Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to a full product?

• In our preliminary task we used match on action when Mitch opens the door to the classroom, we used 3 different angles and used match on action to make the shots flow together and be continuous. We also used this technique in our opening 2 minutes when Me and Matt find the case and open it to see what is inside. From us using the match on action technique in the preliminary task it showed us how we can implement at various points and how effectively it can be used to develop continuity. In our opening 2 minutes we made the match on action a bit smoother than in the preliminary task to make the shots even smoother.

• In our preliminary task we used the 180 degree rule a lot because we included a lengthy conversation which I decided the shot reverse shot would work well but we also had to make sure the 180 degree rule was followed thoroughly. In our opening we used it mainly in the scene when Me and Matt find the case because we needed the camera to stay on one side or else it would not match and not be continuous. Also as there is no conversation between two people face to face in our opening we had to remind ourselves of the 180 rule to make sure we followed it in our opening.

•  In our preliminary task we used shot reverse shot for the majority of the clip because Matt and Mitch were having an interview so I thought the best camera angle was over the shoulder and we merged it to a shot reverse shot in Adobe premiere elements. After using the shot reverse shot technique in our preliminary task I realised this technique can be powerful if used properly so when i saw the perfect opportunity in our film opening i decided to take it. When Me and Matt are in the alleyway we have a standoff with Harry which uses shot reverse shot looking at Harry's expression and then Me and Matt's expression to add tension to the opening and i think it works well overall.

•  In our preliminary task i had my first proper use of Adobe After Effects to create a security camera effect which turned out really good and quite professional so i made a note of this as i knew i could use this in the opening two minutes to make it stand out and look really professional. For the opening i took the basic skills i had developed from the preliminary task and developed them even more by learning various new special effects techniques and created a few mock ups of the opening credits and ultimately created the actual mendacity opening with the blood splat which i am very proud of, which would not have been made without the basic skills i gained from creating the security camera effect in the preliminary task.