But how does one film one’s adventures in the first place? Camera work is a huge field, with masses of terminology and kit to get your head around, let alone thinking about filming a story, constructing a sequence or planning shots. Most adventurers can barely afford their own expeditions, so paying for a camera-man is out of the question. How, then, does a budding explorer-presenter take his first step into the world of media?
Read MoreI learned to defer to experience and ask for the input from people your team - Jack has more experience as a cameraman and editor than me, so I would ask him for his opinion on narrative flow and sequencing
Read MoreBut where do you draw the line of what is acceptable to talk about - particularly in the gossipy world of television production?
Read MoreA vox pop is when a "roving reporter" goes out on the street to capture the thoughts and opinions of the public on a topic or feature.
Read MoreIt gave me the confidence to say I can self-shoot, which is invaluable to top up the research and writing skills I've developed to help me move onto the next stage of production.
Read MoreYou will spend a lot of time, especially at the beginning, feeling like you’re banging your head against a brick wall. Trying first to get experience and then contacts, trying to figure out what editors/commissioners want. The key is asking.
Read MoreThe commute is two hours there and two and a half hours back, and apart from travel I was doing this for free. "Why?" you might ask.
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