Evaluation of preliminary task

Evaluation of preliminary task

The preliminary task went well because everyone in the group was able to learn something new, whether it was learning how to direct, edit the videos, cinematography or even practicing the cues of the lines. It would have been better if we had recorded some clips again as some lines had been cut off and couldn't be fixed by editing. This is beneficial for the next video task as we'll have more experience and probably won't make small mistakes. I would change some of the timing and record some clips again as they weren't all perfect. We conformed to the brief as we included the actions needed, used a match on action, 180 degree rule and a shot reverse shot. We developed some technical skills such as learning how to use Final Cut Express which enabled us to edit our video clips (cutting, adding music, fades and credits). Our video represented females as understanding, as we see the two characters talking about their feelings. However, this representation is quickly cut off when we see one character leave another in what looks like a time she needs someone to talk to. The non-diegetic soundtrack set the atmosphere but in a way the tempo and words connoted someone being on the move or doing some sort of action, however our video didn't conform to these connotations. However this was beneficial in a way as it created an enigma code; the audience was made to wonder what was going to happen next and why.