Me Vid - Evaluation

In this particular unit we were set the task to create a 2 minute Me-Video. We had the time span of 2 weeks to complete the filming and the editing of the set work. It then needed to be uploaded on to YouTube by Friday 18th. Throughout the time we had been given I was able to expand my camera and editing skills which will definitely become beneficial in the future.  

For pre production I had created a shooting script which was a structure to how I would want my video to look like when completed. Without a shooting script it would of been hard to balance out the amount of time needed on the actual shooting process and the editing task. The shooting script told me exactly what to do and how it was meant to be done. It had given me strict guidelines on what I had to film during lesson and out of school. The planning of the script also helped as I didn't waste time thinking on what the next thing to do. The script had helped me think about the types of shots, locations, dialogue, the duration of the shot and possible music used. I would definitely use a shooting script again for future productions and tasks, although it was time consuming to create one it was still very helpful and worth the time and effort gone into creating it. 
Here is a screen shot of the shooting script below. 

Whilst filming my Me-Vid I had decided to play around and use more of a variety with the amount of shot types and different locations I had used. By using different locations, it made the video more interesting rather than staying in one place throughout the whole duration of the video. I had also used a green screen for the first time whilst in the making of my production. It wasn't difficult to get the hang of at all, the purpose of the green screen was to make it seem I was in a place where I wasn't able to film in the time space we were given. My green screen image was the CN tower in Toronto because it was a holiday I had really enjoyed. I had originally filmed in front of a green screen, (image below) and then when it came to the editing stage I had inserted a picture of the CN tower. When filming I had to make sure that I had enough footage before and after the dialogue I wanted in my shot. This made the editing stage much more easier for myself as it had given me a chance to cut and fit particular shots together which enabled the video to flow better. I made sure of this because in a previous task set I didn't make enough time before and after shots making the editing process difficult.   

During post-production I was able to use the programme iMovie. iMovie was a great programme to use whilst editing as I have previously used the software before. I was used to the tools and effects the programme had to offer. Editing was fortunately straight forward and I was able to dive straight into it and make it the best I can. However a new tool I had to learn and use was the inserting of the green screen image and footage. It was much more easier than I thought. I would definitely use green screen in the future as it was a good technique to use to not only make the video more exciting but interesting 

too. Here is a image in the middle of the editing process.

The skills I have learnt throughout the pre production and the production throughout the making Me-Vid will definitely be used for future preferences and other productions such as the music video. Our music video will need more angles, locations, scenes so this project was a really good way to help us understand the pressure, time span and effort needed to create a really good piece. As i have gotten used to the software, iMovie I am confident that I will be able to use it again when editing the music video. Using techniques such as the green screen will also be used in the music video, so I am glad that I know how to use and insert it in the video.