Select from one of the readings from week 5, 6 or 7 and describe two points that you have taken from it. Points that excite you, something that was completely new to you.
I found what Rabiger describes in the reading from week 7 Developing A Crew relatively important throughout the production that again emphasises the importance of a teamwork. A significant point brought up in the reading is the idea of keeping a formal working structure. Even though the scale of what we are doing for this student short film is smaller than an actual film crew and so we have fewer people in a group to deal with all the roles required, it is still crucial to clearly define the responsibilities of each roles and establish a chain of command. Each one should know exactly what their part is in contributing to the production and commits to his duties. I found it difficult when we are working in a group with limited number of people because everybody is hoping to learn and participate in every area of the production even only a bit. Some team member probably need more pressure on focusing on his jobs, some may be doing it for the first time with no experience, and some may actively want to play a part in every aspects. It is efficient at this moment if everybody communicates and understands each other before the productions starts. We should trust one another and hold back from action or comment in others’ roles. In this way, we will work with less pressure and avoid any conflicts which will have an effect on the morale or ends up with anyone being detached from the team. Another point from the reading which is fascinating to me is that how we can in fact develop our personal traits to suit different role in a film crew. I reckon it is vital to recognise the strengths and weakness of oneself before we make a decision when assigning each members to be in different roles apart from self-interests.