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Proposed areas of coverage and tuition via demonstration and student participation:
A comment to remember:
To produce a pearl a little sand is required … To interpret this … a little discomfort and irritation is required to produce something beautiful…put into photographic terms … getting up early and catching the light at the right time, being set up at the right location – putting up with a bit of possible colder conditions or heat while carrying kit over beaches – will result in outstanding images for your portfolio and may gain you some publicity and exposure of your work – beneficial for any future ambitions !
To produce something special – a bit of effort, planning and creative outlook is required.
If it was all that easy – everyone would have great images – but after much research I can report that there are very few outstanding images of the area – something that we are going to rectify … the images we take during this time will be viewed worldwide and saturate the areas galleries for many years to come … not bad for a few days fun in Lyme !!!
GIRLS DOING MAKE-
Flexible days ( rotated ) dependent on weather:
KEY TO TERMS: ( with photographic equipment / make-
PCP ( emphasis on Photographic Competition Photography )
SMPS ( emphasis on Specialist Make-
Where both are indicated then images can be used for both purposes
Monday:
Staff visit to South West Coastal Park ( ‘Holmbush’ – following the Coastal path – largest Ash Forest in Europe – overlooking the Cobb ) to gain permission to use buildings and woodland – located about 1 mile from accommodation ( before main arrivals and meeting of students ).
Meeting at 2p.m. at ‘base’ accommodation.
Introduction to agenda, rules & Regs / Health & Safety.
PCP at sunset…..3p.m meet at accommodation car park for departure into Lyme – parking
in the Woodmead Halls car park at the top of Hill Road (convoy cars -
Coombe Street ) follow road all the way – up Hill – car park on the right.
( Take basic photographic equipment only along with a tripod – supplied if required ).
Walk down through mill street walk and visit Steve at the Fossil museum in Lyme. An introduction to local fossils.
Photographic recky of town, sea, Cobb & Harbour views for location consideration. Ask at some Marine Parade historic houses to see if we can use as back drop.
Tea / late lunch in Lyme and time to visit craft shops, galleries and shops.
( get a feel for Lyme ).
Meet at the foot of the Cobb for sunset demonstration shots – as directed and weather permitting – or ‘Holmbush’ – following the Coastal path – largest Ash Forest in Europe – overlooking the Cobb – setting up lighting and smoke machines. till end of light.
Evening lunch period
Meet back at Base lodge for evening meeting at 8p.m ( if weather permitted sunset shot ) or 7p.m if sunset shot was postponed.
Evening meeting: A introduction to the area in images, viewing images from the last
shoot along with other photographers work in the area -
10.30 p.m latest finish – early start tomorrow.
Tuesday:
PCP & SMPS: Meet at accommodation ‘main’ car park 1 HOUR before sunrise.
Travel to Lyme parking in the Cobb Car park.
Meet up with Charlotte ( model ) and other – at Cobb
The early start will hopefully gain the best light and will avoid the volume of people expected in this part of Lyme later in the day !
Working around tide times – lighting set for Cobb SMPS shots with others taking PCP shots from various arranged vantage points and views.
Just as a 10 minute bit of FUN … Ken to model for intro of the new My space video
… dressed up as French Lieutenants Women in cloak – with make-
Breakfast / coffee at Canon café or one of the cafes near to the Cobb
Meeting with Colin at Lyme Crafts regards competition and Hall hire arrangements. Meet other models for beach shots.
Packed lunch / mobile drinks required for main part of this day onwards:
Combination of: Town shots and views – Then the main days shoot on Monmouth beach and under cliff – arrival of other models as required – looking to gain sun set shots ( via lighting and photographic exposure ).
Part-
( end scene for video )
Cobb Arms Cafe meet for a drink and shoot debrief.
Return to the accommodation / dinner arrangements to suit
SMPS: Fashion in the pool shots p.m ( after 8p.m – when public are out )
Charlotte required for modelling
Wednesday:
PCP & SMPS: Meet at accommodation ‘main’ car park 1 HOUR before sunrise. Travel to Beer Beach. Picking up or meeting models at beach after sunrise. Smoke on the water, beach huts, sea and boat shots. May hire a boat to tour coastline later. Late breakfast / early lunch in Beer Village.
SMPS Mid day onwards: Travel to Charmouth for water, beach and elevated views OR Lyme Bay beach shots.
Onward to Lyme for evening lunch, shops, with others wishing too follow Pete who will be photographing other parts of the harbour and ‘MACRO’ detail and aspects.
