The document compares the student's process and skills for a preliminary film project and a subsequent horror film project. For the horror film, the student spent a month planning, compared to little planning for the preliminary project. The editing process for the horror film was more thorough, using sound, titles, and After Effects. The equipment used for the horror film shoot was more advanced. Through working on the longer horror film project, the student gained experience with conventions of the horror genre and improved their camera and technical skills compared to the preliminary task.