Prelim Evaluation - Question 5

What new skills have you developed during the process of filming your prelim?

I have learnt many skills during the process of filming our prelim, from directing, to operating the camera, to editing. They are skills that I will improve through the media course.
Because I was a beginner to filming a prelim I picked up on many skills and techniques that i used during the process of creating our film. For example I now know what its like to be on set behind the camera, and experiencing the shooting process. I experienced this process in different positions of the film crew such as director, camera operator and operating the clapper. Crusial rules that I learnt such as waiting for 3 seconds after 'action' is shouten 'cut' and having the clapper in sight of the camera when it begins to start recording. All rules that I now know, which I didn't, but should of before filming the prelim.
Other skills I have developed are my camera shots, for example I experiemented taking different shots that I have never taken before, and using the tripod with and without to see the difference. It widened my range of views when in the hands of the camera. I also learnt that the 180 degree rule is essential when filming, because if it isn't included it could ruin your films point of view.
My directing skills have developed extremely as its made me feel more confident when organising the scenes and placing props and actors where they are needed. If something wasn't right, I knew how to fix the problem, which was something I couldn't do before.
I have learnt many skills when it comes to editing, even though I am quite good at computer based projects, I enjoyed learning how to add things to my film and put my prelim together. Once all music, transitions and credits were added the film came alive and I knew how each element had been created.
Lastly I have learnt how to keep things consistent in the film. For example always use the same room. If not, I have learnt how to find different locations.