For our Prelim the skills we had were:
Storyboards:
For our Prelim our location was based around college and we used a digital camera to take images, whilst we were taking the photos we simultaneously planned the camera shots that we would used. We had a short amount of time to formulate our Prelim, therefore our plot was basic: Having a fight, we also had added basic dialogue and not try to compose our Prelim to communicate a specific meaning.
However, for our Thriller we took planning into much more depth and consideration. We focused on mind-mapping and coming up with different scenarios, as we had watched and been influenced by a variety of different Thriller openings: Taking of Pelham 123, One Hour Photo and Psycho. Having these resources to look at to influence and draw out intertextual elements was much better as we could sense where we wanted to go with our Thriller and what we thought would look good.
Location and Mise en Scene:
For our Prelim we did not take much consideration into showing Mise en Scene relating to the characters, we did not use any costume just the clothes we wore for college that day, this became a problem as the characters were wearing different clothes for the storyboard and on the day of filming, therefore this effected the aspects of continuity within the Prelim, however it was not a drastic problem. Our location, however did link to elements of our plot; having a fight with a friend from school. It was also snowing on the day we had planned to shoot our Prelim, therefore we had to be extra careful with the equipment.
For our Thriller we took much more consideration into the Location of our Thriller, as we wanted the Mise en Scene to be much more specific int terms of creating the characters background and making them relevant. We used my bedroom to show Kaylin's environment, stating her age; teenage girl e.t.c
In terms of costumer, Kaylin wore a school uniform which made it obvious she was a student and for Damien, he wore a black shirt and trousers which formulated the 'Anonymous' part within our title.
Feedback:
We did not ask for any feedback for our Prelim from any of our peers, which was a disadvantage for us as we could not get any improvements or suggestions from them, making our ideas formulate and not considering the audience.
Moreover, for our Thriller we planned it a great deal more. We had made a Prezi and pitched our ideas to the class which enabled us to receive both suggestions and opinions. This was effective as we could add in more detail to our Thriller, as well as gaining our audiences insight, considering what they think would work and what wouldn't, hence making it more enjoyable and intense for them as that is what Thriller films tend to communicate.
Camerawork/ Framework:
For our Prelim we had been informed and educated on the 180 degree rule which is vital in films as if you don't abide to it the continuity of your film will look less consistent and may confuse the audience.
We practised using this rule whilst filming our Prelim, it was difficult to stick to at certain points, however we managed to abide by it, making our Thriller have fluency and so the audience can comprehend what is happening.
Our Thriller also represented the 180 degree rule, and we had abided by this throughout the filming process.
Keeping on the right hand side and not obstructing on the left side.For both out Prelim and our Thriller we used Match Cuts to show the action being applied to when it has been conducted. This was a good shot to use as it communicates what happens without fully seeing through the action, therefore making our shots more varied and not keeping our filming too static.
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Editing:
Overall, I feel that my editing has improved as I have learnt how to put titles on, as our Prelim did not include titles, I was able to learn how to adapt titles onto the screen. Positioning them in the frame and so on.
I have learnt how to use transitions and also making my editing continuous, also adding Soundtrack from Soundtrack Pro onto our Thriller. Although I was not able to do some of the effects before I have learnt how to and will hopefully use them in the future.
Teamwork:
I have enjoyed working in a team and I feel my cooperative skills have improved by formulating ideas together and considering what each of us though could and could not work. Trying out everybody's ideas to make sure w all had equal contribution within our Final product.