Well this has definitely been the task that has challenged me the most. The editing still remains questionable, however it is yet another skill I'm confident I will be able to use and improve upon in the very near future. Feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Saturday 25 February 2012
Monday 20 February 2012
Thoughts, Feelings and Reflection...
While in the process of trying to gain inspiration and progress for task 1c, I stumbled across some old achievements of mine together with some motivational media and thought as I'm procrastinating from talking into a camera, I'd share them with you:
As performers we are constantly insecure, looking for reassurance in job confirmation, personal feedback, and even in likeness form our peers. You can feel as if no one could possibly comprehend, yet in reality when you glance around an audition room, often bursting at the seems with hopeful auditionee's, you realise that there is a whole world of understanding.
As a young dancer my idol was Darcey Bussell, not only for her magical performances she turned out show after show, but for the encouraging words I once read within her Biography "Life in Dance", I rediscovered these on my recent quest in research:
'It's very easy to become selfish and narrow-minded and see ballet as the only thing in life, but there's lots more.'
'You have to be able to cut off from the ballet and relax, or you have anxiety dreams at night, worrying about what you're going to dance the next day, going over every little detail.'
Those are just a couple detailing the importance of being able to separate the two, however I would thoroughly recommend the book, the cover photo is enough to capture you alone:
Following this I began to delve further back into my own trials and triumphs within dance, and uncovered some of my own choreography between the ages of 16 and 17, before I entered full time training. It absolutely astounded me how much I'd improved, but also (despite a lack of technique) how thought provoking and 'story telling' my choreography was even at that immature age. The links to the videos below were taken from a Gym and Dance competition, held at my local comprehensive school, Parkstone Grammar:
Slaves 2007:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=59476645665&set=vb.508410665&type=2&theater
Tribal 2008:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=55528220665&set=vb.508410665&type=2&theater
The irony in being able to re-discover these I found could be traced back to my new found knowledge, and quickly becoming a great support mechanism to me, in Web 2.0 platforms. The more I am able to establish myself and my career, the more I am finding a need to use them, not only to move forward but to look back, criticise, improve and renew.
As performers we are constantly insecure, looking for reassurance in job confirmation, personal feedback, and even in likeness form our peers. You can feel as if no one could possibly comprehend, yet in reality when you glance around an audition room, often bursting at the seems with hopeful auditionee's, you realise that there is a whole world of understanding.
As a young dancer my idol was Darcey Bussell, not only for her magical performances she turned out show after show, but for the encouraging words I once read within her Biography "Life in Dance", I rediscovered these on my recent quest in research:
'It's very easy to become selfish and narrow-minded and see ballet as the only thing in life, but there's lots more.'
'You have to be able to cut off from the ballet and relax, or you have anxiety dreams at night, worrying about what you're going to dance the next day, going over every little detail.'
Those are just a couple detailing the importance of being able to separate the two, however I would thoroughly recommend the book, the cover photo is enough to capture you alone:
Following this I began to delve further back into my own trials and triumphs within dance, and uncovered some of my own choreography between the ages of 16 and 17, before I entered full time training. It absolutely astounded me how much I'd improved, but also (despite a lack of technique) how thought provoking and 'story telling' my choreography was even at that immature age. The links to the videos below were taken from a Gym and Dance competition, held at my local comprehensive school, Parkstone Grammar:
Slaves 2007:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=59476645665&set=vb.508410665&type=2&theater
Tribal 2008:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=55528220665&set=vb.508410665&type=2&theater
The irony in being able to re-discover these I found could be traced back to my new found knowledge, and quickly becoming a great support mechanism to me, in Web 2.0 platforms. The more I am able to establish myself and my career, the more I am finding a need to use them, not only to move forward but to look back, criticise, improve and renew.
Saturday 18 February 2012
Me...!! Cont.
Although this was one of the first tasks we were asked to complete, it has probably been the one thats stumped me the most. After vast research, jumping in and out of other peoples blogs, and trying to establish the angle in which I would like to promote myself, I came to the conclusion that I had greatly overlooked this key step to employment alone. Like most of us on here, my CV is my first and probably most important 'audition'. This really got me thinking 'am I making a good impression?'. Though we cannot control whether we will be too big, small, blonde, brunette (the list goes on) for a particular role, we can now research a role and almost adapt our CV's to the vital requirements, leading me to believe that it is an 'open document' to be finalised as and when, at your discretion.
In addition to this new outlook, I also took a look back through my 'working' or 'non-performance' CV for a comparison. Whilst doing this not only was I able to improve my CV, but found key information which I feel could boost my performance CV. It astounded me how much they could actually cross over. So here are the links for both my professional and working CV's:
Working:
Professional:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RJ0evYc_5b9_OuH6GxQPwWRrfDQr6mZd3t2DX8OVr70/edit
As I previously stated, I am completely aware of their 'incomplete' status, but for now I can feel at ease for a while. Just to incorporate all this in my professional profile now....
In addition to this new outlook, I also took a look back through my 'working' or 'non-performance' CV for a comparison. Whilst doing this not only was I able to improve my CV, but found key information which I feel could boost my performance CV. It astounded me how much they could actually cross over. So here are the links for both my professional and working CV's:
Working:
Professional:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RJ0evYc_5b9_OuH6GxQPwWRrfDQr6mZd3t2DX8OVr70/edit
As I previously stated, I am completely aware of their 'incomplete' status, but for now I can feel at ease for a while. Just to incorporate all this in my professional profile now....
Saturday 11 February 2012
Reader 1 - Professional Communication Technology cont.
