preliminary task evaluation by alessia mezzela
- 2. I learnt how to use interesting shots and edits such as MATCH ON ACTION effectively and successfully which, as a group, then used them in the opening sequence when we dropped the confetti to the floor. In comparison, the opening sequence is much better than the preliminary task due to the fluidity of shots. Also, we had adjusted costume and setting to fit perfectly with ideas and the horror genre in order for the product to become successful. The match on action was difficult at first as we had to time it together to be able to achieve fluid shots. To build suspense we learned how to add certain sounds like a gentle boom which is hyperbolic for effect.
- 3. We leant how to use Premier Pro in order to put sequence together of all of our own interesting shots such as point of view and a high angled shot . We also learnt how to change to speed/pace and timings of each shot or scene, for example the slow motion effect put on the confetti movement. We used editing skills to be able to either create an anti climax or build up tension in order for the audience to be left sitting on the edges of their seats. We also learnt how to incorporate titles from secondary resources such as dafont.com which we then searched for specific titles to accompany the shots and suit the main plot and genre ideas and convention. We had to change these titles a few times due to the font looking too western or not horror-like enough…
- 4. The first shot reverse shot in the preliminary task was ineffective and unsuccessful due to both dialogue and the height of the camera. For example, when the group member Aimee was speaking to the other group member Scott, the camera was at too much of a low angle, and therefore did not match Scott’s height when he was sitting in the chair. Also, this was a struggle as the camera and character was too much into the corner. Moreover, we used an over the shoulder shot in both sequences, and as an overall view, we can see the change. In the preliminary task, the over the shoulder shot enabled the audience to see the location for example, the one over Scott’s shoulder. However, the shot over Aimee’s shoulder was not high enough to be able to see enough of Scott when he sits down (within the screen). In the final opening sequence, ‘AFFLICTION’, we also used an over the shoulder shot when the camera is positioned over the main characters shoulder when she reaches for the door, the lighting of the door knob could have been improved o the audience were able to notice the blood on the top, meaning the tension could have been built up even more.