Post 3a. Target Progress

1. My first target of being able to construct a clear narrative and developing characters is complete with my Script. From the feedback I have had positive reviews on it and therefore am happy with the progress I have made. Although I found this task difficult I am sure it will become easier next time as I have written one already. However saying this, if my script is chosen I will have to add more detain to improve on the scenes and timing with language especially and keeping it less confusing but at the same time interesting and mind grabbing.

2. My second target was to work on my camera skills, as we have not begun filming yet I have not done as much to work on this to progress, but will have the chance later on in the project. Although to help in the mean time I watch more closely in TV programmes and films the different shots used and the best angles to take them whilst familiarising myself with the different names of the shots.
3. Again I have not had much chance to develop my skills on Adobe Premier within the project but I am going to set more time in improving on the programme before it needs to be used for editing. This will involve spending a bit on time to re-cap how to use it from last year and experimenting with different ways to better a shot or scene. I will also need to look at the effects with sound especially to help with filming the chosen script. If mine is chosen research into how best to show the online Internet chat will need to be looked into to be effective and not boring.

4. The set and lighting is very important and needs time when working on to create the best mood for the scene, and finding a good location can take time as it needs to be perfect within the scene and authentic to match the time period. I have been thinking of settings if my script is to be chosen and obviously some are easier than others with the common room from school, and a boys bedroom, and a living room. However finding a house for CORAL is going to be harder as we need to board up the window so do not want a very big one with a un-attractive front garden, and need a small dark living space, although this is were the lighting comes in to create the dark and more mysterious atmosphere. This means I will have to investigate with friends into who has a good base for what the scene needs and then add lighting and props to make it look realistic and well thought out. We also did a lighting experiment with different filters of light from different angles to see what effects looked best and would work well within a certain scenario.

5. I think I have improved my interpersonal skills within the class as I find it easier to talk to others now I know them a bit better. Also with helping each other with constructive criticism and adding personal touches, rather then just disliking an idea. Having a smaller class definitely helps in achieving this. When we are put into groups and have a script it will be easier to separate job roles into the different sections and allow everything to run smoothly, the job roles table (post 10) will help with this.