Filming on your phone workshop’ with Anna Jones and Alex Price of Just Farmers.

Something new for me during lockdown has been to attend a ‘filming on your phone workshop’ with Anna Jones and Alex Price of Just Farmers. We had to choose a story and learn how to develop it, recording the master sync, covering shots, sound and editing the film. The workshop was sponsored by the Pasture Fed Livestock Association.

Coincidentally, after the workshop, the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) asked if I would make a short educational video about the new Countryside Code and therefore this became the topic of my first movie.

Did you know that the first Countryside Code booklet was published in 1951 and that this year sees a re-launch to help people enjoy the countryside safely and respectfully?

In this 70th Anniversary year, with even more people spending time outdoors, the new version of the Countryside Code has been refreshed and includes advice to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

My little movie may not be a slick masterpiece, but it is a heartfelt summary of just a few of the things we can do to plan ahead and enjoy the countryside, being considerate, friendly and mindful of other visitors, the local community and those working in the countryside; caring for the environment and making space for nature, whilst growing food for us all to eat.
The film making and editing was certainly a new learning curve which I topped up with some extra research and practice, to produce this movie from Manor Farm, which I hope you will find interesting! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg3RhUWos4M