Reviewing my AS coursework piece

WHAT WENT WRONG? 

During the creation of our opening sequences, we encountered several problems.

- We didn't leave enough time for reshoots. Whilst editing, we thought of new shots that would look really good in the sequence and really pull it together, but unfortunately we were too close to the deadline and couldn't reshoot.

- We didn't storyboard in enough detail. This meant we spent more time shooting than we needed to, as when we were ready to shoot we weren't entirely sure what angles or shots we needed.

- It was hard to coordinate schedules as we left it too late. As we filmed during our January exams, we all had various revision sessions and extra lessons blocking up our individual timetables. As we only organised when to shoot very close to the actual date, it meant that we could all not be there at the same time, and we all missed out on various bits.

- We didn't book equipment far enough ahead. This was a problem as it meant we had to change cameras halfway through our filming, meaning we had to learn how to use an entire new piece of equipment, and slowing us down even further.

WHAT WORKED?
- Our group. The four of us were all on good terms during our coursework, and had a healthy balance of chat to make the filming fun, and focus so that we weren't distracted.

- Our problem solving. Although we encountered all the problems listed above, we managed to work through them. This puts us in good stead for A2 should we encounter similar problems.

- Our film!

WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO NEXT TIME:- Utilize spare time better.

By ensuring that we all have a job to do at any given time, hopefully we won't fall behind.

- Plan ahead. Increase the detail of storyboarding, and coordinate schedules as soon as possible. Once we know when we're shooting, we also want to book equipment immediately.