Sunday, 29 September 2013

Reflecting - Technical skills developed throughout AS

Throughout the AS year I have picked up on numerous skills which have helped me endlessly some of which are:
Skills
Challenges
Positives
Learnt how to edit using Final Cut Pro, being able to put up pieces of text within the video, framing the video and editing such as blurs, fades etc.
Blogging on time was a major challenge for me throughout the whole AS year
For me the main positive was the exam since I was very well prepared for it
Including different types of sound within the video with the use of Sound Track Pro
Focusing camera numerous times and understanding the new types of equipment
Being able to understand how to use new equipment
Learnt how to film following rules such as the 180 degree rule, rule of thirds and breaking the fourth wall
Cutting scenes, not enough footage and combining interactive skills such as sound
Being able to work in a group so not all the wright was put onto me
Uploading, embedding videos and some form of acting
Attending workshops  and meeting deadlines
Making a few good friends within my AS media class
Learnt how to use Blogger which was a massive part to the AS project and similarly, it will be in A2
Group problems were very hard to resolve due to numerous issues
Experience of being able to make a Thriller opening and understanding its conventions
Learnt how to use a camera effectively and learning how to focus shots


Learnt how to use different shot types and different types of cuts such as jump cuts


Creating and understanding the conventions of a film opening


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