The difference between our work techniques used in the Preliminary Task and our Opening Horror Sequence is quite significant. The style and efficiency of filming had changed dramatically, we have learnt more in depth details about filming, editing and preparation especially.
Our Prelim was the first time we ever filmed as a group, so whilst shooting, we were still adapting to one another and sorting out group dynamics. The Prelim was also scripted, we were supervised and a set amount of shots was given to us (over the shoulders, wide angles and close ups - then any additional shots we felt it necessary to take). The Prelim was very uncontrolled by us and heavily guided by our teachers.
In complete contrast, we had a lot of responsibility over the Opening Sequence, from plot to editing, therefore much more rested on our filming techniques and abilities to control and command our project without the help of teachers or outside assistance. The difference between our prelim task and our opening sequence is the amount of creative freedom we were given and the compatibility between myself and my group members.
Our idea for our thriller was not actually one single idea alone - in the end it was a collaboration of ideas we all put together and thought up. At first, we were fluctuating with ideas and plot lines but we managed to do some research and then all four of us agreed on plot, title and how this would be shot. Whenever we tried to assign one person to a certain position (like titles or casting) we found that this really did not work. We needed consideration from all four of us and reasoning for any arguments. We worked best together, this was apparent from the beginning before we even started to film. I loved working together because then we would all be happy with the final project and this was not just one persons idea but a collaboration of one groups imagination - we all had something to give and we all knew how to work with one another from the Prelim Task. Our group found a natural balance which is why filming and especially editing was so easy to do because we all knew when something didn't work or look right or fit or needed another take.
Our filming techniques definitely could have been better - we found it hard to shoot because this was an opening sequence which was intended to be entirely compiled of match cuts, however, we had many complications due to the lack of knowledge (and awareness of space) with locations and prop malfunctions and as a result our shots and takes were not all we could have hoped for.
Our first time editing was nothing short of disastrous, when we tried to cut the film together we came out with nonsense our first try and our second was too hard to follow with too-fast cuts and a confusion configuration within the visual plot. We then decided to scrap everything and start again with focus on creating match cuts. This worked phenomenally, we matched all the action together then built in the material that would go before it or after it, adding music really helped with the climax and mood of the opening sequence.
We made up with editing for what we lost in filming - and this is an unideal but realistic scenario in Hollywood, British Film or anytime when filming. We learnt a lot - usually the hard way - and the difference between the prelim and the opening sequence is large and incredible. A lot of progress was made within the gap of filming days.
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