Caleb Carpenter reflects on what he has learned from his preliminary media project task. He discusses learning new camera techniques including different shot types. He also learned about following rules like the 180 degree rule and using match on action and shot reverse shot to his advantage. For editing, he learned techniques like changing clip speed and adding text. He found teamwork helped with planning and idea sharing. Regarding deadlines, he learned their importance for staying on schedule and ensuring smooth workflow. Overall, he feels he has gained knowledge across many media areas that will help him improve future projects.