Preliminary Task Evaluation 2

What is the purpose of the preliminary task?

To show that I know how to record a variety of shots in small groups and use the different shots at the correct times. Also, it shows that I can do this in a small group rather than a big group similar to how the previous preliminary task was done. It also helped us to understand the different shots we used and why we used them. Furthermore, the purpose was also to develop our learning of editing and editing the footage we took in different ways. 

What difficulties did you face?

One difficulty with the making of this preliminary film was the amount of time we had to record the footage as well as the amount of time we left to edit. We overcome this by planning out our individual roles and when we were going to do specific things. This helped us to manage our time better and complete the short film within a good amount of time. Moreover, as the filming was completed in a public place we had to make sure that the recording didn't include anyone who didn't give consent for themselves to be recorded. Therefore, a few shots and had to be re-taken to take this into account.

How did you plan out the shots?

One way in which we made sure the shots/scenes were good and correct was to film them more than once however, from different angles therefore, when editing we would be able to see which shots were better and what were more successful to therefore use in the final version of the preliminary film. Moreover, we wrote down what sequence of shots we thought would be best and what type of shots we thought would be best at certain points.

What did you learn about continuity editing?

I learnt that the shots have to flow together well without the audience's attention being brought to the cuts and transitions of moving from one shot to another. Moreover, I learnt about the importance of rules such as match on action, where the shots must flow together well with the same time frame within the shots as the clip moves on. In addition, the mood of the short film can be affected by the non-diegetic music that's used. Therefore, if the correct type/mood of music is used it helps the clips seem as if they flow together better and that they fit the preliminary film more.

What did you learn about the demands of filming a sequence?

I learnt about the importance of planning before recording because it saves time as you're more likely to get the shot right first time than if you dont plan the shot, because then the shot may not look how you want it too and may have to be re-filmed. This will then allow you for more time either filming other shots, or making the film of higher quality in editing.