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

Cinzia Labbadia

Editing in preliminary task

• Looking back on my preliminary task, I feel that we could have done more in terms of editing, (such as adding transitions or special effects) however, with the small amount of time we had (due to re-filming) we managed to edit it to be continuous.

• We also included sound into our preliminary task and edited it so that it fitted in with the scene and the feeling of suspense which we wished to create. We also had to edit the song we used so that it was just the beginning since the other part of the song included lyrics and singing which would not have fitted the scene well.

Editing in final task• The editing in our final task was definitely of a

higher quality as shown through our use of monochrome which required knowledge we did not previously have on colour corrector and the colour dial. Additionally, we used skills such as transitions for the titles and editing of the sound (which we learnt a lot about during the preliminary task). For the final task, we were also able to experiment more in terms of quick cuts as shown through the quick shots of the newspaper articles towards the end of the clip which included the use of tools which we may not have needed in the preliminary.

Filming schedule and organisation in preliminary

task• Our filming schedule was extremely tight when

filming the preliminary task due to the lack of time we had. However, we overcame this by going through all lines for every shot to prevent any discontinuity and to save time in the editing stage. This is tight schedule is reflected in the quality of the preliminary task and when comparing it to the main task, we are able to see the difference which organisation and time can make.

Filming schedule and organisation in final

task• Overall, we were extremely organised with our

filming schedule of the final task due to being able to film everything needed over a few days when the actor was available. The fact that the actor was busy caused us to ensure that all shots were done to a very high standard to prevent any major re-filming. However, when we did have to re-film a few shots, our schedule was not disrupted since we were still editing and were fully on task.

Camera work in preliminary task

• The preliminary task consisted of shots including extreme close ups of the eyes and the door handle which I feel were filmed to an extremely high standard. We ensured that the focus on these shots were very clear to add to the quality of the film. However, I feel that we could have used a wider variety of shots due to the majority of shots being over the shoulder shots during the conversation, making it feel unnatural and disjointed.

Camera work in final task

• Due to having a well-organised storyboard, we were able to carry out a larger variety of shots within our final task. This includes shots such as extreme close ups, high angles and over the shoulder shots. Overall, the camera work was of a higher standard due to our improved knowledge of how to adjust the focus and also the framing and 180 degree rule, which is shown throughout our opening.

Mise-en-scene in preliminary task

• Due to filming at school, we were not able to do much in terms of changing the mise-en-scene, however, the room we used fitted the look of an interrogation since it was fairly dull and only consisted of a table and chairs. Another aspect of the mise-en-scene which was effective was the corridor since the lighting helped fit the mood of the task and was extremely effective.

Mise-en-scene in final task

• We worked extremely hard on the mise-en-scene in our final task and I feel that the planning we made in terms of what we wanted to show, definitely paid off. We had planned to scatter many newspapers around the kitchen table where the antagonist works in order to portray his messy, overflow of thoughts and pieces of work. We definitely learnt a lot about mise-en-scene from the preliminary task since we had a more organised and planned idea of what we wanted the setting to be like and were extremely careful to ensure that the framing did not include items which would not match the scene such as family photo frames.

Sound in preliminary task

• NON-DIEGETIC: The only non-diegetic sound included was the music at the beginning of the clip which was used in order to enhance the mystery of the clip and portray the importance in the character entering the room.

• DIEGETIC: This includes the voices and the ambient sounds of paper shuffling and the door slamming.

Sound in final task• NON-DIEGETIC: We included music which built up towards

the end of the clip for our final task in order to heighten the suspense. We also had a larger amount of time to choose the music which allowed us to look through a variety of possible pieces until choosing one which we felt was extremely appropriate for the task. The voiceover we added in also proves how we have advanced our knowledge since the preliminary task and I feel that it added a huge amount to the overall effect of the clip.

• DIEGETIC: The diegetic sound in the clip only consists of ambient sound such as the alarm clock going off and the tap running since we used a voice over rather diegetic speech to portray the characters thoughts and feelings.