Research: Blogpost 2: Prelim Evaluation

Prelim Evaluation

During the different stages of the prelim project, many skills were used as well as further developed. Whilst planning the prelim, we had worked together as a group to create the storyboard. This was a key aspect of our planning as it guided us through our filming process. As well as this I had gained many skills regarding filming such as the types of lighting that may work with the genre of film you are creating as well as how to use the camera to film. Editing the prelim required a lot of skill including cutting clips, adding a soundtrack, and adding details such as titles. I had gained all of these skills as well as others such as learning how to remove and replace audio from the footage we took.

Our completed prelim was successful in most aspects. we successfully stuck to the 180 degree rule, used match cuts, shot reverse shots and showing someone walk through the door. Although our group did have a little difficulty regarding the lighting of the clip someone going through a door as it was different to the rest of the shots and made the completed prelim seem a little bit mis-matched.

The skills I think I was most successful at were acting and improvising on certain aspects that our plan didn't cover too fully. I also contributed a lot in the editing process by ordering the clips as well as cutting out the bits we didn't want/need.  

The things that worked most well in our completed film include the edited in titles. It shows the audience the location and time of the film which gives the audience a bit of background information to prevent confusion whilst watching the film. As well as this, I think our choice in sad/dramatic soundtrack really made an intriguing effect to our completed film. It made our film seem more professional, as well as just tied the whole film up together. The only changes I would make if we were to create the film again would be to maybe film in a more brighter lighting. The lighting the film was a bit too dark and at times didn't match up in certain clips.

I have learnt the extreme importance of storyboarding, as our story board wasn't as detailed as i could have been so whilst filming, our group had to improvise and we sometimes got confused as to what wshot we were filming. As well as this, a shot list is of great importance as it tells you exactly what shots to shoot. This saves time as well as keeps the whole process more organised.

Omara.