P3 Personal Resources audit + Swot

One of my biggest strengths is my skills and experience with camera's and editing. I have been making my own movies with my cousin for over 4 years most of which being horrors. Over time I have improved my skills with camera's through Long Road where I got a better understanding of camera shots and ways to keep my filming interesting. I worked with a DSLR for most of this time, a camera which I have loved working with and learning. The editing process is usually done by me as well which I used to use a software called Camtasia before being able to afford Premier Pro. Over time I have played around and fleshed out my skills with Premier Pro. When writing scripts and storyboards for my work I have always understood the professional terms needed such as camera shots and timing. Working with camera's has shown me many new things in which I always have a keen eye for the perfect shot or what could potentially be a great shot. Not just filming but photography has helped me with this as well. Camera work and photography in my personal opinion go hand in hand with each other as both have shown me what camera work is truly about. A weakness I could potentially have with camera work would have to be my lack of experience with the top end equipment as I have never had the disposable money to afford this stuff however if I was to do an apprenticeship this would likely be what I am shown plus I feel I can pretty quickly understand new equipment.

Recourses
At my disposal I have several Adobe packages including photoshop, premier, illustrator and audition. All of these can help me with a range of different media products such as film, radio and imagery. I also have several different types of equipment available to me such as my own tripod,video camera and lights plus a boom microphone.  All these different computer packages and equipment will help me to create my own content plus they have helped me develop my skills in media in my spare time throughout the years.

Swot

Strengths

• Travel between London and my home is easy and doesn't cause me much issue.
• I have access to many Adobe packages including photoshop, illustrator, audition and premier.
• I have good experience with digital camera's and own my own camera which I have produced my own films with in the past. 
• I work hard to make sure I meet a set goal

Weaknesses

• Working in a team isn't one of my strongest points
• I do struggle under pressure if a lot of work is building up although I am usually able to get my head round these issues over time.

Opportunities

• Get an apprenticeship with a good production company
• Look for apprenticeships online
• Ask teachers about potential courses and careers
• Look for open days at companies like the BBC that allow for teenagers to engage in the media

Threats

• Competition from peers looking for work in the same sector
• Not getting into apprenticeship courses which will help get me experience

Below is a copy of the letter sent off to One Stop Film Camp. I found the job on indeed.

Date: Monday 9th November 2015

25 Merivale way
Ely
CB74GQ

Dear John Anthony

I am writing to inquire about the job opportunity as a camera operator currently at One Stop Film Camp

At the moment I am a student studying a media diploma and an A level history course at Long Road Sixth Form College and am near finishing. After I finish my courses I am looking for the opportunity to further develop my skills within film and TV preferable aimed around doing camera work and editing. I have made films in my own time for almost 4 years now and have a very keen interest in film. I have a blog with a showreel featuring a few of my films I have made while doing my diploma

I will look forward to hear back from you and I appreciate any tips and advice you can offer. Thanks for your time.

Sincerely.

James Pearson