Here is the finished preliminary task of our group:
Evaluation
This is the section of the preliminary task where I evaluate the process and say what I have learnt. I will also be explaining, shot by shot, any changes that were made during the filming and editing processes that made us deviate away from the plan.
Shot #1:
In this first shot, it is mentioned that the door opens into
a dark room and there is creepy music playing. This was accomplished during the
editing process when it came to adding in music. It then says that a forward
tracking shot is used, which follows the protagonist as they walk towards the
room. The forward tracking shot is used, however, in between the tracking shot
and close up of the hand on the door handle, a close up of the protagonist’s
feet walking is used to emphasise the pace that she is walking at. Another
change from the plan is that footsteps were added over the walking to make it
obvious to the audience what the protagonist was doing.
Shot #2:
In the second shot, it says that the protagonist turns the
light on and is stunned to see the killer there. This is correct but because
the narrative of the film had to change, instead the protagonist fills up her
cup with water. Then, the camera pans round to show that the killer has just
appeared. This is more effective because it is more mysterious than just a long
shot. There is still ambient sound of the light switch but the music cuts off
when we see the killer because it creates more of a dramatic effect.
Shot #3:
In the fourth shot, the script has been slightly altered. Instead of "what a surprise to see you here" the killer now says "fancy seeing you here". The protagonist has the same line as in the plan. The shot-reverse-shot does happen before the protagonist sits opposite the killer but there are no longer any high angle or low angle shots. Instead, there are mid-shots of the two characters. The music also ends just before we see the killer so it is more dramatic.
Shot #5:
In the fifth shot, the protagonist is shocked but she does not stand by the door. Instead, she stands by the sink after just having filled up her cup with water. The killer does ask the protagonist to sit down but there is no longer a backwards tracking shot of her sitting down. Instead, there is an over the shoulder shot of from the killer's shoulder of the protagonist sitting down. This is showing us the scene from the killer's perspective. There is no longer any footsteps echoing throughout the room because it was figured out that silence is more effective.
Shot #6:
In the sixth shot, there is a shot-reverse-shot between the killer and the protagonist in both the plan and the final preliminary task. The script has changed slightly to be more mysterious and includes an extra prop that is used as the killer pulls out a knife just after she has finished talking. The screen, although meant to fade to black, flashes straight onto titles. These titles helped to give us experience for the real final project. The music does reach its crescendo when the killer pulls out the knife. This symbolises the danger that the protagonist is in.
What have I learnt?
From the filming, I have learnt that it is good to have a back up room for filming. As we only had a limited amount of time in the first room, we did not film very many shots. So, if we had a back up room already prepared, then we would not have wasted any filming time. Our group lost valuable time walking around trying to find a room that was free. I also learnt in filming that it is good to have the camera shots that you want to film figured out before filming day. This is a valuable lesson as it makes the filming of the task much more efficient and organised.
In editing, I have learnt that if you work as a group, it is good to split the responsibilities between you. This makes for the editing process to be smooth and efficient. I also learnt that when you make a plan, it is best to stick to it otherwise everything becomes unorganised and you feel out of control of the project.
Shot #3:
In this third shot, there is supposed to be a close up of the
protagonist. In the preliminary task, this does no longer and is replaced by a mid-shot
of the protagonist looking shocked. This shot worked better than a close up
because the narrative had to be changed to fit the new filming location. There
is an action match of the cup hitting the floor and it was slowed down in
editing to look more dramatic. The noise from the cup and the gasp from the
protagonist echo throughout the room. This is effective as it shows the
audience that something terrible is about to happen.
Shot #4:
In the fourth shot, the script has been slightly altered. Instead of "what a surprise to see you here" the killer now says "fancy seeing you here". The protagonist has the same line as in the plan. The shot-reverse-shot does happen before the protagonist sits opposite the killer but there are no longer any high angle or low angle shots. Instead, there are mid-shots of the two characters. The music also ends just before we see the killer so it is more dramatic.
Shot #5:
In the fifth shot, the protagonist is shocked but she does not stand by the door. Instead, she stands by the sink after just having filled up her cup with water. The killer does ask the protagonist to sit down but there is no longer a backwards tracking shot of her sitting down. Instead, there is an over the shoulder shot of from the killer's shoulder of the protagonist sitting down. This is showing us the scene from the killer's perspective. There is no longer any footsteps echoing throughout the room because it was figured out that silence is more effective.
Shot #6:
In the sixth shot, there is a shot-reverse-shot between the killer and the protagonist in both the plan and the final preliminary task. The script has changed slightly to be more mysterious and includes an extra prop that is used as the killer pulls out a knife just after she has finished talking. The screen, although meant to fade to black, flashes straight onto titles. These titles helped to give us experience for the real final project. The music does reach its crescendo when the killer pulls out the knife. This symbolises the danger that the protagonist is in.
What have I learnt?
From the filming, I have learnt that it is good to have a back up room for filming. As we only had a limited amount of time in the first room, we did not film very many shots. So, if we had a back up room already prepared, then we would not have wasted any filming time. Our group lost valuable time walking around trying to find a room that was free. I also learnt in filming that it is good to have the camera shots that you want to film figured out before filming day. This is a valuable lesson as it makes the filming of the task much more efficient and organised.
In editing, I have learnt that if you work as a group, it is good to split the responsibilities between you. This makes for the editing process to be smooth and efficient. I also learnt that when you make a plan, it is best to stick to it otherwise everything becomes unorganised and you feel out of control of the project.
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