Preliminary Task Analysis - Henali

Week 1-Farzin

Week 1: Preliminary Task

In our first week of starting our coursework, the first thing we started was our preliminary task. Because we were all new students to Media, we did find it tricky to complete this piece of work. This is because it included making a video. While making the video, we had to make sure that the shots and camera angles we had used were correct. Before making the video, we all had to think of names for our production. Therefore, each of us thought of names and shared the names with one another; based on that we came to a conclusion and picked the final production name which was ‘Pick Mix Productions’. Before making the video, my group members and I also had to make a script. The script was the easiest part of the preliminary task in my opinion. Next, my group and I had to make a storyboard showing how we all wanted the video to look, what will happen in each scene, who will be in each scene etc. After writing the script and making the storyboard, my group members and I finally came to making the preliminary task. It was a difficult task for us to do, as all of us were new to it but we did overcome it eventually. We all made sure that the storyline used was appropriate, the characters had the right role and the shots and angles used were correct for each scene. After the preliminary task was finished completely which also includes editing the video, we had to look over the video and analyse it. When analysing the preliminary task, each of us had found out how many different shots and angles we had used and also the different mistakes we had made.

Preliminary task - Anbish tamang

Production log

Production Log

REMAKE EVALUATION

Evaluation

Match on action

 

Match on action was important so that it created one continuous motion, instead of a jumpy and unrealistic clip.This meant that it was not filmed at different times, so we had to make sure all the lighting, background and elements of mise-en-scene looked the same in all the shots.

180 rule

We have used the 180 rule in the conversation between Suprina and Faisal. The reason behind this is not to confuse the audience and if we had not used this rule, it would look like the characters have changed position. Using this shot reverse shot technique and 180 has allowed  the audience to know who is talking with out any confusion.   

Long shot 

The long shot shows the surrounding and where the scene is set.  From the picture you can tell it is set in school because of school like building in the background. This connotes that the scene is going to take place inside the school.

Mid- Close up

We have used mid-close in our preliminary task allows the audience to see the emotion of the character and see that he is smoking. While filming we had to make sure that hands and a hand in the frame so that the audience can see what he is doing.

Shot reverse shot

Short reverse shot is used in our preliminary task to present a realistic conversation between the two characters. While filming he had to keep mind mind the 180 degree rule and keep to one side when switching between the character because if we switch is to diffident side, it would confuse the audience. Both the 180 degree rule and the Shot reverse shot are used to create continuity and make the scene more fluent and natural.

Positives 

Some of the positives of the preliminary task was that we used match on action and 180 rule effective. It was effective because it helped the video to maintain continuity  and helped the video flow with the clip. Also,  we used shot reverse shot to show who is talking. Finally, we have used variety of shots.

Negatives

One of the negative was that we did not use establishing shot in the beginning of the preliminary task. Establishing shot are code and convention that is placed before a scene to suggest where the action is taking place. Due to this our preliminary task did not look as professional as it should have. Also the shots were not in focus, which made the video looks burly.

What do I need to improve on ? 

• Rule of third.
• White balance.
• Focusing the shot.

Production Name
 To come with the name for our group I made a mind map using a website called bubbl.us.Then I asked my friends and team mates which name they like the most.Most of friends liked TMG Production, Fineline, Paradise Production and Roar studios.It was really difficult decision but we chose Fineline as it suited our group more.

Week 1

preliminary log

During the preliminary process, we separated the work into 4 parts according to ability of the person. As I know Henali is good at writing, I decided her to do work that involves writing such as script. Then we decided Faisal to be one of our actor because he had more experience on acting than all of us. Also, we asked the drama department for a character that would fit the role of our character and they provided us a actress who was fun to work with. Since I have experience on how to use camera , I decided to be a camera man for this task. Finally , Vinnay was a editor because he has a Mac in his house so that he can edit the preliminary task at home. During the process I have learnt that you need to think creatively and also think out side the box to engage the viewers.This can be achieved by adding some funny elements to interest the viewers to keep watching it. Furthermore, I have learnt the rule of 180 degree and match on action, which I was able to perform in this task.Storyboard was done on Thursday after the video was shot.We did this because we had not planned or finalized our plot beforehand. This was appropriate for the situation because it was easier for me to draw what we had shot.However, Next time I would make sure that storyboard is done beforehand.Also, I helped one of my colleague by sending the format of the script so that she follows the correct layout and convention of a script.This made her job easier as all she had to do was input the script that she had made.

