Research: Prelim Evaluation

During the prelim project, many skills were developed at each stage. In the planning stage I developed skills in working together in a group and also on how to create storyboard. I also learnt about different shot types and what the different shots/angles can do to make the film look good and more effective. i developed skills in the filming stage as well, like saying '123 action' at the beginning and '123 cut' at the end, which helps in the editing stage. Also I learnt how to use the camera and how to set up a tripod. in the editing stage i learnt some skills such as how to cut clips, as well as how to edit the clips together.

In my opinion i think the completed film is quite successful and my group did alright throughout the whole process. I think we used a good range of shots like over the shoulder and close ups, which were used in the conversation. I think the best part was a match cut of one of the characters walking through the door and sitting down. I think we managed to keep to the 180 degree rule and also scripted the idea we had quite well. The best skills i learnt was in filming and where to place the camera for each shot type.

The things that worked well in the completed film were the wide range of shot types used and also the way the shots were edited together. i think we filmed the shots well and we managed to edit them together quite smoothly. If i could do the project again i would think more about the lighting as we never thought about it and how it could affect the film. Also i would re-shoot some shots, like the conversation, so then it could be shot in one take and not need so much editing or cutting, we could also add some sound effects or a soundtrack. 

I have learnt that if you have a good and well thought out storyboard that shows you what each shot will be, then it makes it easier to know what you're filming and the location each shot should be filmed in. Shot lists are also important, so then you know what camera equipment you may need and how to film each shot.