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The week beginning 21st of September, my AS media studies class were assigned our preliminary
task. This required us to film, plan and edit individual work allowing us to
practice before our final production. Compulsory techniques included a match in
action shot, a reverse shot and the 180 degree rule and the scenario had to
have at least a conversation, a character entering a location by opening a door
and they must cross a room.
Each group was given an object which had to be included within our film. The object we were given was a rope which we later decided to use as handcuffs. We started planning by coming up with various ideas as we tried to construct our scenario, while incorporating the object and choosing a suitable location. Once we decided the characters and the main story line (which was a policeman entering a chicken shop which resulted in a confrontation with a teen) we began storyboarding and preparing our script.
At first we were quite reluctant to do the script as some members had thought that it was not a necessity as we all knew what to say. But when we started editing we realised that the script and sticking to it was actually vital because we could not pot certain clips together as we were saying different things –which was especially a dilemma when completing our match in action shot-. Storyboarding helped us to realise what type and angle of shots were needed, ensuring that we were using a variety but as it was not done in great depth and detail we struggled when filming because inevitably we did not have a clear vision.
As we was in a group of five I personally struggled to get views across all and participate in certain activities as at times there were too many people crowding around the camera. But I did not allow that to hinder my passion for filming the footage as I asked if I could shot at least a scene. Filming was successful because despite the fact we did not have a clear storyboard we managed to get good and clear shots.
Before the prelim I had never actually edited footage so this was a good first time experience as I was able to gain new skills such as placing shots together while allowing them to run smoothly. This stage defiantly allowed me to appreciate group work as we all complemented each other. This is because we were all able to help each other out on different aspects as some were better at planning, filming or editing.
Overall I think my group was successful as we completed the preliminary film despite the slight obstacles we faced on the way. I learned the importance of storyboarding, shot lists and scripts as it did impact our film as well as Teamwork because it was vital in order to work productivity.
Each group was given an object which had to be included within our film. The object we were given was a rope which we later decided to use as handcuffs. We started planning by coming up with various ideas as we tried to construct our scenario, while incorporating the object and choosing a suitable location. Once we decided the characters and the main story line (which was a policeman entering a chicken shop which resulted in a confrontation with a teen) we began storyboarding and preparing our script.
At first we were quite reluctant to do the script as some members had thought that it was not a necessity as we all knew what to say. But when we started editing we realised that the script and sticking to it was actually vital because we could not pot certain clips together as we were saying different things –which was especially a dilemma when completing our match in action shot-. Storyboarding helped us to realise what type and angle of shots were needed, ensuring that we were using a variety but as it was not done in great depth and detail we struggled when filming because inevitably we did not have a clear vision.
As we was in a group of five I personally struggled to get views across all and participate in certain activities as at times there were too many people crowding around the camera. But I did not allow that to hinder my passion for filming the footage as I asked if I could shot at least a scene. Filming was successful because despite the fact we did not have a clear storyboard we managed to get good and clear shots.
Before the prelim I had never actually edited footage so this was a good first time experience as I was able to gain new skills such as placing shots together while allowing them to run smoothly. This stage defiantly allowed me to appreciate group work as we all complemented each other. This is because we were all able to help each other out on different aspects as some were better at planning, filming or editing.
Overall I think my group was successful as we completed the preliminary film despite the slight obstacles we faced on the way. I learned the importance of storyboarding, shot lists and scripts as it did impact our film as well as Teamwork because it was vital in order to work productivity.
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