Question 7

Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the final product?

There are many points in which I feel I have learnt and progressed with since the construction of my preliminary task...

CAMERA


During the construction of my final media product, I was able to produce a shooting schedule for each shot within the extract, allowing myself time to prepare for each shot before actually performing them. Also, during the production stages, I learnt how to produce higher quality shots in terms of the variation of camera techniques used. Examples of these include; Focus pulls, slow zooms, tracking shots...etc.

EDITING

I learnt new ways to edit my film using Final Cut Pro - Apple software. Whilst using this software, I was also able to construct slow paced editing through Final Cut Pro to add to the suspense, whilst also creating the rhythm and pace of the film. I also applied various credits throughout the film opening to add that professional impression.

BONDING WITH ACTORS

During the production of this film, I felt I had progressed in terms of confidence around the actors. I was able to speak and discuss numerous points with them, including improvements, negatives/ positives and even new ideas. This I believe created a more positive and comfortable atmosphere on set whilst filming took place.

CONTINUITY CHECKS

During the filming and final editing, many continuity checks were carried out carefully and efficiently. This allowed me to double check any errors or imperfections that my have occurred within the final draft of my media product. On the whole, this reflected a more professional attitude towards the construction of the film.

SOUND

In terms of the sound, I was able to construct a score for my media product using Apple software Garageband - consisting of bass, drums and cinematic sounds alone. This on the whole helped generate a dark and suspensive atmosphere to my final movie, reflecting the films genre - Thriller.

MISE-EN-SCENE

During the production of my media product, I was able to apply various props that the characters would be working with - cigarettes, knife, newspaper...etc. I was also able to assign the correct style of clothing correspondent to the set target audience and style of character. For example, the protagonist is reflecting a "reformer", someone who enjoys being alone and lives independently (clothes - smart shirt, jeans and boots).  The antagonist is a serial killer, set to kill the protagonist. To show this, that characters clothing had to be dark (black) to reflect his evil (clothes - smart shirt, jeans and boots). The set used was also a lot larger than the one I used for the preliminary, consisting of various out-door shots also.