Self-Evaluation Of Prelim Task

While looking back at our completed task we received feedback from other groups, some written, and some were video blogs. Personally reviewing our own work I feel as if we did a very good job, especially considering that it was our first attempt at filming and editing.

On reflection of the assignment I feel as if we followed the brief, as there were aspects of continuity and overall completing the task of creating a piece of dialogue, a conversation, where a person walks into a room, and exchanges dialogue with another person. We also followed the brief to create cinematography, using a range of shots and ensuring the camera was steady, as well as editing the film clips after, putting what we had learned into practice.

Our prelim film clip integrated shot reverse shot, the 180 rule, match on action, and a variety of shots such as extreme close up, long shot, medium shot, low angle shots. Continuity editing enabled us to cut out footage that we did not need and to combine the remaining footage to create a running film that ensured the clips flowed into one.

Continuity however was one of the areas we found problems when re-examining, as you may have seen on reviews, the door in one scene did not close and reopened slightly, and in the next scene, the door was closed. We cannot be fully blamed however, the door was unable to fully close and as a result of the detective, myself, slamming the door, it re-opened. We could have prevented it though; the door itself didn’t fully close so for future reference we would have to ensure that we get a working door or to ensure that the door closes (if necessary), and to overall to be more aware of the surroundings and to ensure that continuity is followed. Another flaw I had spotted in the continuity was background noises, as we were working in close proximity to another group and the fact that members of staff and other students were using the stairwell at the time and so you could say it was hard to avoid.

Never the less the prelim task was a success and we managed to piece together a short film where dialogue was exchanged between two characters that used a variety of shots and had continuity.