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Luke on his work experience with SAZ MEDIA
Here at SAZ MEDIA we've been hosting work experience placements with those who would normally struggle to gain access to the work and the media industry.
Through Pure Innovations (a company supporting those with disabilities or health-related issues to live a fulfilling life with a sense of purpose and belonging.) We have supported Luke to visit us twice a week over 3 months to gain media skills and a feel for the working world.
In this video Luke tells us what his work experience has been like. For more information about what we can offer, please fill out the contact form.
Jake our Production Trainee writes in more detail about Lukes Work Experience here in Greater Manchester.
At the start of Lukes work experience we introduced him to Photography, which plays a big part here at what we do at SAZ MEDIA. He had not used cameras outside of what is on your phone so we went to the local park here in Salford and began letting him take photos of whatever, just so he could get used to the equipment but also have fun and not feel pressured to do an amazing job on his first try. After viewing the images we introduced him to a software that he can use to edit the pictures he had taken.
We then spent a few sessions getting Luke used to photoshop and later Lightroom, to build up his confidence with using the software. He began to create some really cool and unique posters, using a blend of his pre existing art skills and his new ones on photoshop.
After a bit of time we gave Luke a task to create some positive affirmation posters that we could possibly sell at a stall in the future. He started creating them from scratch which included looking at similar pieces of work online and drawing inspiration from them, then going out into the local area with a camera and snapping pictures of anything he thought would make a good fit, he brought the pictures back and edited them on Adobe Lightroom, and then to finish off he edited them further and added positive affirmation text to his posters on Photoshop, as a result he created some great work that he himself can take away and look at and hopefully feel proud of creating.
In his time here at SAZ MEDIA we also took Luke on a few photography and filming jobs that we had, so he could gain better insight into what we do when we are out of the office and so he could gain that experience of working as a team, and communicating with others that are not the people that he is used to. As Luke is someone with Autism he found the days when we were filming and photographing an insightful experience, and he did a really good job of stepping out of his comfort zone and learning from these experiences.
TRACO UK Film Production
The Saz Media team recently travelled to Portsmouth to produce a film for TRACO UK - fellow participants of the Impact Hub King’s Cross Assets Programme run in partnership with Wates. TRACO UK are a Social Enterprise and furniture relocation and recycling company who focus on sustainability and providing employment opportunities for disadvantaged people. The film production is a celebration of TRACO UK’s social impact and business development during the Assets Programme.
We had a great time working with TRACO UK and look forward to further solidifying our new relationship, and those with our other Social Enterprise peers - all thanks to Wates, the Impact Hub and their Assets Programme.
Below are a selection of photographs taken during the film production. Subscribe to our Newsletter for further updates on film production, social impact and our involvement in the Assets Programme, or follow us on social media at:
Headteacher's Conference Film
We spent two days in Crewe this October documenting Headteachers from across Stockport involved in a conference, discussing the importance of wellbeing and safety for their pupils and staff. It was great to meet so many passionate educators from our local area who are committed to positive change within our education system.
It seems headteachers like to have fun too! Check out these photos of everyone playing with bubbles during the conference!
To keep updated with our projects, or if you’re interested in what film production services we offer, head to our website at www.sazmedia.co.uk
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King's Cross London Impact Hub - Feeding The City Film
Saz Media have produced a film with Impact Hub at King’s Cross Station for their Feeding The City Programme!
Impact Hub at King’s Cross Station in London are a network focused on supporting entrepreneurs and businesses who are passionate about sustainability and positive social, ethical and environmental change. Their Feeding The City programme offers training, mentoring and networking opportunities for emerging food brands with the aim of tackling food poverty, healthy eating and sustainable food production/consumption.
On the 1st October, we travelled to London to capture and produce a video celebrating the achievements of all the businesses involved in the programme; watch the final video below, included are some stills taken from the film. We had a great time meeting and working with everyone involved at the Impact Hub event.
For more information about Impact Hub’s Feeding The City programme, head to their website at https://kingscross.impacthub.net/current-programmes/.
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3 Part film series with Wates
We are working with The Wates Group to produce three films educating children within schools on the process of working in a construction company. Wates, established in 1897, is one of the UK’s leading property, construction and residential development companies, and are enthusiastic about getting children interested in the construction industry.
We have been filming in Leeds at Wates’ new build, Wellington Place and the Head Office in Leatherhead, Surrey. Here we produced two films and a 2D animated video is currently in production. The videos feature shots walking through a construction site and office spaces, talking to two groups of children about the company and their job roles, and highlighting specific departments within the company including HR, Marketing, Finance and IT departments. The children interviewed various members of staff including engineers, management and the CEO, discussing what its like to work for Wates and what they love most about their jobs. The animated film will feature 3 characters identified as managers, dressed in Wates PPE. This will discuss Wates’ focus on sustainability, ethical practices and social values.
We are looking forward to sharing this project with you!
