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Film And Editing Personal Statement

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The medium of film and storytelling processes as a whole have intrigued me for as long as I can remember. I am always captivated by films that successfully explore a variety of themes whilst presenting complex and interesting narrative and characters. These films also provide the entertainment and excitement that I find infinitely fascinating. I find the process of creating stories through to the film making and editing very motivating and exciting, especially when reviewing the end product.
My A level choices are those I feel are most relevant to my course choice. Film Production relies on visual media and this is why I have selected to study Photography and Information
Technology. I am also studying English Literature and Language which is benefiting me greatly in preparation for …show more content…

I spend a large amount of my free time experimenting with photography and video. I enjoy using a range of techniques to improve my photographs and film. I edit and manipulate my shots using software such as Sony Vegas Movie, Studio HD and Photoshop. Through changing lighting levels and saturation, I have been able to produce high quality photographs for my portfolio.
During my time in year 10, I undertook a course with a Film and TV production company where I was given the opportunity to shoot for a documentary style film to promote Cardiff Bay. This provided me with valuable experience in film production and post-production editing. I also gained insight into the importance of working effectively as part of a team which is a fundamental skill in project work. At the end of year 12, I volunteered to work with a digital media company where I had the opportunity to develop my knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of professional software such as Avid where I edited the audio of a trailer for the short film called 'Wrath of God'.
As part of my work experience in year 10, I spent a week working alongside the South

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