Targets

Three thing I need to Improve on:


1. I need more detailed analysis in my evaluation about how I constructed my sequence using the program.
2. I need to be more organised when it comes to updating my blog as I struggled to keep putting up posts throughout the whole process.
3 .I need more consistency of sound during the editing process. (working with Adobe Premiere Pro)

Evaluation

1.       Looking back at my task I found the process quite easy but time consuming despite the fact I didn't have a tripod to use at the time of filming. The editing seemed quite challenging at first as it was the first time I used the editing program of adobe on location to upload and capture the clips and adobe premiere pro to edit my clips into a sequence. Continuity was hard to achieve when it came to the match on action of opening the door and took a couple of tries to to do. This probably took the longest amount of time also since it was the first thing I was editing. I struggled with organisation at times as after I had accidentally taken some shots the wrong way round, it was hard to get my actors during a free for emergency filming, as well as making sure that they wore the same clothing to make the sequence look continuous. 

           Next time I will definitely use a tripod to counter this problem so all my shots will be the same way around. This will make it slightly easier during the editing process as well. My first time using the DV camera was slightly intimidating as I wasn't used to the DV tapes and worried about how I would upload them onto my computer. It was however quite easy as I used a fire wire cable to upload them to adobe on location then I imported them to adobe premiere pro to organise them. I was quite pleased with the outcome of the film as I had previously worried that it would be hard to do such. It was annoying to cut the clips as sometimes it would take a couple of tries get the clips short enough or the program or mouse would be slightly unresponsive. I took two separate shots during my film of each person which I then used the razor tool to chop them up during the editing process. 
        Below is a collage of images of the process throughout editing using Adobe On Location, Adobe Premiere Pro and Uploading it to my blog and Youtube.

Production- Filming Process

Today I filmed my sequence. It was quite difficult without a tripod but I managed to rest the camera on a hard surface. For the conversation, I first filmed one person whilst they had the conversation and then filmed the second person whilst they had the same conversation. My actors Alice and Glen kept on laughing most of the time which made the process a little bit harder. But a lot more funny!

Post Preduction - Editing

: .   Started editing my short film today and realised that some of my shots of Glen walking down the corridor and through the door were the wrong way round. I am unable to flip them to the right way round. I will have to film those shots again. Other than that I am finding the editing process quite easy. 

Updates

I chose my actors shortly after my last post and gained permission to film in the media classroom opposite my own. I will be filming soon!

Pre Production Tasks

)     Before I started filming my short film, I made a story board consisting of the shots I needed for sequencing which corresponded with the script I wrote during the lesson. It is extremely important to have a storyboard to reference throughout the filming process The locations I scouted was the free classroom nearest my media classroom.

Continuity Editing

Continuity editing is a form of editing used to make scenes seem 'seamless' as if there were no errors. This enhances the viewers understanding of the scene as well as their enjoyment.
Key rules in continuity editing include:


         ·   Establishing shot

·   Shot reverse shot

·   Eyeline match

·   The 180 degree rule (or "Axis of action")

·   The 30 degree rule

·   Cutting on action

Preliminary Task- Video Task

The Preliminary task involves filming and editing a scene in which you use the 180 degree rule, match on action, a cutaway and a series of shot reverse shots to show a character opening a door, crossing a room to sit down and talk to another character opposite, with a few lines of dialogue.

Welcome

Welcome to my blog where I will be updating you about my preliminary and main tasks for my AS level media studies.