Q7 evaluation

Q7) 
What do you think you have learnt in the progression from your preliminary task to the final opening sequence? 

At the beginning of the year we worked on our skills at filming, editing and creating media pieces. We then showcased this in the final task, which we had to record a discussion between two characters. In this we had to include match on action, shot reverse shot and making sure we stuck to the 180oc rule. We additionally focused on our camerawork and framing of shots particularly sticking to the rule of thirds. After this we started to plan our opening sequence particularly focusing on progressing in these elements. 

 

Firstly editing, although we did not use all the editing techniques mentioned we did stick to the 180oc rule, meaning the camera never passed an imaginary line. In terms of shot reverse shot we did not use this as there was no dialoged or conversations in the opening so this was not required. Match on action we did use, and developed on what we had done in the previous task, which we showed a door being opened. In our opening we shoed a character preparing to throw the dice then a shot to them actually landing. To conclude I think our editing skills have been improved in the aspects we actually used the techniques. They have been developed to make them much more complex and detailed from the previous preliminary tasks. 

 

 The overall framing of the opening is also much improved, we took into account all the titles making sure we left decent amount of space for the titles to fit in. Additionally we stuck to the rule of thirds in many of the relevant shots developing on this use in the preliminary task. The camera is also still, which is improved from the preliminary task. To conclude in general the overall layout and design of the positioning of the shots are better than the preliminary task, highlighted in the titles being in a good location. 



 

 Also the area we have developed the most is the soundtrack. The preliminary had little non-diegetic sound due to being a conversation. We therefore had to create our own soundtrack making sure it fitted the conventions of the horror genre and the opening itself. We used Garage Band, where we developed our soundtrack therefore developing our skills and knowledge on the preliminary task. 



 

 Finally we developed the creativity of our shots taking into account the overall design of the sequence, making sure it meet the conventions of this Mise en scene. Our opening needed to be low-key lighting so we made sure that the background was always dark, we also made sure that there were not any intrusive objects that are not relevant to the scene such as camera bags, which can be seen in the preliminary task.

Q5- Directors commentary

Screencast for Q5 



Here is my directors commentary, explaining how we attracted the target audience in our opening sequence, Rolle the Dice. i explain why we done what we done in terms of camerawork, mise-en-scene, sound and editing, all aimed at making it appealing to our young teenage target audience.

Audience Responce

Q5 Evaluation- Focus Groups

Focus Group



Here we done a focus group in order to see if we attracted the target audience we wanted with our opening sequence. the aim of a focus group is to allow us to see what other people think of the film in a more discussion sort of way instead of the typical questionnaires or vox plots. The group discussed amongst themselves what there opinion was based on the questions we designed to allow us to see if they understand the story line and attract the target audience.