Discussion of group, specification and genre

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Summary of Email Discussion and added Points
We have both discussed our strengths and weakness so that we may be able to adapt so these do not show in our production:
Strengths
- Dan - vast knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Publisher
- Good timekeeping - more time spent filming than waiting about
- Adams house - slight historical feel which could give a good twist
- Good equipment available to hand

Weaknesses
- Adam lack of knowledge in IT
- Amount of props available at this current moment of time
- Dans house - very plain. Neither too modern or historical

Foundation Work

Foundation Project   
Last years Media Coursework consisting of making the opening of a film. I was working with Tom Homewood, Adam Rustom and Grant Coull. Last year we decided on taking up the thriller genre as we felt it would not require too many special effects. This proved a slightly mistake as in the shooting scene it looked slightly unprofessional as we could not have any bullet holes. Our group managed to get around this by changing the shot so we didn't actually look down the barrell at the victim when the gun was shot. Instead we used a mid shot looking at the killers face shooting and then a point of view shot of the victim being shot. This turned out to be quite effective.
    The movie did not go all to plan as I found out. Due to the lack of professional equipment our moving shot was very wobbly. Also other members of the group as it was large were not always available to do it in there own time due to personal reasons. Our bags were left in the background for one of the shots which had to be refilmed. It was also hard to do it in public places as members of public were always walking past which would make the production look unprofessional. Cars were also included in this problem.
    Doing foundation helped me build some knowledge on different types of camera angles and shots that are used. I feel if we can incorporate lots of different types of shots it will keep the viewer interested in our production. Our match on action was generally good for a first production so this will be a major strength of our group.