In the preliminary task, the filmmakers used a limited range of shots, little camera movement, basic editing techniques and no attention to sound design. However, in the final production they incorporated a variety of shots including extreme close-ups, point-of-view shots and camera movements to better engage the audience emotionally. They also improved their editing, using transitions, and added sound effects and music to create more atmosphere. This allowed them to tell the narrative more effectively and create suspense for the thriller genre.

1. EVALUATION 7
Looking back at your preliminary task, what have you learnt in
the progression from that to the final product?

2. CAMERAWORK
 In the preliminary task, we used mainly long shots and medium shots and a few
medium close ups. We used no extreme close ups which was quite unwise, as it meant that
the audience didn't have enough emotional connection with the characters.
 In contrast, our final production contained a range of shot types such as extreme
close ups. This helped characters feel the exact emotion of the character and have a
connection with them. We also used a lot of POV, this was so the audience could see
themselves in the shoes of the character and therefore engage with them more. Canted
angles were also used to demonstrate the disorientation of the characters and their
situation as this is a thriller. This variety of shots allowed our opening sequence to excite
the audience and exemplify their attachment to the characters.

3. CAMERAWORK
 In our preliminary task, we used one movement which was very swift. This meant our
task lacked dynamics and structure. The lack of movement forced the piece to remain
slow and unengaging.
 In our final production we used much more camera movements. We used pans and
tilts. For example, when Emily was hiding behind the tree and Kevin was behind her, we
used a pan to show the audience that he was there but Emily didn’t know he was. The pan
showed dramatic irony. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something the
characters do not. Because of this understanding, the words of the characters take on a
different meaning. This can create intense suspense as the audience can anticipate what is
to come.

4. CAMERAWORK
 Looking back at my preliminary task, I have learnt many things about the use of
camerawork. In the preliminary task, we used a small variety of shots, movement
and angles. This was amplified drastically in our final production.
 In the preliminary task, we used a small range of shots, this included long shots,
over the shoulder shots, and medium close ups. There was no change in the angle
and very little movement. In our final production, we used a low angle shot on our
main character Emily while she was tied up, to demonstrate her vulnerability. By
researching different shot types, we realised that we can portray our characters
feelings and emotions through our use of angles.

5. CAMERAWORK
 The composition of our preliminary task was to a good standard. However, the
over the shoulder shot proved quite difficult for us to frame. In our final
production, our shots were framed quite well as we used the rule of thirds to
capture our characters. We had no dialogue or conversations and therefore didn’t
use any over the shoulder shots.
 We also included depth of field which is the distance between the nearest and
farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image. We found this
quite hard to capture and used editing to make it look better.

6. EDITING
 The editing of our final production was much more continuous. The
framing was tight and the sequence flew well. In our preliminary task, due
to our lack of shot range, the editing lacked pace, making it seem quite
boring to watch in comparison to our final production.
 In our opening sequence, we filmed each shot from a range of angles
allowing the editing to be much more swift and fast-paced which we
believed was necessary for a thriller. This made the editing seem more
refined as the editing helped tell the narrative.

7. EDITING
 The transitions we used in the preliminary task were very rudimentary. We
simply used straight cuts throughout the sequence. Due to our inexperience with
editing at that time, we didn’t use any other transitions.
 In our final production however, we used a wider range of transitions. We used
fades, to slow down the action near the end when Emily was hit. This was done
deliberately as the audience wouldn't anticipate what would happen next.
 We also used a jump cut when changing scenes. This was to keep the action
going and keeping the audience interested and ensure a smooth transition.

8. EDITING
 Another major factor that differentiated the preliminary task and the final
production was sound. In the preliminary, we used one soundtrack for the entirety
of the scene. There were no sound effects or ambience sounds. This meant that the
scene lacked verisimilitude as there were no sound effects.
 In our final production we used 2 types of score music, for the two different
locations we filmed in. Each soundtrack applied to each location. We also added
ambience; for example in the forest scene, wind was added.
 Other sound effects such as Emily kicking the door were also added. These
small sounds came together to make a greater impact.

9. 180 DEGREE RULE
 The 180° rule is a cinematography guideline that states that two characters in a
scene should maintain the same left/right relationship to one another.
 In the preliminary task, we did not break the 180 degree rule. This was mainly
because the sequence was too short and didn’t have any crossovers, therefore it was
easy for us to maintain the rule.
 In the final production, we broke the rule a few times as we had a bigger
location (the forest) and more shots to film. This meant we had to re-film in order
for our plot to make sense

10. POINT OF VIEW
 Point of view was a hard shot to master. It was crucial to maintain the
eye level of the character whose point of view it is. This is so the
audience are aware that they are seeing the action from the characters’
point of view.
 An example of this shot would be in the forest scene when Emily was
running.. This shot was used to show her disorientation as she was
running from the killers.
 Point of view was used to make the audience become a part of the
action, thus making them immersed into the experience.