8th-12th June- A2 course

This week we have been looking at our new course which is video filming.
We have been practicing how to use a camera and looking at all the different camera angles. We have been going out of class and have been taking shots of different camera angles and made a video tour of our schools sixth form, to get new year 12's to join our sixth form.

This has helped us look at what we need to be aware of when filming. Things we need to be aware of when filmig are:
*lighting
*framing shots i.e. not cutting of peoples heads
*keeping the camera steady when using the hand cam
*the use of the different camera angles
*sound

With our video, our camera was quite steady and our framing was done quite well. The things we could have improved on were he lighting and the sound. Our video had no voice over so it was quite silent when showing things like the classes. We have used quite a few different types of camera angles, such as medium shots, tracking etc.

12th June
Today in class we were given a mark scheme of this course. Looking at the mark scheme we were able to see at what level we are at now and we were able to se a target to meet. The mark scheme showed the required ability needed to reach each level.
There are 4 levels to the mark scheme, with one being the lowest and 4 being the hisghest. At the moment i think that i am at level 2 as i have basic ability in technical skills with usig a camera.
Through practicing using a camera i am able to hold shots more steadily, frame shots well, use a variety of shots, and select mise en scene.
By the end of this courswe i hope to reach a level 3.