Alex Temperley

TASK 1: Filming Basics On Set Calls  While on set, 'On Set Calls' are used to convey a message to everyone on the set at that time. 'On Set Calls' include:  "Quiet Please" or "Quiet on Set" (Called by the Director or the 1st Assistant Director. This reminds everyone on set that filming is taking place, and that they must be quiet during this time.)  "Stand By" or "Ready to Go for a Take" (Called by the Director or the 1st Assistant Director. This reminds those who are not prepared to make themselves ready for the next take.)  "Sound?" (Called by the Director or the 1st Assistant Director. This is called to make sure that the sound department is ready.)  "Sound Ready" (Called by the Sound Recordist. This is called in response to "Sound?", and lets the Director know that the microphones are ready.)  "Camera?" (Called by the Director or the 1st Assistant Director. This is called to make sure th...

 Hi, I'm Alex Temperley. I am 16 years old, and I have just started my level 3 course in Film & TV Production. This blog will document my journey to completing the course. I'm unsure which part of the course I am looking forward to the most, but I do know that I am both excited and scared about the idea of having to make my own films as part of the course. The skill I'd hope to work on the most is my ability to write a good screenplay, as it is something I'm struggling with currently. I also would like to become better at using the cameras, as they are a new piece of technology that confuse me at the moment.  Just like everyone else in the room (I should hope), I am aiming for a distinction. The last film I watched was 'Coraline (2009)', as I recently wrote a review of it as part of a homework task. The film appeals to the audience through its heavy creative influence and its effective story. I have accessed the media through my laptop, TV, and mobile phone ...