During the process of this module I developed various new skills that were needed in order to achieve the desired outcome.
By researching into the various sketch shows available, I developed an understanding on how they are made, the different types of shows that exist and what is required in order to make a good sketch show.
Throughout the filming process, my learning and understanding of using the HM100 camera developed as I became more comfortable and confident in setting up the tripod, setting up the camera, selecting the correct amount of exposure and filming each sketch. My understanding of using various camera angles developed as I became more artistic and daring with some of the shots used.
I became increasingly familiar with the editing software of both Final Cut Pro and IMovie and became confident in using them to achieve special effects such as fade outs and merges of clips and images. As my understanding developed, I was able to create effects that I never knew existed before the process began.
On the day of the screening, I learnt how to operate a projector and how it worked once it was connected to my laptop and what is required in order to project onto a screen as the final film was projected onto a normal large sheet that had been adjusted in order to complement the projections.
Along the course of the process, there were some vital decisions that had to be made in order for the piece to progress.
Selecting locations was vital as some sketches depended on certain locations in order to make sense. An example of this being the Foster's Ads that required a shed of some sort as the actual adverts take place in a hut or shed-like structure. The decision to film at my auntie's house was vital as it added yet another location to the list and almost added another world to the character. Too many sketches filmed in the same location can get repetitive and boring for the audience.
One sketch that I began to film was my own version of the Gangnam Style music video, however I decided early on to scrap this sketch altogether and replace it with the Rico's Workout sketch. This I felt was the right decision as the sketch became difficult to film due to various locations needed and the music video became dated by the time my sketch show aired.
A huge decision to convert the files and use IMovie instead of Final Cut Pro was made early on in the editing process and was one that I felt was a good choice. As I did not have Final Cut Pro on my laptop, I was forced to go into university and use the editing computers available on campus, however when I discovered that the computers did not recognise the file types, I decided to convert them and use IMovie instead which I had on my laptop, meaning that I could edit the piece from the comfort of my own home. This method was more time saving and despite being a less advanced editing programme, I still achieved the desired outcome.
The final decision that I had to make was an enforced one as I had to select a screen to project onto as both projection screens were being used for another piece. I opted to adjust a large sheet to project onto as this was the best method and the end result was still highly positive.
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