From the preliminary task to the final production of Abandoned Camp, the author learned the importance of thorough written planning including multiple scripts and storyboards. For Abandoned Camp, 4 scripts were created and edited, and research was done on film conventions. Filming progressed from minimal planning on the preliminary task to the use of tripods and continuity shots on Abandoned Camp. Feedback on the preliminary task showed room for improvement, while Abandoned Camp received praise for its location, props, and titling. The author felt more organized with Abandoned Camp but learned they could improve filming techniques and use of sound editing software.

1. Question 7-
Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you
feel that you have learnt in the progression from it
to the full product?

2. The two productions.
Preliminary Task Abandoned Camp
The main type of Prop used
for this production was red
contact lenses to show the
transition, from human to
vampire. The Make-Up used
was fake blood, which was
needed to show that someone
had been bitten.
Costume used in our final
production was camping gear. This
required combats/tracksuits, big bags,
and extra camping gear. The male that
was bitten was wearing a t-shirt and
jeans, which could connote that he was
not supposed to be there.
Costumeused in this wasn’t
planned out. We used Palwasha, as the
more ‘evil’ character, due to her wearing
all black. This also connotes that her
character has devoid emotions.
Whereas, Lacey, the person who
receives the threat, can be seen as a
‘well presented person’ due to what she
is wearing. Re-assuring Palwasha she
will do it, no matter what.
Props used for this
were a watch, an
envelope, and a ‘death
note’. This was clearly
thought about in the spare
of the moment.
The locationused
for this was outside, and it
can be seen as a ‘friendly’.
This locationwas
specifically chosen because it
went well with our genre. We
had put thought into finding a
location like this.

3. What was learnt from the Prelim task to the
production of Abandoned Camp?
Due to the preliminary task, I had learnt that the costume was very important
because it helped denote what the narrative of the story was. Therefore when looking
into the costume for Abandoned Camp, we wanted the cast members to be wearing
tracksuits, whilst carrying big bags.
The props/makeup for Abandoned Camp were extremely important because it helped
signify what danger was to come. If we did not pre-plan what was needed, then the
narrative would not have been very clear.
As the preliminary task was shot in school we had to use a area that was suitable to
film. It didn’t really make that much of a different because the storyline was school
based. Whereas in for the final production, a lot of thought was put into finding a
good location to film, that would go well with the storyline. We had also done a test
shoot in order to help us figure out where and when to film.

4. Written planning.
Preliminary Task Abandoned Camp
Through the pre-production of Abandoned
Camp, we came up with a total of 4
scripts. This was because each one
needed to be edited; either because dialogue
was added or changed, and shot types were
changed. Draft 4 was used on set, in order to
help production. During research we looked
into Script writing, specifically for our genre,
an example of this would be Shadow of The
Vampire.
The first major difference was
that with the preliminary task we
had a very rough written script,
synopsis and the shots we
wanted to use. Despite this, we
hardly used them during
production. There was no
research done into the genre, or
research for any planning that
would be needed.
We looked into vampire horror
films, and researched
conventions of opening trailers.
These consisted of The
Orphanage, Let the right one
on and Scream.
Pre-planning consisted of
coming with a schedule of
when to shoot the final piece.
This was very successful
because we knew exactly what
to do, and when to do it. Not
only this, but we also created a
Risk Assessment which
took place after our test shoot;
this showed us what to do
incase something on set went
wrong.

5. Written planning Continued and
Sound.
Preliminary Task
Abandoned Camp
Once again, we created a very rough
sketch the storyboard, in order to
help with the production.
Due to learning from the
mistake, of not creating a
story board for the
preliminary production, we
created one for Abandoned
Camp.
This storyboard was on set,
and those behind camera
each had a copy, in order
to ensure what we were
filming was correct.
Storyboard
Storyboard Dialogue
Dialogue
Dialogue was used in both productions. There was minimal
dialogue within this one; such as ‘you have 48 hours’,
connoting back to the first thing which is seen at the start of
the production, which is a watch, denoting some one is
waiting for something.
We recorded this dialogue on set, because there wasn't
much background noise, and thought it was the
easier/quicker option.
For Abandoned Camp, there were only a fee lines of
dialogue; such as ‘David come on’ or ‘Theres no signal’
both connoting two different things.
Despite there being very little dialogue, we still recorded
these lines separately in order for them to be clear, after
the editing had taken place.
During the production, we also recorded a sound-track, of
the natural sounds/noise coming, just incase we needed a
filler during editing.

6. Progression from production of Preliminary Task
to final product.
Due to there being not enough written planning during the Prelim Task, I had learnt that a
lot was needed. Not only were scripts needed, but storyboards as well as risk
assessments.
In total, 4 scripts were created for Abandoned Camp and 2 storyboards. From this we
personally saw the progression from each script too. Both of these were used on the set
of the production for Abandoned Camp; these helped those behind the camera because
we knew exactly what to film, and we did not waste anytime.

7. Filming
Preliminary Task
Abandoned Camp
For the both tasks I was behind the camera; for the preliminary task, i helped out with filming, but for
Abandoned Camp I was the cinematographer.
Continuity Shot
The continuity shot for this task was an
extreme long shot. A tripod was used
therefore panning of this was steady,
and was also at as slow pace. because it
gave it an extra effect.
Action Match
The action match of this was steady. The
first close up of the shoes shows
someone coming, then the camera was
placed on the tripod, for the entrance of
the mysterious person.
Continuity Shot
During pre-production, we saw this continuity shot to be very effective,
because we wanted titling to appear on the trees that passed. But during
the production stage, we couldn't use a tripod, as we didn't have the
tracking panels, due to our location being outside; and this panning was
not one of my best work.
Action Match
This action match is also steady, due to me using
the tripod. Our actor runs on the right side of the
camera, and re-enters on the left side; therefore
there are no jump cuts within this shot.

8. What viewers said.
We got a variety of responses from a range of different viewers.
‘What happens next?!’
‘Great choice of location, especially the teepee; did you make that yourself?’
‘Interesting use of red contact lenses, showed the transition very well.’
‘Good titling’

9. My progression from Preliminary Task to the final production of Abandoned Camp.
From the beginning of the production for Abandoned Camp, i personally thought I
was very organised, especially with the written planning; such as script or the
storyboard.
During the production stage, i learnt how to use both the camera and tripod
effectively, in some areas should of dedicated more time (for example the
beginning).
In the post production stage I was use to IMovie, as i had used it before. However
looking back at the preliminary task, I learnt how to use garage band, to put in non
diegetic sound as we only had diegetic sound within this task.
By Rafia Naveed