Preliminary Task Evaluation

The preliminary task is designed to show our groups progression from the initial task to the real thriller opening.
The preliminary task allowed us to practice using the cameras for the first time.
It gave us an insight on how to use the cameras effectively and we also learned how to show various camera angles. For example, Arc shot - which was developed from using the tripod.
In last weeks media lesson (Friday 29th January 10) each group was requested to watch and review each others preliminary task and comment on what could be improved as well as what was effective.
Below are the good and bad points made overall about our preliminary task:

GOOD POINTS:
Good match on action
Good arc shot

BAD POINTS:
Wobbly camera
Hard to hear what was being said
Lighting too dim
Dialogue was not clear

Based on the bad points made, i agree with 3 out of 4. The camera was a bit too shaky, particularly at the Arc shot in the scene; we could improve this next time by making slower more precise movements while handling the camera.
The dialogue could have been louder, this would have been better for the audience watching. A projectable voice is always useful.

During our Preliminary Task our group had a few minor problems with trying to include all three of us in the tasks, for example during the editing stage, only one person could be at the computer which meant the other three would have to sit and watch.