Kieran Beal is planning their FMP project and identifying potential practical/technical issues. Key issues include having enough storage space for footage and equipment, not having the necessary software, equipment malfunctions, and lacking certain production skills. Solutions involve securing additional storage, using Adobe and Microsoft subscriptions, forming a collaborative team with diverse skills, and preparing contingency plans. Theoretical issues like scheduling, transportation limits, interpersonal conflicts, and sound interference are addressed by carefully planning around constraints, selecting compatible collaborators, and choosing isolated interview locations. Risks from loose cables, faulty gear, traffic accidents, unsafe areas, fatigue, and heavy lifting will be mitigated with precautions like clear work areas, equipment checks, shot placement,

1. FMP PROBLEM SOLVING
KIERAN BEAL

2. PRACTICAL/TECHNICAL ISSUES

3. PRACTICAL/TECHNICAL ISSUES
-One of the first issues the will require addressing is having sufficient space, in the event
that my laptop will have insufficient disk space to store all of my footage and the finished
project, I will need to find something that will allow me to store all of this otherwise I won't
be able to use all to fotage I need for editing. The second issue with storage is having
sufficient room to store equipment when it is not in use, as I will not be able to leave this
equipment lying around as that will leave it at risk for theft/damage, halting production and
likely prohibiting me from renting out any more equipment.
-Not having the software on hand implies that I won't always have the required
programmes needed for tasks such as editing and uploads, tasks that are purely computer
based.
-Equipment malfucntions can be the result of corruption or damage to the item in question,
which could result in footage/data loss. That's just in terms of the camera however, it could
also be damage of other equipment such as the tri-pod, which would hinder my ability to
record many of the shots in the film.
-There are certain aspects of production which I lack the skills to carry out to the standard
that I want, which would result in certain areas turning out much better than others.

4. PRACTICAL/TECHNICAL ISSUES-All of the equipment runs on battery power in the field, which means running out of battery power is a
common occurrence in a singular battery, which would prevent production until it could be
powered again.
-FIles on computers and memory sticks can easily become corrupted for a vast variety of reasons, some
of which can't be controlled. Upon corruption of the file it will become inaccessible to anyone, rendering
any progress made on the files or footage collected useless.
-Often there are particular shots I like to execute in my work as they have a specific effect or set the
mood, however there is also environments that can prevent this, such as enclosed spaces or areas with
too much light exposure can ruin a certain shot without the appropriate equipment to compensate for it.
- The equipment that I am going to be using for my FMP will largely be very simplistic, I will require a
camera with the SD card, a tripod and audio recording equipment with the boom mic to assist in picking
up the audio of someone speaking as it will help to eliminate background noise. All of this equipment will
be easy enough to book out however audio equipment is far fewer in number, which would prevent me
from recording any scenes with audio if I wanted them to be of a high quality.
-In post-production it is commonly found that not enough footage is recorded in order to properly edit a
scene together, which results in having to re-shoot a scene, which can completley hinder production as
booking a re-shoot can potentially take weeks to do.
-I use OneDrive as a source for saving all of my work as it is a reliable and efficient method of
storage, however there are times when it becomes unavailable on my PC for unknown reasons. (likely
maintenance)

5. PRACTICAL/TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

6. PRACTICAL/TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
-There is a very simple solution for the lack of storage issue, it is more part of the
contingency plan that I will be assembling later on. I already possess a secure and sizeable
storage area, so storing the equipment for filming will not be an issue. With any paperwork
and footage I have collected, I also have several safe places to store this, I can back it up on
my laptop, two external hard drives if needed and a memory stick, so safe storage of my
work will not be an issue.
-With the concern of software this will not be an issue either as I am fully connected in that
regard. My laptop is logged into my adobe account which has a full subscription, giving me
access to all adobe products should I need to do any extra work outside of college. I also
have access to all microsoft products using the online versions of them through my Onedrive
account, Wifi access in order to utilise this will not be an issue either. Even under the
circumstance that I don't have access to a Wi-Fi router, I can utilise my phone's 4G signal by
creating a hotspot that will allow my laptop to connect to it as well.
-Since there are areas of production that I come up lacking in, I can organise a team of my
classmates who have the skills in the areas that I need to create a team who each specialise
in a certain area of production to help filming go much more smoothly. For instance I can
direct, somone else could work the camera and manage the shot list, and another person can

