The filmmakers learned several important lessons when progressing from their preliminary editing task to their final film. For lighting, they gained an understanding of how lighting can be used to set mood and atmosphere, such as low-key lighting for a thriller genre. For sound design, they learned the importance of non-diegetic elements like music and foley effects to build tension and realism. Continuity of camera placement and adherence to techniques like the 180-degree rule and rule of thirds composition improved the flow and professionalism of the final film.

1. Q7 - Looking back at your preliminary
task (the continuity editing task), what
do you feel you have learnt in the
progression from it to full product?
By David Owootomo and Toby Gearing

2. Lighting
Preliminary Task Final Film
• From the preliminary task our lighting wasn’t really relevant in creating a dark
thriller look that we were aiming for. The lighting was very bright and made the task
look more comical rather than a cabalistic atmosphere that would help convey a
thriller.
• In comparison to the final film we have produced, we were able to use lighting
effectively to create the dark mood that is iconic of a thriller. This has helped me
learn the importance of lighting in its use of creating a certain mood and
atmosphere to a film. Also the variations of lighting used that is associated with a
film also corresponds to genre, for example bright lighting for a romantic comedy
and low-key lighting for a thriller.
David
Owootomo

3. Sound - (Soundtrack)
Preliminary Task Final Film
• In the preliminary task, all sound used was diegetic and also not edited. This
consequently established that we had no soundtrack and therefore the task did not
build up in tension. This also meant sound the task was quite plain and boring as the
audience lack suspense needed in the task.
• Our final film involved a real build up in tension through the backing track, that
really built up suspense in the chase scene. This helped establish the suspense
needed for a thriller film. By us doing this it also showed the relevant soundtracks
that are used in certain genres of film and their use in creating a certain
atmosphere dependant on the genre of film they are used in.
David
Owootomo

4. Sound - (Foley)
Preliminary Task Final Film
• In the preliminary task, all sound used was diegetic and not edited. This meant that
the task lacked realism conveyed through sound. Also the lack of sound also made it
difficult to convey the thriller genre we were aiming to achieve in the task. Also the
use of non-edited diegetic sound meant that the background eerie ambient sound
that was quite distracting and annoying was present in the task and subsequently
distracted the audience when watching the film.
• The final film involved us using a lot more non-dietetic foley. This helped covey a
sense of realism and a dark thrilleresque mood to the film. Additionally; editing was
added onto the sound in which certain sounds, for example police sirens were
louder in the film to add suspense and foreshadow events that occur. This has
helped in knowing the importance of foley in film and its use in creating a specific
atmosphere in a film.
David
Owootomo

5. 180 degree rule/Continuity
Preliminary task
Final task
Whilst using the 180 degree rule in the preliminary task I didn't understand how badly it can throw the audience
off the story if done incorrectly. It also distracts the audience from the plot as they can pick up on mistakes. I
managed to not break the rule but the camera was obviously at different heights witch shows a lack of
continuity. Compared to the final task the camera is at the same height.
In the final task ‘mask’ I kept the camera at the same height to show continuity. During this process I now
understand how certain aspects of editing can effect the audiences attention to the plot. I have also learnt how
having good continuity can make the film flow and more understandable. Toby Gearing

6. Composition, Rule of Thirds
Preliminary task Final task
The rule of three is used to make a film look and feel more professional.
We attempted to do this in the preliminary task but did not use the built in rule of thirds grid that is on the
camera. As you can see the preliminary task is more centred when compared to the final task. This could possibly
mean that the picture on the right is out of the grid therefore a bad representation of the rule of thirds.
Whilst filming the final task we used the built in grid that is on the camera which helped us produce a better
composed film. This makes it look much more professional and better on the eye.
During this process I have learnt how to probably use the rule of thirds grid and how it can greatly effect the look
of a film.
Toby Gearing

7. Composition, Rule of Thirds
Preliminary task Final task
The rule of three is used to make a film look and feel more professional.
We attempted to do this in the preliminary task but did not use the built in rule of thirds grid that is on the
camera. As you can see the preliminary task is more centred when compared to the final task. This could possibly
mean that the picture on the right is out of the grid therefore a bad representation of the rule of thirds.
Whilst filming the final task we used the built in grid that is on the camera which helped us produce a better
composed film. This makes it look much more professional and better on the eye.
During this process I have learnt how to probably use the rule of thirds grid and how it can greatly effect the look
of a film.
Toby Gearing