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This Wednesday I hand in my three Briefs for Film & TV.

Brief One - 30 Seconds series of still images that show what 'Sunday' means to me.

Storyboard - What Sunday means to me
01. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: Alarm clock ticking... One sees an Alarm clock.
02. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: Alarm clock rings!!!
03. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: Alarm clock silenced... One sees a hand silencing the Alarm clock.
04. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: Alarm clock ticking... One sees the Alarm clock, again.
05. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: Alarm clock rings!!!
06. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: Alarm clock slapped... One sees a hand slapping the Alarm clock.
07. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: Alarm clock ticking... One sees the Alarm clock, yet again.
08. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: Alarm clock rings!!!
09. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: Alarm clock smashed to the floor... One sees only darkness. (non-violence ;o)
10. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: birds whistling... One sees PAN-UP from darkness to white.
11. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: birds whistling... One sees NO clock!
12. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING SFX: Loud church bells !!!

Brief Two - Analysis of a film or TV program.

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Brief Three - Selling Myself


The best example of having to sell yourself was recently shown in a UK TV series called "The Apprentice". Sir Alan Sugar(CEO of Amstrad) would select from a manyfold of candidates, the ONE that outperformed the rest. I have read the book that has come with the series and formulated my own elevator pitch as can be read below:

First attempt: About Me

Sourcing from my strength to communicate visually, I consult people and businesses to get their messages across for their success.
I am capable of producing stills and video describing time, space, sound and vision to evoke emotion as intended. However, I will always apply integrity despite interest as demonstrated in my documentary about teenagers with a heart defect. Having studied and practiced Business Economics, Information Technology, and Art & Design, I make informed decisions, balancing risk with results. I stretch my comfort zone to reach goals, preferably as a team.

Total: 90 Words (ca. 30 seconds)

COME ON! The brief says - NOT SKILLS, BUT ABILITIES ann APTITUDES.

Second attempt: About Me

I am committed to issues in life that matter most; relationships, support, and innovation. I have developed from an eight-year-old junior magician and fun shopkeeper - to pay for my magic tricks - to the educated decision-maker I am now thanks to my tutors, international friendships and family. My strong belief in self-improvement has rewarded me with opportunities such as an invitation to Los Angeles’ Magic Castle, consulting companies like Shell and Philips about their communication systems, and acceptance to this art college. What someone imagines, I can help to establish.

Total: 92 Words (ca. 30 seconds)

Better...?