Editing Techniques

Editing is a process in which filmed footage is put together to create a sequence, which may or may not make sense. The way something is edited can depend on the genre or the pace of a film.
In-camera editing is a technique where the shots are filmed in a strict order, and no editing, re-ordering or cutting is taken place. Therefore the film is completely finished after the developing stage. This technique is generally used for people who want to skip the editing stage or want to create a film simply. 
Digital filmaking is now the general process of sequencing shots together. This is where all the footage is uploaded and placed together using digital products, such as Adobe or Avid. This can also include placing on special effects, which can be good for fantasy, action, science-fiction films etc. This is definitely the most common technique today, however before these tehcniques were avaliable films were edited together using splicing. Splicing is where a physical device is used to join lengths of photograhic film together by hand.

Editing also involves having to somehow transition between one scene and the other. The general and most simple transition used is called a cut. Cuts are when there is an abrupt change between one shot and another, and they can generally make a film flow quite well when the continuity is right, such as during a match-on-action. Next is the dissolve, which in contrast to a cut is a gentle change from one shot to another. A dissolve generally indicates that a period of time has passed. This is why dissolves are used a lot in montages. A wipe is when a shot replaces another by slowly appearing from one side of the screen and moving across. This kind of transition is rather artistic, but can also be used as a way to start another scene. This type of transition is also used somewhat in animation. The last transition to mention is a fade. A fade usually shows that something has ended or something is beginning, as the shot will gradually be brought up from black or down to black (or sometimes white). This can gradually bring the viewer into a scene. 

A very important aspect of editing is making sure that the shots flow well together to make the viewing experience better and more understandable for the audience. This is overall called the continuity system. This generally makes sure that audience doesn't become aware of how a product is constructed together. There are a range of different techniques that fall into the category of continuity.
Fistly there are establishing shots, which are generally used at the beginning of a scene shortly to show the audience where a scene takes place. Generally these shots are taken from a far angle (long shots, ariel shots etc.) in an exterior location. The example I have found for this is from the film The Holiday (video). At the beginning of this scene you can see that for about 3 seconds it shows that place where they are arriving. The car doesn't necesarilly have to be theirs, because the audience gets the idea straight away that this is the location that they are in. If this shot was not there, then the audience would possibly feel confused at a jump between the last shot of the previous scene and the start of this one, because there would be no indication that their location has changed. This is why establishing shots are imporant in continuity. 

If a scene has a conversation between two people, making sure that the audience follows along with the conversation is important. This links to the 180-degree rule and shot-reverse-shots. The 180-degree rule is vital to make sure that the audience doesn't get confused of the placing of the characters.

After watching the scene above you can see how the 180-degree rule applies. The camera must stay in a 180-degree area, and not doing so will end with shots becoming muddled and the position of the characters changing. This will make the conversation less easy to follow, and leave the audience confused. You can see in the scene that the camera stays over the left shoulder of the male and the right side of the female. This is overall effective as it helps the audience grasp the situation of the scene and helps them stay focused on the characters and their emotions, rather than them becoming confused about where they're placed.

The type of shots used here are also known as shot-reverse-shots. This type of shot is most important during a conversation, as it allows the audience to see both sides and allows them to also grasp the atmosphere and emotions. When these shots are placed together, it helps the audience understand that they are looking and interacting at eachother. In this extract, it helps us see that these two characters are having a conversation and we should focus soley on this two characters only and what they are saying. Because the shots keep reversing backwards and forwards, this gives an equal amount of screentime for each character, and allows us to feel connected with both of them equally and understand the range of emotions making the scene more atmospheric.
These type of scenes also allow for motivated editing. One of the main shots in motivated editing called an eyeline match. This is where the eyes of a character in a conversation are used to help the audience understand what they are seeing. For example, in this shot you can see that she is looking forward off-screen and then in the next shot, you can see that it cuts to what she is looking at, and at this point the audience can also work out what he is looking at too because of his eyeline. This is very important for continuity because it helps the viewer follow a scene without any confusion. It's also effective because at the beginning we want to find out what the character is looking at, adding suspense and drama, helping the audience engage with the film and feel more connected.
Another type of editing which is used the majority of the time are match cuts on action. This is where an action begins in one shot and then follows on into the next, which can allow for a smooth flow during an action which can be important for continuity and for ease of viewing. In this scene a match on action happens when she opens the door. If we didn't have the shot filmed closer up, than it wouldn't of been as effective. This is because the audience needs to feel the same excitement of the female character as she opens the door and sees who is behind it. As the door opens so quickly it is hard to get any stills, however this shot takes place between 9 and 11 seconds.

