Year 13 advice talk for media coursework.

1. Year 13 Talk
Advice on things to remember and
things to avoid involving media
coursework.

2. Things to remember
• Include media rich software when presenting work
• Save pieces of work in more than one place
• Have more footage than you need
• Aim to film more than once
• Use different angles when shooting
• Have a motivated team to produce good work
• Start up blog as soon as possible
• Take photographs and videos throughout
• Make the thriller realistic
• Listen to teachers advice
• Think about timing
• Get used to a variety of media software

3. Things to avoid
• Do not be afraid to speak up in your group
• Avoid a lack of costumes
• Avoid costumes that do not match scene
• Do not be unprepared
• Avoid using different cameras/phones
• Avoid filming on days where there is different weather
• Avoid different costumes (nail varnish, make up) when filming on different
days
• Avoid equipment in shoot
• Do not be afraid to ask for help with media software
• Avoid battery drainage on filming devices
• Avoid unevenly distributing the work
• Avoid lack of props at locations
• Avoid ignoring the media bible
• Avoid leaving work just for lesson time