Prelim Film Conclusion

In my Prelim for Media AS Level I was given the task to make a short video featuring the 180 degree shot, match cuts and reverse shots of someone walking in a room and sitting down and having a conversation. In my group I worked with Sam, Kim and Deniz. We created a storyboard to adapt to the requirements instructed. The idea was that to create a scene which consisted of a boy and his uncle and film it all within a waiting room.

The shots we used when Deniz was walking to the room was a long sot, which i found simple to film and also later to edit because the shot was clear and did not need movement from the camera. I can improve and develop this skill in my opening sequence by using more equipment such as the  leaver for a smooth panned shot and maybe change the shot due to long waiting times.

What me and my group were successful at was capturing close up shots of Deniz opening the door (hand on the handle) without any faults in the steadiness of the shot and the lighting which is one aspect of our Prelim that I will carry on over to my film opening sequence.

Something important that I found out throughout my piece about story boarding and shot-lists was that it plays a major role in creating the visuals of the short video. By using the technique of story boarding when it came to actual filming I would understand exactly how to film the scene most effectively. 

The shot lists that my group created formed a concept of what the prelim would look like, which allowed my group to use each shot as effectively as possible, for example the shoulder shot of myself talking to Deniz created a dimension and essence of tension as the audience was part of the it.