It is important in any film that the audience feels connected with the main character and overall knows who they are clearly. In order to do this successfully, the filmmaker must make sure that they use range of different techniques to ensure that this happens. The viewer must be able to connect and indentify the main protagonist easily. 

I have chosen this particular extract from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind because it shows two main characters. However, one of them is a lot more important than the other, and this is shown by the fact that he has many more close-ups, a point-of-view shot, slightly more screen time and reaction shots.


Close-ups are when a person or object is framed far in and direct, such as showing just a protagonists face. This can be used to show emotions and help the audience engage with the character more dramatically. The shot here is of the main protagonist on the phone. We do not see any of the female character however we know it's her who's talking. Because of the close-ups we can see the detail in his emotions and his reactions to her words. Because we are focusing solely on him, the audience can strongly understand his feelings, which is shown through his nervousness and smiling- showing the main fact that he loves her.

Point-of-view shots are used so that the audience can see what the main protagonist is looking at, making us feel more involved. It makes us feel more involved because we can feel what the character is experiencing as if we were there ourselves, and this is why they are so effective. Just before this shot we see the main character looking at something, and then it cuts to this POV. This is effective because while it helps us understand what the other female character is like, it also makes the viewer more involved in what's happening with the main protagonist, which is very important for progression.

After the female character says something in a conversation, it immediately cuts back to the male character, showing his facial expression reasonably close. This is a reaction-shot because it his showing his response to something that has been done/said. These are imporant for building chracter, as reaction shots show how the character acts in certain situations helping us understand their personality etc. This also helps the audience feel the same way, which can be imporant for building up emotions. 

I think that this scene from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind shows very unique editing, especially nearer the end. There are many features of a montage, however for this scene certain cuts and images are used to give a strange effect which links to the main character, Joel, being in a memory. The shots from 2:15 to 3:00 are edited together much like a montage because some shots flash up (mostly being flash backs), there are a range of different colours and there is a rather strange atsmophere. In my opinion, these montage effects are very effective because they show a lot of creativity while successfully showing the fact that he is going through flashbacks.
The amount of screen time that Joel has compared to anyone else shows that he is the main character. Because of the amount of time that he is in the film, the audience can successfully engage with his story rather than being distracted.  
This scene also has some cutaways, where the dialogue still runs however the shot changes to one of him not speaking. This part is at 1:11 where he is sitting on the couch. This could of been used for shot variation or to make the scene more atmospheric, however I think it was used to help show that more time has passed than you think. Shot variation is important to make a film visually appealing and keep the audience interested. There are plenty of different shots that can be used such as establishing shots, long/medium/close up shots, birds eye view, high/low angles, pans, tracking and zooming shots. Making sure that the content and the shot link well together is vital, as this will ensure that your film will be successful and professional. The scene above shows a few range of shots, such as the ones below. You can see that these are very different and are really visually appealing which makes the film a lot more enjoyable for viewing. 

