Preliminary Video

Evaluation:

1. In order to get our preliminary video the way we wanted it to, we had to use serveral different planning techniques. Firstly, we had to look for suitable locations. We had to have someone walking through a door so we decided to use the canteen as it had doors and is brightly lit. Secondly we did a floor plan and mapped out all of the tables and chairs we had to work around so we didn't get confused. Lastly we made a shot list and script so we knew exactly what we had to say and do with the camera. This included taking stills of what we are going to shoot.
2. I acted in the preliminary task, so didn't actually use the camera, but I helped to direct Vicky who did use the camera and gave some ideas we could all use. I watched when we were setting up the camera so I know how to get it started and I already knew how to get the different shots from previous projects in media before and during GCSE. However, I did learn how to attatch the camera to the tripod and the dolly. This will help a lot with our thriller filming.
3. I have developed so many editing skills and feel pretty confident now! As before this, I did not have a clue how to do anything on an editing programme. I can now upload a video and chose what I want to put into the video using 'input' and 'output' and make the transitions between cuts smooth. I find it difficult to pause it on the exact place to want to stop the video though, so could do with some more practise. I also cannot save it to the right kinda of file either.