Our group worked well together during the production process, equally sharing the workload and alternating roles. For example, we all took turns operating the camera; allowing us all to gain filming experience. Furthermore, we all had roles in front of the camera at different points in the film.
One potential problem we encountered was the weather. On the first day of filming, it was raining heavily; making outdoor filming difficult. To overcome this, we held an umbrella over the camera equipment. On the next day of filming, it was not raining. We did most of the outdoor filming on day one, concentrating on indoor filming on the second day, to prevent too many continuity errors.
We filmed at two different locations – Mitchell’s house and East Norfolk Sixth Form. Therefore, our group had to work quickly and efficiently to counteract the lost time walking between the sites. Furthermore, we filmed the ‘party’ scene during lunch time, to ensure that we did not further reduce the filming time that we had.
In order to film the ‘party scene’, our group had to recruit several extras, who would form the crowd at the party. All members of our group worked well to recruit a few extras each, to ensure that we had enough. During the ‘party scene’, we had to ensure that we worked quickly; we had limited time to arrange the party set and complete the shots. We did manage to complete most of the party shots, but we had to return and complete the final ‘zoom in dolly out’ shot. In future, we should spread the setup work out between all members of the group to ensure that we have enough time.
Our group had little experience with manual camera controls, which slowed down the filming process. Some of our shots were out of focus and had poor exposure as a result of this. However, the experience our group gained will help us to film faster and more accurately in future.
Post Production
In the post production process, we used editing techniques to correct errors in the production process (e.g. dark lighting and unfocussed shots.) For example, we keyframed contrast and brightness for the scene in which Misha opens the door to Mitchell – fixing the under exposure in the original footage. We used a blur effect to emphasise the soft focus in the shot of me walking through the drama studio doors – making the out of focus shot appear more deliberate.
As a group, we decided to use a ‘wipe’ effect between the clip of Mitchell dragging the bag and the shot of his arrival at the college. This signified time passing; helping the continuity and flow of the film.
Our group worked well together during the post production process to ensure that we each had equal editing time. We each edited four shots, allowing us to become familiar with Premiere Pro. Furthermore, we used our skills to our advantage: Mitchell did the majority of the keyframe editing, whilst I focussed on sourcing and adding in sound effects.
Generally, were least confident in using the keyframing tool. For example, we had to ask for help when keyframing a wipe effect. This induction film helped us to become more confident in all aspects of Premiere Pro; by working together and observing each other we will be able to work faster and more efficiently in the future.
Continuity
Throughout the production process, our group consciously thought about continuity, aiming to be aware of any potential errors before they occurred. For example, we ensured that we all wore the same clothes on both filming days.
However, some continuity errors did appear in the film.
Once continuity error was the size and shape of the bag which was being dragged. In the shot of Misha being put in a bag, it’s clear that the bag would be full and heavy. In the following shot of Mitchell dragging the bag from his house, the contents of the bag appear to have shrunk.
Furthermore, while Mitchell drags the bag slowly, showing the weight of the bag, I drag the bag (outside the college) quickly, making it look like the bag is very light. To avoid this continuity error, we should have ensured that the bag was larger, heavier and looked more padded.
Another continuity error was the weather. At 30 seconds, it’s clear that it is raining outside. However, by 48 seconds, the weather has become bright and sunny. This continuity error was caused by the two shots being filmed on different days. In future, to eliminate this continuity error, we should either film all the shots on one day or choose filming days with similar weather.
A third continuity error was the background in the shots of Misha at the party. At 1:50, in the background bags, chairs and an additional tripod can be seen. However, in the proceeding shot of Misha, at 1:55, the bags and chairs have been moved. This was caused by filming the shots in the drama studio in two different lunch times. We should have ensured that all the filming in that location was done in one session to remove this error.
Conclusion
Overall, I’m pleased at our group’s first film together. We all worked well together – contributing equally – and produced a coherent, enjoyable film. To improve in future, we need to work on small continuity details and gain more experience with manual camera controls and Premiere Pro.
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