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The document discusses how completing a preliminary task a few months before their actual thriller project helped the author improve their camerawork and editing skills. They were able to avoid mistakes they made during the preliminary task when filming the thriller. Techniques like match on action, the 180 degree rule, and shot reverse shot were used effectively in both projects due to the knowledge and practice gained. The author provides examples to show how their skills with these techniques improved from the preliminary task to the thriller opening. Completing the preliminary task helped them learn editing software as well, making editing the thriller easier.
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From the preliminary task to the final project, the student learned how to use software like Final Cut Express, Adobe After Effects CS5, Adobe Fireworks CS5, and Adobe Photoshop. This enabled them to create two successful projects for their AS Media grade. They showed techniques like shot/reverse shot and the 180 degree rule in the preliminary task about a woman at a salon. The final project was an opening to a thriller film about revenge that included frightening and humorous scenes.Question 7 media
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The preliminary task helped the author plan their thriller opening by learning techniques like match on action shots, shot reverse shots, and the 180 degree rule. A match on action shot allows the audience to infer a character's continued movement between clips. A shot reverse shot shows a conversation from two perspectives to appear realistic as long as the eye lines match up. The 180 degree rule ensures shots stay on the same side of an imaginary line to avoid confusing the audience about who is speaking. These techniques were used in the author's preliminary task and will help structure their actual thriller opening sequence.Prelim evaluation
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The document discusses the author's process for creating a preliminary film task. They had two initial ideas - a low-light Western or a humorous classroom scene. They chose the latter because it was simpler and allowed them to focus on the required shots like shot reverse shot. During filming, they struggled with obeying the 180 degree rule and had to re-shoot parts. However, they gained experience filming multiple takes and editing confidently in Premier Pro. Overall they were pleased with the outcome but received feedback to experiment more with lighting and sound next time.Preliminary Evaluation
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The document provides a self-evaluation of the author's preliminary film project. The author was pleased with their first attempt at filmmaking but identified several areas for improvement. These included using a tripod instead of handheld shots, switching to manual focus, creating a detailed storyboard and shot list to avoid breaking rules like the 180 degree line. While proud of telling a clear story, the author aims to take on more complex scripts that allow for creative elements like music and sound. Overall, the preliminary project served as valuable practice and the author will focus on applying the technical lessons for stronger films going forward.Prelim Task And Final Opening Sequence Comparison 
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The document discusses the progression in filmmaking techniques from the author's preliminary task to their full opening sequence. Specifically, it reflects on how shots were improved to be at better angles and follow subjects as they moved. It also discusses how rules like the 180-degree rule and rule of thirds were applied more accurately in the opening sequence. Matching on action was also improved by removing background noise. Overall, the author felt they learned to make more effective shots that fit the thriller genre through continuity and montage sequences in the opening title.Evaluation Task 7
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Looking back at your preliminary task, you feel you have greatly improved your skills in camera work, editing, and continuity from your initial task to your final product. When filming the preliminary task, you struggled with shaky camera movements but overcame this for the final product. Your editing skills vastly improved from initial difficulties using Premiere to learning how to properly time cuts. Your camera skills expanded from learning new shots and techniques. Continuity was an issue initially but was handled well in the final product. You also came to better understand the importance of the 180 degree rule and shot/reverse shot technique through this process.Q7) looking back at your preliminary task
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The document discusses a film student's experience filming preliminary exercises and a final short film. For the preliminary exercise, the student's group demonstrated techniques like the 180 degree rule and shot reverse shot. This experience gave the student an advantage when filming their own final 2-minute film opening. The student was able to apply rules and shots like match on action shots that they had learned. Through the process, the student improved at organizing, camera work, and editing techniques in Final Cut Express.Task One Short Film Evaluation
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The document discusses the roles and tasks involved in creating a short film. The author directed the filming and operated the main camera, working to capture the necessary shots through good communication with the group. Editing software was difficult to learn initially but the author was able to edit the film with help. The film utilized various editing techniques like continuity editing, match on action, and shot reverse shot. The author reflects that their camera and editing skills can still be improved, such as maintaining consistent camera positions and applying different editing skills, but the process helped their filmmaking abilities.Blocking plans for our film
