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?"

PLANNING: 

In regards to planning I did much more than I did for my preliminary. I created a much more planned and detailed storyboard for my final thriller and thoroughly thought about my location and mise-en-scene. This was contrasted to my prelim where planning was almost non-existant. For my final thriller opening we had to propose a pitch which involved detailed planning.

CAMERA:
My role in Thriller final.

I have made a significant improvement with my camera skills in regards to framing and angleing the shots. I was able to stick to the 180 degree rule with regard to angle precision. I have been able to establish a clear difference from when I did my preliminary to when I did my final thriller. In respect to lighting we used both times, the lighting that was available at that time; both films (Prelim and Final Thriller) This allowed me to produce a sophisticated film opening.

EDITING:
My role in Thriller final.

I think after watching the contrast between my preliminary and final thriller I can see a clear difference and the final thriller looks much more prestige. I took much more pride in making my thriller and I can see a difference with the style of footage I took as I had a better understanding of how a thriller film should be. i thought about the use of video filters, transitions and special effects to boost the sophistication of my film. I also thought about the speed of each clip and modified that if I wanted to speed it up or slow the clip down. I took careful consideration into how my title sequence should look, the order, and how the title should appear within the opening. I also thought about how the shots should flow with continuity, how many different shot types I created - including match cuts and cross cutting. 

In conclusion, I believe I have encountered a huge learning curve during this experience making my thriller opening. I started without any experience on Final Cut or using the JVC camera and ended making 'The Diary of Sarah-Louise' - using sophisticated professional editing skills.