Preliminary Task- (Completed by Risha Jethwa)

Preliminary Task

For our preliminary task our aim was to film a sequence and use a variety of shots to help us gain more strength when filming our two-minute thriller sequence.

As a results of this, whilst filming we have learnt a lot of techniques with the camera and become more accurate with the shots. From this experience we also become aware of the environment and surrounding around as it helps establish and atmosphere within the scene. While filming most convention where broken as we did not follow the 180degree rule and incorrectly used continuity.

Another reason is whilst filming we tried out several camera movements which could make our preliminary task a success, however our main focus was the camera movement panning which was filmed incorrectly. We also tried different effects with the zoom which was also a fail, but then became better. Most importantly from this task we have all become confident within framing particular shots as it will help us create our final thriller sequence.

When it came to editing we used a programme called final cut pro, however our editor Jasmin was not that aware of the programme, although as she experimented with the programme and shots she became more familiar with the programme and produced good quality work.

As a group form this experience we have learnt many things which will help us when filming in the future such as the equipment, shots, camera movement, 180 degree rule, continuity and many more.