P.M Free period to explore, go out / chill out
Pool shots if we didn’t get chance the night before.
Thursday:
Meeting models in car park:
Early light shots on top end beach of Lyme at base of hill ( arrival meeting point car park – known as Gun Cliff Point ) looking out to Black Ven.
Shots of models and views over Gun Cliff beach -
Movement and tide / pool shots – incorporating models where possible
( close shots )
The great….ish Easter Egg hunt on Gun Cliff beach
‘Stairway to Devon’ beach party ! Leave accommodation at 7p.m. Barbeque, bonfire, music
Friday:
PCP & SMPS: Southwest Coastal walk, woodland, buildings and castle backdrops -
Lunch
Photoshop and selection of images taken mid day onwards – then set up in village hall for makeup & photographic demonstrations and viewing / judging of competition images – finish early
Evening in Sidmouth for dinner ?
Saturday:
Moving out of Lyme and ( on the way back towards the M3 via coastal route ) onto
Lulworth Cove VIA Abbotsbury. Meet in the Ilchester Arms pub cark park( entrance
is off main street -
Move on to Lulworth Cove where main beach and view shots will be gained. Mid day meal / craft shops to visit.
Beach and cove shots.
For those staying on for the extra evening – a tent ( we have about 5 large ones ) with all facilities on site will be provided and included in all costs – at Lulworth site
Sunday:
Shoot debrief. Down loading of last days images.
Plan ‘B’ for poor weather conditions:
Although this area of the country offers photographic opportunity in all conditions – if the weather is deemed poor or unsuitable at any time for the arranged location – the following will be options:
Lighting the ‘Greenhouse’ at the accommodation for set SMPS
Underwater fashion shoot in swimming pool
‘fashion’ in the sea shots – using hand flash / underwater camera
West walk path ( undercliff ) woodland shots
Village hall studio set-
Abbotsbury Chapel interior modelling shots
Lyme Church interior shoot ( double exposure ghost shots ) Mary Anning lives …… or French Lieutenants Women .. long cloak with hood – or mocked up with black material.
Large format demonstration ( using Polaroid ). Camera movements. Lens / bellows implications. Taking ‘external’ meter readings.
Photographic techniques and tutorial – accommodation based.
Lyme Regis –WBL -
A camera if you have one … /film/batteries/chargers – any photographic equipment or accessories you deem relevant
( flash guns would be very useful )
Memory stick and / or blank DVD+R
Camera memory card ( CF / Microdrive ) if possible
A note book and pen
Make-
A large sheet / towel / blanket – for laying down during make-
For really great shots …. Clothing for models / modelling eg. Very light flowing dresses / material / corsets / cloak with hood for Victorian ‘French Lieutenants women’ look / something really different like gothic looking boots & clothing would look fantastic on beach cliff backdrops !!
Any images -
As the weather can be unpredictable at this time of year …
Warm clothing & walking shoes / boots / rain proof coat / hat / gloves
Sun glasses and suntan lotion
At least one towel along with your personal clothing and effects
( music DVDs/ board games – what ever ! )
A torch
Swim wear / clothing to enter the pool -
A flask
Your mobile phone and charger
A rucksack / good bag to carry your kit over beach, rock and town environments
A sleeping bag / duvet if you are participating on the Saturday
We will be having our ‘Stairway to Devon’ beach party ( weather permitting ) on the
beach in traditional fashion. As some of you know -
ID if you require it !! Any medication you may require
A map if you are driving
WHATEVER YOU TAKE BARE IN MIND A CARS BOOT SPACE -
Lyme Regis Work Based Learning
Required completion, sign and date both sides:
Student Name: ………………………………………………………………………………..
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………
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Phone Number: ………………………………… Mobile: ………………………………….
Next of kin detail:
Name: ………………………… Contact phone Number:…………………..………….
Travel Arrangements
Mode of travel: ( tick box )
Are you driving □ Travelling as a passenger □ Mini Bus □
If you are driving / a car passenger:
Registration of car: ………………………Type of car: ………………. Colour: ………………
Who are you travelling in the car with ( list )
1/ …………………………….. 2/ ………………………………… 3/ ……………………… 4/
Which FD year: 1st yr □ 2nd yr □ Other □
Are you bringing a guest: YES □ NO □
If so who: Name: …………………………….…. Phone:…………………………………
IF SO THEN THEY NEED TO COMPLETE ONE OF THESE ASAP WITH ACCEPTANCE & TUTORS CONSENT
Cost to be paid: £
Are you under any medication or any medical condition which should be known to the tutor YES □ NO □
Do you have any allergies, special needs or anything else that
the tutor needs to be aware of YES □ NO □
Date …………….. Signed ……………………………….
