Evaluation of Prelim

We had a major problem with our first lot of footage for our preliminary task. It was extremely low quality and was pixilated as we filmed on the wrong setting. Therefore, we had to re-film one lunch time with an iPhone 5. This meant that we could also use the room that we planned to use, because we couldn't use it before as it was busy. Looking back, re-filming definitely benefitted us as we had a prior knowledge of just what we needed, what angles worked and we knew that we also had to extend the narrative as it was too short. Therefore, when filming we extended some shots and emphasised the match on action aspect with the door, making the footage a suitable length.

I am pleased with the finished video although if I were to do it again, I know that I would try to improve a lot of the scenery and prop use and also develop the plot. Although for a short, first try at directing and filming I think that it really gave me a sense of working behind the scenes.

I think that this task will really benefit our group work when coming to planning and making our coursework film opening as we have now worked together as a team and have had time to practice with cameras and editing.