Forensic Photography
I knew that I didn't want to go into commercial work, as its something I'm not interested in, but I wanted to something that is helpful and beneficial to society in some way. Therefore, I was drawn to forensic photography.
Forensic photographers produce a permanent visual record of accidents and crime scenes for use as evidence in court. The photographs they produce are used for measurement or analysis, capturing tyre marks, fingerprints, bullet holes etc.
Because it is an integral part of criminal investigation procedures- they must follow a standard methodology and produce images that are technically competent and are devoid of any artistic interpretation, in order to not sway the jury when images are presented in court.
In order to become a forensic photographer, I would need to start as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) or Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) before developing my skills in forensic imaging.
It isn't necessary to be familiar with photography in order to work as a CSI, but having a photographic qualification or any experience in photography will help enhance my chances of being selected.
It isn't necessary to be familiar with photography in order to work as a CSI, but having a photographic qualification or any experience in photography will help enhance my chances of being selected.
Also, I can contact the local police station to see if there are any vacancies; if granted an interview they will look at my decision making skills and ability to accurately evidence my actions, as well as think how to answer questions like why I want to work as a forensic photographer and how would I cope with the gorier aspects of work?
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Publishing
I have enjoyed creating my dummy books this year and collaborating with other creative minds, therefore I considered going into publishing.
Since I knew that he has worked at Pupil Sphere (publishing his and other people's photography and exhibiting their work in galleries), I asked Tom Duffield during my alumni meeting if there was any way of being able to work there: he said to interview a fellow photographer in my class and present it as a feature, to show my writing skills, and to exhibit my portfolio of photographs, to see if my skills are acceptable to work at Pupil Sphere.
Because of this, I have insight for this job if it is something I want to pursue.
Since I knew that he has worked at Pupil Sphere (publishing his and other people's photography and exhibiting their work in galleries), I asked Tom Duffield during my alumni meeting if there was any way of being able to work there: he said to interview a fellow photographer in my class and present it as a feature, to show my writing skills, and to exhibit my portfolio of photographs, to see if my skills are acceptable to work at Pupil Sphere.
Because of this, I have insight for this job if it is something I want to pursue.
Film making
I've always been creative when it comes with creating characters or stories, and, having photographic experience, I know how to compose a shot, like rule of thirds, wide shots, flat angles etc., and sequencing scenes together to form a narrative and illicit an emotion from the viewer. Therefore, I can transfer these skills if I decide to go into film making.
However, there are different courses in the film making branch, like screenwriting, cinematography, editor etc., which all sound very interesting when thinking about the larger picture of film making.
However, there are different courses in the film making branch, like screenwriting, cinematography, editor etc., which all sound very interesting when thinking about the larger picture of film making.
Looking online, there are various film making university courses that are different and have their own entry requirements, or I could go into apprenticeships; I would be able to earn and learn by working in the film industry at the same time as going to college, which is great if I want to start working in this industry soon.
Another alternative is to go straight to working, by creating films by myself or with a group of people and slowly expand, by networking with people working in this industry, presenting my work off at competitions and develop my skills through experience.
Through research, I now have the knowledge as to what to expect if I want to pursue these careers; however at the moment- I will take a year out and think about what is best for me, as I wouldn't want to go down a path without believing in it wholeheartedly.
Another alternative is to go straight to working, by creating films by myself or with a group of people and slowly expand, by networking with people working in this industry, presenting my work off at competitions and develop my skills through experience.
Through research, I now have the knowledge as to what to expect if I want to pursue these careers; however at the moment- I will take a year out and think about what is best for me, as I wouldn't want to go down a path without believing in it wholeheartedly.
Bibliography:
- http://creativeskillset.org/job_roles/380_forensic_photographer
- https://forensicoutreach.com/library/taking-the-right-shots-4-simple-steps-to-becoming-a-forensic-photographer/
- http://creativeskillset.org/creative_industries/film/ways_into_the_industry
- https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/expert-advice-how-get-film-tv-screenwriting-careers