DISCLAIMER
I ……………………………………… ( THE STUDENT ) understand that by completion and signing of this agree that the cost indicated overleaf is due for payment in good time before the date/s of the indicated Lyme Regis Work Based Learning programme. Money will still be due for payment if I ( the student ) decide, without good notice, not to attend / do not turn up on time for transportation as arranged.
It is the students own responsibility and at their own shared expense, to recover,
repair or make other travel arrangements if independent travel arrangements let them down or fail in any way – making other transport arrangements at the your own cost.
I ………………………………………. (THE STUDENT ) take full responsibility for all and any accident/s or injuries to myself, however that may be caused and agree that no liability for such ( including any thefts of personal item/s or damages ) would be claimed or accepted against any other individual or third party concerned: to include Pete Sheppard, any of his colleagues or staff, Fusion – Waterside Studio, Luton University, Bedfordshire University or Barnfield College. No responsibility or liability will be accepted during any travel, tutorials or at the accommodation. ( all or any insurance both personal or belongings are left to the individual student and at their own cost. Usual comprehensive insurance cover is in place for the accommodation. All rules, regulations and conditions of stay at the accommodation must be obeyed. Any student will be asked to leave for poor or unacceptable behaviour, endangering themselves or others, non compliance to direction by nominated work based learning leaders or any reporting of unacceptable acts or infringements of conditions set by either the providers of the work based learning programme, accommodation or any third party. All and any prior arrangements on location at Lyme Regis may be reviewed and changed at any time as deemed necessary.
You ( the student ) will not bring back anyone into the accommodation or able to
join / become part of any WBL group without permission – on grounds of security.
All students will clean their rooms before departure, ensuring that the lodge is cleared and left exactly how it was found upon arrival. It is your responsibility to make sure that any damage is reported or corrected before departure. Pete Sheppard has ( on your behalf ) made a deposit of £30 for each student – which will be requested from EVERYONE IN THE LODGE if these terms have not been complied with resulting with a loss of deposit at source.
No person has permission to talk or supply images to any press or broadcast organisation without prior permission of Pete Sheppard.
I agree to help, assist and work as part of a team at all times.
Pete Sheppard retain the right to use any images taken to promote or demonstrate the work and images achieved during this period.
Your and others welfare is paramount at all times.
I agree to all of the terms and conditions set before me
Date ……………
Signed ………………………………
Witness …………………………………
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Office use only:
Payment received:
Method of payment:
Payment details:
Process Number:
Notes:
Travel Notes
A van and equipment will travel very early ( it being a bank holiday ) to Lyme.
Anyone ( by arrangement ) can travel and follow Pete. Our departure is estimated at 5 a.m – with a meeting point at fleet services
( M3 ) at 6.30 latest.
Others are welcome to travel by themselves – ( suggested departure time should be
8a.m and no later than 9a.m: picking up those they have arranged to -
THOSE LATE OR WHO MISS THE MEETING ‘CONVOY’ CAN MEET AT THE LODGES NO LATER THAN 2P.M – AS WE HAVE MUCH TO SORT OUT AND DO THEREAFTER ! You should proceed up the high street hill and follow the road ( do not turn off – its about 3 miles ish) until you see a petrol station on the right hand side …. Slow down and about ¼ mile on the right look out for the right hand turn saying Pinewood Homes … follow into the drive way and park in the first car park by swimming pool. Phone Pete who will then meet you. DO NOT TURN UP TO THE ACCOMMODATION BEFORE 1P.M. YOU WILL NEED TO BE DIRECTED BY PETE SHEPPARD !
ANYONE HAVING PROBLEMS OR DELAYS – THEN CALL PETE ON: 07904072206
Travel Details For Lyme Regis Work Based Remember … drivers – check your water and oil before setting off !
