The document summarizes Megan Bird's preliminary film task, which involved directing, filming, and editing 5 shots including an establishing shot, close-up, and shot/reverse shot. While most stages went smoothly, the shot/reverse shot was difficult to position. Megan learned not to break the 180-degree rule, how to use a camera and tripod, and video editing software. Areas for improvement included developing the script more and using more interesting shots and angles during filming and more concise editing. The preliminary task gave Megan the idea to use mystery, handheld tracking shots, and low key lighting for her upcoming 2-minute film opening.

1. G321 Preliminary Task Evaluation
Name: Megan Bird
In a group with: Seyi Odusoga, Josh Parker & Adam Newton
Write about the preliminary task. What were you asked to do? How did you
find each stage of the process?
We were asked to direct, film and edit 5 rushes. (Establishing shot – walking
down the corridor, hand on door close up, walking through the door, sitting
down and shot/reverse shot)
Each stage of the process was straight forward, however the shot/reverse shot
was difficult to position.
Write the 3 techniques/rules you learnt about during the preliminary task:
-Not to break the 180o
line rule as it causes the audience to become confused if
broken in the wrong con text.
- How to set up a camera and tripod and how to use them.
-How to use the editing software.
List three things that went well during the filming/editing process:
-Managed to film and edit efficiently
- Carried out the task set
- Managed to direct and film the correct material
List three things you think could have been improved in these stages:
- Could’ve made the scene more interesting by developing the script and
using more interesting shots and camera angles.
- More concise and technical editing
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2. Has the preliminary task given you any ideas for you 2-minute film
opening? If so, what? If not – think, then say 
-Some kind of mystery, use of handheld tracking shot and low key lighting.