PlumbeTech Film: Preliminary Task

Our Preliminary Task

Our preliminary task is a chance to show off our skills and knowledge to determine whether or not we should be on the course. Our piece of work was a success so we are now planning for our next venture.

 

 

To create a successful film you need to plan it. You need to make sure all the components are in place, such as a drafted plot, a finished plot, a storyboard and importantly you need to make sure that you're organized and on top of all of your deadlines. You also need to get on well with the people you work with to prevent arguments and members falling out. All this is important if you intend you reach targets on time. Above all else, enjoy the experience!

 

In our preliminary task we covered a very basic plot with some simple camera angles. For example, we tried to incorporate the 180 degree rule during the conversation as much as possible. Our preliminary task is simple and we wrote a basic script and storyboard before taking the camera out and shooting. We experienced some issues with background noise and some scenes being filmed in a slightly odd order but we were able to edit it enough to find solutions. With future projects we would like to take the basic to the advanced and create films with more solid plots and organize ourselves before filming and editing to ensure as much efficiency as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

Preliminary Task: Ellis and Matt

Our Preliminary Task

It took a while but we finally managed to complete our preliminary task. It was laborious but extremely fun. We had a laugh and a cry; tears of joy though, but we finally did it.

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Well what did you think? 

To create a successful film you need to plan it. You need to make a script, storyboard, treatment and you need to make sure that you're organized and on top of deadlines and what you need to do. You also need to get on well with the people you work with to prevent arguments and members falling out. All this is important if you intend you reach targets on time.

In our Preliminary Task we had a little bit of a framing issue where people's heads are either missing or being cut off. We also have irrelevant things in the shot, like the woman in the background. We, as a team, will ensure that our camera is not at an odd angle when filming our proper film. To do this we need to make sure that the spirit-level on the tripod is even. To overcome this on uneven surfaces, like sand or gravel, we could use a piece of cardboard to stand the tripod on. Before filming the scene we will also ensure that the framing is perfect to prevent losing people's head. This will be done in rehearsals.