.Research: Before a mock interview or a job interview it is always essential to have done research into what you interviewer/employer is looking for and being able to fit the role of that perfectly in the said interview.  2.Be on Time: When it comes to in person mock interviews and job interviews being on time is a very important thing as it shows the interviewer that you are very dedicated to them and their work. ...

Show reel

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  The video above is a show reel from Philipp Gatterer in which he shows off his expertise in camera operating cinematography and everything he made in the year 2020. He uses some lovely upbeat Music along with showing his very impressive work and conveys that there is a show real through the use of text being in the middle of the screen which is something that I adopted for my show reel of my work.  The image above is a picture of my timeline used to create my showreel, my showreel what is created entirely in Adobe  premiere pro. Are used video clips of my previous work and put them all underneath bits of text I created using the type tool.  Above is just a short video explaining the timeline and what tools and techniques are used in creating my show reel for all of my media work in the past. Also above is the process for me editing the music and sound for my show reel. This is just a really simple edit using The exponential fade tool to make this song and more abru...

Create Britain/Digital Profiles

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My Create Britain Profile https://www.createbritain.com/Profiles/joshuarobinson?Edit=true https://www.createbritain.com/Profiles/joshuarobinson if you can't access it here is some images: Above is my create Britain profile, in my profile I have elaborated on my interest in media along with speaking about my many accomplishments in the industry when it comes to rules I have had to play in the past when it comes to creating films advertisements and more. Create Britain Profiles https://www.createbritain.com/Profiles/evecoulthard The Profile above is a profile from a costume supervisor by the name of  Eve Coulthard. This create brain profile above is a very good example of a good digital profile as this profile is able to communicate very effectively what she has done in the past and what skills she is able to bring to the table and it comes to any projects she has given.  She effectively talks about her past experiences and films such as being a Costume supervisor for the film “...

Designer Brand Logo/Design a Business Card

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Company Logos Here is a quick example of a lovely design. This above is a PlayStation logo design, at a first glance this logo might look like a bunch of squiggles that are quite recognisable but What it actually is is a P in front of an S that is lying down behind it which is very good for remembering that the company name is PlayStation. The colour they use is blue, Blue is commonly associated with being the worlds favourite colour is it is the colour of the sky and of water, this means that whoever sees this logo will most likely like the colour that is behind it and investigate further to find out that this is the logo for the games console PlayStation.  The images above is the first rough sketches of the idea of the line production company for films. I first began with the name Infinity studios as I believed it was quite simple and to the point of the time as time went on I change the name to exceptional studios as I believed exceptional is a way more enticing name for a compa...

Constructing a CV

Draft CV JOSHUA GRAEME ROBINSON. Home Address 19 Parkside East Herrington Sunderland SR4 3RH Mobile:   07496873056                   Home: 0191 528 8807 Email: joshrobinson9763@gmail.com I’m a responsible and motivated individual who loves a challenge and has a passion for media – Film making, advertising, marketing, cinematography and photography.  I am outgoing, friendly and hardworking and am well organised and committed to completing every task to the best of my ability. EDUCATION 2015-2020 Farringdon Community Academy Qualifications: GCSE – English Language grade 3, English Literature Grade 3, Mathematics Grade 3, Media Studies Grade 5, Creative IMedia P2, Geography Grade 1,  2021 – Sunderland College, Bede Campus, Sunderland  Creative Media Practice Level 3 -  awaiting results. Creative and Digital Media Production Diploma Level 2 -  Pass ...

Personal Statement

Research Into a Good Personal Statement   https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/applying-to-uni/tips-for-writing-your-personal-statement In the link above it says to create a very good personal statement you need to show your aspirations for the future along with demonstrating my positions I have had in the past along with academic and work experience.  It also tells me that you must clearly show inspirations for what are you doing along with what kind of work are you are through both your attitude and teamwork and leadership  skills along with showing your motivations and commitment in the subject you are applying for/interested in. My Personal Statement From a very young age I have had a passion for media. I have a deep love for film, and have always been interested in how films and shows are presented, directed and how the language of filmmaking works. I began studying media in secondary school and quickly came to the revelation that I had a passi...

My Inspirations

  Edger Wright  My biggest and most moving inspirations is the writer/director edger wright. Edger Wright is a British writer and director that got his start in the industry creating with Simon Pegg a tv show called spaced which was well reserved and gained a small but dedicated fanbase which allowed him to create shortly after spaced the cult classic Shaun of the dead. That film was a huge success that allowed him to create 2 spiritual successors to Shaun of the dead which was the films hot fuzz and the worlds end which was deemed the cornetto trilogy as they all involve cornetto's in one way or another and they all star the actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as the leading roles in all films.  After the massive success of the cornetto trilogy edger wright began to create his first ever American film which was the incredibly thrilling and fun film Baby Driver which was a fast and energetic bank heist film from the perspective of the getaway driver. Baby Driver was a massiv...