Question 7- Looking back at your preliminary task, what do
you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?
For the preliminary task, my group (Samantha, Mikaeel and myself) and I were assigned to film a short conversation segment in which we included a number of different camera angles specified in the brief so we proved our understanding and ability to use them. The aim of this was so that once my group and I went to film our actual opening sequence/ production we would have some prior experience with both the camera and tripod, but also the editing software. I feel as if I have learnt form the preliminary task as all of the skills demonstrated within the preliminary task I have improved upon with time, as I now have experience with the editing software used for both the task and opening sequence (final cut pro) and am able to use all the functions within, such as using transitions from different shots effectively. In terms of camerawork and the use of the tripod, I have learn how to film a variation of different shots, with the assistance of proper use and positioning of the tripod, making possible for more ambitious shots such as a high angle, to being able to film steady shots, overall making the quality of shooting and shots higher through experience of using the tripod over time. I do believe the preliminary task helped in terms of preparation when it came to filming the opening sequence, as we were aware as to the possible issues we could encounter so we done our best to avoid these, specific issues from the task being the lack of preparation in terms of what we were gonna film, which resulted in lost time as we didn't utilize it efficiently, which had the knock on affect of having minimal time to adjust to editing the short segment itself. Due to these we were aware and prepared and organised everything beforehand, making the likely hood of any of the issues to occur again during the process of creating the opening sequence. Because the preliminary task gave us some experience as to what we were going to do during the filming stage, we didn't go into the work of the opening sequence without any prior knowledge or experience, therefore helping with the making of the final production and making the whole process go relatively smoothly.
Your analysis of question 7, demonstrates minimal understanding of how you developed from the preliminary task to the main task and this is because you have not explored the two productions in detail. Instead, you have included a basic overview of what you did, but you have not discussed the effect of the preliminary task and what you did in enough detail.
ReplyDeleteTherefore, you need to ensure that all your points, relate directly to your productions, by including detailed examples.