Narrative Video Assessment

Assessment for Narrative Video Project

May June 2011

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Name	Tal Zilkha
Date	30/05/11
Name of Narrative	Absence

Is your narrative finished? If not, what still needs to be done? And when can it be completed?	yes

The following tables summarize the roles for this project

Role	Responsible student
Script	niv
Direction	niv
Production	tal/daniel
Set Design/Props	tal/daniel
Camera	tal
Editing	tal
Titles	tal
Sound Recording	daniel
Audio Editing	tal
Other Roles (please specify)

Estimate the percentage of the total time devoted to this project for each member of the team

Student Name	% of total time devoted to project
tal	50
niv	25
daniel	25

List the problems that you encountered in your project.  For each problem describe what you did to try to overcome the problem.

Problem	How you tried to solve the problem
boom connected to camera didnt work	external audio
script was not well prepared	during editing added fade out and fade ins

Critically evaluate your performance during the project.  What was your contribution towards the success of the project?  What could you have done that would have resulted in a more successful project?  Use the table below as a guide.

General	Comment/Example (Full sentences)
Did you have a total commitment to the production?	Yes, it was filmed at my house, I spent another 2-3 hours editing it later that day
Were you striving for excellence?	considering I did not direct it, I did my best with the footage which I took and tried to portray it in a way that would be approved by Niv
When problems arose did you try to solve the problems rather than finding excuses or someone to blame?	yes I did.
Were you fully aware of your responsibilities at all times?	yes i was.
Would the final product be better or worse if you had not been involved?	Worse, there would not be a final product.
Did you think ahead and plan?	Not as well as we should have.
Did you take an initiative?	Yes, i kind of co directed it with Niv, giving him tips.
Were you prepared you work outside normal class time?	Editing and filming
Did you help to maintain a positive atmosphere in the production team?	yes, I believe so.
Any other relevant observations about your performance.

Critically evaluate the performance of the members of the production team (including yourself) during the project.  What was their contribution towards the success of the project?  What could they have done that would have contributed to a more successful project?  Use the table below as a guide.

Script Writers	Comment using full sentences.
The scriptwriter will be responsible for a written script, which will form the basis for the movie.  The script will include the text for dialogue and narration, which will be organized into scenes, which describe location and time.  The script will also describe details, which contribute to the atmosphere of the scene, such as background movement and music.	Pre Production (Preparation) Production (Shooting the video)
Who were the scriptwriters?	Niv/Daniel
Was an updated version of the script available to all parties at all times?	no, it was exclusive.
Did the script contain all the relevant information?	It was never fully complete
Was the script formatted so that it was easy to read?	tes, labeled
Other comment	never complete
Directors
The director will be responsible for the overall artistic and technical execution of the movie.  The director will instruct the cameraperson, the actors and the editors and will closely with the scriptwriter in the execution of the script.	Pre Production (Preparation) Production (Shooting the video) Post Production (Editing the video)
Who were the directors?	Niv, a little Tal
Did the director have a clear vision of the final film?	Yes he did
Did the director give clear directions to actors and members of the production team?	Yes, Niv took initiative
Did the director take full responsibility for the artistic content of the film?	Absolutley, he even put input in camerawork and angles
Other comment
Editors
The editor will be responsible for the technical aspects of editing.  They will download the movie from tape to disk.  They will use Adobe Premiere for editing the movie.  They will be responsible for management of disk space.  They will work closely with the director in making decisions.  They will be responsible for special effects and transitions within the movie.  They will work closely with the sound people to incorporate audio elements such as narration, music, and sound effects.	Post Production (Editing the video)
Who were the editors?	Tal
Did the editor have an adequate knowledge of the required technologies?	Yes, I have used the software many times before
Did the editor follow the directions of the director?	Not completley, I had to incorporate a comedic affect at the end in order to make it work
Did the editor make creative/original contributions to the project?	Yes, soundtrack, introduction titles etc.
Other comments	Adding the external audio was really really tedious and I hope no one ever has to suffer like I did.
Cinematographers
The cameraperson will be responsible for the technical aspects of handing the cameras.  They will ensure that the camera is available for filming and that adequately charged batteries are available, and that adequate tapes are available. They will be responsible for the labeling and storage of tapes until production is complete. The cameraperson will work under the supervision of the director, and will advise the director on issues of framing, lighting, camera angles and camera movement.	Pre Production (Preparation) Production (Shooting the video)
Did the cameraperson have adequate knowledge of the required technologies?	Yes, I did, I used the flip before
Did the cameraperson make sure that everything was in place for shooting?	A better eye for continuity would have been nice
Did the cameraperson make creative suggestions about us of the camera?	Yes, most of the shots were thought of by me

