Preliminary Task Self-Evaluation

Evaluation of Preliminary Task

THE GAME CHANGER

Negatives
During the filming of the preliminary task, we encountered a few minor problems that have affected the outcome of the task:-
1) UFO. (Unidentified Foreign Objects)
This fault detracts from the execution of a beautifully orchestrated action shot. However it is easily solved. A simple background check of shots before filming begins will eliminate this problem.


2)Struggles with Technology:-
The use of the camera was a laborious process with having to learn as we went along and also having problems with using other attachments e.g. the tripod. This, similarly to the first issue, is easily solved. A short period of familiarisation and practise with equipment will prove to be beneficial for both the experience of our group in film-making and beneficial for the substance of the task.


3)Focus Flaws:-
There is an issue with the shot becoming blurry during a key scene. This affects the impact of the action shot on the audience because it removes attention from the scene. This is a case of shot choice needing to be re-evaluated as a longer shot may not have blurred but would have had a similar effect as a camera angle.


Positives
Despite the problems that were encountered in the making of 'THE GAME CHANGER', there were many positive points on which we as a group could build off of and further improve to leave our task as a stellar example of film-making. These positives include:-
1)Innovation:-
With limited props available to us and not many suitable filming areas in the vicinity, I believe that having to make the most of what we had significantly increased the creativity within the group. This creativity was built off of and became a staple of our task.
2)Action:-
The choice of shots, props and the general ethos of the group when working on 'THE GAME CHANGER' had a large impact on how the task played out. Every person was enthusiastic about the task and this was made evident in the performances made by the actors and the scrupulous editing to perfect all aspects of the task.
3)Group Contributions:-
The making of our preliminary task could have been dominated by a few voices with other participants remaining passive and allowing the others to work hard. This, however, was not the case. Every member of the team contributed a part of the film and these complimented other ideas that were already decided upon. This shows that the members of the preliminary task team are capable of adapted to suit their current tasks and this diversity in character only increases the strength of the film. These qualities stood out as building blocks for future projects.


Conclusion
The making of the preliminary task had its positives and negatives. The positives however outweigh the negatives. To improve we as a group must become more aware of what is in the shots and review the scene we set before filming and also familiarise ourselves with the ways in which we can produce a film e.g. use of the camera and editing skills.