The document discusses the learning and skill development that occurred between an initial preliminary film project and a final film project. It notes that for the preliminary, the author had no prior experience with filming or editing, which led to issues like choppy editing, unsteady camera work, and poor acting. However, working on the preliminary served as a valuable learning experience, helping the author gain experience and skills in areas like operating camera equipment steadily, using editing software, and planning shots and lighting - which allowed for a significant improvement in quality between the preliminary and final film.

1. Preliminary
Comparison

2. Skill Development
At the time of Developing the the preliminary I had no prior
experience with shooting and editing. This resulted in choppy
editing with slight continuity errors. In addition to unsteady
camera work. The non-diegetic music was pre-selected,
whereas in the final film the score was an original production.
The acting in the prelim was poor and the choice of location
was uninspired.

3. The shot composition of the final product is visually more cinematic . The location was thoroughly
thought out and the time and whether gave a broody look. The position of the actors was
intentionally planned. The killer to the dominant left, in the foreground to look more imposing, with
the vitim designed to appear weaker. The costume colour was used to strengthen this. In contrast,
the lighting and mise-en-scene was not pre-planned in the prelim.

4. Software and Hardware
Over the course of filming, a lot was learned about the correct
ways of operating programs and equipment. The rough cut
was a learning opportunity, to gain experience with editing
software, shot composition and camera operating. This
explains the difference in the quality of camera steadiness,
editing speed, noise canceling and composition; between the
preliminary and the final product. Additionally, I now have a
more comprehensive understanding of the genre and media in
general.

5. Practical Examples
I have learnt how to ensure a tripod is steady and straight,
using the spirit level and tightening.
The zoom feature can now be used steadily at a constant rate.
I have become more competent with the cut, fade and text
tools on Finalcut, allowing for a seamlessly flowing sequence.
I can now animate pictures on Photoshop to create the
movie’s opening logo’s.

6. Needs improvement
I still need practice with panning. When I move the camera on
the tripod, the movement is clunky and unprofessional.
Lighting a set is something I could have used more effectively
if I had more experience.
The text overlays could have been improved with a better
suited font.

7. Rough-cut
Most of the footage in the rough cut was re-shot for the final
cut. This was a huge learning curve as it pointed out the
weaknesses, so it could be drastically improved.
This is opportunity is the factor that allowed the jump in
quality from the preliminary to the final product.