What did you learn from the preliminary task and how will that help you with your main task11/4/2013
From our Preliminary task, we discovered many techniques that can be used in our main task. Some of these various techniques were planned, whereas others were purely coincidence.
As our production was filmed over the course of one week, we had to remember to equip our actors with the same costume each day for purpose of continuity when filming. We had selected specific items of clothing in order to represent the characters in a certain way - items of clothing that are commonly used in our particular genre were carefully planned. Throughout the filming process we followed our shot list as closely as possible (however whilst editing and filming, the order might have been altered). One clip that we had filmed was of an actor walking past the camera, into a room. It was not until we watched the tape back that we noticed that the angle of the camera in relation to the actor had given the character good status: The camera was looking up at the actor, giving the audience an impact, making her look powerful. We were all pretty surprised at the result. We had decided to keep in mind that this shot was effective and perhaps use it in our next final production. I reckon that from our preliminary task, we learnt a lot in the process. These skills can be used again in our further production. Overall, I think we stuck to the brief well; as we completed the task having shown reverse shot, match on action and the 180 degree rule. Our overall preliminary task did take longer than expected, but this was because we found it hard to get the drama studio in order to film. The planning itself was done quickly; the filming was the longest part. Our final cut was one minute and three seconds and as it was only meant to be one minute long, we stuck to the brief pretty accurately. I think the final film was well done, as it was fast moving and the right length which kept it interesting, and therefore not too long so as to be boring.
This task consisted of many different elements of technology some of which include; camera work, lighting and the editing software on the apple macs- final cut pro.
In general, using the camera and lighting was not too difficult as it only needed some basic knowledge of technology in order to set it up and use it- as a group the camera was rather easy to figure out, because eventually the buttons, playback etc all became familiar. However a problem or so may have occurred at the beginning of the camera process such as being unable to find our recordings that had been recorded on the tape, though eventually- as we had came to grips with it, this was found easily. In order for our group to have created our interrogation scene, we needed the black drama studio as it has great lighting in it. Difficulty arose when certain dangerous voltage switches had to be turned on, although with the permission, help and guidance of how to use it correctly- it became transparent. The lighting worked out perfectly, the confusing buttons and switches also became familiar- creating and easy to use system each time. Overall the hardest part within the technology side, was using Final Cut Pro on the Apple macs. I had used simple editing softwares before, yet none to do with editing videos and so it was rather new. The dull grey colours and hundreds of buttons didn't start us off with great perspective. With a little play around to find the correct tools, we eventually became to terms with it (slightly)- the process became easier throughout. Using a new software to create an effective short clip was a new challenging experience for us. This challenge was taken on the chin- resulting in a (what we would say) a good final clip. I think we created our premlinary task quite well because we all had a say in what the final idea was and we were able to incorporate everyone's ideas. Our team working skills were pretty good as we equally shared the work out and we were able to overcome differences of opinion by discussing the problem and ways that we could resolve it. The only issue we did have was finding the right time to use the space that we wanted because there were classes in that room. We sorted this out by filming during our break times.
Officer picks up files from the table and looks through the documents, she glances at the victim quickly before turning her gaze at the files.
Suspect at desk is tapping her red nails as seen before, she is looking at officer with what can only be described as a poker face. Officer put files down on desks effortlessly and pulls a chair out before sitting down... officer: They say your not much of a talker you know? she gets no response officer: That you don't give anything away; where your from, where you're going, who you work with... (as if trying to read a closed book) who do you work with? red tapping is shown again, she starts to smirk. officer picks up files from table office: Monaco 2005- £500,00 worth of jewels. barcelona 2008, £1,000,000 missing from a bank, with your prints all over the case. Singapore 2012, £2,500,000 of artwork missing, and this isnt the half of it. Now you're telling me you have nothing to do with this? with each location listed the office gets more and more agitated, voice is louder and more intense. Suspect leans forward into the desk. suspect: I'm not going to confess to a crime I haven't committed. staring directly into the officers eyes, she maintains her smirk. Officer: Then we'll just keep searching for that missing link, that will bring you and your "posse" down. Suspect: Well... good luck. |
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