Using cameras and equipment such as DSLRs and tripods was pretty easy to get the hang of, the hardest part of that would have to be learning how to use the filters on the cameras. Furthermore, using things such as Premier Pro and editing techniques was slightly harder to grasp, luckily, important things such as cutting clips, changing their sounds, and adding titles was fairly easy, it was things like sound effects and other visual effects that was hard. In our actual production, there were no visual effects used except a filter on the camera to change the colour. However I’ve seen another group testing different visual effect ideas for their task.
Time management was an easy thing to do, figuring out the order in which to do the tasks was a no-brainer, storyboard and scripting, then filming, then editing and post production. We did learn how much time should be used on each section of the project though, which will be useful for future tasks.
When it comes to working in groups, I find that I don’t necessarily work better alone, but I prefer it because it is easier to handle for me.
Q2: Areas of success
Overall, I think that our project turned out well. Our finished project turned out looking good and the making of it went well (planning, etc.).
Time management went well, we got our video finished and edited on time for the deadline.
As a group, we had some disagreements on Mise-en-scene in our production, about where our characters should sit across a table and similar things.
We found out that instead of moving the camera every time for a Shot/Reverse shot sequence, it was quicker to film all of one person’s lines, then move the camera, then edit the shots into sequence in post-production. This saved time for us and made it easier to edit. We also managed to succeed in using a gunshot sound effect in our film by adding it in during editing, this was done by Kasey and Alex.
Q3: Areas for improvement
In hindsight, not many things went wrong during production, however there were things such as continuity errors that occurred.
In the future, I’d most likely try to film things differently, not using the filter and using more shot types. I would also like to avoid things like taking so much time to create storyboards and scripts.
Q4: How well did you meet the brief?
We met the brief pretty closely. We obeyed the 180o rule and match on action. We also used shot/reverse shot and had a conversation, etc. and had everything else required for the task.
Q5: Feedback from others
One point made about our task was that the low angle shot used on the detective whilst he fired the gun was well thought through. Another was that the accents Cory and me used during acting were a good touch to the film. A further compliment was given on the use of props for the gunshot and the effectivness of the sound clip we used over it.
We did, however, recieve criticism for things such as a continuity error as the detective gets up to leave the room. We could have re-shot the scene to provide a solution to this. Moreover, we were also criticised for the font we used for the title, with a point saying it wasn't the right style to suit the film. Which could easily be fixed with a change of font in editing.
Q6: Evaluate
your contribution to the group’s work
I acted and performed the role of the detective in our production, as well as supplying props. I also wrote the script and drew the main storyboard ( I say main because Alex drew up a second one).
I would like to say that I was flexible with what we had to do, however I am of the certain mindset where a plan should be seen through unless dramatically different things need to happen. However, in the end, I was persuaded to follow the group's other ideas.
I think that I can work as part of a group, but I do prefer to work alone.
I acted and performed the role of the detective in our production, as well as supplying props. I also wrote the script and drew the main storyboard ( I say main because Alex drew up a second one).
I would like to say that I was flexible with what we had to do, however I am of the certain mindset where a plan should be seen through unless dramatically different things need to happen. However, in the end, I was persuaded to follow the group's other ideas.
I think that I can work as part of a group, but I do prefer to work alone.
