Evaluation of Preliminary Task

Evaluation

In this evaluation I am going to answer the questions relevantly to my film the group and I have produced. Exploring the editing and filming techniques I have come across during the assignment.

Firstly, the text is based on a surreal dream, but shows continuity throughout the text. Including two match on actions, 180 degree rule, and shot reverse shot. Using continuity editing we were able to create a sense of realism to our piece.

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 In addition at 0.46 we see the first match on action to display the evidence I have selected two screen shots from the text.

These screenshots from the text shows that we have stayed chronologically showing that the character has moved through real-time, which shows how we made it continuous.            

As a group we have incorporated the desired techniques, match on action, shot reverse shot, and the 180-degree rule.  Firstly shot reverse shot, is an effective continuity technique. Shot reverse shot is when a scene is shot from multiple angles, when characters are normally in conversation. The audience understands that one continuous action develops chronologically using this technique. 

(3 screen shots)

180-degree rule is an important aspect to filming. Additionally the 180-degree rule helps the viewer establish where the characters are, if the camera was to ‘cross the line’ the scene for the audience would become disjointed and confusing.  We have incorporated this into our film.

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Match on actions were difficult to edit, as we had to get the correct time and cut various shots to find the perfect match. Filming the shots were rather easy I thought, although it took a long time to get the camera into the correct position.  In addition match on action is an effective technique which helps the continuity flow.  

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As a result I believe that our group worked extremely well together, all attended dates set up to film and plan. The communication within the group was great because everyone’s opinions and ideas were valid and it helped us create a successful piece of text, which fits the criteria. The process within the group ran rather smoothly, with not many problems. Furthermore when the group faced problems, we worked them out together. We had little and big problems, such as fitting the camera on the tripod, or trying to fully understand the 180-degree rule, thinking we were crossing the line?  Everyone worked a fair amount, which is how we met the deadlines.  

Even though the film was successful and met the criteria, I would improve on the shot reverse shots, as in many cases the characters head was cut off in the frame. I would also try to have a storyline which made sense as the text was rather random, in which some cases fitted the idea that we had in mind but also left the audience confused as to what was happening. Furthermore I think that as group if we decided to make it into a advert, we should have designed the text to be filmed as an advert.  Finally I also think that as a group we should have come up with more than one idea to we could refine and have more definite idea, because we jumped straight into the storyboard, which i think we should have spent more time thinking about.

Firstly I think that we should have planned our film better, it was a sufficient effort but needed a better storyline. As a group we should have organised an hour session, planning various ideas so that we could come to one final decision rather than jumping straight into the first idea, although time was limited. Consequently the film lacked storyline and when our film was evaluated many commented on this.

We used two transition within the film, a dissolve at the beginning to add effect and professionalism and also a fade to black at the end. As a group we decided not to incorporate many as too many would look unprofessional.

During the whole process i have learnt lots of editing techniques, cutting out unwanted shots from one section of film, adding sound effects, removing audio, adding audio, incorporating transitions, and creating a professional piece of film.

Throughout this project, I have learnt many techniques, but also I have developed my skills using camera’s setting up the equipment. I value these techniques and intend to expand on them for my G321 project. I tried to learn as much as I could so I would know what I was doing when it comes to the G321 project. I have learnt how to put up and put down a tripod adjusting it to the height I desire, i have also learnt how to attach and detach a dolly. I have also learnt how operate imovie on the Imac, and also learning various editing techniques. Also I have learnt how to pan and include a back tracking shot into a film. In conclusion i have learnt many skills i would like to build upon and refine.