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The document discusses lessons learned from creating a preliminary task that were applied to producing a thriller film opening. Some techniques practiced in the preliminary task, like over the shoulder shots, POV shots, and transitions between shots, were used in the opening. The opening also required shooting outdoor scenes consistently with lighting, obeying the 180 degree rule, dressing characters to fit the theme, and editing unexpected background sounds to fit the thriller genre.Evaluation Activity 7
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By completing a preliminary editing task, the author learned important skills that improved their work on the final product. They gained confidence using camera equipment and incorporating different shot types and angles. Observing the editing process helped the author better understand that element of filmmaking. Key continuity rules like the 180-degree rule and match on action were applied successfully in both works. While shot reverse shot wasn't needed for the final product structure, experience with it in the preliminary task added to the author's media knowledge overall.Preliminary task and how it benefitted my final
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I learned from filming a preliminary task that I needed to plan my shots more carefully to properly represent characters and locations. For the film opening, I focused on using different camera angles and shots to distinguish the different social classes of the characters and keep them in focus. As the main camera operator, I was heavily involved in the storyboards to ensure the shots matched cinematic conventions and represented the characters as intended, such as using a low camera angle for a powerful protagonist. Through taking multiple takes of scenes, I improved my camera skills and shot composition between the preliminary task and the completed film opening.Evaluation Question 6
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Through constructing a digital media project, the author learned several new technologies and skills. They learned how to properly use a camcorder, including features like zooming and playback. They also gained experience using a tripod. In editing, the author learned how to trim video clips, export files, and upload to YouTube. They improved their understanding of shot types, narrative structure, and maintaining a chronological order to tell a coherent story.Editing of scene 1
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The preliminary task allowed the author to gain experience filming and applying techniques like different angles and shots. This knowledge was useful for the later project where more artistic freedom allowed exploring a variety of shots. More time for the final project reduced pressure and allowed revisions. It also gave access to better equipment for more interesting shots. The preliminary task helped identify mistakes to improve on, and full control of the scene allowed creating a storyline that fit the location.Assignment 12
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A preliminary task is an opportunity to practice different camera shots and plan an opening sequence. A good example used transitions between a variety of shots and angles and had smooth camera movement. It also included a creative credit effect. While the camera movement wasn't perfectly smooth, it was rated a 3 for including most essential elements. A bad example relied on one constant shot for most of the task and had continuity errors. It was rated a 2 for lacking variety. The importance of including a range of shots to keep the viewer engaged was learned.Question one final
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The document discusses the film opening created by the author's group. It summarizes the key conventions from thriller genre films that the opening incorporates, such as dark and isolated settings, costumes, props, shots, and music. It also notes some unconventional elements, such as introducing the protagonist before other characters. The opening establishes the title's connection to the storyline and leaves the audience with questions to generate suspense.Question 4 and 5 updated
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The document discusses a thriller film opening about a man who kidnaps and kills blonde females. It aims to attract both male and female audiences aged 15-25. The opening is described as being full of suspense and mystery. It is believed that the opening may attract more female viewers as it focuses on females being kidnapped and they could relate to the characters.Evaluation
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This document summarizes the opening of a student film project that aims to challenge conventions of the thriller genre. The opening establishes a sense of normalcy by showing a house and a photo of a happy couple. It then shows the female protagonist transforming from a "nerdy" identity to a glamorous and dangerous femme fatale through shots of her changing clothes and appearance. Upon completing her transformation, she discovers her boyfriend dead and calmly adjusts his tie, leaving the audience wondering if she killed him. The opening uses conventions like suspenseful music, identity transformation themes, and props associated with thrillers to set up intrigue and suggest the genre without revealing plot details. It introduces the main character through a photo that contrasts with herQuestion 2
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The document summarizes how a media product represents particular social groups through its protagonist. The protagonist in the thriller opening is a femme fatale characterized by black tight clothes, a leather jacket, and confidently murdering her husband. She is similar to characters in films like Salt that depict tough, confident women who change identities. The group gave their protagonist a twist by starting her as a nerd, contrasting her new powerful identity. Their goal was to attract female audiences by showing strong women who can play mind games and represent less common thriller protagonists as males usually dominate the genre. The protagonist continues calmly after murdering her husband, making her seem cold and psycho.Question 2 (media)
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The document analyzes how the media product represents social groups through its antagonist and protagonist characters. Specifically:
- The antagonist is portrayed as a typical intimidating male like Hannibal Lecter, though he differs in having no dialogue or backstory revealed.
