In my previous blog I had touched up on a few weaknesses I would like to change to strengths, one being, becoming confident in using film equipment. Without confidence in the production stage it can really affect the final product and that is something that I wouldn’t want to risk especially with the fact that filming is such fun stage in filmmaking.

To change this aspect to a plus I will need to have a lot more practice and experience and within the next two years of my life studying Digital Film Production at university I am sure that the confidence in using equipment will rise as I will be gaining much more experience throughout that duration. Outside of university I will be teaching myself through online tutorials and booking out equipment to practice on in my free time to help me feel confident. I believe that this is an area I will be able to develop into something great and strong.

Having studied the industry for over two years now I am able to identify what my strengths are and what my weaknesses are.

Organisation Skills:

 Having worked as a social media marketer it required me to have very high organisational skills as everything had to be done on time. Through all my previous projects I have never missed a deadline due to the organisational skills I uphold. I planned everything for my film shoots in advance from pre-production to production and post production as I believe that everything which is organised and planned in advance the final project is always completed to a really high standard.

Time Management: 

When it comes to filmmaking time management is key and I can proudly say this is an aspect in which I am on top of. Through experience a project without good time management can really be the be all or end all of a project. Before every project I start I create a schedule starting from release date to due date whilst including everything I will be doing on each day with a plan that I finish at least 3 day before due date. This is based on the fact that it’s better to finish early than late as you will always have time to make alterations before it’s too late.

Areas Which Need Improvement:

Confidence With filming Equipment:

Despite using film equipment for over two years and my work being completed to a high standard I somehow always feel uneasy using new equipment, what I will do about this is that I will take the time to practice with as much equipment as possible and gain as much  confidence as possible.

Editing:

I have been editing for a very long time however I still feel like I need to improve my techniques and keep up with new updates and features as this part of the industry is changing so often. To do this I will attend editing tutorials and watch tutorials online of new methods to editing and try a different style. 

My name is Reanne Yehia, a current Digital Film Student at SAE Institute In Liverpool, previous student at Liverpool Media academy and aspiring filmmaker. 

“The only safe thing is to take a chance”, this quote by Mike Nicholls is one I’ve applied to life and has sparked my interest in the film industry. My passion for film alongside the world of visual arts began via my desire of wanting to have an impact on individuals through my work. For myself I find that films with messages and meaning deeply touch my soul especially when it’s based on real life issues therefore I want to do the same. 

In November 2016, whilst applying for my college course I had discovered something amazing which to this day and onwards will play a huge part in my creative journey. My mother had revealed to me that my late grandfather was a successful director in the Middle East. My findings left me in awe as I want to do what he did without even knowing. Having the honour of continuing his dreams makes me even more determined to reach my filmmaking goals and with every project and film I work on I have and always will put my all in as I want to make not just myself proud but my Grandfather proud too.