Rebecca Final Assessment.

Use Of Camera


Does your finished work show that you can:
1. Hold a shot steady?
2. Frame a shot appropriately?
3. Use a variety of shot types?
4. Use composition technique?


1. Throughout our composition we have made sure that we kept the camera steady. To achieve this we used a tripod for every shot, so that it was easier to capture the different shots such as high angle and low angle shots. An example of this is when we had a panned shot of the character walking from one place to another. For this shot, we had to use the tripod so that we could get a clear and neat transition, because if we did this handheld, it would become shaky and bad quality. 


2. For each shot we took, we had to consider a number of things. We had to ensure we had the character positioned where we wanted them to be, make sure the lighting was appropriate, and what angle we wanted to use. An example of this, is the shot where the stalker is peering through the trees at the victim. We wanted to make sure that we created an eery atmosphere, and that you could only just see the victim's head amongst the leaves. Also we planned for it to be a long shot, so that it would seem more realistic, as a stalker wouldn't be in touching distance of a victim.


3. Personally, I think we used a range of shots within the forty seconds we have captured and edited. Overall we had examples of a mid shots, long shots, close-ups, and low angles. Following the example, this then made us limited to what shots we used, as we wanted to be as accurate as possible. However we followed our planning sheet, and used the shots we needed.


4. While shooting our assessment, we tried to stick to the rules of third as best as we could. We made sure that in every shot where a character is in, the character was not central. This is normally only used for a specific reason, however we didn't need to use this otherwise and I think if we did, it wouldn't fit into our ideas. Also we ensured that in every shot a character was in, there was room above the characters head so that the frame was shot correctly, and we didn't cut anything out of the shot.


Use of Editing


Does your finished work show that you can:
1. Apply the rules of continuity editing (Do the shots flow together?)
2. Choose appropriate editing transitions to put your shots together?


1. I believe that continuity editing was a very important aspect we needed to consider. A number of the shots we took were walk-ins and walk-outs, so that we could create a smooth transition as possible. An example of this is after the close up of the pendant while the character is walking, to a walk-in of the character going to sit down on the bench. This made a fluent transition, and we did this to ensure that the story followed. We also applied the three hundred and sixty degree rule in every shot, so that the transitions flowed together, and so that it was easy to establish the change of shots.


2. Overall I believe that we used the appropriate transitions for our filming. While filming, we took numerous shots of each clip, so that we could decide what looks best, and what follows on more fluently. We also did this, to make sure that we didn't end up have jump shots when it came to editing, as it would be harder to change once we had done the filming. 


Selection of Content.

Does your finished work show that you can:
1. Choose appropriate costume,make-up and props for your film genre?
2. Choose appropriate locations and settings for your film genres?
3. Choose appropriate  actors for your film?


1. While filming our assessment, we only used one prop which was the pendant. This prop was used in four different shots, using close-ups and mid-shots to capture it. We didn't use any specific costume, as our psychological horror opening, is supposed to mirror the idea of everyday life, therefore we wanted to use everyday clothing to follow this. Following this, make-up was done with the same approach as we didn't have a visible threat, therefore we couldn't use make-up on this. 


2. When planning this assessment, we wanted to make sure we could get an accurate location, which would be similar to the example that we had to follow. We travelled from Nottingham Centre to High-fields as we knew that this location had a lake and lots of greenery, which we thought was a good setting we could use. Also we knew that if we went in the middle of the day on a weekend, this location would be fairly quiet, therefore it would be easier to film without any disruptions from the public.


3. I think because of the short notice, we didn't have much time to consider actors, so we ended up using the people in our group. When it comes to filming our other assessment, we will make sure that we have arranged what type of actor we want to use, so that we have more of a choice. However, even filming with the people our group, I think we made a good opening of a horror film. 


Self-Assessment.

1. What did you do to help complete the film?
2. What improvements could be made to the finished film?
3. Is there anything you will do differently when it comes to your final coursework film?


1. Through the process of planning, filming and editing I think we shared out the tasks equally and fairly. During the planning, I contributed to deciding how long each film shot is, and what shot we should use. When it came to actually filming the assessment, I  travelled from Derby to Nottingham to meet up with my group so that we can film. Because only two members of the group could make it, I did the majority of the filming, as the other member was an actress in the assessment. When we brought back our work, we all then contributed to editing the filming. Overall I believe we shared equal roles throughout this task. 


2. I think there are a numerous aspects that we could consider changing. Firstly we needed to consider our actors, as we ended up using people in our group. Therefore we should of thought about it while we were planning, so that we were more prepared on the day. 


3. When it comes to filming our final assessment, I think we should use more experienced actors so that it will look more professional. I would also spend more time on planning and write a few more notes, so we knew exactly what we needed to film on the day, and how we would  go about it .