Preliminary task- Catherine Dalton

Preliminary task

The preliminary task enabled us as a group to learn how to set up a short clip. In this clip we learnt how to use the camera to create different shots, and how a simple filming such as someone walking can be shown in a variety of ways to ensure the audience are kept watching. Also we learnt how to act and how to use a low and high angle shot.
Firstly we draw up a story board before completing the task. This allowed us to plan out where we were going to film, what types of shots needed to be used to allow the audience to clearly understand the plot. Also planning enabled us to make decisions on who was acting and who was going to use the camera. Completing this planning saved us time when filming as all the decisions had already been made.

Ellie and Natalie acted, whilst me and Bridget completed the filming, also Ellie and Natalie helped with filming whilst they were not acting. The sequence consisted of Ellie walking down a corridor, opening a door to see Natalie and to exchange a folder and discuss lunch, then Ellie to leave. During this short sequence we used long shots to establish the setting and close ups of the door handle, also medium shots and the 180 degree rule. All of these features allowed the sequence to flow.

After the filming process was completed, we uploaded all of the footage onto the computer. We then clearfully selected and used the tool cut to edit the film to ensure it flowed. Once completed we then uploaded the clip onto youtube.com by creating an account and then uploading the sequence. During this task we learnt how to plan, film, edit and upload clips to youtube.com.