Research for : 'Steals of the Season'

During recent development, we were given a sign up sheets for research segments. I ended up signing up to research on 'Steals of the Season' which had the following briefing:



Here is some of the research that I had compiled. My contribution mostly consisted of searching around for the following items listed:

Top Trends:

Bazaar:
Sequins
Pastels
Checks
Plastics
Fringing
Bold
Colours
Sheer
Ruffles
Cinderella shoes
Multiple bags
who what wear:

Decade 1980's
Trench coats
Sneakers
Trouser suits
Bum bags and belts
Waist belts
Loud logos
Summer plaids
Polka dots
Vintage florals
Crazy brights
Pencil skirts

Here is a copy of my contribution to this segment which features list of websites that I have found:

Here is a list of websites I managed to find that sell the trending items listed by Danny.

I listed the websites that I managed to find the majority of these cheap items in but can put in specific links if they are needed.

Websites for cheaper clothing:

Wish
https://www.wish.com
Sells cheap items, clothing in particular.

SHEIN
http://www.shein.co.uk/clearance-sale-vc-1100.html?url_from=ukadgs02_cheapclothing01_20170704&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs-PXuZSD2QIVTLXtCh12XQ0FEAAYASAAEgL56PD_BwE
Sales Section- cheaper clothing

Prettylittlething
https://www.prettylittlething.com/clothing/the-basics.html
Sales Section

Boohoo
http://www.boohoo.com/

Missrebel
https://www.missrebel.co.uk
Cheap women's clothing, Features specific trends section

WearAll

https://www.wearall.com/new-in/
Womens clothing which sells for cheaper than most- specific link refers to a section which showcases the newest items/ trends in stock.

SelectFashion
http://www.selectfashion.co.uk/new-in/
Sells cheaper clothing items- link refers to new stock

Get The Label
https://www.getthelabel.com/c/new-in
Men and women’s clothing, showcases latest trend for discounted prices ‘On Tend, Off Price’- link to latest stock

Shop Priceless
https://www.shoppriceless.com/collections/new-arrivals
Mid-priced women’s clothing- latest stock

Promo Prep: Ideas

Ideas for promo teaser:

1. model walking down street in fashion clothes - camera click sounds as a transition - editing background changes and style either changes or stays the same -green screen fashion walkway 

2. bruce almighty swap clothes in shop - clothes from mannequin appear on person (will be introduced in the show) 

3. stealing a mannequin (Steal the style) - comical

Promo Prep Assignment:

In your production teams, create a mock-up/ role played version of an item/ graphic/ promo (preferably complex/ challenging) you are thinking of producing for the programme.

Use this opportunity to explore not just WHAT is shot/ created, but HOW- treatment/ style etc.

Your team’s picture editor/s will cut these, however director/ producer should be guiding the edit.

Please book out kit as usual with Fergus

The development for these should be evident through your blogs- RELEVANT R&D PLEASE!

Load the finished items on your blog- they must be ready to critique on the 1st March.

Presentation- VT

VT Inserts are a familiar part of many As Lives and Lives
They can perform a number of roles:
- Adding value to the studio production
-Provide talking points and background information.

Why use VT?
Purpose can vary by genre:
-Quiz show- provide package for question.
-Discussion Programme- illustrative/ background info
-Magazine programme- items such as fashion, features.

The Vt should feel part of the rest of the programme- style/ approach
-It should add to the studio content and have a specific purpose
-Entertaining and creative
-Comprehensible and comprehensive ('complete package')
-QUALITY- should be consistent with the rest of the programme.

Just like any other film they take considerable development and organisation:
-Research and. reach
-Locations and paperwork
-Casting/ contributors and paperwork
-Scripting

More info on my Production Role

My production role, which was designated as 'Promos Assistant Camera and Sound/ Behind The Scenes Camera and Sound' involves mostly working with the Promo team in order to help create small trailers for the show for advertising as well as filming behind the scenes to showcase for anybody who would be interested.

The Assistant Camera job specifically will entail working with the cameras and making sure that the shots and picture will be of good quality. However, I will only be assistant to the main camera operator for the promos who will most likely take the most responsibility when it comes to filming. My job would just involve assisting them with the set-up of the equipment and shots and reviewing the footage with them afterwards.

The Sound on the other hand would be the aspect I will be the involved in. This will include using the boom microphone while monitoring the sound quality as well as editing the sound for the promos. Other areas will also include the creation of the soundtrack for the promos which would mostly just consist of small 'stings'. However, the producers may already have some stock music in mind which I would then edit for proper use during the promos. This may also be the case for the actual live show itself. For this, I will have to refer back and forth to the main sound operator of the live show so that they have the necessary sound to work with for the live show.

Presentation: Critical Perspectives- Dissertations 2

Introduction:
-Needs to be clear to follow
-Clearly establish your themes and issues that will be discussed ( like the 'contents' page)


Conclusion:
Make sure you have enough depth in summarising your key findings, and return to your question.

Structure:
-To avoid missing up with points referred to in different places, etc.new argument/ point = new paragraph.

Formatting:
-Havard Referencing
-Numbered pages
-Check for syntax and spelling errors.
-Check origins of case studies.
No bullet points
-Quotes should be indented and single line spaced if they are longer quotes.

Analysis, Evidence and Arguments:
-Have a lot of relevant theorists
-Avoid being too descriptive
-Avoid referring to yourself and your own viewpoints
-Avoid only describing differences between films, concepts etc.- Use theory for exploration.
-'Signpost' clearly when making a transition form one point to another.
-Avoid only using arguments to make your own points
-Avoid over-reliance on online sources.
-Avoid arguments being to hard/ complicated to follow.
-Avoid vague or unclear arguments.
-Avoid generalised assumptions

Presentation: Production Management: 'As-Live' Show

What is Production Management

- Management/ overseeing all aspects of the production.

- Managing People/ crew/ performers

- Budget/ Finances.

- Scheduling

- Contactual agreements- crew, music licences, release forms.

- Insurance/ Health and Safety/ Risk Assessment

- Cross-platform considerations (frame rates/ graphics/ green screen).

- Hammering down the best deal for a studio/ location (looking at the finer detail).

- Intellectual Property (IP), Archive clearances Music/ painting.

- Keeping across the latest technology & Channel Tech Specs.

Production Mistakes:

- Leaving things to the last minute

- Not delegating

- Over delegating

- Hoarding information

- Not knowing the role

- Not working with their team

- When they think they know best

Production Do's:

- Make a schedule and stick to it

- Create call sheets

- Risk Assessment/ Safety

- Contact lists/ book staff

- Are you on a budget?

- Release forms

- Tech Specs

- Collating floor plans, lighting plans etc

- Communication is key!

Filming Abroad:

- Find a good 'Fixer' and sound them out! There are good ones and bad ones!- get them to sign 'anti-bribery clause (BBC)

- Baggage Allowance - Bain on one's finances

- If at the BBC- Contact the IFA (International Filming Advice) tell them where you are filming and they will give you advice. If not speak to the embassy/ ask the relevant FB groups on working abroad.

- Equipment- Sort out a 'Carnet'.

- Visas/ Permits- Speak to your fixer and find out if you need permits as you may not be able to film without them. These can take anything from one week to three months to finalise!

- Book flights as far in advance as you can.

- The more you prep the easier it is- organise tech recess (these are budget dependent)

Studio Hire:

- Studio Productions can be very costly and our s is no exception. Remember- time is money so we will be working to a tight schedule which is non-negotiable.

Budget

- At the outset of a production, a budget will be agreed.

- The decision regarding how this this budget is allocated is dictated by the needs and aims of the production.