Professional Practice Unit: Research - Thoughts and Decisions

When briefed on the Professional Practice Unit I was already content with choosing the backup option which was a case study on a professional in the field I am interested in. With my interest being in directing I considered writing about a film director however in a conversation with Simon he informed me that it would have to be about a professional in the TV industry.

I was reluctant to do the work experience or commission options as I didn't feel confident enough to do so. Simon explained that I would miss a good opportunity to get that experience and build that confidence if I didn't go for one of those options.

With that said I took a look at the commission jobs that were available. Curious, I asked Tim what choice he was going for and he too was looking at commission. I asked if he would like to work with me on something and he obliged. So we had a talk and looked at the commission options and opted for the CONK heritage commission job. However we didn't get this commission and Tim a day later told me he had an opportunity lined up that he would like to do instead if I didn't mind. I was fine with it and so as far as I know he has that job.

Around a week later I found out that Andy had applied for the 400 company work experience and we agreed that if he didn't get the job we would work on a commission together as our backups. Andy didn't get the job so we set out looking for potential commissions online. I also checked the casting site Star Now as there are often production crew jobs available for various small budget films and documentaries. Andy contacted his uncle who is the director of a chartering company called Harrisons. He asked if they would like a promotional video made which could go on their website and detail what the company does. He was more than willing for us to do this and with that we had a commission project.

I feel this will be an interesting challenge as promoting a company that specifies in development, letting and selling property and other services will be difficult to make unique and creative. I think it'll be fun to try and approach it from a different angle and make some good shots. I haven't yet worked with Andy on a project either so that will also be interesting and good fun.