Evaluation Q6

Q6

One thing I have learnt about camerawork is how to keep a shot steady with use of a tripod. This has helped me film effectively as shots that require no movement are rather hard to do without a tripod. Using a tripod has also taught me when to use steady shots effectively, such as when filming a character walking from the side or from behind to show where they are going. This has also helped me to master the shots that need the camera to pivot. This allows following the character easier and also making the film look as smooth as possible. I have used these techniques to show how the character has moved though the environment he is placed in as well as guide the opening through the action that is on screen.

I have also learned that lighting also has a huge impact on how the camera films. I learnt this by filming in different lights to see how the quality differs; I found out due to this that the camera works the best in a bright area where light is plentiful and that it seems to reduce the quality of the filming at night. This means that I have had to move the camera around the set to find out where the camera worked the most effective as it was an area where there was a mix of light. From this I have learnt that it is harder to shoot in dark places than in light and is also more effective not use a mixture of lighting within the piece to make it more dramatic.

I have also learned how to use composition to the best effect. I have used this to cut out certain marts of the shot that are not relevant as well as making the shot look the best whilst including things such as branches and shadows as well as excluding uncontrollable elements such as cars and houses. This has also made it easier to use the rule of thirds as well to keep the action in a more central location. This also made my opening easier to film as it let me keep track of onscreen elements easier and make it easier to film.

Action is in the centre.

The golden mean has also helped me film as it has also helped me keep track of the action on screen. It has also helped me maintain that the shot it filmed correctly and that it is not off angel or anything wrong with it. I have used this technique most when he is entering the main forested area and bends down. Also, lighting seemed to work better if it was down the golden mean, so I used this for effect.


I have also learnt how to add effects appropriately and transitions within iMovie. This has helped make my opening flow and also make it have a pace as well as giving a duel narrative due to the monsters view within it. The transitions I used were mainly fade to white. This worked well as the monsters view was black and white so fitted in well with it. I also learned how to use sound effectively such as the music in the background and the how to use the diegetic sounds such as wind. This made it seem a more natural area as well as being scary.

I also learned how to import new footage from iMovie. This helped me learn how to use iMovie effectively and how to make the movie itself as I needed the clips. I also learned how to make an effective ident from influences from other idents as well as production names. I also learned how to burn of a DVD and make a menu using iDVD and using the magic DVD option to create the menu. This means I have learned the basics of using IMovie as well as how to make a DVD.

The timeline of my thriller. Music, clips and other sound effects.