The document discusses what the author has learned through a year of studying media. They learned about the film and TV production process, how to create their own short films, and how to analyze media products. They also learned the challenges of teamwork, such as disagreements when collaborating. Through the course, the author gained experience using cameras and learned about different camera techniques. They also improved their ability to analyze films using terminology and considering elements like characters, camera angles, and editing. Research was also important for developing ideas and learning from other professional filmmakers. Being able to get help from teachers was also essential.

1. G321 Evaluation
Question 7
Looking back at your preliminary
task, what do you feel you have
learnt in the progression from it to
the full product?

2. The year of Media Studies
During a year of studying media, I
have learnt a great deal about the
film and TV production, the
process of creating my own short
films and how to analyse media
products.

3. Team work and it’s challenges
When creating a media product, being more than 1
person to do it all is essential. There are so many
aspects to producing films, that being only one
person is simply impossible, especially given the
thought that there are time limits with the work we
have done this year. However, working in a group can
sometimes lead to problems. When several people
work together, one does not always agree with each
other in the end, and as each person has different
ideas it is important to come up with a compromise
that suits everyone in the group. It was quite difficult
when creating a thriller, for the simple reason that
four different persons with four different ideas can
be a challenge to work with. Communication between
so many people was also a big challenge at times.

4. Using a camera
When first starting Media Studies, I had never before
used a camera for the purpose of creating a media
product. I had to quickly learn how the camera is
functioning and how it can be used to create several
dimensions to a scene. I quickly discovered the great
difference between hand held camera and using a
tripod. The tripod allows me to shoot a more stable
film, and also makes it easier to repeat shots when
creating a short film.

5. Analysing and using generic conventions
I have always been a critical film viewer, but after
learning the terminology of film and how the
different aspects are used, I looked upon film with
brand new eyes. Now whenever I am watching a film
I tend to analyse the setting as it was a school
assignment, with absolutely everything from
characters and the use of stereotypes, to the use of
camera angles and editing. I have learned the
importance of generic conventions when establishing
a genre, and how it is essential for the film’s storyline.

6. The importance of research
To make a point you need evidence, and evidence is
found through research. When coming up with an
idea for our main task which was to create a thriller,
the researching and analysing into other productions
was essential for our final idea. Watching other
professional film maker’s work helped greatly with
brainstorming an idea for a thriller opening.
It was also important to have access to help through
teachers when we were unsure about our product.
When having technical difficulties or questions about
idea development and blog work, it was essential to
be able to have a chat with a person who had great
knowledge about the subject.