Evaluating Preliminary Exercise

During the lesson on 16/10/09 we watched every groups Preliminary Task and evaluated it by taking notes on what they did well and what they could improve on so that they do not make the same mistakes when they film their film opening.

Each group managed to successfully include the shot reverse shot, 180 degree angle rule and match on action. However, some groups had problems showing continuity through the use of body movement.

During the feedback, my group were told that we included a smooth pan shot follow which was due to the good use of the tripod. Also after the pan shot follow the directors zoomed in on Sophie which was also smooth and so was effective.However, we were told that at the point where I interrupt Sophie during her phone conversation it was too sharp and it was cut in too early(although this was our intention the audience did not agree).

Therfore, I found this lesson important and helpful because it allows the video to be seen from another perspective and allows other people other than the creaters of the video to see it and judge it to see what we can improve on. This enables us to take note of what other people said and consider it when filming our film opening so that we do not make the same mistake.