Travel
(miles) and
then to
take show
map total
(miles)
0.00 Start out on New Bedford Road,Luton A6 0.00
0.68 At Stockingstone Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto New Bedford Road -
0.92 At traffic signals continue forward onto New Bedford Road (signposted Other Routes) New Bedford Road 1.60
0.05 At traffic signals bear right onto New Bedford Road New Bedford Road 1.65
0.04 At traffic signals turn left onto Telford Way -
0.17 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Dunstable Road -
0.22 Warning: Speed Cameras along the A505
A505 2.08
0.30 At Castle Street Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Castle Street (signposted Caddington, Markyate B4540)
Castle Street 2.38
0.28 Shell Motorway Unclassified 2.66
0.07 Continue forward onto London Road London Road 2.73
0.93 At Kidney Wood Roundabout take the 3rd exit, then join the M1 motorway spur (signposted The North, Dunstable, London) M1 3.66
0.56 At roundabout take the 1st exit, then join the M1 motorway (signposted London) M1 4.22
2.19 Holiday Inn -
4.73 Holiday Inn -
2.50 Leave the M1 at junction 6A (signposted Harlow, Dartford Tunnel, Heathrow Airport),
then join the M25 (signposted Heathrow Airport)
TRAFFIC BLACKSPOT -
16.31 Warning: Speed Cameras along the M25
M25 29.95
4.58 Warning: Speed Cameras along the M25 M25 34.52
5.78
Leave the M25 at junction 12, then join the M3 motorway (signposted Basingstoke,
Southampton)
TRAFFIC BLACKSPOT -
16.56 Fleet Service Area (WELCOME BREAK) M3 56.87
15.25 At junction 8 continue forward (signposted Winchester, Southampton) M3 72.12
7.63 Winchester Service Area (ROAD CHEF) M3 79.75
11.70 At junction 13 keep in left-
TRAFFIC BLACKSPOT -
3.73 Rownhams Service Area (ROAD CHEF) M27 95.17
6.78 Continue forward onto the A31 A31 101.95
2.42 Rufus Stone Service Area A31 104.37
5.71 Shell Picket Post A31 110.08
3.76 Keep in right-
A31 113.85
1.47 At Woolsbridge Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road -
0.08 Travelodge (Ringwood) A31 115.39
0.89 At Boundary Lane Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road -
0.56 At Azalea Roundabout take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road -
0.41 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A31 (signposted Dorchester) A31 117.25
1.57 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A31 A31 118.82
1.86 At Canford Bottom Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A31 (signposted Dorchester) A31 120.67
2.08 Continue forward onto the A31. Entering Oakley A31 122.76
0.02 At Merley Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A31 (signposted Dorchester) A31 122.78
1.26 At Lake Gates Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A31 (signposted Dorchester, Blandford)
A31 124.04
3.05 At Roundhouse Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A31 (signposted Dorchester) A31 127.09
7.22 At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A35 (signposted Dorchester) A35 134.31
9.87 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A35 (signposted Honiton) A35 144.18
2.26 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A35 (signposted Honiton, Exeter) A35 146.44
1.45 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A35 (signposted Honiton) A35 147.89
2.86 Continue forward onto the A35. Entering Winterbourne Abbas A35 150.75
9.28 Continue forward onto Dorchester Road -
0.66 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Sea Road -
0.71 At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A35 (signposted Honiton, Exeter) A35 161.41
2.86 Warning: Speed Cameras along the A35
A35 164.27
0.10 Continue forward onto Main Street -
0.39 Ascend (15%) A35 164.76
1.47 Continue forward onto the A35. Entering Morcombelake A35 166.24
2.87 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A3052 (signposted Lyme Regis) A3052 169.11
1.64 Continue forward onto Charmouth Road -
0.82 Bear right onto Silver Street -
0.30 At mini-
0.08 Arrive at Lyme Regis,Dorset B3165 171.95
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Contact Details for all local servoces, locations and key people of course.
Fossil Hunting with Dr. Colin Dawes
Fossil Hunting with Dr. Colin Dawes PhD as featured
on National TV with Monty Don, Adam Hart Davis etc. Every Sunday all the year. Also
every Wednesday and Friday from Good Friday to the end of September and daly during
half terms. Meet 1.00pm at The Old Forge Fossil Shop (opposite the Royal Lion Hotel).
2.5 hours. If you don't find a fossil he will give you one! No need to book -
Guided Fossil Hunting Tours
Guided Fossil Hunting Tours -
Daily Fossil Walks with Brandon Lennon
Booking essential -
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre -
Banks & Building Societies:
Lloyds Bank
54 Broad Street (including cash dispenser)
08453 000000
HSBC Bank
25 Broad Street (including cash dispenser)
08457 404404
National Westminster Bank
22 Broad Street (including cash dispenser)
08456 101202
NOTE: The nearest Barclays Bank is in Axminster or Bridport.
