There are four Learning Objectives (LO's) for this unit. These are as follows:
LO1 = Be able to produce pre-production materials for an original short film or sequence of a film
LO2 = Be able to produce production materials for use in an original short film or sequence of a film
LO3 = Be able to edit production materials to produce an original short film or sequence of a film
LO4 = Be able to propose certification for the original short film or sequence of a film produced based on feedback gained from a focus group
There are Merit and Distinction criteria for LO2 and LO3. The guidance for achieving these is as follows:
LO2 (Merit) = Learners’ filming is proficient. Camera, lighting, sound and mise en scène techniques are fit for purpose and used effectively to create meaning within the planned outcome. The footage for the original short film, or sequence of a film, produced by learners is generally of a good technical standard and quality
LO2 (Distinction) = The footage for the original short film, or sequence of a film, produced by learners is generally of a high technical standard and quality. Conventions of the chosen genre are followed, within the intentions of the production. The camera, lighting, sound and mise en scène are used to good effect to enhance meaning, within the intentions of the production
LO3 (Merit) = Learners’ editing is proficient and post-production additions are used effectively to create meaning within the planned outcome. The final edit of the original short film or sequence of a film, produced by learners is generally of a good technical standard and quality
LO3 (Distinction) = The final edit of the original short film, or sequence of a film, produced by learners is generally of a high technical standard and quality. It will be generally skilful with continuity and post- production additions being utilised to enhance meaning, within the intentions of the production
What next?
Your work for this project has been very good, you have all produced work that you should be proud of. However in order to achieve the merit and distinction criteria you must meet the pass criteria first so please check your work.
Use the checklist to make sure that you have completed each task or have the paperwork, you should use screenshots of your editing to illustrate the post production work you have completed, you can also complete a post about the kit that you have used.
You also need to:
- Complete the edit
- Complete the soundtrack (All work should be copyright free! If you have used sound from free sound you need to credit the work in your credits)
- Complete the titles
- Complete the credits.