For this project, my group encountered a great deal of technological problems. If this had not occurred, I believe the hard effort that we put into the assignment would have been more obvious in the film. I am extremely proud of the film, considering all the obstacles we had. Of course, if we had had more time we would have been able to create stronger visuals, yet I believe we accomplished what we set out to do. Next time, I would be sure to leave enough time to edit, since that is where most of our problems occurred. Everything we had filmed was not appearing during the editing process so we simply decided to reshoot all our scenes and just move forward. Although extremely frustrating, I believe we handled the situation well and as best as we could.
Aside from learning that editing is not for me, I learned how to work well with others during stressful situations. Also, I learned the importance of time management, especially when using technology. Furthermore, I was able to apply both the photography and film skills we learned. They were used to create clear shots. Each shot is a photograph in itself so it was always important to maintain a certain look while filming. Additionally, we were able to use different shots and film techniques, such as medium shots and panning.
I contributed greatly to this project. I was a part of everything from acting to editing. I really worked hard in learning how to create smooth transitions and how to edit out scenes and shots that were unnecessary. Once again, by applying my photography skills I was able to direct what shots would appear best to the viewer.
Once again, I'm extremely happy with the outcome of our film considering all of our problems. Overall, this was a tremendous learning experience to say the least!
