When I first started this course I had an advantage over the other students due to already completing the GNVQ Media course last year. In video I knew how to set up a camera, I had learnt skills like how to frame up camera shots, how to pan and how to zoom. I knew how to film properly, such as sticking by the 180° rule when interviewing or your interview won't make any sense. I also knew what microphone to use for what location and how to set up a tripod, which is particularly difficult to set up on soft ground as opposed to setting it up in the studio. I already knew all about the importance of lighting in regards to a film, I have knowledge of lightings importance in films, i.e. the low contrast lighting used in Film noir. How to spot malfunctioning lights, was really just common sense like don't use it if its wires are showing. How a light generally works, such as the different parts of a light and the different types of light. How to set up a three point lighting system which is the names of the lights when they are put in a certain position and how to position them for the best possible effect. I am quite skilled at a few things such as, telling the difference between types of camera shot, a close-up isn't the same as a medium close-up, and editing. I knew all about cutting and how to add sound, titles and fade the film. I knew the difference between your rushes and your master tapes and what you do with them. I knew how to successfully analyse a professional's project and report on the content, i.e. mise-en-scene. I knew about the different types of formats of film, e.g. Hi-8 or 16mm, what format is best to use for different locations, for example college uses S-VHS and the difference between video and film. Film is more expensive; video is a cheaper alterative, which is why college uses it.
             In Radio I knew a numerous amount of things; first of all I knew how to develop my ideas by analysing other audio...