1. Looking back at your preliminary
task, what do you feel you have learnt
in the progression from it to the full
product?
BY ANNIE SADOWSKI

2. Location
In our preliminary task it is evident from this screenshot the
location of filming was a big downfall for our group. It meant
our task included unwanted props with no relevance to the
content. It also seemed to chaotic with many objects which
take away the main focus of the conversation. The location
also brought about several other problems such as
lighting, the brightness of the room meant the faces of the
characters were whitewashed making it look unrealistic.
However we made great progression on our
location .To ensure we got the location we really
wanted we created our own, positioning the table
and manikins with the other props around it to
create the perfect desk for the man. This was to
make sure we created an intriguing location which
would display the right atmosphere which
intertwines with the unusual personality of the man.

3. Camera
In our final opening sequence it demonstrates our progression in our camera work for instance we
have learnt to use a variety of shots to keep the interest of the audience,not only have we included
different shots we have also incorporated different angles. This is a huge step up from our preliminary
task which shows our camera work to be quite limited in the use of the same angle a majority of the
time with only a couple of different shots being used. More importantly we also leant the link between
the camera work and the audience for instance by using the same angle throughout can make your
filming very repetitive and boring resulting in the audience becoming disinterested.So as a group we
made sure to avoid this by drawing up a storyboard to plan what shots and angle were going to be
used .

4. Editing
In comparison to our preliminary task, our final opening
sequence displays a more complex and precise editing
techniques.It is clear when analysing both of the
preliminary task and the opening sequence we have
learnt how to ensure the editing runs smoother with no
harsh cuts. Before our final filming we lacked knowledge
of how to use various techniques successfully however
with independent research we found videos which gave
important tips on how to make sure the editing was up to
a high standard.
This is a link to one of the videos which helped my group
progress in editing.It taught us how to edit to create tension for
instance the tempo of the editing must fit in with the
atmosphere wanting to be created. So when the photos of
the girl are revealed in the briefcase we start to quicken up
the editing as the audience starts to realize she is is danger.
http://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=rX0sK0X5Io0

5. Roles within the group
As mentioned before in my blog I understand the importance of
communication and role allocation to ensure a successful media
product. When referring back to my preliminary task and comparing it
to my opening sequence the members in the group had different roles
however from this I learnt that although the pre production may be
completed at a slight faster rate our communication failed and not all
of each others ideas were shown. Therefore we learnt from this mistake
and instead of having separ roles we decided to all be involved in
each stage of the production for instance we all got involved in the
camera work and editing. This way it meant we could all put our ideas
in and discuss what worked well and what didn't,