Year 13 Advice Stephanie Head

Year 13 Advice    Stephanie Head

Before our group did our Prelim the Year 13s  who had previously done the same task gave us advice to make our coursework the best it could possibly be.   

One of the points the year 13s gave us was to try and keep a steady hand whilst we were filming, we had to be extra steady as couldn’t use a tripod with the iPhone we had. The iPhone was also advised to be in the same angle the whole way through as when edited the frame of the clip would change.    

They said not to be scared to try different things, we should take loads of different shots of the same clip and when editing see which one looks best. They also said not to delete any shots we take as if something goes wrong you have other clips to back up your coursework.

Where you chose your location to be is another bit point the year 13s discussed.  They said to choose a location where different angles of the same action can be shot. We were told to make sure the location was suitable, make sure we were allowed to use it and it was safe to film on. We could put location on the risk assessment as well if it had dangers.

We were advised to download professional editing software to assure our clip in the end was the best it could be with the highest standard editing. The better the editing programme was said to make it easier for us as it basically did the editing by a few clicking of buttons.

The most significant point was to make sure you start filming as soon as possible and finish early so you can begin editing that takes up the most time. You may get to the editing part and then realise you’ve made a mistake so have to redo it. They advise you to manage the time you have well and be organised with how you are going to do it.

Overall the Year 13s gave us a good advice to take on board before making our prelim which made us clear of what to do and how to do it well.

Stephanie Head