This scene above also uses many jump-cuts. Jump-cuts is when there is an abrupt transition from one shot to the other, which generally does not flow smoothly. The position of a character may suddenly change and editing like this can represent a quick change of time. Jump-cuts in this scene help us feel more displaced as this scene itself is representing memories, so this is why it is an effective technique. It also helps show a wider range of emotions more quickly, and helps us feel more connected to the main protagonist.  
There is also the technique of showing a scene from multiple points of view. This is when a range of different shots are used in one scene to show the content from different angles or 'points of view'. Examples of this is generally throughout the whole scene, as we see multiple different angles of the male character as he is talking, we see shots of what's below him and also an exterior shot of where is is. This is overall good for making a scene more visually interesting and helps the audience feel more involved as they can get a better idea of how and where the scene is taking place. 
One last technique here that has been used is cutting to a soundtrack. Generally this is used in music videos however many films also tak on this technique. This is where a particular scene is motivated by using music, sometimes specifically made for the film or even the rights for a song have been bought. From 2:11 a song made on piano begins, which helps bring out the emotion from the whole scene itself. Music during films is generally vital for making emotions more dramatic. 

Some other techniques include providing and withholding information. This is when information is given at certain points in the film but the most important aspects are kept secret until another point in time. This is an effective technique because it make the audience curious and it is generally used in horrors, crime and dramas. In horrors, this technique may be used by showing an attack at the beginning of the film, but who exactly was attacked is shown only at the end which can overall bring up tension and make the audience want to be more involved. 
Another technique is parallel editing/cross cutting. This is when two or more scenes at different locations are edited to give the effect that they are happening at the same time. One of the most famous parallel edits is from The Silence of the Lambs. You can see that it switches between the interior shots and the exterior shots continuously, and the way that they are edited adds tension and you just want to see what happens in the end. This also links to editing rhythm. Scenes that want the audience to feel tension and action are generally edited to a fast pace, and the shots are therefore cut very quickly to help the scene feel more dramatic. In comparison, you can edit a scene slowly to add more suspense or to make the audience feel calmer or focus on something, depending on the genre. It is important that you use the correct editing rhythm with the right sort of genre, otherwise scenes may feel out of place and the film itself may not be as effective as it could be. This extract from The Silence of the Lambs also shows suspense, as the shots are generally quite short and the tension is really building up as they get closer and closer. This is generally a great technique to set the pace of the film and helps us feel emotion towards the main protagonist, which is vital.

 
In conclusion, the way that a film is edited is essential in making sure that you get a good response from the audience while also making sure that they don't get confused and can follow the story.

Production/Complete Music Video

3/5/2014

Today was the first day of filming. This went successfully however the camera battery ran out a lot earlier than expected. I still think I have managed to get the shots I need to at least make the beginning part of the music video so far. 

8/5/2014

I have now edited together the beginning of my piece, and I currently like the way that I have edited the shots onto the beat. I still need to edit some of the colours to make the video more stylised and I also need to refer to the Production Schedule to see how to continue. 

17-18/5/2014

This weekend I spent shooting the rest of the footage. One downside to this is that the shooting was a lot later than planned, overall because of some bad weather and I had to reschedule.
On the 17th I shot in Beccles and on the 18th I shot the ending of my video down Kessingland Beach. These both went successfully however I feel that the shots at the beach weren't as well planned or organised. I will have to see how they look in the editing stages. 

19-20/5/2014

After managing to film the remaining shots over the previous weekend, I have now spent the past two lessons editing them together and fitting them with the beginning of the video. I have tried my best to make sure that the narrative makes sense and the colours of the film are nice and fit with the atmosphere. These days of editing went successfully and I have managed to complete a complete first draft of my music video with no gaps. I feel that the ending was a lot better than expected. 

23/5/2014

Today I finished the editing completely, watching back through the video to make sure that the shots were timed correctly and also the match-on-actions worked. I overall like the feel of the video and I am excited for it to be completed and uploaded on YouTube. 

