Thursday 26 March 2015
Monday 23 March 2015
Sunday 22 March 2015
Evaluation Activity 7
Bruce = Black Will = Red Mitchel = Blue
How we have progressed our Skills and understanding of film making from our preliminary task to our final edit.
BLACK - Bruce
RED - William
BLUE - Mitchel
When we first started making our preliminary task we had a very basic knowledge of camera angles, shot reverse shot, match on action and other camera techniques. This is why we had to make a short video so we could actually put what we had been taught into action and show that we understood the techniques. We then had to edit it together so that the sequence made sense and had continuity. Also so we could review and get feedback on what went wrong. This helped up to gain a better understanding of what we had done.
Leading up to our final sequence that we had to film we had various little tasks to do, to refresh and learn new skills. An example of this would be the falling down sound edit. This helped us understand how to use sound effects and mix sound into an edit. Another one would be Dexter, this edit helped us understand edit, sound and camera as we had to remake the opening sequence. Testing how we used angles, techniques and set things such as composition and lighting.
For our final edit we had to use everything we had learn't, We had to make sure that our lighting, composition, location, props, techniques, angles and others were all correct. We then split the group up into 3 and become specialists in that one area. For example i did the sound for the sequence, finding all the sound effects and soundtracks so that it would support the edit and help it build up suspense and mystery. As the editor i had to make sure that all the footage made sense and that i changed the lighting to help the sequence become more of a thriller.
Overall we have learn't a lot from doing the smaller edits before the final one as we could actually practice using the software we needed. And could also get feedback so we wouldn't make the same mistakes again. We have all now got a very good understanding of sound, edit and titles. And would know exactly what to do and use if we were to do it again.
How we have progressed our Skills and understanding of film making from our preliminary task to our final edit.
BLACK - Bruce
RED - William
BLUE - Mitchel
When we first started making our preliminary task we had a very basic knowledge of camera angles, shot reverse shot, match on action and other camera techniques. This is why we had to make a short video so we could actually put what we had been taught into action and show that we understood the techniques. We then had to edit it together so that the sequence made sense and had continuity. Also so we could review and get feedback on what went wrong. This helped up to gain a better understanding of what we had done.
Leading up to our final sequence that we had to film we had various little tasks to do, to refresh and learn new skills. An example of this would be the falling down sound edit. This helped us understand how to use sound effects and mix sound into an edit. Another one would be Dexter, this edit helped us understand edit, sound and camera as we had to remake the opening sequence. Testing how we used angles, techniques and set things such as composition and lighting.
For our final edit we had to use everything we had learn't, We had to make sure that our lighting, composition, location, props, techniques, angles and others were all correct. We then split the group up into 3 and become specialists in that one area. For example i did the sound for the sequence, finding all the sound effects and soundtracks so that it would support the edit and help it build up suspense and mystery. As the editor i had to make sure that all the footage made sense and that i changed the lighting to help the sequence become more of a thriller.
Overall we have learn't a lot from doing the smaller edits before the final one as we could actually practice using the software we needed. And could also get feedback so we wouldn't make the same mistakes again. We have all now got a very good understanding of sound, edit and titles. And would know exactly what to do and use if we were to do it again.
Thursday 19 March 2015
Evaluation Activity 6
Blog & shoot/edit screen grabs
William
Bruce
Mitchel
CAMERA AND TRIPOD
We used a camera of this type. We were taught how to properly operate the camera so that we can achieve the shots we needed. We were taught how to zoom in and out, as well as adjusting the composition and focus. We also were shown how to properly use the tripod to balance the camera so that the shot doesn't appear drunk(slanted), as also how to capture the angles such as low and high that we wanted in the shots.
FINAL CUT PRO
Final Cut Pro was used to edit the footage that our team has captured. We learnt how to organize the footage in so that it shows a continuing narrative, as also how to apply effects to the footage such as color grading to get a thriller look, we used the color dark blue due to it being associated as masculine. After the editing has finished, we added Titles to the scenes by using knowledge we had learnt.
GARAGEBAND
Garageband was used to add the soundtrack, sound effects and Foley to the opening scene. We learnt how to adjust the sound lengths and how to match it up so that it will sync with the footage. We had practiced using Garageband when we did our falling down edit, where we added Foley and music to a silent scene from a film
BLOGGER
Blogger was used to show our final finished project as well as the tasks we did to get ready for the final finished product, we embedded the video so that it can be seen with all the other posts we had. This blog can also be accessed by all members of our production company at anytime and anywhere.
