prelim task

This task we were set the goal to film a short extract with continuity. We were set goals which included using a wide variety of shots including an over the shoulder shot. We also went on to include extreme close ups, worm eye and long shots. We chose our groups and i was with Shanice and Ellen. We decided to make a sad film instead of a comedy.

First we thought about what we had to include. First we had to have scenes of someone opening a door, that person then talking, the other person talking back and then seeing the first persons response. then there should be an appropriate ending.

we chose to have Shanice sending a text, then opening a door. Then we filmed her walking down a hall and turning a corner and talking to Ellen. Then finally i filmed the both of them walking off down a hall and having a fade out at the end.

If i was to do his project again i would change a multitude of things. First of all i wouldn't do as much free hand work with the camera, instead i would rest it on a steady surface or use the tripod. Next i would pick a better location, as although the backdrop was good, the actual shots that we could get were limited by the space.

The next stage was the editing what we had filmed. This involved picking appropriate scenes, cutting them down to size and the putting a sound track on.

Upon looking at our film we decided it was a little cheesy. Because of this we decided to make a funny soundtrack, to make it entertaining.

i preferred the editing stage to any of the others as we were allowed to be very creative with what we had filmed. Also i am a music strand student, meaning i know how to use music to build effect and tensions where it is needed.