The
House that Jack Built
This week's project consists of a drama sequence. I
have been placed in a group of four and we were given a script. We filmed at a
location called scape, a student-owned flat, as it gave us the bedroom setting
we would need for our sequence.
Unfortunately, I had to attend an interview during filming,
and so I missed out on many aspects of the shoot. Because of this, I was tasked
with editing the shots, and found that the footage was unfinished, many shots
had been lost, and the dialogue between the actors was terrible. This was due
to a broken microphone so actors could not be heard clearly, lack of acting
skills, and a general lack of seriousness from the group.
As I have little experience of editing, I found it
very difficult to piece together all the broken-up scenes, but it turned out to
be a great learning experience as it meant that I was able to improve my editing
skills and appreciate the pros and cons of working in a group. I learned to
blend shots together and use audio in previous shot for new shots through trial
and error.
I also found that there are both advantages and disadvantages
to working in a group; working in a group meant the collective knowledge of the
entire group was brought together in an innovative way. Also, each person was
in charge of a single aspect of the film. At the same time, the group deviating
from the storyline and shot script meant the success of the film was dependent
on the editing process.
Next time, I will be sure to supervise my group,
point out shots and ensure they follow the storyboard and shot script.
This is the finished product
CRIT
Positives
·
Good
choice of location
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Actors
did not stay in character at certain times, interfering with storyline - female character had more power than male
characters in scene where males were supposed to dominate
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Can’t
take her or the actors seriously
·
Well
filmed; similar to watching ‘EastEnders’, good cinematography, realistic, soapy feel and
very well executed
·
Great
camera work
Negatives
·
Equipment
failure (Broken mic.)
·
More
shots needed at the end of ‘elevator scene’
·
Looked
rushed towards end in comparison to beginning
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Flow
must be kept consistent
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Reaction
shots needed
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Location
shots and actor mugshots must be added to sketchbooks
