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I have enjoyed this task so much as I feel it gave us so much independence to be able to create something great, that we wanted to do. I enjoyed filming and editing and writing scripts because I am very interested in watching films that it was eye opening to be on the other side (on a smaller scale of course). Overall I think it has been my favourite part of the media AS course and has made me want to continue learning so much more in media. 

Question 7

Looking back to your preliminary task, what do you feel that you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

I think that this task was a success, I feel we had a firm idea from the start and this really helped as we then could establish our target audience, which then lead on to production and post production. Compared to my preliminary task you can see how much I have improved. In the preliminary task, there was lots of problems that made it unable to run smoothly. I feel that with this task my group was a lot more focused, we organised and planned it a lot better which then helps you know what needs to be achieved. We also set ourselves personal deadlines so we had enough time for pre-production, production and post production. Also we all had assigned roles for example I wrote the script whilst someone else did a costume list, which meant we could get a lot done quickly and everyone was motivated and working well. I think the motivation of the group was ten times what my group was with the preliminary task which is one of the most important factors. I feel I have learnt so much more about editing, filming and planning which I am very pleased about.

I think there is also an apparent skill level increase, you can see the filming an editing look so much more professional. Along with experimenting more with the camera movements, angles, shots and Final Cut. I think my biggest achievement was being able to create a production logo, that was not required in the preliminary task. I felt this was a personal achievement due to the fact I am very interested in graphics and I believe for a first attempt it was fairly successful. I got to learn a lot about the varying programs, Final Cut, After Effects etc.

Question 6

Question 5

How did you attract/address your audience?

To attract our audience we thought about putting our opening sequence on YouTube, as our target audience could easily access it as well as posting it on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr as social networking is a major part of teenagers lives and it means that many people all over the world could see it.

Overall I got really good feedback from everyone that I had shown the opening sequence to. I interviewed my team mate and close friend who is too in a collective with me. He is a creative visual art director and films all our music video's, trailers, party footage etc. I thought he'd be the best person to show it to as it is his main passion and he has knowledge and is used to being behind the camera.

Me: What genre do you think this opening sequence is?

Jordan: I think its a thriller or some sort of teen drama, not horror as I haven't seen blood yet. 

Me: What did you think of the editing?

Jordan: Yeah I like it, I found it great to watch. I thought the beginning was really good, the blurring of vision was great, I'm the one that normally uses that technique! Your production logo was amazing, it took me ages to be able to master ours, as you know, but I felt it gave such a professional look to your opening sequence. All editing seemed to be done so well, you guys did great! The text and credits were cool to, simple black and white can do wonders.

Me: And opinions on the camera angles?

Jordan: You handled the camera very well, using varying camera angles, establishing shots, close ups and all that jazz, which always makes something more interesting. I loved the handheld camera of it swaying when the girl was drinking, very artistic I must say.

Me: What was the soundtrack like for you?

Jordan: Fitted the genre very well, instantly added suspense and kept me engaged which is a success as my attention span isn't great. I felt that maybe a song could have been used to attract a younger market, just to break it up a bit. The voice over was so dark and mysterious, nice little enigma there.

Me: What went well and what needs improving?

Jordan: To be honest I think you did remarkably well with only three of you to a group, I felt all of it was really professional and you have done so well. The only improvements would be varying of sound to modernise it a bit and better quality cameras however I think everything was done to such a high standard. So impressed and proud!

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