Evaluation Activity 7 - Looking back at your preliminary task what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product?

Editing

Overall through editing the final products were both conveyed to the audience effectively but editing from the preliminary task to the final product was improved greatly. Although the preliminary task was 22 seconds, this allowed us to get a taster of what would be in store for creating the final product. As well as this we collected a lot more footage for the two minute sequence which allowed us to create an effective piece as we were able to be highly selective with what shots were compiled together concluding the filming segment.

Camerawork - Preliminary Task

When doing the preliminary task we included a variety of different shots to show we knew how to use the Sony Z1 camera. Although we were able to complete this due to lack of knowledge of this professional camera some of the shots weren’t level; as well as this there wasn’t a particular meaning behind it.

Camerawork - The Whistler

When filming our final piece we used the Canon 700D as this is the camera felt most comfortable with. Using a variety of different shots we were able to connote a meaning through each carefully thought out shot for example, The Whistler’s overall superiority is established at the end of our two minute sequence as he towers over her when she falls over.

180 Degree Rule

When filming our preliminary task this was effective practice towards preparing our final production. This is because we would be able to rectify anything that went wrong to ensure we produced the best work possible. One thing that was done well was sticking to the 180 degree rule. Although a variety of shots weren’t used in our preliminary task compared to the final production; when we did film shots were planned which allowed us to practice sticking to the 180 degree rule in order to not break the continuity.

What I Learned

From doing the preliminary task and final production I have learned how to improve my skills when using a professional camera. By using both the Sony Z1 and the Canon 700D this allowed me to practice using different types of camera. If I were to do this task again I would be more versatile as I would have a better knowledge and it would be less of a trial and error experience. Although what was produced was of a good quality, time management could also be improved. This is because we filmed over a few consecutive weeks which concluded in less time to edit and upload.