Preliminary Evaluation

Preliminary Evaluation.

I think we met the criteria of the preliminary task, but found it challenging when filming at first as we were trying to use as many camera techniques as possible, whilst giving the right effect. However after practising and working out how to use the cameras we then managed to film successfully. We followed our storyboard to a certain extent, as this meant we was cutting out unnecessary movements to create a better clip and give it more meaning. Overall i think our sequence was a success as this was our first time filming and editing.

Our preliminary video lasted approximately 40 seconds which met the brief criteria. During filming we stuck to the brief to the best of our ability by using all the elements asked, such as the 180 degree rule, a match on action, a establishing shot and a few others we added of our own choice to improve the flow of the sequence.
We soon got used to the technology, we used a Cannon camera to film, and Final Cut Express to edit our sequence, Final Cut Express enabled us to change speed, cut what we didn't want out, add transitions etc.. After a short brief it still took us a while to get used to Final Cut Express and it's tools, but eventually we got used to it and created a successful clip.

From this task we have learnt that we need to match out actions to the voice/sounds more accurately, for example when we slowed down the speed of the action, However we have learnt from these mistakes and have come more familiar with the different technology, we can take these into consideration when creating our thriller sequences.