- The female protagonist is intended to appear vulnerable as a stereotypical victim who is easier to manipulate. Her vulnerability increases throughout the opening as she receives a threatening text message while alone.
- Both characters are compared to those in the film Copycat, with the protagonist mirroring the initial confidence and later vulnerability of Helen Hudson's character in that film.Question 1
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The document summarizes how the opening of a student thriller film uses conventions of the thriller genre to set up characters, story, and tone. It introduces the protagonist as she is kidnapped on the street, then cuts to an antagonist cooking in his home. Shots like POV, close-ups, and jump cuts create tension. The antagonist's identity is kept mysterious, while clues suggest the protagonist is isolated and in danger. Special effects like blur are used to add confusion. The opening works to hook viewers and set expectations for a suspenseful thriller story.Question 4 and 5
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The document discusses the target audience for a media product being developed as a psychological thriller. It aims the product at ages 18-40, with a focus on keeping the audience engaged through mystery and suspense created by enigma codes and false suspense peaks. Feedback from a target audience was generally positive but identified the complicated narrative as an issue. The document discusses addressing the target audience through following thriller conventions, using suspenseful music, drawing on similar successful films, and maintaining mystery around the antagonist relationship.Evaluvation
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This document discusses how to attract and address the target audience for a media product. It analyzes a thriller opening about a girl getting kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend. The target audience is aimed at people aged 14-28, especially teenage girls who would relate to the female character. Genre conventions like characters, themes, iconography, and narrative are used to engage the target audience. Feedback from viewers aged 16-28 was also positive, though some wanted more action. Addressing the audience involved satisfying genre expectations through techniques like suspense, mystery and realistic portrayals.Question 1 
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The document summarizes how the film opening uses and develops conventions of the thriller genre. It introduces the protagonist, an innocent girl, and antagonist, a mysterious man stalking her, in typical thriller ways. Various elements of the opening, like the isolated setting, camera work, and music, emulate conventions seen in other thrillers. While adhering to many genre norms, some aspects, like the credit font, challenge conventions to create intrigue and suspense for the audience.Evaluation 7
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The preliminary task involved filming a mock police interview scene to practice various film techniques.
The filmmakers captured a variety of shots, including long shots, close-ups, and shots that followed the 180-degree rule. They also aimed to maintain realism by keeping background noise minimal during dialogue, as is typical in police interview scenes.
The inclusion of match-on-action shots, shot reverse shot editing, and adherence to the 180-degree rule worked well overall. Some areas for technical improvement include enhancing the mise-en-scene to look more realistic and professional, and improving lighting to match conventions of police interview scenes.
Through completing this preliminary task, the filmmakers developed skills in planning, preparationEvaluation of the preliminary task
Evaluation of the preliminary taskrchelbrynt
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The preliminary task involved filming a mock police interview scene to practice various film techniques.
The filmmakers captured a variety of shots, including long shots, close-ups, and shots that followed the 180-degree rule. They also aimed to maintain realism by keeping background noise minimal during dialogue, as is typical in police interview scenes.
The inclusion of match-on-action shots, shot reverse shot editing, and adherence to the 180-degree rule worked well overall. Some areas for technical improvement include enhancing the mise-en-scene to look more realistic and professional, and improving lighting quality.
