Question Seven: looking back at you

preliminary task, what do you feel

you have learnt in the progression
from it to the full product?
What have you learnt and how have
you progressed?
In the preliminary task, I have found that we used a
variety of shots to help establish setting and characters
as well as create an atmosphere. The build up of
discovering identity in the preliminary task was
something that was executed successfully with the use of
wide shots and close-ups. The hidden identity theme is
a recurring element that has been included in both the
preliminary and Anonymous Lead. As seen in these shots,
the overgrown,
abandoned and secluded
surrounding sets the
scene and can imply
secrecy and mystery in
the atmosphere.
In terms of editing, the preliminary
task lacked in quality of flow and
smoothness with the clip. In contrast
to Anonymous Lead, editing was
critical, and was need to compliment
what was being cross-cut between.
Also, the Thriller retained motifs and
symbols compared to the
preliminary task; this is because we
needed to establish each characters
personalities within a matter of two
minutes.
Match-on-action has
been applied here to
create an smooth
transition between his
actions.
Lighting for the preliminary task was
difficult, this is because we were
Lighting here is
dependent on the natural light outside, uneven and
which ultimately created an inconsistent affects the
balance between each shot throughout quality of the
the film. However, the Thriller made use film.
of controlled lighting to create the effect
of chiaroscuro. It was easier to film
indoors for that reason but adjusting and
altering positions for the light to be shot
was required for the balanced, shadow-
bound shots to create the tense
ambience. These two shots
from
Anonymous
Lead contain
the dark and
concealing yet
balanced
contrast
between the
darkness and
Sound was an issue throughout many of the shots in the
preliminary task when filming. Due to winds and weather
change on the day of filming, it ruined the overall quality
of the film, making the film seen amateur and poorly
recorded. Despite struggles in previous experience,
sound was a controlled element for the Thriller; diegetic
sound, like dialogue, was recorded inside, to prevent
sound quality from reducing. Non-diegetic sound, like
sound effects, however were found from YouTube.
What have you learnt about the
general components of this project?
Working to a specific brief limited yet somewhat
broadened our ideas for the narrative. Limited yet
broadened in the sense that initial thoughts have
accommodated and adapted to various changes applied
to the overall product. Deadlines have been one of the
main issues drawing back the whole process of our film
because members in our group have proven to be
reluctant to co-operate in situations of dire need; e.g.
produce more shots. Overall, this project has allowed me
to develop my skills for production and editing purposes,
as well as gain a deeper interest of what was just an A-