The overall process of this collaboration has gone extremely well. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the whole team involved. There are areas of the project I would improve. I would have liked to have had access to a sound operator/mixer as the sound is ok, however it could sound immensely superior. I understand that we were in a small location, however, sound is an important aspect of filmmaking as well as cinematography.
On reflection, we could have constructed a storyboard, as this may have simplified the method of framing certain shots. We felt the shot list would cover the descriptions of certain angles. However, a storyboard could possibly have made the shooting process easier due to its visual description of how the director has decided to frame certain scenes in the use of shots and angles. We still completed the film by the estimated wrap time on the call sheet, however, the storyboard could have added more professionalism to the shoot.
I also should have prepared for the improvisation scene between myself and Kaleb. There was no dialogue prepared for the scene, so I had difficulty in responding to Kaleb’s actions when in his trance. It took multiple attempts until I finally came up with a response. We should have approached another actor to play the role of Eddie Boon who has experience in acting and improvisation. However, we had very little time and a quick turnaround in the post-production process.
Other than these issues, we completed the film with minor difficulties. I have demonstrated teamwork skills in constructing a film with other creatives. I have enjoyed working with Jamie-Lee and Jemma as actors and professionals. Kaleb was very professional to work with for a child actor. He was also a very efficient camera assistant in terms of marking the takes when filming.
Overall, I look forward to strengthening my skill set in future projects. Regarding interpersonal skills and collaboration, I feel I have worked as part of a team effectively and communicated with confidence to meet the requirements of the brief. I have been dedicated in my chosen fields and feel I have demonstrated professional practice across the module with a focus on teamwork and collaboration with other filmmakers.