Change of plans again...due to Uk lectures visit

It was agreed upon our hypothsis is :

Are Popluar Beaches in Trinidad and Tobago are the only ones worth mentioning. 

However our plan to head across to the sister isle on the 15 and 16th of May was postponed and we are now looking at possibly heading across on the weekend of the 25th May 2010.

The reason for the change comes from developments in today's class, where we were informed that in order to rectify the many issues we are incurring with this degree level programme. The heads of the programme  from the University Of Greenwich, will be here to assist us that said weekend of the 15th and 16th of May 2010 at SBCS. These visiting Lecturers will also be conducting Workshops, to assist the students in the Alternative Publishing Projects. This would be very interesting, as hopefully all the issues can be ironed out as soon as. 

Making progress nicely

Today's meeting started at about 4:30pm, briefly going over the proposal and the foundation for this research project, making certain it was a valid effort. We pooled our ideas together with the laying out of the Hypothesis for this documentary. The most flexible Hypothesis came from Sherrece, which read - Popular Beaches are the only one to be mentioned. Perfect if you ask me...kudos to Sherrece. 

At present we are holding onto the to title of the 10 minute documentary-HIDDEN TREASURE- Beaches. The groups idea is to primarily pull this off as series with its first episode to be featured would be on beaches. 

Tonight the group also discussed  our choices for Literature Review(from Magazines, Tourism Publications, and the world wide web). Some of the Literature Review resources may also be sourced from the National Library.

Discussions also arose about the methodology/ies that would be administered to gain data on this project. So so far interviews, vox pops and surveys are the mentioned forms so far for this production. 

God willing we have another scheduled meeting tomorrow continue to fine tuning the developments. 

READINGS:Tonight I googled some information on the role of the Sound Operator and found the information below at this link: http://www.careers.govt.nz/default.aspx?id0=61103&id1=J38822 

Sound Operator (Radio/Film/Television) - Job outlook

What are the chances of getting a job?
Sound operation is a small occupation, so it can be difficult to get into. Only 98 people were employed in the role in 2006.

Opportunities for radio sound operators are very limited, though opportunities for film and television sound operators are a little better.
Many radio broadcasters or producers taking on sound operation
Opportunities for radio sound operators have decreased as technology has become easier to use, and budgets have tightened. Increasingly, radio broadcasters and radio producers at commercial radio stations are also doing sound operation, reducing demand for sound operators. Most remaining radio sound operator jobs are at larger commercial radio stations, and stations that are part of the Radio New Zealand network.

Overall, the radio broadcasting industry has been declining, with the number of workers falling by 9% between 2008 and 2009.

Opportunities in television steady, despite camera operators taking on sound work
Opportunities for television sound operators are more stable, but are also being affected by changing industry practices. Television camera operators are increasingly taking on sound operating and lighting duties. While large well-funded productions, such as reality television programmes, still employ a separate sound operator, smaller ones combine roles to save money.

However, this trend is largely countered by the growing amount of television programmes being made in New Zealand, so sound operator jobs in television are relatively stable. In 2008, 11,600 hours of local television content were aired, up from 6,185 in 2000.
Growing number of locally made films influencing opportunities for sound operators
Opportunities for sound operators in film are better. Film productions tend to require people in specialised roles, such as sound operator, because quality is particularly important.

Although it has fluctuated, the overall number of feature films made in New Zealand has been growing. In 2008, 20 feature films were made in New Zealand, equal only with 2003, when the local film industry experienced a major peak.
What types of employers can I work for?

Radio sound operators may be employed by:
radio networks such as Radio New Zealand, Radioworks or The Radio Network
community, student or iwi radio stations.

Most film and television sound operators work on a freelance basis. They may work for:
television networks such as Mediaworks, Sky or TVNZ
production companies such as Greenstone Pictures or Park Road Post Production.

What are the chances of getting a job?
Sound operation is a small occupation, so it can be difficult to get into. Only 98 people were employed in the role in 2006.