After finishing my video, since the band I chose aren't extremely popular yet, I thought I would send them the video via email to see if they would watch it. After a couple of days, I noticed that they had shared the video via their Twitter accounts and in a blog update. I was extremely shocked but also really pleased and after a while they also replied to my email, stating that I had read between the lines well and had represented the lyrics just right. I feel that this makes my video successful and I am very happy with the results.

Research and Planning (Pre-Production)

Part 1 & 2: The track
The track I have chosen is called 'River' by Japanese band named FOLKS, and they formed in 2013 in Hokkaido, Japan. They were all in previous bands before they decided to join together, with two of them also being brothers. They all have previous experience in music making and each of them have moved on from previous bands. Their inspiration is from a range of artists over the globe, including British and French. Their main style is Indie-Rock and they have currently released one self-produced CD and one released under the label of Ki/oon Music.

It's hard to understand the full emotion of the song after translating, but I believe that the basic meaning has been shown in the translation. The meaning of the song contains a lot of words that link to life itself and/or travelling and somehow 'moving forward in life'. Therefore, the overall meaning of the song is rather positive, or in other words, has inspiring and encouraging lyrics. I don't think there's a specific narrative to the lyrics however there are many meaning and concepts, such as 'taking three steps forward, and two steps back'. I also think that the song could link to doing your best and getting the most of life, and perhaps forgetting the past by moving forward and stopping worrying. The song is also named 'River' and there are some lyrics that make me think that the song relates to 'moving forward' like the current of a river does. The song is actually unclear on whether he is just singing about himself, but I believe that he is singing to someone, as I mentioned that he sings a lot of inspiring lyrics. 

To me, I think that the first verse means that even though you can practically be free in life however you shouldn't think to much about it and just carry on, hence the line "...and just carried on walking." The next couple of lines may mean that the future is unclear and you can do anything. I think it generally means "if you like life the way it is, then the future is unclear".
Then it moves onto the chorus, saying that you will "ride a boat with a broken rudder" which means that the boat would then take you anywhere and there is no chosen path. However, at the end of the chorus it says "I was dropped in darkness again" meaning that this is the way that the singer shows that he's scared or worried.
I think from here, with the next verse, it is slowly showing that he or the person is slowly growing more positive- saying that it's alright to be a little selfish and to just keep holding up your head as you proceed. The next verse again says that there will be downfalls in life, for example, problems with love and money however he says "nevertheless live and live on", and instead of falling into the darkness, head for the light. In my opinion, this could also link to death as in the person is just carrying on in life until they reach that point in time of 'reaching the light'. 
The final verse is saying that each person is unique and individual, and each person will work at their own pace and some may have more problems than others, shown by the line "you may lose your way and stumble". The final two lines are repeated lines from earlier, but this time they are brought together to make some sort of sentence. "Today I was dropped in the darkness again, but tomorrow I'll head for the light" which I believe summarises the whole song. 

As mentioned earlier their genre is Indie-Rock and their music includes elements of guitar, bass and also many synthesisers and programming- which I think makes their music unique. 
The duration of the song I have chosen is just over 4 minutes. There are actually 2 versions of the song, one being from their self-produced CD and one from the official CD. 
I done some research and the song was created by the main singers brother (the guitarist in the band) before they all came together. After the singer and the other members heard the song, that was when they decided that they should all join together. The song itself is heavily inspired by 90s UK Rock music. 

Part 3: The Artist

www.folks-eniwa.com
www.facebook.com/FOLKSeniwa
www.twitter.com/FOLKS_ENIWA

The band's clothing/costumes in both their photographs and only music video is rather casual but also in a style of pastel colours. They show off that they are normal, general people compared to people who dress up and use lots of make-up and costumes. Since this was their first music video, it probably wasn't very high budget hence most of the video seeming casual. 



