preliminary task analysis.

Preliminary Task

What role did you take? What did you learn from it?

In the preliminary task, I was the camera person and the editor of the film opening. I learnt that these these roles possessed a high level of responsibility. For example, as a camera person, I had to follow certain rules and conventions in order to make the video decent. Another example is that with editing, things might not always go according to plan. The best thing to do is to persevere, even if it is until the last minute. I also learnt that you have to work with the equipment that you have and not focus on what you don’t have.

Did your group carry out adequate pre-production (script and storyboard)?

My group carried out pre-production. We wrote a story board with a few topics of what to speak about.

How did this affect the production?

This affected the production in a positive way  because we knew exactly what we had to do. Because the roles were already discussed and distributed in the pre-production.

How effective was the camera work?

The camera work was appropriately effective. I think this because it was quite pleasing to know that the video portrayed was clear to see with minor vibrations as it was handheld and we had no experience whatsoever.

Were all areas required executed well (match on action, 180 rule, shot reverse shot)?

All the areas that were required were executed well. I think this because they are very noticeable to the ‘media eye’.

Is the continuity editing clear? Continuity editing was not clear because the cuts were very noticeable.

How would you improve the preliminary task?

I would improve this preliminary task by making it a bit longer and more interesting.

What skills will you need to acquire before the production of your own film opening?

The skills that I need to acquire before the production of my own film opening are mainly time management,analysis and editing skills.

by Tavanna