Year 13 Tips

The year 13 media students came to talk to us about our projects. They gave us tips and hints in what to do, what not to do, what to include, and not to include. This talk was very important as we picked up some vital tips which will help the production and filming of the project.

They told us planning is vital, and if we don’t plan the shots we need to get on each day, and what equipment is needed, the production of the thriller may be hampered or stalled. We also need to learn how to use all the equipment, so our shots look professional. Continuity is important also, so we have to ensure the settings, costumes, etc. don’t change between shots, and to avoid silly mistakes, like reflections in mirrors and leaving equipment in shot. We should also look into having high quality and realistic props.

We were also told to film more than we actually needed, so when we go to edit we can pick and choose the best shots. Shooting from various angles and using different types of shots, will make our film look more professional and makes editing easier. Using original locations makes our film look more professional.

Having these tips makes the filming, production and editing process much easier, and will increase the quality of our project.

Tom Smith