This is where is first started...well so they say

SUNDAY 22nd August: Saving Power proceeded to Columbus Bay. We arrived at Columbus Bay at midday and promptly began the shoot on one of the southern part of Trinidad's hidden treasure! The trip was about at least 3 hours long. 

The beach provided great locations to shoot the host...I especially loved the availability of the natural sound, from the breeze, the limited persons on the beach having a good time, the water rushing upon the shore and nature at its best. As the sound operator I was satisfied. The beach provide great colour and atmosphere for the shoot...from mingling with the few persons there was on the beach, to observing the stray horses dipping in the ocean just as the visitors did. Each member meshed ideas together as well as executed our roles with little issue. I felt honored that prior to every shoot Trixie would communicate with me to see what I thought of the script or what else should be inserted into the script. I felt appreciated. 

On paper my supporting role was that of camera woman (Sherece perfected that role without the need of my help), however I can honestly say I performed the role on locations as the Production Assistant. 

I spent another 30 minutes today going through musical selections to pass to the editor for the final production.

This project was hard work but fun at times. I said it before and I do realise it this time around, group work can be challenging when it comes to dealing with personalities, but once we remain focused it CAN work out for the good.

TODAY: Another meeting with our Lecturer for this Media Project. Suggestions were passed to us as to where our attention or direction should be focused. Our lecturer was pleased with our presentation last week and commended us on the great work. The producer confirmed that the email was sent to the representative at TDC as confirmation of the interview. 

Our next shoot is scheduled for this coming sunday at 7am at the Hyatt water front, where we do the introduction of the shoot.

Yarra Beach/Bay

Well after careful planning the group made plans to shoot today at Yarra Beach. This beach is located on the North Coast of Trinidad. Our pick up time was 5:30am but we left around 6am due to a sudden illness (not too serious). After driving through the hills of the north coast we arrived at the beach between the hour of 7 and 8 am, pretty good timing. Indeed a secluded beach but indeed a beautiful one at that. Long coast line, sporadic staks in the waters, not too rough waters, and as expected a few beach goers on the beach. All that was complimented but great weather for filming.

Again it was fabulous working with the crew...from giving input, sharing creative ideas. Its safe to say another day of shooting, well done. Everyone executed their roles superbly. Trixie again great host. Simone again fabulous at directing, Sherece was a A plus Camera woman and as Sound Operator..I obtained fabulous sound for the shoot, never mind the hiccup with the headset(which created a horrible buzzing sound).

The shoot wrapped up at about 12noon and it was back to Trixie's for well needed rest before work for 6pm.

From Presentation onward!! One tight Unit!

Today the group made it presentation of its mission, limitations, finding, methodologies, and purpose for this 10-15 minutes Cinema Verite Documentary entitled HIDDEN TREASURES-Beaches!

After constant group meetings over the weekend the constant drive paid through. The group's presentation(10 minutes inclusive of questions from the audience) was complimented with props signifying beach wear, from cooler, bikini wraps, shades and beach towels. 

Readings:

Tonight I perused  a few sights to gain some extra knowledge on the historical or even untold storied of the beaches we will be filming for the Documentary. These sights include : www.sandypointbeachclub.com and www.mytobago.info.com. Both sights really provided me with so much info on the beaches some of which I was not aware. My search continues tonight to get some more websights and also the search for the most up tempo pan musical beds that would really compliment this Documentary is another goal of mine for this week.

I text my group members tonight as it was indeed a proud feeling to connect with each member and really feel as though there is certain no I in this TEAM! The chemistry is good so far and I pray it continues all the way through out Media project.

It is proven so far that my team members are pleased with my contribution thus far as Sound Operator and for that I am truly proud.

Well after getting the all clear from our lecturer, the group has decided to continue as plan to execute out next shoot on Sunday at Yarra Beach located in the North/Western part of Trinidad. So on Saturday I will be sleeping at Trixie's in order to meet the early take off on Sunday at 6:30 am. Production continues!!  The faster we get the production out of the way the better the group will be with achieving other tertiary task in this final year.

Well thats if for now....onward we go

From Proposal to Presentation

Well after Ms Sampson conducted a Skype meeting with the UOG Lecturers confirming the information given to us by Ms Sampson earlier was finally presented to us. It was instructed by UOG to cease production on the Media Project until finalization was passed onto the students. Some minor changes were required for the finalization of the proposal.

After todays meeting which informally started at 3:15 as both Simone and myself were in school earlier than usual the editing of the proposal began. Both Simone and I began the teething process, by trashing ideas and thoughts together as to what was and was not necessary. Soon the remaining members of the "Saving Power " group arrived and the goal continued on, tightening the final proposal.  As Sound Operator, I presented the group with some of the musical accompaniment for both the presentation and the final video documentary. After going through the ones I thought were suitable a total of 4 were considered.

After forwarding some sample questions that can be placed into the proposal, Trixie and I in a phone conversation went through some other questions that can or may be added. 

After a productive two hours, of intense work the meeting was then wrapped up. Our next scheduled meeting would be this coming Saturday to finally run through the positioning for the presentation. Successfully we came to a proper six question to be highlighted on the proposal.