Final Preliminary Task

Editing for the Preliminary Task

After filming we edited our preliminary task on Adobe Premier Pro. Firstly we downloaded all the clips into the editing software and placed them in order. After placing them in order we reviewed the clips and cut the parts that didn't fit in. For example the establishing shot at the beginning shook as the camera panned round. This was because we didn't have the correct tripod to use. We cut the part where the camera shook so the clip looked more professional. After cutting certain scenes we then went on to edit the flashback clip where we firstly changed the coloring to black and white. This is to make it more obvious to the audience that they clip is not part of the ordinary dialogue. We also edited part of the flashback in slow motion to create suspense. After editing the flashback we realized there wasn't a steady flow in the straight cut from the flashback to the dialogue, so we chose to add a dissolve in between the two. We also added a dissolve at the start to set the scene and added a fade at the end. Unfortunately we could not edit out the ambient sound in the background affecting the dialogue but we have noted this to make sure there is none in our thriller.

Filming for the Preliminary Task

During filming we chose to edit the script in order to modernize it and the original script was slightly dated. There was also a range of unwanted ambient sounds in the location we chose which you can hear over the dialogue. However we only realised this after the filming. However other elements of the filming went well with a range of shots and camera angles used during dialogue. We also added another element other than the dialogue, using a flashback to help the audience gather an understanding of what has happened previously. We used low angle and high angle shots during the conversation to show the hierarchy of power between the two characters. We also included close up shots of the characters reactions and facial expressions, so the audience can relate to the characters feelings. If we could film our preliminary task I would use the canon 550D with the tripod rather than the flip video camera as in parts it tended to shake; making the clip look unprofessional.

Script for the Preliminary Task

This is the initial script for my preliminary task. However during filming when reviewing the script we chose the slightly change some lines, in order to modernise it.

Planning for the Preliminary Task

Firstly my group and I drew out a mind map brainstorming ideas on what location, script, story and characters to include in our scene. We were aware of the fact we had to include a shot reverse shot of a conversation. After watching the YouTube clip on how to film a successful conversation we were told we needed to include a two shot, a close up of each character, a medium shot of each character, and the over the shoulder shot reverse shot of the conversation. The YouTube clip also said it is important to have a 'climax' point of the scene. After gathering this information we chose the common room as our location and the conversation would be a confrontation between a character who has had his phone stolen, and the character who has stolen it. The climax of the scene will be the character admitting he has stolen the other boys phone.

Story Board for the Preliminary task

After planning our ideas for the Preliminary task we drew our plan out in a storyboard. We chose to have two actors in our task, where one has lost his phone and the other one has stolen it. However the actor admitting to the phone being stolen will be the 'climax' of the scene. We have chosen to include a two shot, a close up of both the actors, and an over the shoulder shot reverse shot of the conversation. The actor that has stolen the phone will be shown in a high angle shot in order to make him look small and weak, in contrast to the actor whos phone has been stolen as he will be shown in a low angle shot making him look superior to the other.