Preliminary Task: Analysis

Final Version of Preliminary Task Clip

After finalising our preliminary task video, we were then able to asses the weak and strong points of our work. We could also review our working method to see what went well during the making of the clip and what didn't. 

Looking back over our filming process there were many areas in which could be improved. Time management was one example of this. When filming, some scenes took longer than anticipated which ultimately put us behind for reaching the task deadline. Our time was affected due to changes that we made to the plot and settings during the filming process.

During the planning of our preliminary task, we aimed to make our clip as similar to a thriller as possible. One way in which we planned to do this was through the use of light, We aimed to use low key lighting within our short film but unfortunately, due to the setting in which we had to use during the first scene of the clip, we weren't able to adjust and control the lighting. Another area in which I felt we needed to improve on was sound. We didn't record any sound while filming apart from the dialogue spoken by the main character. This made the clip less interesting to any watching audiences.

In order to improve our work, I believe that our time management should have been more controlled. By improving our time management it would of allowed us to complete the task to the highest possible standard the we were capable of. I also believe that improving other weak areas, such as our lighting and sound, would of dramatically enhanced our clip. The improved lighting would've added an instant feel of tension and suspense along with the thriller feel. Our sound could have been dramatically improved in this task. I believe that adding natural background sounds alongside background music would've made the clip more desirable and much more interesting to viewers.

From completing the preliminary task, it has given me an insight into researching, planning and filming a media clip. This is will prove to be great experience when I come to film my own thriller opening sequence. From the task, I know what areas to focus on when filming and editing, I have experience of managing time and how to edit my clip. I also have ideas of what works well when filming, such as types of shots, camera settings and lenses.