Prelim Task And Evaluation

Our prelim task was given a weeks time line to plan, film and edit. This timeline stretched from the 11/10/16 to the 21/10/16. During this time we were put into groups of 4, in which we were given a genre of film and were told to plan each camera shot, script and settings/props.

Original film ideas:

• sports genre- basketball or football.
• how sport can help individuals- bullying or sexism.
• clear yet interesting setting- sports hall.
• Film title- 'girls can't play'

From these ideas we decided to use basketball to show how girls are under rated when it comes to some sports, hence the title 'girls can't play'.

Planning methods:

 

Evaluation:

1) Who did you work with and how did you manage the task between you?

I was part of a group of 4 with Charlotte R, Anneka W and Holly C. To ensure we had a controlled role in the task we assigned clear roles for each person, We decided that Charlotte would film and me, Anneka and Holly would act, as well as helping to edit as a group.
 2) How did you plan your sequence? What processes did you use?

We used a story board as part of our planning for each camera shot and shot timing, as well as this we used a table to clearly present the scene number, camera shot and script. This was done as a group with each person giving input.
 3) What theorists do you think you could apply to your task?
 4) What factors did you have to take into account when planning, shooting and editing?

When planning our prelim task we had to consider the availability of each setting, casting member and timings. As well as this we had to carefully consider our time for filming and editing to allow enough time to finish filming and edit our film suitably.
 5) How successful was your sequence? Please identify what worked well and with hindsight what would you improve/do differently?

After completing our filming for our prelim it is clear that the success was the variety of shots we included through out and the clear representation of our sport genre, however the quality of filming and script in areas was not to the desired standard. Therefore what I would do differently is to allow more time to review each camera shot after filming to ensure the final film had a better quality.
 6) What did others say about your production?

Our general feedback from others consisted of being slightly confused about the message of the film as well as the shot quality being varied in areas. Finally a positive from others was that the genre was clear as well as being a suitable length.
 7) What have you learnt from completing this task?

From completing this task I have come to understand that planning your timings and availability of cast is a key factor in filming. Also I have learnt what camera shots work with certain genres and what shots don't work.
 8) Looking ahead, how will this learning be significant when completing your final film opening?

When completing my final film opening I will now take my mistakes from our prelim and ensuring that they are the key factor that is improved, this will be done by advanced planning, group discussions and allowing further time for filming shots that are vital to the genre of the film opening.