Preliminary Task
Preliminary Task was set to everyone in the class, this was to get used to using the filming equipment and to see what roles we would be comfortable with while producing our opening sequence. My group Members: Harry Hyett, Hannah Mahoney and Joshua Lester and me.
Purpose?
The purpose of the preliminary task is to get used to making a scene and using the editing styles we might use in our opening sequence and to use the cameras and editing software for the first time, so we can get an understanding of how it works. It also allows the group to see what roles they will be comfortable with when filming the Opening sequence.
Objective?
Our task was to film and edit a scene where a character opens a door, crosses the room and sits down opposite another character and then they exchange a few lines of dialogue. The task should have demonstrated match on action, shot reverse shot and the 180-degree rule and it had to me a maximum of one minute in length. We practised using these shots as they would be helpful to us when we film our opening scene, we also used these as they are conventional shots for the thriller genre.
What did I learn?
During this task I learnt the basics of how to use the camera and the tripod and the editing software, during the filming process I controlled the camera with the tripod, and during the editing stage I used the editing software so I know have some understanding of how to use it which will be good when producing my opening scene. This is important as I now have a basic understanding of how to use the equipment that I need for filming.
What did I struggle with?
We struggled to fulfil the objective of the 180 degree rule as we had a very small space to work in, this wasn't that important as we would find better space for our opening scene production so this won't be a problem. To get around this problem we had to brake the 180 degree rule. For the shot reverse shot I changed sides to face each character so the audience get an idea of the setting of the shot. Also I found it difficult to get the shots that I wanted from small space as the tables and tripods are high up so the angles of the shots was not as good as I would want in my final product.
How will the preliminary task assist me with the planning and creating of my own thriller film?
The task that my group completed has given me an understanding as to how the opening sequence will be made, with the experience that I got from using the editing software and camera equipment will help me when filming and creating the opening sequence to the thriller film. Also I was introduced to my group and have now worked with them so that we know what roles we would be comfortable with while filming the opening scene.
This is the video of the preliminary task.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NvH2dM9q_A
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This post now demonstrates a better understanding of why you carried out the preliminary task and this is because you have explored the purpose of the task in further detail and what you learnt from it.
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