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Preliminary Video Evaluation

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Pre-production.


My video featured two characters engaging in conversation over a table, after a first body entered through a door. This was not the original plan, as time and access to actors and locations posed the first of many threats to the piece.
The 180 degree rule was established early in the piece by aiming to strictly only film the male character from front. He would be placed in front of a building, so it would be relatively simple and straight-forward to execute. Match on action was filmed from a variety of angles in order to show facial expression as well as maintain a natural and fluid notion of movement.

Production.

Execution of the production itself was generally smooth and uncomplicated as shots were already laid out in the specifically designed storyboard. This made production easier as plans were already laid out, all that needed to be done was a follow up via the means of the camera. Direction of the actors was relatively controllable as the circumstances of the production were minimal in regards to theatrical ability and maturity levels. 


Post-production.

Editing in post-production proved complex as I had failed to allow myself 'cutting space' either sides of the clips, making finding the exact position at which to cut a scene difficult. This is entirely critical of my own ability as a director. Another flaw noticed in post-production was the collapse and dissolved movement of the rules of degree at times, as one actress had her back against a wall, making over-the-shoulder shots virtually impossible, something that now, looks awful.  

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  1. Ben Escott9 April 2017 at 13:58

    Ahh there we go that's a little more evaluative. I think there was lots that went well and you shouldn't forget that. It's ok to be critical of yourself in a healthy way. The whole point of doing the prelim is to make mistakes and learn from them. You can be sure that someone like me will be ready to point out anything you got wrong because sniping from the sidelines is what I do best.

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