What I learnt when I filmed my Preliminary Test

For my first Preliminary Test I learnt a lot about the basics of making a film. This was because I made mistakes, however they were very useful as they made me think about what I needed to change in order for my film to look more realistic and have more continuity throughout.

For the second Preliminary Test I changed a lot of aspects, these were:

I used a clapper board to make it easier for when I came to the editing suite. This helped as I was able to identify the shots I wanted to use, therefore I didn't have to watch all the footage, just the bits I wanted to use for the exercise.







I also changed the camera angles to create a more interesting atmosphere in parts of the film. For instance, when the two characters sit down and say a couple of lines of dialogue, I used a close up shot, rather than a medium close up, which is what I used in my previous film.

When I filmed this time round I found it much easier, as I had more of a basic idea of how to shoot a film, and the rules that come with filming, such as the 180-degree rule and the rule of thirds.

In general, the second preliminary exercise was much more a success than the first. I am pleased with the final outcome of my film.