Evaluation Question 7
- 1. Question 7 Laura Hinds
- 2. Prelim Task • The prelim task helped us develop: • Our understanding of various shots, and the advantages of varying them • Our editing techniques, we learned so that we could apply them to our main task • The importance of scheduling filming, so all shots can be acquired easily and on time • Making sufficient time for editing
- 3. Issues with prelim task • Continuity issues with paper (0:11-0:14) • Transitions were jumpy with sound (0:25- 0:26) • Missed cutting off sound (0:12) • Poor titles/Lack of titles (0:29-0:38)- The titles were simple and not to a very good standard
- 4. Improvements • No continuity issues were encountered • No jumpy sound transitions, as all original sound was removed and soundtracks/effects were added where necessary • Titles were used in my main task to their full potential, as I added a lot more titles in different places and varied them slightly
- 5. Groups • Instead of working in a pair, as in the prelim task, I chose to work on my own in the main task • I felt this worked better as it meant all the responsibility to create the piece was mine • There was no problem with thinking of ideas and making decisions as I was able to ask any members of the class if I had any difficulties in creative decisions • I was allowed to work freely, without limitations working in a group may cause. For example: the absence of a group member
- 6. Research and Planning • Research and planning was much more important in a longer film, for the main task • I had to do more research into target audiences so I knew what would be best, and more popular, to involve in my media product • I did research into thrillers and opening sequences, so I knew the conventions and what is expected/effective to be present in a thriller opening sequence • Planning allows development of conventions and ideas, so not only is the film likeable as it includes conventions, those conventions are developed into more interesting ideas through the planning process • I found that research and planning is essential to make the best, and most popular/likeable, content for the thriller genre
- 7. If I were to do it again • I would organise filming times better, so that it is all done on the same day, and so that I am not missing any planned shots when I edit • Leave myself more time for editing • Add a larger variety of shots, improving the aesthetics of the film • Possibly add more dialogue