Preliminary Task - FILM & EVALUATION - THE DEBT

EVALUATION  

1. What have you learnt by doing this exercise ?

    

From doing this exercise, I have learned how to use a camera. In particular, the different shot sizes, framing and filming techniques.
I had used a camera in GCSE, however my knowledge was limited to MS (mid shot), LS (long shot) and CS (closeup). At AS level, I have learned that you can have mid/ close ups, establishing shots and extreme close ups. I have also learned that the closer you get to the character, the more intimate emotions can be shared with the audience. Therefore the camera work can be used to show unrestricted narratives.

I did not know anything about the rule of two thirds (framing). I learned that the viewer 'reads' from left to right and that I could compose more content on the right third and still keep the composition balanced. I also learned that profile shots must have space in front of them, especially when using eyeline shots.

 I have understood have to film for continuity editing. I knew nothing about how to film conversations and really liked learning about 'over the shoulder' (shot, reverse shot). 'Match on action' was hard but it made our film look really professional.

I have also learnt how to do independent research and work successfully in teams. I found that I fell into the role of Director because I know what was needed, found that I am quite organised and can communicate well with others, directing my team members was hard but they worked well with me and my production team enjoyed working with each other

2. What skills have you developed

I have developed my camera work skills and team working skills.
The best skills I have learned and developed are my editing skills.I am now confident with how to edit the video's on Adobe premier (inserting music, titles, effects, cutting unneeded clips) and also how to import/ export those videos. 

I still need more practice.

 3. What feedback have you received? 

The feedback that we received about the video was mostly good. the audience stated that they found it interesting, they liked the music used and they also liked out editing skills. 

4. How would you improve your Preliminary Task?

There were a few things that could have been improved from our preliminary task. in one of the shots in the video we had background characters in at the cafe, after we had finished the video i noticed that one of them kept looking into the camera. Also at some point in the Video the main character was approaching the table and the camera slightly cut out some of his head.