Through completing this preliminary task, the filmmakers developed skills in planning, preparation, editing techniques, and usingMedia evaluation question 7
Media evaluation question 7evans92378
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Our group improved significantly in planning, filming, and producing our thriller from our preliminary task to the final product. For the final product, we created detailed storyboards, used various camera shots and lighting techniques, and spent more time planning all aspects of pre-production. This resulted in higher quality filming and editing compared to our preliminary task, where we had limited planning and knowledge of using the equipment.Evaluation 7
Evaluation 7blogjinda
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1. The document discusses what the author has learned throughout creating a film opening project.
2. Key skills developed include editing, filming, directing, and understanding different roles. Editing skills improved through learning to use Adobe Premiere and synchronize footage and music.
3. Following techniques like the 180 degree rule, storyboarding, and filming excessive footage helped improve the quality and success of the final product. Attention to detail was also important.Question 7
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From completing the preliminary task, the author learned:
1) How much planning is required for even a short film, including planning shot types, scenes, and dialogue.
2) Basic camera skills like using shot reverse shot and following the 180 degree rule to keep shots consistent.
3) Digital tools like using a camcorder to record professionally and Adobe Premier to edit short shots together. These skills aided planning and filming the full opening sequence.Evaluation zoe
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The document discusses what the author has learned from their preliminary task to their final opening sequence project. They learned that plain shots in continuous order are less interesting than using more atmospheric editing techniques. From their preliminary task, they gained knowledge about editing software and how to create a more visually appealing sequence. Their final opening sequence used advanced editing techniques like jump cuts and overlays to portray the main character as mentally unstable. Overall, the author learned the importance of elements like camera shots, editing, setting, and sound design in crafting an effective sequence.Use of digital technology 
Use of digital technology Stacio Fernandes
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The document discusses the use of digital technology in filmmaking. It describes using Blogger to upload a one-minute film and taking feedback to improve a preliminary film. It also discusses researching film techniques like the rule of thirds. The document then covers using a Canon DSLR camera and 50mm macro lens to film openings, having battery issues. It finishes by discussing using Final Cut Pro for editing and YouTube for uploading and storing video footage.Evaluation 7
Evaluation 7KieranPritch
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Since creating their preliminary task, the document's author feels they have improved in three key areas for their full opening sequence project. They went from basic filming and editing skills to becoming more experienced with techniques like clever camera work, editing effects, and purposeful mise-en-scene. Specifically, they planned locations and costumes more carefully to set the right atmosphere, used more complex shots like high angles to build tension, and incorporated editing techniques from popular thriller films to keep the audience engaged. Through further practice and studying other films, the author and their partner enhanced their skills and created a stronger final product than their original preliminary task.Evaluation 7
Evaluation 7ciaranolan10
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The document compares the student's preliminary film project to their final thriller product. It notes that the preliminary had limited planning time, while the final product benefited from weeks of pre-production planning. This allowed for improved organization, filming, and editing. While some shots and elements were carried over, the student aimed to improve focus, sound, and flow based on lessons from the preliminary experience. The preliminary also helped develop editing skills that enhanced the quality of the final thriller opening.More from jamielee11111111111 (6)
Question 4 and 5 updated
Question 4 and 5 updatedjamielee11111111111
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Our thriller film opening targets 15-25 year olds by depicting the kidnapping and assault of blonde females. It uses common thriller conventions like an obsessed male character, isolated settings, and clues left for the audience to speculate on. Shots focus on vulnerability and danger to attract viewers and editing builds suspense through fades, slow motion, and an unexpected cutaway at the end.Quesion 7
Quesion 7jamielee11111111111
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The document discusses how completing a preliminary task helped improve the filmmaker's skills for their thriller project. They were able to identify mistakes from the preliminary task and apply techniques like the 180 degree rule, match on action shots, and shot reverse shots more effectively in the thriller opening. Screenshots are provided as examples. Completing the preliminary task helped the filmmakers better understand important camera and editing techniques to produce cleaner shots and a stronger final product for their thriller opening.Question one
Question onejamielee11111111111
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The document summarizes the film opening created by the author's group. It describes establishing conventions of the thriller genre such as dark, isolated settings; the protagonist dressed in dark clothes; and a non-diegetic news report to create tension. Key points include introducing the protagonist first to subvert expectations, only showing characters briefly to generate confusion and suspense, and using slow motion during a strangling scene to emphasize the character's perspective. The opening aims to intrigue audiences and follow genre conventions while also surprising in some story and character details.Question one
Question onejamielee11111111111
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The document summarizes the film opening created by the author's group. It describes establishing conventions of the thriller genre such as dark, isolated settings; the protagonist dressed in dark clothes; and a non-diegetic news report to create tension. Key points include introducing the protagonist first to subvert expectations, only showing characters briefly to generate confusion and suspense, and using slow motion during a strangling scene to emphasize the character's perspective. The opening aims to intrigue audiences and follow genre conventions while also surprising in some story and character details.Question one
Question onejamielee11111111111
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The document summarizes the film opening created by the author's group. It discusses various elements included to adhere to thriller genre conventions, such as:
1) The title "Attractions Kills" connects to the storyline where the villain Scott kills blonde girls he is attracted to.
