What I Learned About Post - Production.

I learned the following things about Post - Production whilst doing my Swede:


1. Each frame must flow because good editing is invisible

2. It is important that the timings are exact and precise to actual trailer

3. With adding voice overs it must override your timings by making space for the voice overs to fit in

4. Colour and exposure - If footage is to dark it turns grainy

5. Adding special effects makes the trailer more professional and intriguing

6. Re-shooting some scenes were required at certain times

7. Adding titles and graphics engages the audience by allowing them to read on

8. Editing video footage is time consuming and takes longer than the production phase

9. Adjusting the Kens Burns on pictures

10. Making sure the arranging footage is in the correct sequence

What I Learned About Production

The following that I have learned about the Production process are: 


1. Getting a precise angle from the actual trailer is a challenge

2. Frames look grainy if there isn't enough lighting

3. Tripod must be set up at a certain angle so footage does not look canted

4. The camera must be on the correct settings

5. The camera must be fully charged. (So it doesn't cut off in an important take) 

6. We must make a positive and patient atmosphere

7. The camera should be protected from any damage. (Rain) 

8. The script must be present, so the director can follow through the stages of each scene to film

9. I learnt that lighting is a key element when filming especially when using available light- this is extremely essential

10. Scenes should be repeatedly filmed to insure the most effective quality of scenes are filmed.

What I Learned About Pre - Production

The following things I have learnt about Pre - Production are: 


1. Writing a script in the correct format

2. How to set out costumes in order for audience to understand characters role

3. Props is most important as it establishes the scene

4. Location creates different atmospheres and also considering the time of day. For Example: A Haunted House portrays tension and a sinister atmosphere

5. A production schedule allows tasks to run smoothly. For Example: A accurate timetable

6. Location scouting enables us to have a variety of venues

7. Casts read through script so they are almost identical

8. Storyboard must be detailed in order to explain each scenes

9. Script must correspond with storyboard

10. Ability to work in a team, as well as individually

Assignment 4 : Sweded Trailer Of 'Silent House' Assessment Record

SELF ASSESSMENT
PEER ASSESSMENT
TEACHER ASSESSMENT
GRADE	The grade I received for this task was    D3/D2     . This is  below my target grade of a     C     .
TARGETS TO IMPROVE	To improve this work I need to:  Script is not readable  Organisation of slides  Script doesn't link with the Storboard

Assignment 4 : Sweded Trailer For 'Silent House' (Side By Side)

Assignment 4 : Sweded Trailer Of 'Silent House'

Media Magazine Article #2 : 'Reading Film Through Writing.' (February 2012)

Reading Film Through Waiting With Film - Issue 1/2

Reading Film Through Waiting With Film - Issue 2/2

• First of all, I particularly admire the layout of the images on this article, I find the quotes with the pictures easy to understand.
  
• It taught me how to learn more into the world of  media and filming and also creating video essays. 

Photos Of Our Group Working On The Swede

The process of adding the credits to the trailer

My group were editing the duration's of the each scene
in order to match the exact timings of our actual trailer. 

Video From Media Magazine

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WWW: 

• The background music created a colossal amount of tension and suspense.
• The angles of the camera, to show various scenes and locations. 
• For example: the point of view angle in which the camera is positioned, shows how the lens from a gun is moving side to side.
• Scenes change from the two policemen, to two shooters to two criminals in the back a van.

EBI:

• More editing effects within scenes to add more suspicion and stiffness.
• Sound effects should be exaggerated and made more dramatic. 

Media Magazine Article #1 : 'It's TV, But Not As We Know It' (December 2010)

'It's TV' Article, December 2010 (1/2)

'It's TV' Article, December 2010 (1/2)

• What attracts me most to this article is the vintage stained coloured background.
  
• The images explore the different kinds of media there are and the article gives me a lot of information on the various types of programmes that are being shown on TV.
  
• I also believe it is targeted to a variety of audiences: of any age or ethnicity, which makes it easier to read. 

Assignment 4 : Research & Planning Of Sweded Trailer

We met as a group, had a brief discussion and shared our real trailers that we found individually to swede. After discussing, we have narrowed them down to a potential top three:

1. Silent House
2. Creep
3. The Grudge

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