A Spot Called Crayford

Day 2 of the summer film project began today on 27/7/2018. The morning began with a small recap of the story, before the kids split up into their filming groups. As well as all the other technical knowledge, they have gained they have been introduced to lighting. They have been doing mock interviews, with each of them taking up different roles such as: Director, interviewer,cameraman and lighting. The kids were then introduced to the sound devices they will be using. they have been taught how to set them up correctly, attach the mic to the interviewee and sound check so that the sound is clear and working.  After lunch Julie read out a poem written by one of our CRAY volunteers Muriel Hudson. She has looked at all the available sources that describe the story and converted them into a fantastic poem that anyone can understand. Thanks Muriel. Final preparations before the first interview of the project The first interview is about to begin with Peter

On Thursday 26/07/2018 we began the CRAY Summer Film Project. Pete introduced the project and began by explaining the Saxon invasion. It was very interesting to see where they invaded our country and how they affect our daily lives. Such as: day names and names of counties. We then looked at some old Saxon maps which easily translated onto modern day maps of the area. We also looked at the fall of the Roman empire through coin investigation which made the Britons susceptible to invasion. Pete then explained the story of Hengest and Horsa, and the battle of Crayford. In the afternoon the kids got hands on with the film cameras they'll be using for the rest if the week They were taught the basic rules of filming.  White balance Iris Framing Focus LEvel of sound These skills will be vital for the rest of the week and they have all excelled. This bodes well for the quality of the film. We are all looking forward to the rest of the project and what the

We had an amazing time filming and interviewing academics in London. Our first visit was to Goldsmiths University where we were preparing to ask questions on Old English. Disappointingly the interviewee had put the wrong date in her diary. We were disappointed as this was to be our first interview but we were ready for the next big journey up to central London to the British Museum. Matt and Sav from Digital Works helped us with the sound and camera and to perfect our interview technique, We didn't realise there was so much in it. A t the British Museum we were met by Kate Morton who is the illustrator for the BM. She took us inside and we then were able to interview Dr L Webster- Formerly Senior Curator of the British and Irish  Early Medieval collections at the British Museum, and Head of the former Department of Prehistory and Europe there. Leslie is now retired but met