Preliminary Task

This preliminary task was created to show what stage I am currently at. It shows how I filmed and edited a short video and is a practice for our final task. The preliminary task video was filmed so that my final 'Thriller Opening task' (which will be filmed at a later date) can be compared to this preliminary task. This will show how I have improved my filming and editing skills.

What went well?

• The shots were steadily filmed and this was due to the use of a tripod
• A range of shots and shot distances were used and this was due to the amount of planning such as a table and a storyboard
• Appropriate material was shot (e.g. Walking down a hallway, opening a door, brief conversation between two people) and this was due to the thorough planning around the brief we were given
• There was continuity of shots and this was due to careful planning of shots and the successful editing so that the video flowed. The continuity was also created due to the 180 degree rule which was followed and the match on action skill

What skills/knowledge have you acquired?

• Careful planning is important so that tasks can be done quickly and successfully
• I have learned how to successfully film using the 180 degree rule
• I have learned that transitions are very important when editing
• Mise-en-Scene needs to be used so the audience understands what is happening 
• Music needs to be chosen carefully to match what is happening on screen

What could be improved? 

(Points came from feedback sheets from peers)

• Much more careful planning as we planned our Preliminary using three actors and only one of the Actors were available to be filmed on the day. This led to a small change in the story line although the small change made the story line less clear
• A greater range of transitions as this will make the video flow better and look more professional
• Choose the type of music more carefully
• Choose at which point music should be played more carefully as music which doesn't match what is happening on screen will confuse the audience 
• The use of mise-en-scene (more props/costume/music) as this will make the story line much clearer
• Make the story line clearer which can be done by planning more thoroughly
• Increase length of dialogue exchanged between the two characters which will create a better story and understanding