Evelina's and Farzin's preliminary task video

Farzin's Analysis of the Preliminary Task

Farzin's production logos

Analyse Of The Preliminery Task- Evelina

Analyse of the Preliminary Task

Production logos-Evelina

By Evelina Zliobaite

Evelina's and Farzins script

Script

Storyboard for Evelina's and Farzin's preliminary task

Week 1: Preliminary Task Production Log By Henali

Evelina's Week 1 Preliminary task

Week 1: preliminary task log

For our first 2 week of the preliminary task, we had to film a simple film to find out what we are capable of and the things that we as a group need improving for our real task. I found the filming and editing part harder then the people in my group as they had done media before, and I was new to this. However, my team members Jabed and Farzin help me find out how to use a camera and how to edit. To start the filming we had to create a synopsis, script and a storyboard, as this will help us with filming and give us directions that we need to follow while filming. However, we had to change the idea as we though of a very long and more complex film then we had to do. Filming with Jabed and Farzin was fun as our synopsis was on a bully which was played by me; Jabed was the guy that I was bullying, which was fun for me as I played a part and i got to act like a mad person.

Preliminary Task Synopsis By Henali & Anbish

Preliminary Task Storyboard By Henali & Anbish

Preliminary Task Script By Henali & Anbish

Preliminary Task By Henali & Anbish

Preliminary Task Synopsis - Farzin and Evelina

The Boy in Red

A drama/comedy

Audience: Teenagers/Young adults

Jabed, also known as ‘The Boy in Red’ is a 16 year old teenager who has a mental disorder. Because of his mental disorder, Jabed has to attend meetings with a psychiatrist. A day occurs where Jabed tries to hit on the girl he likes, but what he doesn’t know is his actions have serious consequences. One day, Jabed enters the psychiatrist’s office in frustration and in anger because he gets punched in the eye right before arriving to his meeting with the psychiatrist. There, the psychiatrist asks Jabed more about what happened and while Jabed explains how he got punched in the eye, he starts to get a flashback. During the flashback Jabed runs to Evelina, the girl he is in love with, hoping that this will be the day he could finally get her. Just when Jabed asks for her number, Evelina rejects him which leads to Jabed feeling offended and calling Evelina something rather inappropriate. Due to this, Evelina gets offended and punches him in the face. Just when Jabed finishes his story, the flashback ends; that’s when Evelina enters the room.

Once Evelina enters the room, in fear Jabed tells the psychiatrist that it was Evelina who has punched him. Seeing Jabed at the meeting frustrates Evelina, which leads to her picking up a chair and almost hurting Jabed. Jabed runs behind the psychiatrist in fear of getting hurt by the chair being thrown at him, he covers in face with both his hands so he doesn’t get hurt in the eye again. A voiceover of Jabed occurs during the end, he talks about he had learnt his lesson on how he shouldn’t hit on random girls otherwise it could lead to serious consequences.

Students Preliminary Task Analysis - Henali

I saw quite a few examples of AS Preliminary Task’s made by students and I picked up many good points as well as points to avoid when making our Preliminary Task. There were many good points that had stood out during the videos that I watched for example, there had been a wide range of camera angles used to signify something which helps the audience think about what the producers are trying to portray. As well as this, there was a good flow of shot to shot; these were examples of continuity editing. Adding to this, rules were followed during the Preliminary Task’s as it was important that an individual entered through a door, sat down on a chair and had a conversation with someone.

However, with things that went well, there were also things that didn’t go as well as they should have. Firstly, the timings of the video weren’t as required as most of them were between 30 and 40 seconds. Secondly, there were a few jump cuts used, these were examples of non-continuity editing. Due to this, it distracted me from engaging into the video. Moreover, the main camera angles and shots such as match on action, 180 degree rule and shot reverse shot weren’t used.

After watching these different AS Preliminary Task examples, I will make sure that:

-          Our Preliminary Task is a minute long
-     We follow the conventions for the Preliminary Task [Open the door, sit down on a chair and have a conversation]

-          We use continuity editing throughout

-          We use match on action, shot reverse shot and the 180 degree rule

Production Name/Logo Ideas By Henali