Hassan ShahidMedia Studies

Evaluation Activity 7Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learned in the progression from it to the product? Throughout the production for the preliminary task, we did not do any planning. It was mostly all Improvisation, as in the shots and storyline. We did use the same camera for the main production too, so we were familiar with how to use it. Only dialogue was used throughout, this was because it was only a short piece, however, we could have used sound to improve it.During the process of the preliminary task, I hardly knew any information on the 180 degree rule, what it was, how it made an effect and how it was used. However, after completing my final media product, I can confidently answer the questions that the 180 degree rule is establishing the screen direction of actors on the scene by keeping to the same angle in the scene. This follows the line of action which is known as an imaginary line cutting through an item/object on the scene in the same angle all throughout. We used shot reverse shot in the preliminary well. Throughout the progress of the production I feel I havent really improved or lost any sort of skill in that area because I was quite familiar with the concept. However if I were to do it now, I do believe I could film it better than how I could of back when we completed the preliminary.

Shot reverse shot is usually used when presenting a conversation, but we used this technique near the end of our sequence just before the Carpenter assaults Lucy with the mallet creating better verisimilitude.Match on action was the easiest technique to apply during our preliminary task and final production as it helps the scenes by having continuity, leaving the audience with enigmas created as well as an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm. During the preliminary task I wasnt that confident on what match on action was. Despite this, since I have completed my production I am now able to state that match on action is what keeps scenes flowing with the use of a variety of shots, editing etc to present the characters movement.

POV of Lucy walking Long shot of Lucy walking

Difficulties that we had when in the process of the preliminary task was that camerawork was not good. We did have to film at least three times, for example breaking the 180 degree rule. Also, as well as camerawork, there was an issue with the sound as we heard the voices from people outside the group that disrupted out piece. In addition, another reason why we had to film again, was because of very poor acting from the cast we had originally selected, which was because we were limited to a selection of actors at that time.Difficulties with the main production was that firstly we did not capture many close-up shots. Due to that, we had filmed again to capture the best shots we could. We also made sure the acting was the best it was to bring the best outcome possible. In addition, another difficulty was the focus, this was due to not practicing with the camera enough. To fix this we went and learned how to use the focus correctly and to keep it in focus at all times.Our main production was a massive success in comparison with the Preliminary Task. This was because we had taken in the flaws from the previous task, and created an outcome with them, to have an overall final product that was successful. As a group, he had an opportunity to be outstanding, creative and successful. We had planned our work, with Storyboards, meetings and general research. This enabled us to work at our best in a group and individually.