Self Evaluation: George Peat

Use of Camera
 My film uses a variety of shot angles and types, this gives the film variety throughout its duration. Examples of our shots are panning, close ups, medium shots and others all done from differant angles (high, low etc). Our shots are completely steady during the film, this is because of the use of a tripod at all times and being onsteady ground. The shots were carefully framed to ensure that the sun did not ruin it, the sun can be noticed in one shot but in that circumstance i think it works to our advantage. We made sure that rules were used correctly, such as the 180 and 30 degree rules, this made sure the film didnt have jumps or disorientate the viewers.

Use of Editing
Our editing for the film was the best which could attempt to do except for the lighting which i deem as too dark in certain areas, making what is on screen difficult to decifer. The films continuity is mostly good, however it is very apparent that it has gone wrong twice; when the civilians were jumping over the fence, two of them swap over when the shot has changed; another time occurs earlier on in the film when the civilian falls over, and when he is being helped up heis in a slightly different place.

Selection of Content
The costumes and make up used by the zombies made them seem like more of a threat, such as the fakebloodandeye make up, making them realistic. The only prop used was a camera which served its purpose well. The location we used gave a sense of isolation and was ideal for what we needed. The actors we used were mostly proffesional, they occasionally made noise during shots which meant that the sound had to be silenced during editing.

Self-assessment
My contributions to the film were, assembling the actors, getting the makeup and costumes for the zombies. I was an actor in the film playing one of the zombies four zombies at multiple points. I also helped set up the camera for certain anglesand different types of shots, and making sure there was nothing not wanted in the shots. During the editing it was a joint effort making sure it was the best we could do with what we had. Improvements which could be made to the filmare re shooting certain shots to ensure there are no continuity errors, and to change the lighting at certain times to make what ishappening more clear. I do not think there is anything I would entirely change since I think what was produced was at a good enough quality for a first time try, therefore we shall just try to improve on what we already have achieved.

George Peat