EVALUATION : Question 7

Looking back at your preliminary task (the continuity editing task), what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product?

During the production, I have learnt about different aspects which go into it such as mise-en-scene, character representation, effects of shots when creating an opening scene. This is mainly to introduce the protagonist and the antagonist and to set the scene in place. Also to tell the type of film it is e.g genre, independent or mainstream cinema etc. 

For example, with this project, I discovered the importance of making the audience entertained so they continue to watch your film. During the continuity exercise, I had learnt how to use Final Cut Express which was very useful when doing my film production. We had lots of mid-shots in the continuity editing which made it more easier for me and made me understand clearly of how to take such shots and also how to look after my equipment during the filming. Before the continuity editing task, I had done another task where I had to make a scene exactly the same from Life of Mars. For my film, I used my knowledge which I had gained when doing the Life On mars exercise, I used the sunrise shot which is very similar from a sun shining shot from Life On Mars. 

Overall, I have learnt that an opening sequence requires a lot more than just titles. During the opening sequence, the audience needs to be interested in either the characters or the storyline. . All these tasks and exercises which I had done before my filming helped me a lot during my production as it made my work much more easy and doable.