2. Did we manage to fulfil all the
criteria?
I believe that we did manage to fulfil the criteria as we did what was asked of in the
preliminary task. The continuity task containing filming and editing a character opening a
door, and the video being max two minutes. Our film was under two minutes which means
that we met the guidelines for the length of the video. I believe our filming went well
because we followed the criteria like obeying the 180* rule, rule of thirds, eye line matches
and use of match on actions to keep the audience engaged in our video and cuts. The shots
we used were; long shots to establish the setting and mise-en-scene, close ups to show the
characters emotions and outlooks, over the shoulder shots to show the audience in a way
where the character is looking at, and to get the audience more involved into the video. And
also mid shots to show the body language of the characters. We used diegetic sound as we
were filming in a school, we didn’t have enough time to edit in non- diegetic sound or use
freeze frames to introduce characters as we thought it wasn’t really necessary for this kind of
video. And lastly we didn’t use a dolly while filming because it would cause the camera to
shake thus may ruin our footage and also give the audience a different idea of what genre our
film is.
3. What did you learn during the
filming process?
What I have learnt during the filming process, was that there was a lot to take in account for
continuity errors. For instance the actors wearing the same clothes, or saying the same lines
in the same way in every shot. However fortunately we had a script, but we weren't to
focused while filming or before filming hence taking longer for our video to be complete and
having to record more clips as the scenes were not acted out to our standard as we were
sometimes not focused but we got it at the end, also we didn’t have a schedule for when we
should film thus having issues of continuity as we were not wearing the same clothes , when
we had to film therefore we had to film the same scenes over again a couple of times to keep
the continuity going.
Additionally as being a cameraman and actor, I have learnt how to use the camera more
adjustably, for instance placing the camera in the right place for the different kind of shots
we need. Also know what kind of impression different kind of shots give to the audience
what we want the audience to see in each shot.
Lastly I have learnt that filming at lesson times or after school is best when filming in
school, this is because that is when all the students and most teachers are busy, teaching and
studying hence letting us film in peace with no interference.
4. What did you learn about editing
from the process of making the
film?
From the process of editing, I educated in how to upload footage, mark in and out to create
sub clips, how to increase and lower volume the volume of sub clips, create bin to store clips
in, change the lighting of the sub clips by using the filters and converting the video into a
movie by using QuickTime player. Because of learning all these techniques I find it easier to
edit, which means when having to edit next time I will not get confused and will just be able
to get the work done hence these skills being vital for later on.
