Meet the Participants
These are the participants that took part in the documentaries. Mary features in Episode 1 and Shaun features in Episode 2.
Aims, Objectives and Outcomes
Aims
Objectives
Outcomes
The overall aim of this project is to discover how the importance of Irish nature and wildlife has a benefit on people’s mental and physical wellbeing through the art of cinematography and audio.
The objectives of this project were to research how spending time in nature affected one’s wellbeing. Discover how each participant used nature in their own way to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Research cinematography and editing techniques to make a relaxing entertaining and engaging documentary.
The intended outcome for this project was to create a website hosting 2 documentaries with a gallery showcasing my work and to create something I am proud of.
Project Progression & Creative Progress
This section documents the progression of this project up until now and the creative progress that carried out throughout the year. Throughout the year I gave a presentation every few weeks detailing my ideas at the time and slowly progressing the project to what it is today!
Examples
October 2022 -
Aim of Project
To explore different nature environments during wintertime. Document how nature the wildlife and flora of certain areas changes; how people can appreciate the environment the wildlife and its beauty through the use of cinematography and podcasts/narration
November 2022 -
Aim of Project
The aim of my project is to explore the importance of Irish nature and wildlife to people's physical and mental health through the art of cinematography and audio. I want to find out why people go out into nature and what significance these locations have for them by following them in 3 separate episodes in 3 separate locations.
December 2022 -
Objectives Set Out at that Time
Objectives:
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To research key areas of Djouce Mountain by heading up in person and recording the best places to get b-roll and other interesting sites​
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To begin filming early/mid January depending on weather and availability of subject
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Shoot a vlog including the journey up and while we are there​
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Interview and talk to the subject on the site about their connection to the place and why they head here​
February 2023 -
Project Progress
At this stage I began to work and practice video techniques. I was behind on the work as I was doing work for Finnegan's Farm at the time. However, I think this was hugely beneficial to my project in the end as it allowed me to practice and hone my camera techniques like b-roll shots.
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At this stage I began to work and practice video techniques. I was behind on the work as I was doing work for Finnegan's Farm at the time. However, I think this was hugely beneficial to my project in the end as it allowed me to practice and hone my camera techniques like b-roll shots.
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March 2023 -
Project Progress
In March we were tasked with recording a vlog for our Vlogging and Livestreaming module. I took this as an opportunity to hit two birds with one stone and vlogged my trip with Shuan in Dun Na Ri. There I recorded some of the first B-Roll that can be seen in episode 2.​ It was also useful as it allowed me to practice vlgging techniques as well.
Aril 2023 -
Aril 2023 -
Project Progress
In April I began to record some of the b-roll for Episode 1 up in Djouce Mountain. However, bad weather up in the mountains prevented me from making serious progress and I fell behind in my time schedule. I used this time to complete the interview with Mary and also compiled and edited the footage I already had.
May 2023 -
Project Progress
May was when I completed all of my filming and editing. I completed the first documentary and second documentary a few days apart as I edited it all in a week. I also made the decision to scrap the originally planned third episode as both episode 1 and 2 took longer to film and edit than I had anticipated. ​
