Evaluation Activity 7
Evaluation Activity 7
Evaluation Activity 7
Media Studies
Evaluation Activity 7
Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you
feel you have learned in the progression from it to
the product?
Throughout the production for the preliminary task, we did not
do any planning. It was mostly all Improvisation, as in the
shots and storyline. We did use the same camera for the main
production too, so we were familiar with how to use it. Only
dialogue was used throughout, this was because it was only a
short piece, however, we could have used sound to improve it.
There were a few similarities with the preliminary task and
the final production. An example would be for cinematography,
we had used match on action, two shot, and camera being
steady. Another similarity with cinematography was that we
used shot-reverse-shot in our main production to show the
power difference between the protagonist and antagonist.
Difficulties that we had when in the process of the
preliminary task was that camerawork was not good. We did have
to film at least three times, for example breaking the 180
degree rule. Also, as well as camerawork, there was an issue
with the sound as we heard the voices from people outside the
group that disrupted out piece. In addition, another reason
why we had to film again, was because of very poor acting from
the cast we had originally selected, which was because we was
limited to a selection of actors at that time.
Difficulties with the main production was that firstly we did
not capture many close-up shots. Due to that, we had filmed
again to capture the best shots we could. We also made sure
the acting was the best it was to bring the best outcome
possible. In addition, another difficulty was the focus, this
was due to not practicing with the camera enough. To fix this
we went and learned how to use the focus correctly and to keep
it in focus at all times.
Our main production was a massive success in comparison with
the Preliminary Task. This was because we had taken in the
flaws from the previous task, and created an outcome with
them, to have an overall final product that was successful. As
a group, he had an opportunity to be outstanding, creative and
successful. We had planned our work, with Storyboards,
meetings and general research. This enabled us to work at our
best in a group and individually.