Following on from my initial review, I have since become a more active member within the web 2.0 world joining the newest and ever populating site that is Twitter. I knew there was a certain inevitability to eventually joining this site, but I also had two main influences throughout this past week which sped up the process for me. They are as follows:
1. My brother (Louis Grandjean) - He studies Media in Radio at Bournemouth University, so he's pretty clued up on all the 'latest' technology inclusive of all these web 2.0 platforms. He explained how Twitter was not just good on a social level, but its simpleness and ease in being able to follow anyone was furthering his knowledge and career. He could also catch up with all his peers at university on this site, discussing assignments and tasks.
2. Previous work colleague (John Wright) - His story alone is inspiring. After working a variety of jobs to help support his passion within music, he was eventually discovered by producers out in LA. Just before christmas him and his band moved out there - might I add, living directly under the 'HOLLYWOOD' sign - to pursue their music. We pass emails across Facebook fleetingly, but began discussing the importance of 'networking' as a performer. He explained how you need to be advertising yourself:
"No one will help you if your not willing to help yourself"
"It's not what you know, it's who you know"
These thought provoking statements rung out in my head, and that combined with my brothers knowledge spurred me on to creating my Twitter account:
https://twitter.com/#!/SimoneGrandjean
Despite these positives, I still have to be aware of the dangers (detailed in my first review) that Twitter has to offer. I have found that even though it is very much a form of 'social media', the view that 'anything goes' is very much mistaken. Making negative or abusive tweets could completely fall against you as a person or profession. Twitter is an extremely public web 2.0 platform, permission nor acceptance is needed to follow and read what someone is thinking or feeling at the time. I read this following article defining 'good tweets' and 'bad tweets':
http://www.onewomanmarketing.com/bad-tweets
1. My brother (Louis Grandjean) - He studies Media in Radio at Bournemouth University, so he's pretty clued up on all the 'latest' technology inclusive of all these web 2.0 platforms. He explained how Twitter was not just good on a social level, but its simpleness and ease in being able to follow anyone was furthering his knowledge and career. He could also catch up with all his peers at university on this site, discussing assignments and tasks.
2. Previous work colleague (John Wright) - His story alone is inspiring. After working a variety of jobs to help support his passion within music, he was eventually discovered by producers out in LA. Just before christmas him and his band moved out there - might I add, living directly under the 'HOLLYWOOD' sign - to pursue their music. We pass emails across Facebook fleetingly, but began discussing the importance of 'networking' as a performer. He explained how you need to be advertising yourself:
"No one will help you if your not willing to help yourself"
"It's not what you know, it's who you know"
These thought provoking statements rung out in my head, and that combined with my brothers knowledge spurred me on to creating my Twitter account:
https://twitter.com/#!/SimoneGrandjean
Despite these positives, I still have to be aware of the dangers (detailed in my first review) that Twitter has to offer. I have found that even though it is very much a form of 'social media', the view that 'anything goes' is very much mistaken. Making negative or abusive tweets could completely fall against you as a person or profession. Twitter is an extremely public web 2.0 platform, permission nor acceptance is needed to follow and read what someone is thinking or feeling at the time. I read this following article defining 'good tweets' and 'bad tweets':
http://www.onewomanmarketing.com/bad-tweets
Sunday 5 February 2012
Fraser Portraits advertisement shoot
I got asked if I wouldn't mind being used for advertisement purposes, as Fraser Portraits endeavor to open a more dance based photography scheme. I got sent back some of the photos from the shoot, and as one of our tasks was to upload images of our work via Flickr I thought I'd continue practicing and share these:
Journal post...
When the New Year alone came in I decided that this would be the year that I would begin to keep a diary. Not only to keep me organised, and in the right place at the right time - as all performers know this is key - but to log any important events or knowledge I gain throughout the journey that is our professional career. So, once I had officially enrolled on the BAPP course and got to grips with the courses purpose and outline; to find that a 'journal' would play its part as key 'evidence', as we endeavor to gain objective views on ourselves and the tasks at hand, was the biggest motivation to keep this resolution of mine. With that said I have decided to blog one of my entries:
Saturday 28th January
After spending the majority of my younger years very much involved with 'stage life' and 'dance' I'm so keen to become involved in 'TV'. Today confirmed that even more so for me on our visit up to the SKY Studios, to become an audience member of Soccer AM. Watching the laid back nature of the show, clocking how each runner and producer was a complete active member of the cast was so exciting. Though obviously as a performer you want to be the centre of attention, the one in front of the camera, even the jobs performed by all of the 'off camera' staff I found enthralling. At the end of the show we managed to get talking to the assistant producer, nicknamed 'Rocket'. His story as to how he achieved his career today was so compelling. It really gets you thinking about all the networking and persistency this career takes. I gained a contact there, but even me with my basic knowledge knows that everything in TV is a long shot....
Saturday 28th January
After spending the majority of my younger years very much involved with 'stage life' and 'dance' I'm so keen to become involved in 'TV'. Today confirmed that even more so for me on our visit up to the SKY Studios, to become an audience member of Soccer AM. Watching the laid back nature of the show, clocking how each runner and producer was a complete active member of the cast was so exciting. Though obviously as a performer you want to be the centre of attention, the one in front of the camera, even the jobs performed by all of the 'off camera' staff I found enthralling. At the end of the show we managed to get talking to the assistant producer, nicknamed 'Rocket'. His story as to how he achieved his career today was so compelling. It really gets you thinking about all the networking and persistency this career takes. I gained a contact there, but even me with my basic knowledge knows that everything in TV is a long shot....
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