Preliminary Task - Editing

This week we began editing our scene and it was great to see how the whole film came together in the way we had intended. Through the use of editing software we added lots of effects, including templates on top of the image and altering one of the images to black and white to give it as a professional look. We also used different editing techniques to represent different characters within my production. For example, the wide variety of camera shots gives the viewer an indication of the home of the character and the area in which they live. In my production, these camera shots give the character the representation of an average person going among their 'normal' daily life, which is what I (as a producer) want the viewer feel. Overall I feel that the editing went very well and we will see the effects when viewing the final result.

The Package - Media Preliminary Task

The link above takes you to the completed version of our preliminary task. On viewing it, I am pleased with the content and how effectively we worked together as a team to achieve the final outcome.

I feel that many aspects of the production went well. For example I felt that time management was very efficient within my team and we stuck to the schedule we had previously decided on. This was important as it allowed me and my team the opportunity to put more detail in when editing. We could use the extra time to think how effective each individual shot would be when the viewer saw it. Another aspect I felt was very effective was the level of acting and the impact that this had on the final picture. This gave the film a more professional look and made my audience focus on the narrative rather than the acting.

However, on the other hand some areas could be even better if they were done. For example, the 'boss' shoots his worker with an unrealistic toy gun. This prop seems unprofessional and would be hard for the audience to believe the reality of the situation. When i move onto the main task, i will be sure to take added care with what props I will be using and how effective they will be in the final picture. Another factor was the setting and location of my film. As this was my first attempt the location was in my colladge. This however was unrealistic to the storyline of my picture and reduced its proffesional feel. When i produce the main task, I will be sure to make the location as close to what we are trying to achieve as possible.

Preliminary Task - Filming

Last week we filmed our scenes for our preliminary task. Overall, the filming went well and we managed to record all the scenes the way we wanted to from our original ideas. When we come to start editing in the near future we believe we can really put together a quality opening to our film. 

Some of the positives of the process were that we worked efficiently as a team, allocating roles quickly and appropriately, and we were able to manage our time well. We also managed to achieve a wide range of camera angles and movements with our filming. After editing this will make the final film look both professional and realistic. As a group we also believed that the location worked well in terms of the office environment we were trying to achieve and although in some respects the room may have originally been too big to film in, through some clever use of camera angles we have managed to make the room appear an appropriate size and location.

There were some things, however, that we found more challenging. For example when we filmed a corridor scene there were people in the room next to it and you could hear some of them talking in the background, which was not part of the effect we wanted to achieve. However having said that, we managed to find a solution by turning off the audio in the clip (there is no dialogue) and adding dramatic music to build tension and uncertainty.

Brain-Storming ideas for the Preliminary task

My group was asked to brainstorm ideas on what we could do for our preliminary task. We came up with ideas about a storyline/narrative and what kind of dialogue would be developed in the scene. We then went into further detail as to how credits could be added to the scene, how different types of editing effects could be applied to improve the quality of the clip and what different camera angles could be used for the purpose of effect. Finally we discussed the roles of different people within my group and the production. I have been allocated multiple roles within the film's production; I will also be one of the characters in the film as well as camera-man for any parts in which I do not feature.

Preliminary Task - My Costume Idea

With filming tomorrow, I looked tonight at what I would be wearing as my costume. I wanted to make it as naturalistic as possible and as close to that of the character we had created. As I will be playing the role of a body guard, working as security for my boss (who is a wealthy man), I thought that such a person would be expected to look very professional and formal as they would be representing their employer, who would want to be seen to have a good image, especially in his work-place. As a result, I selected a suit jacket, plain black shirt and formal trousers. I believe thisachieves the desired effect.