Pre-Production
For this task we are creating a one-minute film in groups of 3. Our prompt includes the following criteria: must include dialogue of “He’s gone”, must include a prop of significance, and there must be some kind of unanswered question. After brainstorming ideas based on this prompt my group and I decided on the concept of a short thriller that shows enigma. We then divided up our pre-production tasks and I worked with Celina and Joel on creating a mood board/storyboard for our piece.
Filming
For this task we are creating a one-minute film in groups of 3. Our prompt includes the following criteria: must include dialogue of “He’s gone”, must include a prop of significance, and there must be some kind of unanswered question. After brainstorming ideas based on this prompt my group and I decided on the concept of a short thriller that shows enigma. We then divided up our pre-production tasks and I worked with Celina and Joel on creating a mood board/storyboard for our piece.
Editing and Final Cut
For my personal edit of our footage, I decided to use Adobe Premiere Pro because it was accessible from school and allowed me to experiment with a range of editing tools and techniques. I am pleased with how I was able to structure the sequence so that it flowed smoothly and maintained a clear sense of progression. In particular, I think the pacing of my edit worked well in building tension and keeping the audience engaged.
Something that was challenging was deciding how to cut the clips effectively to match the intended mood. I found it difficult at times to balance continuity with creativity, especially when trying to make transitions feel natural while still conveying meaning. This made me realise that editing is not just about putting clips together, but about carefully selecting and arranging shots to control how the audience interprets the scene.
From this task, I have learnt the importance of pacing, timing, and continuity in editing, as well as how different cuts can significantly impact meaning. I will apply this to my next piece of coursework by planning my edits more deliberately and thinking more critically about how each transition contributes to the overall narrative and audience response.
My group and I all shared our personal edits and decided on Joel’s one to showcase to the class. We liked this cut the best because it had the clearest narrative structure and used editing techniques most effectively to create tension and communicate the intended message.
