Commissions Unit: Critical Reflection

In conclusion, this project has given me a real insight on what it is like to work for an employer, rather than myself. One of the biggest challenges I faced creating a video for someone else was the fact that I had to constantly think about what they wanted, even if I didn’t agree with some requests. This adds more pressure when filming as you’re ultimately recording and creating a video to please employers, and if you don’t get it right or accurate, then you would receive negative feedback that could lead to a drop in self-confidence. I have gained a lot of experience working for ACT, improving my social as well as technical skills that I will definitely take with me into future productions. This project has made me realise how important planning, time management and teamwork is to creating a successful production, and how difficult it can be without them