Evaluation task 7

In the preliminary task Olivia and I worked with three other people; Emily, Jack and Hannah. As a group we worked very successfully and completed the task efficiently and quickly. The task completion was mainly due to the fact that our story boards and thumbnails were completed in a large amount of detail: which we followed step by step. We gained inspiration from our typical school day; going to the library and getting a computer is always the same. Therefore we took advantage of this element and used to it our advantage to produce an effective prelim.



The technology used to complete the task was a video recording camera, a tripod stand, a computer and an apple Mac (To edit our short film). We initially had difficulty getting used to the camera – e.g. keeping it steady and how to get certain shots however we overcame this by using the tripod provided which helped us immensely in terms of restricting the cameras movement resulting in the shaking stopping. The most difficult technology to get used to was using the Apple Macs, we found the software complicated to begin with, nevertheless we continued to persist and eventually produced an effective result.


The key factors that always should be taken into consideration whilst filming is to use the equipment provided effectively to create the most successful end result e.g. the tripod stand. Moreover the thumbnails should be followed step by step therefore no ideas are missed out of the filming process. Lacking in continuity must always be taken into account whilst filming e.g. if filming outside the light conditions may change if the filming takes places on various days also whilst editing the flow of clips should be considered; the whole effectiveness of the film will be lost if it fails to flow from one clip into another.


Overall our preliminary exercise was a success however after completing our film opening Olivia and I have agreed that there are drastic improvements that could be made. The camera work could have been improved by using the tripod continuously; this would have prevented the shaking of the camera. Furthermore the editing could have been more precise and finally there lacked a storyline.