Filmmaking: Rachel’s story

Rachel May Noble is a Digital Filmmaking MA student. She has her own blog, where she writes about everything from bath bombs to weigh-ins.

I’m currently studying Digital Filmmaking at the University of Bradford, in 2014 I graduated my Undergraduate Degree in BA (Hons) Media Studies with Television making this my fifth and final year in education.

I do really enjoy what I have learnt and the opportunities that I have been given throughout have been brilliant. Working alongside the University, BBC Yorkshire and Children in Need over the last five years I have learnt a lot from so many different people.

Alongside the opportunities I have been given, the University of Bradford has an amazing Outside Broadcasting truck which has grown better and stronger since I began at the university. Using it for pretty much all of the projects I have been involved in.

I am so grateful for being given the chances and experience I have.

I graduated with a Second Class First Devision Degree, 2:1.

Graduation July 2014

Graduation July 2014

In September 2014 I began my Master’s degree, I took this course part-time over two years so I was able to work and study at the same time.

My other half also studies Television Production so I am also able to get involved with productions they have running, for example Gig In A Gallery.

Gig in a gallery 2015

Gig in a gallery 2015

We were then given the opportunity to work alongside BBC Yorkshire to help film and produce the Yorkshire Elections Debate.

Elections Debate, 2015

Elections Debate, 2015

In June 2015 BBC were involved in a production called BBC music day. Setting up five camera all around Bradford’s Centenary Square, we again used the Outside Broadcasting Truck provided by the University of Bradford.

BBC Music Day 2015

BBC Music Day 2015

Another amazing opportunity I had was helping manage the team, alongside the BBC, for BBC Children in Need 2014. Set inside Bradford City hall we had events taking place in 4 different rooms throughout the hall, music, dancers, choirs and of course Pudsey the Bear.

Children in Need 2015

Children in Need 2015

Last week I was involved in filming a yearly sporting event at our university, Varsity. Varsity is an event that 33 games are held in different sports between Bradford University and Huddersfield University.

I was given the opportunity to floor manager whilst we filmed two different rugby games and the closing ceremony.

Varsity 2016

Varsity 2016

Today I was involved in helping with a project called Exit Stage Left. I was a runner, caterer and an extra on stage.

I do love filmmaking and being involved in these brilliant events. I’m looking forward to adding more productions to my list.

 

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