Opportunities for radio sound operators are very limited, though opportunities for film and television sound operators are a little better.
Many radio broadcasters or producers taking on sound operation
Opportunities for radio sound operators have decreased as technology has become easier to use, and budgets have tightened. Increasingly, radio broadcasters and radio producers at commercial radio stations are also doing sound operation, reducing demand for sound operators. Most remaining radio sound operator jobs are at larger commercial radio stations, and stations that are part of the Radio New Zealand network.

Overall, the radio broadcasting industry has been declining, with the number of workers falling by 9% between 2008 and 2009.

Opportunities in television steady, despite camera operators taking on sound work
Opportunities for television sound operators are more stable, but are also being affected by changing industry practices. Television camera operators are increasingly taking on sound operating and lighting duties. While large well-funded productions, such as reality television programmes, still employ a separate sound operator, smaller ones combine roles to save money.

However, this trend is largely countered by the growing amount of television programmes being made in New Zealand, so sound operator jobs in television are relatively stable. In 2008, 11,600 hours of local television content were aired, up from 6,185 in 2000.
Growing number of locally made films influencing opportunities for sound operators
Opportunities for sound operators in film are better. Film productions tend to require people in specialised roles, such as sound operator, because quality is particularly important.

Although it has fluctuated, the overall number of feature films made in New Zealand has been growing. In 2008, 20 feature films were made in New Zealand, equal only with 2003, when the local film industry experienced a major peak.
What types of employers can I work for?

Radio sound operators may be employed by:
radio networks such as Radio New Zealand, Radioworks or The Radio Network
community, student or iwi radio stations.

Most film and television sound operators work on a freelance basis. They may work for:
television networks such as Mediaworks, Sky or TVNZ
production companies such as Greenstone Pictures or Park Road Post Production.

Fourth meeting after final expectations

Well tonight so many things arose out of another run through of what is expected from us  for this FINAL project.

 Wow!! Issues pertaining to the timing(meaning lengths of the video) for project as well as time management factors. The numerical allowance of members of one group(two members for the least), which is unlike the HND media project. Even what should be done when it comes to this very said Journal....and most importantly the research element. For the Group Journal such things like, email, production logs, questionaires, interview questions and even group production photos should be included in it.

The current aim at the minute for this group,  is to work out how the research will be done...via what methodology/ies.

Our group conducted another meeting and ran through the choices of those beaches we would research and be part of the video documentary. Sounds pretty good.

Research from my end- It came up in Conversation with a Driver

In a conversation with a Taxi driver the topic of beaches came up, I guess that's just the media personnel part of me(conducting a small interview in a taxi). The driver mentioned a beach in southern part of Trinidad, more so on the south east side of Trinidad. Instantly this clicked as a beach that certainly needed highlighting in the project I was working on. The driver reinforced to me the beauty and seculsion this beach possessed, so this would certainly be one of my choices I present to the group at our next meeting on Tuesday. 

The others southern beaches would be Columbus Bay located in Cedros, Clifton Hill Beach thats located in Point Fortin and ofcourse the one the driver suggested. I can't recall the name of it at the minute, but I remember it being a Spanish name. It is is located in Moruga, got to look that up tonight. 

Whoa Jillian you have already begun your part of the research girl...good thinking.

See you next time Blog. 

Jillian

Our first meeting as SVAING POWER PRODUCTIONS

Initially my intentions was to do a radio documentary on a couple artists within Calypso industry, as an individual project. However, it seems according to the information provided but Mr. Lett, the University of Greenwich prefers if the students did group assignments. So...after talking it over with my study group, the decision was made to join forces and create a group.

I am now a member of the group "Saving Power" for our final media project-(THE BIG ONE). 

After putting ideas together, we eventually came up with this project which highlights or gives voice to "Alternative: beaches in Trinidad and Tobago in a 15 minute Documentary. At first we thought bout the top ten beaches, but then we all agreed that was too "Mainstream". Fabulous idea if I may say so myself. 

We finally met as a group and conducted out first meeting last Thursday . The members are Trixie Davis, Simone Chang-Fraser,Sherrise and myself. We are scheduled to meet again this coming Monday to discuss further developments. Our Lecturer seemed very pleased with the concept, and that is of course is a good thing. I think this will certainly be a outstanding Media Project providing great results. So onto the next step ....the Proposal. 

So until..good night

Jillian