Wordle collection for the theme of Horror

Our Continuity Video

Evaluation - Interview style

Editing, Software and Process

When we filmed, we used Mihaella's video recorder. The original plan was that we transferred the clips onto both mine and Mihaella's laptops. However to transfer video from her video recorder to a laptop she needed a lead which she left at home. We agreed that Mihaella would be in charge of editing the video and she used windows live movie maker to do this. She put each clip into order using the story board to help her and once this was done added a title at the start. However, when we got the video back from Michaelle, there were a few mistakes. Firstly the clip at the start (where Lottie is filmed sitting on her phone texting) went on for far to long, longer then we had agreed. Secondly, the shot where I walk in the room was repeated twice, one straight after the other. The editing was handed over to Kirsty who was able to finish editing the video and take out any unwanted footage. I was a small part of this process but after some failed attempts at editing it from me, Kirsty was able to get it done quickly and efficiently. with good results.    

Film log - When filming

Filming went well and luckily we did not have to many complications and managed to get the filming done in the hour we had available to us. 

We did redo a few shots several time but that was because we were not happy with how they were done or we missed out a line. Luckily it did not waste time redoing them. 

We were very aware when it came to continuity and made sure not to make any mistakes. Every time Michaella moved the camera to change who she was filming (being careful not to cross the 180 degree line) we stayed still so when she begun filming the other person we could carry on with our movement. 

We had not practice what we were going to say each time so every line we had to say, Kirsty told us what it was. I don't think it was a problem we did not remember what we were going to say as we wanted to get into the filming and having Kirsty there to help us made it easier and filming, i think, was much more efficient.

We changed a few bits to the storyboard as in one clip, Lotti pushes the chair over and then picks it up when she goes to sit back down. However, when we came to film this part we realized  that, because of the shape of the chair and the height of the table, it worked and looked better if she just pushed the chair behind her as she stood up then pulled the chair closer when she went to sit back down again. 

All these are only minor issues that happened in filming but did not effect time or our video in any way.  

We made the time we have available and spent most of it filming. The only time we were not filming was when we went to find the class room, when we were getting ready to film and the small gaps between filming each clip. I think we used our time efficiently   

Film log - Getting the filming done

We chose to get all our filming done in one hour long lesson. There were several reasons for this:

• Continuity purposes
• Time
• Area of filming
• Sickness

We thought, for continuity reasons, getting all the filming done in one go was important. We did not want to have to worry about what we were wearing or how we had our hair and try to replicate that on another day. Also, if we moved from the table where we were sat during filming, it may be harder to sit back in that exact position if we left and came back to it. A different sitting position is something else that would be noticed as a continuity error, something we did not want in our video.   

Time was another reason we pushed to get the filming done in the hour we had available. We wanted to make the most of that hour. We wanted to make sure we had plenty of time to get the editing and filming done before our deadline. We really wanted to make good use of the time we had available.  

Also, area of filming was important we did not know when the room would next be free and we did not want to start filming and come back the next day to find there was a lesson in the room. This would waste time waiting for a day when it was free or mean we would have to move onto a different room completely and start filming again. This was not an option.   

Lastly, we were worried about sickness. On this day everyone in our group was present and we wanted to get the filming done while we were all together. If we put of filming for another lesson, not only would this waste time but also if one of us was absent there could be complications. If Kirsty or Michaella were ill there would not be problem as they could take over each others roles. However, as we appear in the video, if Lotti or I was absent we would have to wait in till we were both in again once again wasting time and meaning we may not of reached our deadline. 

All these are important reasons to why we pushed our selves to get all our filming done in one hour.  

Actors, Props and Costuming

Actors

We organised this at the very start planning. I worked in a group with Lotti, Kirsty and Michaella. However, in first lesson of planning, both Michaella and Kirsty were absent. For planning purposes, Lotti and i wanted a ruff idea of who would being what so we chose our roles within the group and gave Kirsty and Michaella other roles. The original plan was to have Kirsty and I to two people would be filmed and Lotti would be in charge of continuity with having the storyboard and dialogue to make sure it is followed during filming. Michaella had the role of filming. Michaella and I kept these roles however, when the dialogue changed, Lotti and Kirsty switched roles. Kirsty said she felt happier being in charge of continuity rather then being filmed.   

Props and Costume

We only had one prop and that was Lotti's phone which she only used at the very start of the video before I enter the room. She used it to make it look like she was texting someone. We did not feel the need for anymore props as we did not need any for the nature of the conversation and because they were simply not needed. 

We also did not feel the need for costumes. We simply filmed in what we wore that day. 

Because we has only one prop and no costumes no organisation or planning was needed.