This is their first and only current music video from their song 'Everything is Alone'. Again, just like the song I have chosen, the lyrics are positive in the way that they are inspiring. I have done some research and I have found that they have shot this video in their home town area, meaning that some of the footage could have been shot in their houses too linking to the fact that it probably wasn't very high budget. There is a mixture between dark shots which were filmed in what seems to be an empty room and also, in contrast, there are shots filmed with lots of colour. The beginning of the video shows them all individually and then they all gradually come together. I think this links to how they all joined together as a band, as they weren't all in the same band originally. 



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Locations:

Part 4: Planning

I have been inspired heavily by three music videos, because of their style and range of shots and the way that they have been filmed. I would like to be experimental with my shots like they have done, and use the camera to it's full potential. 

To make sure that my video doesn't stray too far from the bands style, I want to try and do some similar shots. Such as the panning shots and shots with slow motion effects. Just like they have done, I want to try and make people feel the positive atmosphere at the end of the video. 


Synopsis:
A man is being constantly reminded of his past by various objects. The story begins with a slightly surreal setting which involve memories of his past. He then 'wakes up' however his is also part of a dream. This is an overall story of his journey to move on and forget his past. 

Timeline:

Locations/Recces:

• Sotterly Park, Beccles, Suffolk
• River Waveney, Beccles, Suffolk
• My House, Beccles, Suffolk
• Kessingland Beach, Lowestoft

Prop List

• Teddy Bear
• Photo Album

Risk Assessment: 



Production Schedule:

Location Recces:

Styles, Conventions and Techniques

For more on the mise-en-scene, I took this still from one of my music video examples (link). 
I think that the mise-en-scene from this music video is fantastic and is very original with its atmosphere. There are also high levels of contrast between all the different people in the video itself. For example, the first person we see is a 'woman' wearing all black with a gask mask which hides her face. This could suggest that she is a sad person, hiding her face because of her emotions. Black connotes being dark and in contrast, the man in the 'box' seems to be painted white which generally shows innocence. However he has a black line over his eye which could show that him and the girl have a connection still, and he isn't completely innocent- which could link to him being in the box. It generally seems that he is unhappy and trapped and perhaps holds hope at the beginning of the video that the woman will do something. His emotions while singing and the song itself show that the song is powerful, and the mise-en-scene in the video help make this more effective and much more dramatic for the audience. Making the video more dramatic and visually appealing like this shows strongly that they are trying to make the audience feel a connection between the song and the video and the atmosphere. 

There are possibly many different meanings between the different range of mise-en-scene, including the costumes and props and even special effects too. In contrast to these two characters, the rest of the people seem to be more dangerous. Dressed in dark clothing (black, red etc.) and surrounded by dangerous objects such as fire. Perhaps the man in the box has been captured, and he is not like them which is shown by him being painted white.
The mood of the video is completely changed by the way that these people are dressed and how the atmosphere is represented through different colours and hidden feelings. I believe that this video is very effective and also links well with the song and you could go very far in analysing the link between the video and the lyrics and why exactly they chose this setting for the video. 

The Purpose of Music Videos

In this essay I will be discussing the overall purpose and function of the music video.
The invention of music videos began in 1941 when jukeboxes were created with the ability to play short video clips and music together. It wasn't then until 1962 when actual music television became popular itself with shows such as Top of the Pops. The video era then began in 1975 with Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and this became very popular because of its use of special effects. Since this release, up until the modern day, the popularity and quality of music videos has increased immensely.

Many bands and artists, producers and directors are now promoting themselves via music videos as they have become very popular and it's a good method of building reputation. In order for a band to promote themselves effectively, they should take advantage of using music videos and present themselves with some identification, e.g. placing their name/logo around the video like Tenacious D. 

Producers and directors promote themselves by making their videos unique and showing the audience that they're original. An example of a director who does this is Mark Romanek, who has created many notable videos such as Closer by Nine Inch Nails. He is then able to be recognised by this and is being promoted because of his certain style. 

