Evaluation

Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

When comparing the variety of shot types in my preliminary task and my film opening, there is a big difference between the number of different shot types used. Although timing was different in both, my preliminary being 20seconds and my film opening being 2minutes, I am still surprised at the difference in numbers. I have developed skill through planning my production, finding out what works and what doesn't. The preliminary exercise taught me basic skills, such as, recording a conversation between people - shot reverse shot, and that a tripod is a good tool in production as it is important to have a steady shot where necessary and can make the outcome appear more professional. If I was to repeat the preliminary task then I would include some different camera angles to make it more interesting and I would also put a more thought-out script in place.

Looking back at my preliminary exercise has made me realise how much I have learnt, being a producer is an amazing experience as you get to use your own ideas and see them created in the form of a film. The full product is a big improvement from the preliminary task; careful planning and skill in editing has created a film which expresses your ideas. Whereas, the preliminary task was to show my skill in shot reverse shot without breaking the 180 degree rule. Which is a skill I have developed into my filming, however, it could not be used in my film opening as there is no dialogue.