Edie - Unit 1 Part B - Arts Challenge Review
Did you achieve your arts challenge?
I think that I did achieve my arts challenge. I was able to not only learn more about cameras and their functions but I think I have also been able to improve shots that I take.
Did you have to change your action plan or your challenge in anyway? if so what changed and why?
I don't think that I did have to change much anything about my action plan or my arts challenge however one thing that did affect how well I progressed was time. because we had only a certain amount of time each day it meant that not everyone would get the same amount of time trying out different roles meaning that the timetable would have to be rearranged sometimes.
What went well? Why?
I think that trying out different shot types went very well for me because I found it easier to learn about cameras and how to take good shots through experience as I feel it can be more engaging and interesting. therefore I think this allowed me to learn quickly how to take better shots that are more technically complicated easier.
What was more challenging? why?
I think that trying to remember what each button did and how they worked was more challenging to me as I found it more complicated and more confusing. However I think that I understood it more as I was able to use the cameras more.
What's have you learned from doing your arts challenge?
I have learned a lot more about cameras and different shot types. I have also learned how to take different shot types which I think I can use in the future either in a job or just when I take photos of my own. I think I have also gained experience about how film set work and the different jobs that go into making films and how they have to work together to create a film.
How have your art form skills developed?
I think that not only has my knowledge of cameras and shot types developed but also my experience of taking them. I think that I am a lot better now at operating cameras than I was before taking this course.
What would you do differently another time?
I don't think that I would do much differently however I might try to take more notes on the different functions of the features on the cameras and maybe try to get some more experience in taking different shots.
What do you think about the feedback you received from others:
Chloe - (tutor) ‘You have significantly developed your skills and knowledge of using professional cameras, and have improved your understanding of filmmaking techniques and shot types. Jack and I have been really impressed with how quickly you picked up the manual settings and operation of the sony camera, particularly within such a high pressured and time restricted environment on set. You successfully practised and delivered some complex shots using techniques like rack focus and handheld tracking. We felt you had a really natural ability for camerawork. You should keep on improving on these skills. Well done"
I really enjoyed learning about cameras and how to work them during this course as it helped to give more experience with cameras and what it was like to work on a set. this feedback helped me to see what I did well during the course and what I can improve for the future to improve my camerawork skills.















