Evaluation of Prelim
I learned a lot during the process of creating my prelim film, for my Media coursework. I learned about the varies shots used in film, and which ones worked the best. I also learned the importance of planning and story boarding your ideas. Having a clear storyboard made the filming process a lot easier. I developed many new skills like video editing, and being able to direct. This whole experience also helped me develop the skills of time managing, working in a team and organisation. We had very limited time to film and edit, meaning every minute was precious, and compromises had to be made. Working as a team was very important, and we all had to contribute our skills in order to produce the best film we could.
I believe my film was adequate. It lacked a good plot and the lighting could use major improvement, but I completed all the points required and the film had a nice flow to it. I was good at the planning and visualising the set, but I really let my skills shine trough, during the filming process. I think I was good at setting up the camera and getting some nice shots. However I found the editing process a bit difficult. I was not used to the editing software or working on macs. I improved vastly towards the end, but I still believe it’s my weak point.
The match cuts worked really well and made the story continues. The close up shots of the actors also worked superbly. They really illustrate the awkwardness the characters in the film were feeling, and the change of shots also made the film more entertaining to watch. However, some of the other camera angles we filmed didn’t fit in with the rest of the shots and were unusable.
If I was to remake the film, I would pay more attention to lighting and make sure all the shots get equal amount of light, as some shots ended up being darker then others. I would also film more shots of the actor walking through the door and play around more with the shot types used. As a whole I am very content with how the finished film turned out and think few changes are needed.
The key thing I learned from this is the importance of storyboarding. At first I thought it was a waste of time, creating such a thorough plan but I soon realized that having a clear plan of the film, meant everyone on your team known exactly what they‘re doing, and there’s no panic, or any unprofessionalism. Also having a shot-list made filming easier, as I knew exactly what shot was going to be used for what scene. Shot-lists were also very helpful when positioning the camera and setting up the set. When I start working on my big production piece, ill make sure that a lot of time is spend on the planning and that everyone on my team was a copy of detailed storyboard.
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