Because of the wide variety of artists and bands, the way that they are marketed will always be done differently. 
Major label bands will be promoted through sex appeal, locations and special effects and you will be able to view their videos on channels such as MTV and VIVA along with YouTube. This is because their videos are mainstream and are targeted to a bigger audience, e.g. many of Lady Gaga's videos will use this technique. 

This particular shot above shows exactly how this video relates to that term. She is completely naked which shows a very high sex appeal and since it's a lot more risky, this makes the video more viral and therefore more popular, which is why it's such a good way of marketing. This can both appeal to males and females too, for example with her appearance, this could make the viewers jealous or even look up to her more for being more risky. But generally, she will be looked at in a sexual way.

In comparison, independent bands will have a much lower budget and their videos will be more performance based with less shots, such as this video from Radiohead. 

You can see that from this screenshot they are performing, which can shows that they want to show off their live skills to their audience. The mise-en-scene also being rather dark and mysterious links to the song itself. I think that lower budget videos can also be good because it shows off the bands general style as they're not trying to impress the audience with looks or high quality equipment. Rather, they want the audience to listen to their music rather then them become jealous or look at them sexually, such as with Lady Gaga. I believe showing off their general music skills is a good technique, as people will appreciate them for that reason, even if the video is low quality.  
Therefore, they will not be on many mainstream channels. They are more likely to be on YouTube. Because of this, independent bands will not be as popular as the mainstream bands.

Along with these there are also self-produced artists who find fame by self-producing their work and distributing it via the internet. It's free distribution, you own the copyright and overall have more control over your projects, however a disadvantage of this is that there are limited resources. An example of this is Cimorelli who started out by posting their covers onto Youtube. They now have their own music videos. This links to the previous point that low budget videos are more likely letting the artist show off their talent rather than try and impress the audience with high budget objects and looks. 

There are also artists who solely aim to produce something that they want to be recognised for. This also links to them making artistic statements or just a piece of art. As they are not mainstream they will most likely be shown after 10 o clock at night and therefore are less popular. An example is a Japanese songwriter ent who has videos that are visually appealing. You can see that special effects have also been used. 

Special effects in artistic music videos, in my opinion, makes them more imaginative and also more attractive to the audience eye. They will most likely be following the images rather than listening to the music, but overall, the artist will be recognised for their creative style which I think can be a good technique for attracting certain people. More artistic videos may also have more of a narrative, and the video may stick in the audience's mind and make them curious. Having the video linger in the audience's mind, I think, is very important which is why this technique is good.

Each time a song is played on the radio the artist should receive payment (as royalties) because it's use of their product. This is the same for if they make the decision to have a music video with their song, and again they will receive payment for each time it is viewed. In theory, for the artists to get paid for every view is rather difficult as it is impossible to track every consumption because of the wide number of media outlets. Overall, an assumption is made and the payment is made accordingly. Since mainstream artist's songs are played more regularly, they are more likely to top the charts and therefore get more revenue. It is therefore difficult for a non-mainstream artist to become popular, because the media outlets wont take the risk with playing their music as they're not as popular. 

Anyone can access a music video via a media outlet/platform. There are many media related sources that we can use. For example:

• TV - Music channels (MTV, VH1, Kerrang etc.)
• Internet (Social networking sites, YouTube, Dailymotion, Vimeo)
• iTunes
• Radio (Radio 1, Beach, Kiss)
• CDs/DVDs

There are plenty of different platforms however each overall have their own advantages and disadvantages. Because of the wide range of platforms, artists have a varied choice of what to put their content on. However, this means that there is more competition and it is difficult to be more creative. When upon placing a product on the internet, this overall makes it easier for other people to steal, or in other words, there is the possibility piracy issues.