2) Settings like a dark isolated room and alleyway are typical for thrillers. Costumes like the protagonist dressed in dark clothes also follow conventions.
3) Shots like slow motion and shot reverse shot are used effectively for suspense and clarity. Special effects like slow motion during strangling make shots more impactful.Question one
Question onejamielee11111111111
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The document summarizes the film opening created by the author's group. It discusses various elements included to adhere to thriller genre conventions, such as:
1) The title "Attractions Kills" connects to the storyline where the villain kills blonde girls he is attracted to.
2) Settings are isolated and dark to create suspense. Locations include a room with photos of victims and an alleyway.
3) Costumes are dark to look casual but still ominous. Props include knives and rope to tie up the victim.
4) Shots like slow motion and shot reverse shot are used deliberately to focus audience attention and move the story along.Quesion 7
- 1. After doing our preliminary task a few months before our actual thriller project we can see a massive difference and actually notice how much this exercise helped us with the most important camerawork techniques and editing techniques we needed knowledge for. After editing and recording this we become aware of mistakes being made which meant that when we come to filming our actual film we was able to not make these mistakes again. Match on action, the 180 degree rule and shot reverse shot are all shot that we also used in our thriller opening as well as our preliminary task. This was done without even realising as we already had the knowledge on what they were, how to use them and what the effects of them were. Below we have two screen shots of both the thriller movie and the prelim task. We made sure that the 180 degree rule was used through-out the whole of both of them. This is because it is vital if you do not want your audience to become confused if they aren’t familiar with the location. It makes the audience aware of the setting, making it easier for them to read the scene. This could also lead to making the audience engage more with the film. We improved from our preliminary task to our thriller opening because the shots were much cleaner. We didn’t have to re do the shots as many times as we did for our preliminary and we understood the meaning of it so we done it automatically. Below there are 4 screen shots from both again the preliminary task and thriller opening of match on action. This is important to films because match on action creates continuity between shots. This shot is most popular when walking around corners or going through doors. This is just like our examples below. Not only does this create continuity but it makes the shot more interesting and it makes it make more sense. We improved our match on action from our preliminary task to our thriller opening for the exact same reasons as the 180 degree rule. We knew what match on action was so it came automatically to us.
- 2. We also have shot reverse shot in both our preliminary task and thriller film opening. Shot reverse shot is most popular to be used during a conversation typically between two people. This makes the audience more aware of who is talking at one time. This could also mean it is clearer for the audience as they only have to concentrate on one person too. Doing the preliminary task before we filmed our thriller opening project helped us improve on our camera techniques as we learned from our mistakes that we noticed from our preliminary task. Furthermore this also helped us with our basic editing skills e.g. fast/slow pace editing; cutting shots etc. This is because we already knew how to use the editing software. This ensured when it came to editing our thriller opening it took less time and was so much easier.