From creating a preliminary task to developing a full opening sequence for a thriller film, the student learned significantly about the filmmaking process. Researching thrillers helped the student understand conventions of the genre, how it has evolved, and why it is successful commercially. Analyzing films like "Seven" and "Silence of the Lambs" provided inspiration for shooting angles, characters, and maintaining suspense. With planning involving mind maps, scripts, and storyboards, the student felt more confident in their camera work and ability to achieve the goals of the project, though recognizes room for improving editing effects with more time.