Doctors:
Lyme Bay Medical Practice
Kent House Health Centre, Silver Street, Lyme Regis
01297 443399
Lyme Practice
The Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis
01297 445777
Dr Beckers
Littlehurst Surgery, The Street, Charmouth
01297 560872
Out of Hours Doctor
08456 001013
01202 851327
Hospitals:
Axminster Hospital
Chard Street, Axminster
01297 630400
Bridport Community Hospital
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport
01308 422371
(Minor Injuries)
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Ave, Dorchester
01305 251150
Royal Devon & Exeter (Wonford)
Barrack Road, Exeter
01392 411611
Weymouth Community Hospital
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth
01305 760022
Dispensing Chemists:
Boots
45 Broad Street, Lyme Regis
01297 442026
Lloyds Pharmacy
The Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis
01297 442981
Dental Surgeons:
Lyme Bay Dentistry
Temple House, 63 Broad Street
01297 442907
Miss Symes
41 Silver Street, Lyme Regis
01297 442846
Dr. Paul Bester
Kent House Dental Care, Silver Street, Lyme Regis
01297 443442
Optician:
Mr Hayden
52 Broad Street, Lyme Regis
01297 442617
Taxis:
Matt’s Cabs
01297 442222
Clapps
01297 20038
BJ’s Taxis
01297 35000
Seaton Taxis
01297 24666
Axminster Taxis
01297 34000
Lyme Regis Taxis
01297 445555
Rio’s (Luggage Transportation)
07976 779407
A Lyme Taxi (Courier Service)
07801 854963
Water Taxi:
Lyme Bay RIB Charter
07971 258515
Water Taxi
Bus & Coach Companies:
First Hampshire & Dorset Ltd
Edward Street, Weymouth
01305 783645
Axe Valley Mini Travel
26 Harbour Road, Seaton
01297 625959
Stagecoach
Devon Belgrave Road, Exeter
01392 427711
National Express Ltd
Ensign Court, 4 Vicarage Rd, Birmingham
08705 808080
Sovereign Coaches
Pine Lodge, Rousdon, Nr. Lyme Regis
01297 23000
Travel Line
Public Transport Info
0870 6082608
South West Trains:
National Rail enquiries
For information on train services and fares
08457 484950
Telephone Sales Service
Purchasing tickets in advance by credit or debit card
0845 6000 650
A Park and Ride Service operates from above Dragon’s Hill on the Charmouth Road, to the town and from At the top of Sidmouth Road to the Cobb during the main season.
Utilities:
Western Power Distribution
Emergency Service
0800 365900
EDF Energy
Customer Service
0800 365000
South West Water
Customer Service Emergency Service
0800 1691144
(out of hours)
Transco -
Emergency Service
0800 111 999
Police Station:
Lyme Regis Emergency Services
Hill Road, Lyme Regis
01297 442603
Cinema: The Regent
Broad Street, Lyme Regis
01297 442053
Tourist Information Centre:
Church Street, Lyme Regis
01297 442138
Marine Theatre:
Church Street, Lyme Regis
01297 442394
Lyme Regis Town Council:
Guildhall Cottage, Church Street
01297 445175
West Dorset District Council:
58/60 High West Street, Dorchester
01305 251010
Dorset County Council:
County Hall, Dorchester
01305 251000
Coast Guard (Non-
Local
01297 442852
Weymouth & Portland
01305 760439
Main Key: For supplied map
1/ Journey car park meeting point and central meeting point for town walks
2/ Main car park for beach location work
3/ The Cobb / Harbour ( main area for shots )
4/ Lyme Craft Centre
5/ Village Hall for viewing competition images
6/ Three main shoot ‘beach’ locations:
6A: Monmouth Beach – Main grave yard for bedrock fossils
6B: Black Ven – main area for waterfall, loose fossils, pools and tide shots
6C: Woodland venue for ‘Undercliff’ / woodland and ‘view’ shots
7/ Accommodation
8/ Hill Street Top Car Park for Combe Street / main centre / police station
9/ Beer Village beach / boat location – parking limited – beach shots / boats
10/ Axminster – best location for food stock ( Tesco’s superstore )
11/ Charmouth – beach fossil / cliff slippage / Golden Cap shots
12/ Abbotsbury – Chapel, Swannery, tropical gardens, Tithe Barn
Other Documents supplied include:
course.doc
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY.doc
EQUIPMENT list.doc
field trip-
How to Develop B&W film.doc
lighting and composition.doc
photographic terminology.doc
photoshop.doc
Student EQUIPMENT bookings.doc
using a camera & taking better images.doc
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