7. PRACTICAL/TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
-The power for equipment issue has a couple of solutions however one is more efficient,
the first being that I limit myself to whatever I can film within the battery limit, or I can
book out an additional battery and battery charger so that the amount of time I can
maintain production for is significantly longer, and I don't have to return to college at any
point to recharge the batteries.
-Availability of equipment could potentially be a delay factor on my project as well,
however if I book my equipment, for example 2 weeks in advance, then the it should be
available for me to take out without worry of it already being used.
-Being short on shots could jeopardize my production, unless I was to re-shoot whatever I
don't have which can be quite a time consuming process, instead a solution to this issue
will be to keep the shots I need to do simplistic (in keeping with the style of documentary)
which I will write up in advance. In addition to this I will shoot shots for longer than I
actually need them to be so that I have more material to work with in post. I will also be
creating a shot list which will help me estimate how long each shot will take, so I know
roughly how long I will be filming each scene for.
-The college mac's seemed to be spared from the OneDrive issue for whatever reason,
therefore whenever I'm unable to access onedrive on my PC, I can access it through any of
the college computers as an alternative.

8. THEORETICAL ISSUES

9. THEORETICAL ISSUES

10. THEORETICAL ISSUES/SOLUTIONS
-The production schedule for my project will have detailed tasks that have to be carried and completed within
the allotted time frame I gave myself, the way I would do this would be to cross referenece how much I have
to do, with the amount of time I have until the deadline for the project. In doing this I would be able to draft a
schedule that uses the time I have effectively.
-Transport where I live is incredibly restricted where I live, there is one bus that runs through my village five
times a day on weekdays, three times on Saturday and never on Sunday, as taxis are expensive between
Aldwark and York,(a key location for production) it would be better to adjust the schedule so that it fits in
with the transport that is available to me.
-It goes without saying but not everyone in my class gets along for any number of reasons, if I were to cast
these people together there is a good chance it would lead to arguments and increase production time, and if
nothing make the set too tense to be effective. However I know the people in my class that don't clash, as a
result it would be wise to get the assistance of people that get along and have the expertise that I need.
-Some parts of my film will be taking place in public locations, therefore sounds of the public will be a
naturally occurring annoyance when unwanted, however there are a couple solutions to this. The first is that
the mic. That I will use can isolate sounds to just be picked up through the top of the device, which will help
to get just the audio from the interview. Secondly I can use location to my advantage, every person that I want
to interview owns a business of some kind, as a convention with owning a business they will all have an
office, it will be easiest to conduct interviews there as it is an isolated place where other members of the
public aren't allowed access to. If under the circumstance that they don't have an office they will certainly
have a back area to use, the directional sound setting on the microphone will eliminate most background
noise.
-During production there will be minimal risk to the equipment, as non of my filming requires going to

11. RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk​ Hazard​ solution​
Loose cables​ Tripping and hurting oneself​ Make sure the ground is
clear of any loose cables or
other trip hazards before
beginning production
Faulty equipment​ Electrocution​ Check that all equipment is
safe and in working order
before using​
Traffic​ Collision​ Make sure shots are kept out
of areas where vehicles are
likely to pass through​
Other people​ Violent confrontation or
crime​
Keep away from unsavoury
areas for production​/ensure
adequate pre-cautions are
taken
Production hours​ Onset fatigue​ Occasional breaks, always
have some food or water on
set just in case.​
Heavy equipment or multiple
pieces
Personal injury lifting it​ Get assistance in moving the
equipment and lift it
properly​

12. EQUIPMENT
AUDIT