Prior to the independent group shooting process, our teachers Mr. Sheriff and Miss Cookson appointed us the mandatory prelim task to familiarise ourselves with the fundamental basics of camera use.
The prelim specifies that an utmost group of 4 have to demonstrate their knowledge in terms of the key micro features, in particular: Match on Action, Shot reverse Shot and the 180 degree rule. Such aspects as continuity were an important feature, as the “invisible art” cannot be achieved if the starring actor refuses to wear the same shirt more than once.
Primarily, we were trained to use the cameras, tripods, and editing software through present year 13 students, who have already experienced the trials and tribulations of shooting. Therefore, we formulated a substantial list of do’s and don’ts in the process of shooting and editing.
Before we were left to shoot the sparse prelim sequence, our teacher Mr. Sheriff exhibited some previous candidate’s prelims that are currently in year 13. For my part, I felt this factor of the course helped me grasp the purpose of the prelim as a whole, as it significantly encourages the group to visualise a finished production. Through such practice, I learnt that match on action cuts must be edited to the uttermost perfection, otherwise they mirror jump cuts. I also determined panning shots have to be shot with precision, otherwise, the movement looks somewhat jagged, and the whole purpose of the tripod seems unnecessary.
Initially, my group and I determined that story-boarding seemed somewhat pointless. However, when faced with the practical work of shooting, it appeared that story-boarding is just as much a significant framework to a finished process as the shooting itself. Without guided direction built through a storyboard, the shooting process was hindered. Therefore we erected a storyboard and shooting commenced.
The prelim specifies that an utmost group of 4 have to demonstrate their knowledge in terms of the key micro features, in particular: Match on Action, Shot reverse Shot and the 180 degree rule. Such aspects as continuity were an important feature, as the “invisible art” cannot be achieved if the starring actor refuses to wear the same shirt more than once.
Primarily, we were trained to use the cameras, tripods, and editing software through present year 13 students, who have already experienced the trials and tribulations of shooting. Therefore, we formulated a substantial list of do’s and don’ts in the process of shooting and editing.
Before we were left to shoot the sparse prelim sequence, our teacher Mr. Sheriff exhibited some previous candidate’s prelims that are currently in year 13. For my part, I felt this factor of the course helped me grasp the purpose of the prelim as a whole, as it significantly encourages the group to visualise a finished production. Through such practice, I learnt that match on action cuts must be edited to the uttermost perfection, otherwise they mirror jump cuts. I also determined panning shots have to be shot with precision, otherwise, the movement looks somewhat jagged, and the whole purpose of the tripod seems unnecessary.
Initially, my group and I determined that story-boarding seemed somewhat pointless. However, when faced with the practical work of shooting, it appeared that story-boarding is just as much a significant framework to a finished process as the shooting itself. Without guided direction built through a storyboard, the shooting process was hindered. Therefore we erected a storyboard and shooting commenced.
Cheers for the comment on the shirt mate.
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