Me-vid Evaluation

Me-Vid Evaluation 

Pre Production Planning
The goal of my video was to show diverse aspects of myself for example not everyone knew that I was born prematurely and I wanted to show how my family see of me etc.

I decided the format to be fun and relaxed, showing different filming techniques.  I created the script and decided who I wanted to interview.  I used pictures and video and I also made sure the timing was precise.

My bedroom was used as a backdrop when planning my personal interviews and I also used different location for my family member; their houses and outdoors.

Production
The equipment I used was a tripod, a camera and a SD card and I also had to used my script.

 I interviewed My Grandma, My Dad and one of my close friends.

 

Post Production
The things that worked well in this project was the fact that I could interview my family member but at the same time it was challenging because my family members had a lot to say and I couldn't fit it all into the time allocated.

It took a little longer than I expected to complete my video because I don't organize my time well and I had to add extra hours to my intended time.

The things I could improve on is the lighting out the scene, I could also rotate one of the photos to a straight angle I could also expand the picture to fit the screen.

Shooting script

Edit work shop evaluation

Here is my version of 'The Encounter.' Techniques I have used for this are 180 degree rule, rule of thirds and match on action. The 180 degree rule requires the camera to stay in a semi circle within a 180 degrees of the scene. It's used because it to not confuse the audience. Here is my example of the 180 degree rule...  

Rule of thirds is where the actors or actresses eyes are a 1/3 of the way down the frame. The rule of thirds is used to keep the focus throughout the film. Here is my example of the rule of thirds...

Match on action is used to keep the continuity of the film. It is used so the audience don't get confused. Here is an example of how I used the match on action. As you can see the first shot is me opening the door, the second shot is me on the other side of the door in the exact same position...

The challenges I faced during production was to stick to the rule of thirds, I struggled with this because the precise angle when the actor was moving was always different and it took a lot of patience to try and keep in the shot. I would change this by directing in a more manageable way. Another challenge I faced was remembering the same clothes that I wore on the first day of the video shooting, this caused us to have to re-film it and lose our first shots. I would remember it, next time, by taking a picture the night before so that I know exactly what I was wearing this will create continuity.

The challenges I faced post-production were merging the shots together so that they flow well. Another challenge I faced were adding the effects in the correct place. If I were to edit again I would add credits at the end and a graphic title.

The overall strengths of my work are planning out a well thought out story board and sticking to it during production and post-production. Another strength is keeping focused whilst using the digital technology and taking time to understand all the features.

The overall weakness of my work was the lack of organisation of my props i.e costume. I also would film the scene, where I am walking towards the bathroom, on a tripod as oppose to handheld as I felt that the filming was a bit messy and looks rushed. Next time I will be more careful and use the tripod to frame and position.