As I have used the Apple Mac Software for my Preliminary Task (IMovie) and have used Adobe Premiere Elements for my product, I have used two different pieces of software. However, I have gained and developed skills that I did use previously in IMovie using Premiere Elements such as changing the audio to try to get the character’s voices as clear as possible (which was quite a tricky job with the strong wind in the background). I have developed the skill to really fine tune the work so that the whole film flows and keeps the audience interested but yet gives them enough information still and have made sure that my creativity has been shown in the dialogue and the mise en scene.
In terms of cinematography, my skills as to plan exactly where the camera will be placed on set (to make sure that the 180 degree rule was followed) has improved and has shown me that organisation is key when producing a film. I have improved on the range of shots that I have used since my preliminary task (different angles and different shots such as close ups, mid shots, long shots and some zooming effects). This has made the final product more interesting and more creative as the varying of shots can build tension in horror films (POV Shots for example).
I have also learnt on how important the camera shots are and how empty space above the subject can really break the flow of the film (as there was in my preliminary task). More time was spent trying to match on the action and focus the audience’s attention to the actual subject matter and not empty space around it. Reverse/Parallel shots have been used more effectively in my final product because I have used closer shots and a stationary tripod to make sure that the over-the shoulder shots do not suddenly change and disrupt the attention to the dialogue and mise en scene.
As I had never used Adobe Premiere Elements, I think that I have gained a lot of knowledge about the software and what effects can be generated with it as well as using it in conjunction with PhotoShop in order to make the logo. Experimenting has been the biggest skill that I think I have improved on because I have learnt to try different techniques/effects/camera angles before saying that they won’t work or ‘suit’ the whole product – when they actually might after testing them. A lot of work has gone into making sure that my creativity side has shown through the product by really picking the mise en scene, makeup effects and cinematography (such as the lighting). I hope and think that the audience feedback has supported this idea and has shown that I have developed through this course by enabling my artistic side to show in my filmmaking (for example, the Enigma Studios logo).
In terms of cinematography, my skills as to plan exactly where the camera will be placed on set (to make sure that the 180 degree rule was followed) has improved and has shown me that organisation is key when producing a film. I have improved on the range of shots that I have used since my preliminary task (different angles and different shots such as close ups, mid shots, long shots and some zooming effects). This has made the final product more interesting and more creative as the varying of shots can build tension in horror films (POV Shots for example).
I have also learnt on how important the camera shots are and how empty space above the subject can really break the flow of the film (as there was in my preliminary task). More time was spent trying to match on the action and focus the audience’s attention to the actual subject matter and not empty space around it. Reverse/Parallel shots have been used more effectively in my final product because I have used closer shots and a stationary tripod to make sure that the over-the shoulder shots do not suddenly change and disrupt the attention to the dialogue and mise en scene.
As I had never used Adobe Premiere Elements, I think that I have gained a lot of knowledge about the software and what effects can be generated with it as well as using it in conjunction with PhotoShop in order to make the logo. Experimenting has been the biggest skill that I think I have improved on because I have learnt to try different techniques/effects/camera angles before saying that they won’t work or ‘suit’ the whole product – when they actually might after testing them. A lot of work has gone into making sure that my creativity side has shown through the product by really picking the mise en scene, makeup effects and cinematography (such as the lighting). I hope and think that the audience feedback has supported this idea and has shown that I have developed through this course by enabling my artistic side to show in my filmmaking (for example, the Enigma Studios logo).
