Preliminary Production Evaluation

Our preliminary exercise went well, as it fit all the requirements of the brief. It included dialogue, match on action shots and POV shots. The script was included and very easy  to follow. We also did an over the shoulder shot, however, it wasn't shot very well as there was a lot of dead space. The narrative was very easy to follow and understand. Also, the editing of the shots were all edited well together. We used different angles and shots which made the scene look more appealing and a bit more professional. The dialogue itself was very easy to hear,however, it wasn't very professional and it could've been a bit more detailed to make the scene seem more natural and flow better. The music chosen was parallel to the scene which also helped created drama and tension. The choice of music made the scene seem a bit more comical and not so serious. The use of the music in the beginning made the scene flow more, whereas if there was no music, it would look a bit weird. 

 Nonetheless, there were some mistakes in our preliminary exercise. For example, as me and Aliza were talking there was a slight humming noise which was quite off putting. Some of the cuts looked odd and it didn't flow as well, some of the shots and dialogue could've been longer. Also, as mentioned before, the over the shoulder shot didn't really work either. Due to these mistakes, we would have to do more planning and try a few more shots as this exercise wasn't planned very well. Also, the dialogue wasn't detailed as well and therefore, didn't look professional/natural. 

 Furthermore, as Aliza left the room to end the scene there was no music in the background and which looked a bit odd, as there was music in the beginning and to finish it off, there wasn't. Through the character of Aliza and the dialogue we can tell she's quite 'bitchy' and confident, as she sits up confidentially and is seen as intimidating. In contrast to the way I'm sitting, huddled up and not so confident. The acting could've been better to make the production seem more natural and professional. Overall, we managed to meet the majority of the requirements, even though there were some mistakes. There were some good shots, the dialogue was clear and easy to listen to and the narrative was simple and easy to follow.