These last 4 weeks have taught me a lot in terms of production values and working in a team. This project has not only been challenging but it’s also been fun. It’s helped me to try things that I wouldn’t have had the courage to try before. For example filming a whole scene for the first time, working on promotion and compiling together some elements of a script. Furthermore it’s true what they say, there is no “I” in “Team”. One thing, which I’ll treasure, includes the material that I filmed. Considering my footage was used near the end where the ‘victim’ has an out-of-body experience (which I filmed). Thus was very pleased with the outcome of the shot, as I’d never properly filmed a full sequence before that moment.
To start off with I will be talking about my groups final product (please follow link to see full video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnGM9bweDQI
Upon screening our short film we received the following feedback. The positives were mainly towards the sound as the audience felt it was very well done and added a lot of meaning and character to our final film. Furthermore they liked the cinematography. In particular the opening scene as it had good exposure and was shot very well. They also appreciated the editing as they said it was very slick and polished. However some criticism was aimed towards the props, in particular the gun that the ‘killer’ used. This was because the audience felt that it was to ‘cliché, as many movies with action feature guns. This really made me think about this as I could understand this persons particular opinion as many associate guns with action etc. Thus for us to break past the stereotypes of the action genre we could have chosen another way in which the ‘killer’ attacks the victim’. Another thing which was brought up concerned the lighting. This was where the ‘killer’ points his gun at the ‘victim’. Here the audience felt the shot was not exposed properly. Considering you can only just make out the gun. Thus it would’ve been beneficial if we used a flashlight near Dido to expose the gun in a clearer light. They also expressed some confusion to the story as they didn’t really know who was narrating. Thus felt we included too many enigma’s in our story, though through engaging at the same time.
If I were to do this project again then I would definitely use more secondary research such as films, tv shows etc. In order to draw more of an evident inspiration from them to use from the project. However there was one film which I did use as inspiration before the project started. This film was ‘Before I Go To Sleep(2014)’ starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth. This film really inspired me as it featured many enigma’s within it. Which were used a lot in the final film which me and my group produced.
Another thing I’d do would be to maybe work in a smaller group. Considering that my group had nine people. Thus proved quite challenging at times in making sure all had a role as some were not very ‘enthusiastic’ to involve themselves more into the project. I’d also make sure to delegate the paperwork out to particular people. So that we could all work on the call sheet to the shooting log separately and then come together as a collaborative if they were any issues. This would save time and keep us very organized in keeping on top of the paperwork.
In assessing my own performance I would say that I was authoritative, organized and compassionate throughout. As I made sure that everyone was happy with what they were doing, whilst organizing group meets and staying on top of my production diary too. However for next time I’d say that I should learn to take a back seat once in a while. In order to let others take charge or even encourage them too. In order for them to boost up their confidence, whilst pushing them to also . Furthermore I’d print off all the production sheets right at the start in order to distribute them between everyone or even talk about them to the group. In order for them to know what needs to be filled out when. Considering that the paperwork we collect goes towards our grade. Thus is very important if we are to secure a high 2-1 etc.
Video stills (below)of main shots within film (which the audience liked):
For them these shots really emphasized the story at large as they stood out among the rest. Especially the second photo (left) as it gives the impression of a person being operated on. Thus sets the whole story into motion and brings in the first enigma of why the person is there in the first place. Furthermore the third shot with the newspaper cutting establishes ‘the villain’ in a particular light. Making it clear to the audience what’s gone down.
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