Introduction To Preliminary Tasks

Introduction

Our teacher asked us to complete this preliminary exercise as a way to prepare for our main skill test. We are doing this to practice and develop the skills that we will need to carry out the final assessment and to get familiar with related production work. This practice will help us understand the process, test our abilities, and ensure we are well-prepared for the final production. The preliminary task includes 1 major task and 2 minor tasks. The major task includes creating a small video in which we were told to explore and demonstrate different camera angles and shots. The first minor task is a practice exercise which focuses on designing a digipack or a postcard for the video we are creating. Finally, the second minor task is a practice task which focuses on creating mock social media pages to promote the same project.

Scene planning

My group and me created a small emotional sequence that runs through the feelings of sorrow, reminiscence, and faith. The protagonist Midha goes through a silent process of thinking in a classroom. We utilized minimal props such as a little wooden box and a snapshot from the photo booth to reveal her innermost recollections and feelings. We tried to include scenes of anticipation by using insert and push in camera movements. The video is brief and does not really exhibit any kind of a storyline but it explores many different camera movements which was our main task behind attempting this.

Our Roles

Tanvi - Camera Operator Composition and Aesthetics: I select angles, perspectives, and shot sizes (e.g., close-up, wide shot) to set the mood and focus. 

Movement and Dynamics: I execute camera movements (e.g., tracking shots, pans, tilts) that enhance the emotion and flow of the scene.

Neha - Editor: She will cut and splice all footage to make sure every visual element only elevates the overall visuals of the short film.

Mood and Pace: She will control the overall pace and emotional impact of the video by making choices about shot duration and transitions.

Midha- Actor, Non-Verbal Communication: Using a full range of facial expressions, gestures, and body language to reflect the mood of the short film, even without dialogue.

Character Interpretation: She will portray the specific role or character needed to improve the short film's narrative