For our preliminary task we had
to film and edit a sequence to show a person entering a room and speaking to
someone else. In the task we had to show match on action, shot reverse shot,
continuity editing and keep to the 180 rule. We also had to include brief dialogue
to show we can edit so our shots work and fit together.
Our camerawork was good all in
all but some shots were unsteady. We used a range of shots; long shot, over the
shoulder shot, P.O.V shot. We kept the framing well and kept most things we didn't
want out of the shot. Our composition was good especially with when Hope was
walking down the middle of the corridor and we get the shot nearly symmetrical.
One problem with some of our shots is that they were unsteady but we got the
shots we wanted and we did have good lighting.
flow smoothly.
Our editing was successful although we once did not do match on match action when Hope was opening the door which is an area I need to improve on. Other than that our editing was ok and made sense when we watched it back. I our first attempt of
filming we noticed that shots didn't match up so we had to re-film it which helped
us notice the errors so I can work on them in our thriller opening. The titles
fitted in and our transition worked well as Libby’s black clothes made it work smoothly.
The lighting was much better in our second attempt rather
than in our first attempt, when we were in the room where the conversation happened.
The lighting in the hallway scene was perfect and just how we pictured it in
our storyboard. The dark light of the hallway also makes Hope seem mysterious
which is what we wanted.
I have learnt that planning it makes it easier and that
doing a shot list helps. Also doing a storyboard helps convey your ideas. By
doing the prelim task as well I have been able to practice my editing so in the
thriller I can do it better. In the thriller I will do much more steadier
filming and try and do a wider range of shots e.g. extreme long shot, close-up
shot, high angle shot.
Well done Charlotte - your prelim was successful - you demonstrated a good range of technical skills with both camerawork and editing: this was of a proficient level (C). Apply this skills to your thriller: particlualry focus on lighting and achieving smooth camera movements.
ReplyDeleteYour evaluation is sound: you reflect on the strengths and areas for developemnt. Try to use alittle more terminology whebn writing about stills - cover sot type / angle / composition / framing; editing and mise-en-scene elements.
Try to post your prelim video - ask if you are not sure how.