Preliminary Task Review

Preliminary Task Review -

We decided to film our preliminary task about a girl called Kayleigh who goes for a job interview as a teacher but the criminal record she thought was in her past comes back to haunt her and as a result is denied the job she always wanted.

What went well? -

• We were able to use different techniques such as 180 degree shot, over the shoulder shot, close up and tracking shot.
• Also, we showed we could use Adobe Premier by using basic cut transitions and adding text. This is something we hope to develop for our main task.
• We worked well as a pair and split the work up well so we both played an equal role in the creating and development of this task. 
• Finally, we were able to learn the basics about both how to use and work the camera and the fundamental techniques you need to use Adobe Premier Pro.

What we could have done better? -

• Firstly, our time keeping, due to the misplacement of the SD card we filmed on and then having to re film we now have learnt to use our own memory cards and save all our media files to the computer right after filming to ensure nothing goes missing.
• Next, a more detailed and descriptive storyboard would have allowed us to have a cleared idea of the precise camera shots and positioning of the actors participating at all times. This would have allowed us to have a more concise and well structured end product.
• Finally, our editing process, I believe we could have been more experimental with the transitions and effects we used. This would have allowed us to gain more skills and confidence using the software. However, after spending more time on Adobe after editing our preliminary task and watching many tutorials is safe to say that we have definitely learnt new skills that we will apply to our main task.

What We Will Do Differently Next Time? -

• First we will be more careful in the uploading and storage of our original footage to ensure it doesn't go missing like with our original preliminary task.
• Second, we will divide the work fairly between ourselves from the offset so we both have a clear idea and understanding of exactly what we will be doing throughout the process's of pre-production, production and post-production.  
• Last, we will keep a more detailed record and log of all thoughts and ideas we have relating to our filming and the task in general to ensure our blogs are as informative as possible.

Overall -

• Our preliminary task demonstrated our basic knowledge and understanding of the functions and uses of Adobe Premier Pro and the way in which you work the camera and the equipment that comes along with it. I feel we learnt many valuable lessons from this task both positively and negatively which overall will benefit our future projects due to the extensive knowledge and skills we now have.
• Additionally, we also learnt the importance of planning a precise and intricate story board and shot list that would make the running of out filming more smooth. As a pair we now know that planning, filming and editing all require the same amount of effort and none should be understated or brushed over.

In conclusion I feel me and my partner worked we all as team distributing tasks evenly and both using our skills to benefit and aid the task brief. I believe I contributed as an director, producer and editor. During the planning process I wrote the screen play, did the shot and prop list and helped with the planning of the storyboard. When filming my partner and I took it in turns each filming little sections to get a feel for using the camera. Finally, editing I contributed by importing the footage and cutting the clips down in order to piece them together.