Preliminary Task - Evaluative Points

Following from viewing every groups Preliminary Task twice, as a group we discussed 'what went well' & 'what didn't go as well' for each group. 

Below lists each group (including ours) on the feedback that was received.

Group 1:
What went well:

- Continuity + Match on Action are accurate throughout.

- Good variety of shots used.

What didn't go well:

- Group 1 didn't follow the brief entirely. (sitting down at desk)

- Be mindful of camera reflections

- More sounds will help develop atmosphere.

Group 2:

What went well:

- Covered the brief. Showed examples of Shot Reverse Shot, Match on Action & Dialogue.

What didn't go well:

- Quality in sound: Relationship in Diegetic Sound and Non-diegetic Sound was unbalanced (background music + dialogue)

- Choice of music

Group 3:

What went well:

- Good flow of action

- Reasonable shot variety

What didn't go well:

- Continuity errors. 

- Tripod and foot in shot. 

- Use of transitions were unsuitable. Use of cross fade indicated pass of time instead of quick cut to next shot. 

TheOneAndOnlyMedia:

What went well:

- Good shot variety

- Sound was clear and a variety of diegetic & non-diegetic sound used. 

- Match on Action, Shot Reverse Shot and 180degree Rule was followed. We felt that this was a crucial aspect in keeping the audience attached and made to think that the situation was as realistic as possible. Without these three requirements, there would be a lack of continuity and there wouldn't be a logical coherence between shots.

- Lighting was suitable for the tone created. The use of artificial lighting allowed us to create a more eerie tone to the scene which then meant that the Mise-en-Scene appeared more appealing to the audience eye.

- Mise-en-Scene displayed well. 

What didn't go well:

- The 'fish eye' effect on the GoPro Hero 4 was unsuitable. Conveys unrealistic perspective. 

- Could have has some dialogue from the other character.

What have I learned?

The main lesson I have learned from this task is to follow every detail of the brief that is set - even if it's a good piece of work. Without following the brief you won't be able to maximise your chances of achieving the highest grade.