Reflection on your filming skills Blog Post #34

 Reflection on my Skills!

Hi guys, welcome back to another blog. Today, I will be talking about my reflection on my skills throughout this final project. This will include skills such as filming, recording sound and mixing it, lighting use, and editing of film. Ok lets get started!

How are your skills in...	Needs work	Almost there	Ready to move on
Using a film/video camera effectively	✅
Recording and mixing sound as appropriate to your production		✅
use lighting for effect	✅
edit film/ video cohesively, ensuring meaning is clear to the audience		✅

First of all, when it comes to using a film or video camera effectively, I would rank myself in the "Needs Work" category. This year, I learned the basics of framing, camera movement, and composition of shots, but I struggle with the consistency and stability of shots, mostly. I am still learning how to control the camera completely to create visual storytelling instead of just recording what is happening.

For recording and mixing sound, I would rank myself in the 'Almost There" category. The use of a magnetic lavalier microphone and the iPhone sound system allowed me to capture pretty good audio. However, I can improve in mixing the sounds together to balance everything out. While the audio I recorded works, it can be improved and polished to make the project more professional.

For using lighting for effect, I would rank myself in the "Needs Work" category. Since Amaar and I relied almost entirely on natural light and no lighting equipment, we had little control over how scenes were lit. Even though the shadows and darkness fit the film opener's vibe, I need to be able to shape lighting and control it to reflect the mood rather than just using what I already have.

Lastly, for editing film cohesively, I would rank myself in the "Almost There" category. I believe the story is clear and the editing helps to build suspense effectively. However, I could have improved it by using smoother transitions and refined cuts. I think with more practice, I will have way better editing skills overall.