YOUTUBE
We used Youtube to upload our final finished Opening Thriller, we then embedded it onto our blogs so that it is with the rest of our work. This process is easier because uploading it directly to the blog will take a longer duration of time.
INCOMPETECH
The soundtrack was taken from this website as it makes it easy to minimize and specifically choose the suitable soundtracks that were considered for the opening scene. This is also better then using youtube and converting the music into a downloadable format, as we wont get in trouble.
William
Bruce
Mitchel
CAMERA AND TRIPOD
We used a camera of this type. We were taught how to properly operate the camera so that we can achieve the shots we needed. We were taught how to zoom in and out, as well as adjusting the composition and focus. We also were shown how to properly use the tripod to balance the camera so that the shot doesn't appear drunk(slanted), as also how to capture the angles such as low and high that we wanted in the shots.
FINAL CUT PRO
Final Cut Pro was used to edit the footage that our team has captured. We learnt how to organize the footage in so that it shows a continuing narrative, as also how to apply effects to the footage such as color grading to get a thriller look, we used the color dark blue due to it being associated as masculine. After the editing has finished, we added Titles to the scenes by using knowledge we had learnt.
GARAGEBAND
Garageband was used to add the soundtrack, sound effects and Foley to the opening scene. We learnt how to adjust the sound lengths and how to match it up so that it will sync with the footage. We had practiced using Garageband when we did our falling down edit, where we added Foley and music to a silent scene from a film
BLOGGER
Blogger was used to show our final finished project as well as the tasks we did to get ready for the final finished product, we embedded the video so that it can be seen with all the other posts we had. This blog can also be accessed by all members of our production company at anytime and anywhere.
YOUTUBE
We used Youtube to upload our final finished Opening Thriller, we then embedded it onto our blogs so that it is with the rest of our work. This process is easier because uploading it directly to the blog will take a longer duration of time.
INCOMPETECH
The soundtrack was taken from this website as it makes it easy to minimize and specifically choose the suitable soundtracks that were considered for the opening scene. This is also better then using youtube and converting the music into a downloadable format, as we wont get in trouble.
Evaluation Activity 4
Page 1 and 2 = All members
Page 3 and 4 = Mitchel
Page 5 and 6 = Bruce
Page 7 and 8 = William
Click on the picture and fullscreen it to view better, then you can click on the poster to enhance the images.
Who did what?
William = Bio of the audience
Mitchel = Music and film interest
Bruce = Hobbies and shopping interest
Evaluation Activity 2
Here is the trailer for Skyfall where the character we compared is featured in the film
Thursday 12 February 2015
Thursday 5 February 2015
Self Grading on Final Draft With and Without Sound
Mitchel:
Low level 3 - With the titles that I have done they are at high quality and showing good potential and continuity throughout. I need to finish all the titles and to make them all integrated with the environment to get to level 4.
Will:
low level 3 - I have nearly finished the editing and the parts of which I have edited have been colour corrected as also put into order to make it continuous. To achieve a high level 3 i need to finish adding and colour correcting the rest of the clips of which I have not contributed.
Bruce:
High level 2 as i have applied most of the sound effects and soundtrack. But still need to make sure that they are all in time with the footage and also set the mood of mystery and suspense. In order for me to get a level 3 i will need to complete the whole sequence with sound effects.
overall we have decided to mark it as low level 3
Monday 2 February 2015
Thursday 29 January 2015
Unspoken Grading
Camera - Level 3-4
Good use of angles and shot types. Technique like rule of third was thought through.
Mise-en-Scene - Level 4
Costume was thought through well for the scene. Location and narrative was very well thought.
Sound - Level 3-4
Background music and overlapping dialogue made the narrative make more sense.
Titles - Level 2
Very basic, thrown on the top and not thought through.
Overall grade - B
Thursday 22 January 2015
Sound for the Film Opening
The first clip i have chose for our film opening is the London bombings. This is relevant for the main story because our main character is also terrorist. This will be on when he is in his apartment as he is also planning his attack.
Monday 19 January 2015
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