Evaluation Question 7
- 1. Q7 - Looking back at your preliminary task (the continuity editing task), what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product? By David Owootomo and Toby Gearing
- 2. Lighting Preliminary Task Final Film • From the preliminary task our lighting wasn’t really relevant in creating a dark thriller look that we were aiming for. The lighting was very bright and made the task look more comical rather than a cabalistic atmosphere that would help convey a thriller. • In comparison to the final film we have produced, we were able to use lighting effectively to create the dark mood that is iconic of a thriller. This has helped me learn the importance of lighting in its use of creating a certain mood and atmosphere to a film. Also the variations of lighting used that is associated with a film also corresponds to genre, for example bright lighting for a romantic comedy and low-key lighting for a thriller. David Owootomo
- 3. Sound - (Soundtrack) Preliminary Task Final Film • In the preliminary task, all sound used was diegetic and also not edited. This consequently established that we had no soundtrack and therefore the task did not build up in tension. This also meant sound the task was quite plain and boring as the audience lack suspense needed in the task. • Our final film involved a real build up in tension through the backing track, that really built up suspense in the chase scene. This helped establish the suspense needed for a thriller film. By us doing this it also showed the relevant soundtracks that are used in certain genres of film and their use in creating a certain atmosphere dependant on the genre of film they are used in. David Owootomo
- 4. Sound - (Foley) Preliminary Task Final Film • In the preliminary task, all sound used was diegetic and not edited. This meant that the task lacked realism conveyed through sound. Also the lack of sound also made it difficult to convey the thriller genre we were aiming to achieve in the task. Also the use of non-edited diegetic sound meant that the background eerie ambient sound that was quite distracting and annoying was present in the task and subsequently distracted the audience when watching the film. • The final film involved us using a lot more non-dietetic foley. This helped covey a sense of realism and a dark thrilleresque mood to the film. Additionally; editing was added onto the sound in which certain sounds, for example police sirens were louder in the film to add suspense and foreshadow events that occur. This has helped in knowing the importance of foley in film and its use in creating a specific atmosphere in a film. David Owootomo
- 5. 180 degree rule/Continuity Preliminary task Final task Whilst using the 180 degree rule in the preliminary task I didn't understand how badly it can throw the audience off the story if done incorrectly. It also distracts the audience from the plot as they can pick up on mistakes. I managed to not break the rule but the camera was obviously at different heights witch shows a lack of continuity. Compared to the final task the camera is at the same height. In the final task ‘mask’ I kept the camera at the same height to show continuity. During this process I now understand how certain aspects of editing can effect the audiences attention to the plot. I have also learnt how having good continuity can make the film flow and more understandable. Toby Gearing
- 6. Composition, Rule of Thirds Preliminary task Final task The rule of three is used to make a film look and feel more professional. We attempted to do this in the preliminary task but did not use the built in rule of thirds grid that is on the camera. As you can see the preliminary task is more centred when compared to the final task. This could possibly mean that the picture on the right is out of the grid therefore a bad representation of the rule of thirds. Whilst filming the final task we used the built in grid that is on the camera which helped us produce a better composed film. This makes it look much more professional and better on the eye. During this process I have learnt how to probably use the rule of thirds grid and how it can greatly effect the look of a film. Toby Gearing
- 7. Composition, Rule of Thirds Preliminary task Final task The rule of three is used to make a film look and feel more professional. We attempted to do this in the preliminary task but did not use the built in rule of thirds grid that is on the camera. As you can see the preliminary task is more centred when compared to the final task. This could possibly mean that the picture on the right is out of the grid therefore a bad representation of the rule of thirds. Whilst filming the final task we used the built in grid that is on the camera which helped us produce a better composed film. This makes it look much more professional and better on the eye. During this process I have learnt how to probably use the rule of thirds grid and how it can greatly effect the look of a film. Toby Gearing