Gone Too Far: Lockdown Sound
This term was planned for me to sound operator/mic runner for Drama 4; Gone too Far. And then to be ASM on Drama 6: Barbarians. Unfortunately, due to the current coronavirus pandemic, the government has issued UK Citizens to stay indoors up until mid-February. We have decided to continue with Sound tasks for the next six weeks, to mix, edit and source sound samples to fit a peice of dialogue from 'Gone too far' to continue with our learning. I will be working with Molly Barron (Production Sound Engineer) and India Mason Mills (Sound Designer) to create something that we can be marked against.
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Section 1: Objectives - What you want to improve on.
What do you want to do, or think that you are supposed to do in this allocation?
Describe your personal objectives and expectations for this allocation, in relation to your current knowledge, understanding, skills and techniques. You are expected to link your objectives to your previous feedback.
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In this allocation I want to become more confident in the sound department and in my ability to be a competent member of the technical team. I want to become more confident in Protools or Logic (dependant on what we decide to go for) in a way to where-by the end of this allocation, I feel very comfortable using. I would like to learn more about sound no.2 and no.1 roles, such as expanding my knowledge on mic fittings, radio mixing as well as mixing the show. Maybe I could have a more in-depth lesson in this with either Andy Taylor or Ben Collins. Furthermore, I would be interested to know how to fit up a speaker and mic system in the space and learn how it is powered and how data is transferred to the desk.
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Section 2: Learning & development - Why you want to improve on these things.
Consider what you hope to be doing five years from now – how are the objectives you have set for yourself useful to you in getting there?
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I want to improve on these skills as I feel by having more confidence in these systems and processes, means I can be a better production manager (or in any management related role) in the future. I am still not entirely certain in what role I strive to have in five years’ time. But I do know my strengths lie in organisation, creativity and having a vision. So, this can lie in any design or management role. Bettering my knowledge on these tech aspects will be a massive insight for what lies ahead for me in the future.
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Section 3: Action Plan - How you are going to improve these things.
What do you plan to do in order to achieve your objectives?
What recommendations or advice have you already been given that you can apply now?
Due to the COVID 19 Lockdown Restrictions - I plan to practise with Q-Lab software online as well as using Protools/Logic and to help the sound designer for sound sampling for the first 5 weeks. I can perhaps look at sound mixing tutorials online or even see if companies like Digi-Co or Yamaha a computer-based software have to play around with similar to Eos lighting desks. By also practising with mixing on Protools/Logic, I can grasp a better sense of it when I eventually get round to using a desk, whether it is digital or analogue.
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Section 4: How you will measure your improvements – what success will look like.
How will you be able to demonstrate that you have achieved your objectives?
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I will be able to demonstrate that I have achieved my objectives by supporting the Sound Designer and Director to tailor to their vision and to reach their expectations. Success will be in hearing all components of the drama, whether in voice, sound effects or instrumentation; all at a balanced level. In addition, to have strong communication with my sound team, whether on teams/zoom or through emails.
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Section 5: Do you have a Learning Support Agreement?
What support do you feel you might need on this allocation and how do you wish this to be discussed with the creative/ freelance team you will be working with?
n/a
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Student: Eve Clayton
Supervisor: Andy Taylor
Date: 11/01/2021
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