3.1 Teamwork

Teamwork is important because each member has on a role and relies on each other to get the job done – a shared input of work and creativity.

If there isn’t good teamwork in a team things can happen like some people not completing their role while other team members take all the responsibility. Also if roles aren’t shared or points aren’t brought across because a member makes all the decisions means the film production isn’t equally shared.

3.2 Qualities needed to work well with others

Good timekeeping – having a schedule for the team that specifies what needs to get done by which people at what time. This way team members can easily see their role and responsibility within the team.

Being reliable – the team needs to be reliable and keep to their responsibilities so that deadlines/jobs can be met at the right time, or if they need to be punctual and show up at the right time. If not then the whole team can get held up.

Teamwork – the dependency on each other to make sure everyone can do their role well, and help each other if they need help.

Sharing ideas – the importance of hearing each others ideas and opinions and leaving no one out. This way team members who want to contribute can have their opinions heard and considered so the production is even.

Safe working – being aware of every team member and considering their safety on set etc. Putting team members well being in an environment first.

Tutor Feedback:

Kendra was new to the role of camera operator and was unfamiliar with the camera she used during the shoot. However, she worked well with Amy, who was more experienced in using this camera. Kendra observant of what was happening around her and responded by shooting necessary cut aways and B roll footage. She was good at getting on with it and used her initiative when gathering footage. She was always sure to communicate back to the others about what shots he was getting so that she didn’t double up and get the same shots as Inaz. She was quiet on set but remained efficient and focused throughout.

3.3 Working collaboratively on your film production

I worked well with my crew and asked questions when I wasn’t sure of anything. For example, when I was unsure or faced any issues with carrying out my role I would turn to a team member or our tutor, like if I struggled with using the camera, or when the camera needed a change of battery or SD card and I wouldn’t know how to do it my teammates would help when they could, to find the case and replace them so as to not disrupt my shooting. All our opinions were shared collaboratively. Although when people made decisions I wouldn’t protest or give extra thoughts I just went along with it. Perhaps to improve I could have more opinions and contributions to the making of the film, particularly on the editing side. But besides that I worked well with my team, listening and being responsible for my role as well as helping my teammates if necessary.