Editing Progress

After revisiting the editing history assignment, it really made me wonder how difficult it must have been for the BBC and other television networks in the 60s and 70s to produce content, because if you think that nowadays all you need is a mid spec laptop, some editing software, and a little camera and you can make a mockumentary, or any form of short series very easily, a prime example of this is the BBC Camera crew caught in the snow near Taunton at the beginning of the year, they were stranded in the middle of the countryside overnight, so instead of sitting there like ducks in a can, they made a news feature on how bad it actually was! But that also makes you think of the many technological advances that have been brought on! the use of new updated Outside Broadcast vans with satellite uplinks, and lightweight cameras that film in HD, thinking back to even the early 2000s, that was almost non-existent! Its really opened filming up to the masses, and made it a lot easier!

Job interviews are a tense time for anyone, this hopefully will help you when it comes to that crucial point in time.

Lets start with the simple task of what to wear, the general dress code.

Males:

• Solid colored shirt, preferably white
• Smart tie
• Dark suit
• No jewelry, just a watch
• Neat, tidy hairstyle, ideally short and well kept
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Carry a briefcase or similar
• Don’t go overboard on aftershave or deodorant!
• Cover any tattoos or body markings

Females:

• Solid colour suit, not too short or clingy
• Blouse to go with the suit
• Smart shoes, ideally flats, or a small heel
• Very little jewelry
• Very little perfume & make-up
• Tan or light hosiery
• Well manicured nails
• Carry a briefcase or similar

(http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/dressforsuccess.htm)

Speech wise, try to sound confident, if you’re scared try not to show it in your voice, keep a strong solid tone. At the same time don’t go the complete other way, and be incredibly cocky. try and stay modest in both your tone of voice, and the things you say.

Talk properly, don’t use slang, or any terms that may be seen as derogatory to someone. Having good interpersonal skills is a must, if you’re quite an introvert, then try and combat that and seem quite outward, and confident. Don’t forget that your body language says just as much, if not more about you than what you actually say! 

To learn more, watch this TED talk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc