2. I learned a lot about how
to use the camera during
the preliminary moving
images task, which I then
applied when filming my
sequence.
My research in continuity
motivated my precision
with the camera.
Navigating the buttons
(e.g. Zoom, playback,
settings, record) took
some getting used to but
got easier with practise.
3. I used a Tripod to avoid shaky
shots that would make the whole
film opening look amateur.
I learned how to screw the
camera onto it, making sure that
it was secure and how to extend
it to the exact right height.
It proved difficult to use when
filming on uneven ground but
overall, improved every shot
considerably.
I also learned NOT to hold the
tripod while filming as the camera
will pick up the sound of
breathing and will also move
slightly – defeating the purpose.
4. I transferred the
footage onto the Mac
using the log and
transfer option in Final
Cut Express.
I learned the difference
between an SD card and
a micro SD card too.
The amount of storage
meant that there was
no risk of running out of
memory.
5. I had never used a Mac
before starting this project.
I used ‘Safari’ as an online
browser, or ‘FireFox’ when
I needed to use YouTube.
Professional Film Makers
edit on Macs such as
these ones so they gave
me the opportunity to
make something to a
professional standard.
