The final version of my main 3min piece!
Please find below the final edit of my a-level piece - Delivery Ep.1: Knock Knock
A girl is burgled while her parents aren't at home, but they're not after valuables...
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/hvQbNkwKz6s
Or quick-view it below:
PAST VERSIONS:
I have been editing this for a few weeks now, and have made a few different versions. The very first version was over 5 mins which is well over the 3min maximum. This was because it followed the script I wrote word-for-word.
After reviewing it, it was decided that the story could be cut down without removing key details. These removals can be seen in second version of the draft vs the first. In this version, it was decided that the actor and character of the burglar should be altered. This can be seen in the final version.
The actors were very versatile and flexible, and always made sure the shot was right and to the high standards we tried to adhere to.
However, a few disadvantages came with the equipment in use. The camera, for example, was my phone. It works perfectly fine and is perfectly adequate for this project. However, it was damaged after a repair made to it by the retailer and scratches were accidentally made to the inside of the camera lens, which made some shots appear to have a greasy-haze on them.
Another disadvantage was the microphone. Initially, I was planning on using the stereo microphones on my phone. However, as some shots were outside, they picked up the slightest gust of wind and amplified it which doesn't help when you're trying to listen to the actors tell the story (found in first and second versions of the piece). To try and solve this, an external microphone with a larger sponge surround was lent to me, which helped massively. However, as the second shoot day was windier than the first, it didn't help by much (found in the final versions of the piece). However, it was certainly an improvement.
The last issue was the stabilisation of the camera. While the camera does have OIS, it doesn't work well when moving more violently than a light tremor. I purchased an external stabiliser to try and aid the camera's OIS, however, it was faulty and I had to return it - this wasn't a help. In the end, after changing editing software late in the editing phase, I had to use the stabilisation effects that iMovie provide. They are very good considering they are software-based, but better results could have been achieved by the use of mechanical stabilisation.
Please find below the two first drafts of the episode.
FIRST: https://youtu.be/gp5m3geEXJU
SECOND: https://youtu.be/h_0VQyGQ5MA
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YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/GbwtlWlnCXI
