Preliminary Task Evaluation.

How Filming went:

I thought filming went considerably well. At the beginning of our preliminary task we used a mid shot to signify someone walking in and out of a door. We also decided to zoom into a piece of paper which stated the name of the criminal. We done this so that the audience would recognise who the characters where. We then used the shot reverse shot to signify two people were talking. This was successful for our task because often this type of shot is used to represent conflict or a difference in charters. We also decided to use a lamp and shut the curtains because this would create a more dark location this went well because we wanted to just focus on the characters. Overall filming went particularly well and we managed to get all the shots we wanted in order to put our preliminary task together.

How editing went:

After filming all the different shot we learnt how to export them from the camera. We managed to put them in order and have a smooth dialogue. We decided not to edit any of our preliminary material because we agreed that it didn't suit the genre. For example when we put a fade in to two shots it was either to slow or the shots just didn't fit together. Nor did we change the lighting of any of the shots because we was able to create the lighting with the lamp.

Problems we encountered:

At first we was unable to get a lamp to use from one of our props but eventually found a lamp that we could borrow.  The first shot is located out side of the Drama studio if this was our real opening sequence we would of had to chose a different location because this wouldn't look very professional. At the beginning on the prelim the curtains are open (you can see this through the door) whereas when we film another shot the curtains are shut.

Strengths of our preliminary:

One of our strengths was being able to shut the curtains and use the lamp rather then having natural light and a lamp it wouldn't of had as an effect because the lamp was a source that we used to focus on the different characters.  We was also able to use the same people even though we filmed some shots on different days.

What we will do the same next time:

Think about what props we can use to create the lighting and set the scene. Use the same clothes regardless if its a different day of filming. (unless a clothes change is in the story line).

What we will do differently next time:

Think about editing more specifically and not just were we can place an effect in. Make sure small details are the same (e.g. the curtains) Pick the location more wisely.

By Chelsie.