LIGHTING
When working with cameras, lighting is incredibly important. You can change the tone of the image depending on the type of lighting used, and how you use it.
The two types of lighting in photography are,
Available light, which are naturally occurring light sources, like the sun or moon.
Artificial light, which are light sources that are created for the purpose of the photo, like torches and lamps.
Career after College
Royal Marines Commando Officer
This has been my lifelong dream job - I've spent years researching what a commando does, their role in the wider worldwide conflict, the different regiments I can join and how the marines operate. I've contacted a ex-marine turned personal trainer that works with civilians to help prepare them fitness wise for joining the RMC.
A Royal Marines Commando Officer requires a minimum of 72 UCAS points. These can be accrued from either GCE A/AS levels (or equivalent) or National Diplomas.
Freelance Videographer/Photographer
This is a career I'm already actively pursuing, however being freelance is very hit or miss job, because not only do you have to be proficient in photography/videography, photo and video editing, colour grading and correcting, and what normally would be allocated to specialists on a set, you also have to manage your own business, promotional material, getting yourself out there, finding clients, buying equipment, and overall business management.
The pay for a freelance videographer can be as high as up to £105,000 or higher depending on your clientele, however can be as low as £24,000, and even lower if your first few years. This data is supported by Glassdoors salary distribution metric for Freelance Videographers.
There are no formal qualification required however what will benefit you is a knowledge into business, advertising and the legality of your work. Knowing what rights you have as A a self employed person and B what rights you have regarding recording/photographing someone, their children or private property will help a lot in the long run, as well as skilled in communication to clients.
The Open AC offers a Business Management course for those looking into starting their own Business and how to manage it, this course lasts 3 years full time, 6 part time and offers a 16 year time limit if the latter doesn't fit, this course is held online
https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/business-management/degrees/ba-business-management-q91
Video editing ties into my love for videography, I enjoy editing content and I find in very entertaining taking loads of raw clips, and refining them into a more polished final product.
Video editors are essential in the film industry, being one of the most valued roles on set, as they are highly qualified in their role, something that cannot be picked up and taught very easily
Film editors get paid an average of £32,120 per year, with a beginners salary of £20,000 per year and an experienced editors salary can go up to an average of £51,000 per year, according to Glassdoors salary destruction website.
Falmouth offer an entry introduction course to premier pro and post production, costing 75, delivered online, for those wanting to get into film editing without having to make a major commitment to it.
However Falmouth University also offer a Post Production & Visual Effects, lasting 3-4 years through part and full time availability for those serious about getting into film editing.
https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/digital-skills/premiere-introduction-video-editing
https://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/courses/video-and-audio-post-production/
https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/post-production-visual-effects