3.1 Teamwork

Teamwork is important when working in film production so that there is no misunderstandings between crew. For example, people knowing which scene is being filmed or people knowing their jobs in their teams. Another reason why teamwork is important in film production is so that tasks are delegated evenly between the crew and teams. For example, the camera team shouldn’t have to do the sound and vice versa. It also means jobs aren’t neglected.

If the teamwork isn’t good on a film crew, at atmosphere on set can plummet therefore starting arguments and making the environment generally more stressful. This can also lead to the shoot going behind schedule.

3.2 Qualities needed to work well with others

Good Timekeeping:

• turning up to shoot early or on time
• staying organised and plan ahead of time

Being Reliable:

• being punctual
• always turning up
• taking instructions and completing them efficiently

Teamwork:

• communication
• delegation
• use of initiative
• being a nice person
• listening to others
• be helpful
• share ideas
• don’t break under stress

Sharing Ideas:

• listen
• respect others ideas
• speak up
• offer ideas whether you think they’re good or not

Safe Working:

• follow health and safety instructions
• be aware of surroundings
• be alert
• wear suitable clothing and footwear
• tell 1st AD if you see something odd/dangerous

BFI FILM ACADEMY BRISTOL

ASSESSOR OBSERVATION OF WORKING PRACTICE

CANDIDATE NAME: TOVE

 SHOWING QUALITIES NEEDED TO WORK WELL WITH OTHERS:

 GOOD TIMEKEEPING:

Tove was on time for shoot and for sessions. She was always ready to work, coming in for extra sessions to help with set build and striking set. She showed good time management skills, ensuring that she was prepared for shoot and keeping to deadlines. She read and understood the schedule and ensured that she carried out het role on set professionally and efficiently.

RELIABILTY:

Tove has proved to be a very reliable member of the crew. She has been exceptionally committed and consistent, carrying out her role in camera very professionally, gaining really good skills. Tove was very focused and listened well to advice.  She also showed really good initiative and was always ready to help out when needed. She was great on set, very patient and calm while acting in the party scene and also helping out with make up and costume.

SHOWING GOOD TEAMWORK:

Tove is a great team player.  She was focused, positive and respectful of others throughout the film making process and this attitude helped in making a positive and professional crew on shoot and throughout the production process. Tove was a great member of the camera team and was really good at communicating with the rest of her department and with the sound team and directing/producing team while on set.

SHARING IDEAS:

Tove is really respectful of the ideas of others. She was engaged with the film idea from the start and contributed some creative shot ideas. Tove was very good at communicating shot and set up ideas when on camera and at listening and responding to the ideas of others.

SAFE WORKING:

Tove observed safe working practice. She attended the health and safety briefing and read and understood the risk assessment. She was aware of hazards on location and ensured that she kept the camera equipment safe and ensured the safety of others.

ASSESSOR: SARAH BELFIELD

DATE: 18/3/19

3.3 Working collaboratively on your film production

I think we worked well as a camera team. We communicated with each other well as all of us knew what the others were doing. We also helped each other out if one of us was confused/didn’t know what they were doing, for example Andrea and Ravi showed me how to use the stills camera when I didn’t know how to use it.

There were a few things I needed to overcome onset, one of them being that because the camera team was so big, we had to rotate roles regularly so that everyone could have a go. Because of that, it meant we had to get to grips with using the camera, which none of us had used before, a lot quicker than we usually would. We also got to work alongside a professional DOP which was really helpful but we had to get our heads around different language that he used and we had to keep up with him too.

To improve my ability to work with others I would learn to communicate more and better with other crew members. I would also learn to use the equipment before shooting so that I could be more independent in my role.