Linking to promotion and income, there is also the phrase of 'synergistic marketing'. Synergy, in media terms, links to the licensing deals and the promotion of products. An example of synergistic marketing is selling merchandise, films and video games etc. as a way of marketing the company. The first idea of synergy came from Walt Disney, when in the 1930s he granted the right for Mickey Mouse to be used by other firms and companies in other products. As a whole, using synergy means that you are promoting your own products via other companies and therefore increasing your income.
Linking this to music videos, big artists can use merchandise etc. to promote themselves even more. For example, S Club have carried out synergistic marketing via releasing films, TV shows and merchandise, therefore increasing their income and popularity. Other examples include One Direction, Justin Bieber and the Jonas Brothers. 

In my opinion, I believe that music videos are popular because they are entertaining and provide something extra along with a song. It also means that the audience are able to have something else to recognise an artist or band by, such as if the video shows off the artists themselves. At the current moment, music videos are still popular and are growing all over various media outlets such as the internet and TV, however the sustainability of music videos is questionable. I believe that their popularity may die out when something else and better comes along to replace them. 

Practice Scripts

Character Exercise:

Scenario Exercises:

'Communication' Drafts and Final Piece

Single Camera Production Evaluation

Having the experience to turn somebody's script into a 10 minute short was a great learning experience and I feel that overall it has gone really successfully. I felt that it was good to read through the script as a group and have the chance to discuss any changes and how to improve it. 
Even though this wasn't my first time using a DSLR it was one of the first times I've been able to experiment with the ISO, shutter speed and aperture extensively. The type of camera we used was a Canon 550D and after learning, I found it enjoyable to experiment with. 
During shooting we had to keep in mind that we needed to shoot as much as possible to get a lot of coverage. Generally during filming, we tried to film a master shot first and then try the closer up shots. However, due to some time issues sometimes we weren't able to get as much coverage as we wanted, and also we filmed in some small places such as the cafe, therefore it was a little challenging to get the shots we wanted. 

Since I was in most of the short, I wasn't able to have control over my scene as I would of liked to. If I was to do this again I would try and improve focusing on both the camera and the acting. I felt that I was focusing too much on the acting and how I should act the scene, rather than the quality of the shot from the camera. Even though I wasn't completely happy with the coverage I am still happy with the scene overall. I also felt that the sound could have been improved because of the sudden change in camera placement. 

The Finished Project
Along with my personal opinions we also got some feedback from the teachers and the rest of the class.

Mise-en-scene:
I felt that our mise-en-scene was okay. I like the fact that we got permission and shot in the British Heart Foundation and a cafe. I felt we put good effort into making some props such as the book, cinema tickets and the Polaroid photos. I felt that the mise-en-scene was one of our stronger points. 

Camera:
I feel that the framing for each shot is okay however I felt we could have been much more experimental. Some shots were out of focus such as the one through the British Heart Foundation, and if we were to shoot again I think we should try and make sure that the settings etc. on the camera were correct. 
From the feedback, it is said that we should have filmed closer and I agree with this. I think that the lack of close ups means that the audience doesn't engage in the short as much as we would like them to. 

Editing: 
I feel that the continuity of our piece was successful, however from our feedback we got told that some shots were a bit jumpy. I like the editing with the titles and I think they fit with the piece well. 

Sound:
I think out of everything the sound was the poorest. The feedback from the teachers noted that there was too much ambient noise compared to the music etc. I feel that improving the sound would of improved the atmosphere from the whole short.

Conclusion
Overall I think that we worked well as a team and each scene is moderate apart from the scene between me and Shauna. 
I think that what went wrong was the sound. Even though some people from the class said the thought the music was okay, I still think that the music could have been improved and also more added as we were also told (from the teachers) that there was too much ambient noise. They also told us that this sound was far too loud. 
I personally think that I have improved my editing skills and also skills on how to operate the DSLRs. I also made most of the titles, and from this I learned how to use After Effects as I had never really had any experience with that program before. 
Personally, if I was to take part in making another short, I would make sure that I wasn't acting in it so I would be able to experiment and take time over each shot with the camera myself. I also would pay more attention to the sound and make sure that there is enough coverage as I felt that we didn't get as much as would could have done due to time scale.