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.