Other comments
Sound People
The sound person will be responsible for the final audio track of the movie.  They will monitor sound during shooting to ensure that dialog is clear and that environmental noise is minimized.  The will be responsible to find appropriate music in consultation with the scriptwriter and the director. They will be responsible for the recording of the music in digital form for delivery to the editor. They will be responsible for recording narration and for any sound effects required.	Pre Production (Preparation) Production (Shooting the video) Post Production (Editing the video)
Did the sound people have an adequate knowledge of the required technologies?	No one in our class used the external audio before, but we went over it with Mr Daly prior to shooting
Were all the responsibilities of the sound person executed in a timely fashion.	Yes, he brought the equipment, operated it, and packed it
Did the sound person work towards quality audio in all aspects of the movie?	Yes, he would make us reshoot if something was badly recorded
Did the sound person make a creative contribution to the project?	Yes, he helped with direction
Other comment
Producers
The producer will be responsible for the logistics of the production.  They will ensure that everything is in place during shooting.  That all the equipment required is ready, that all the people involved know where and when.	Pre Production (Preparation) Production (Shooting the video)
Who were the producers?	Tal
Did the producer make sure that all aspects of the production went smoothly?	Not exactly, we had a low abundance of actors
Did the producer effectively communicate with all the people involved in the production?	Yes, we had a meeting spot and an accepted time
Other comment
Designers
The designer will be responsible for the look of the movie.  They will have to consider the proposed shooting locations.  They might have to build sets to meet the director's requirements.  They will be responsible for finding and storing props.  They will be responsible for actor's costumes and make-up.	Pre Production (Preparation) Production (Shooting the video)
Who were the designers?	Niv
Did the designer communicate effectively with members of the production team and actors?	Yes, props were handled by him
Did the designer make sure that everything that was required for shooting was done?	Yes, there was not much
Did the designer make a creative contribution to the film?	Yes, he was the director
Other comment
Titlers
This person will be responsible for creating the titles and credits to the movie in consultation with the director and editor.	Post Production (Editing the video)
Who designed and implemented the titles?	Tal
Did the titler make full use of the technology available?	It was mostly a simple title
Did the titler include all the necessary information?	Yes, in the credits
Was the titler creative in the presentation of information?	All it displayed of the title, so im not sure
Other comment

If you had time to do this project again, what would be one thing that you would do differently to ensure a better product?	A final script
The purpose of the Narrative Film Project was to give each student an opportunity to participate as a member of a production team in a full-scale video production project.  By being part of a team the student would become aware of all the roles and responsibilities involved in a project without necessarily having expertise in all the areas. Students should become aware of the complex nature of these projects and the kinds of problems that arise. Students should also begin to appreciate the need for collaboration where the members of the team all take responsibility for the success of the project.  To what extent did your narrative project meet these course goals?	I have gotten better at problem solving, taking directions and working in a large group.
Is there anything that you would like me to take into account when deciding a grade for your contribution on this project?	creativity of camera angles/editing/plots.
What advice can you give to the course supervisors that would help improve the narrative project?	Some of the questions above seemed repetitive and unecessary, but that could just be me. The course is planned well but it seemed very independent, it seemed as if some people still didn't know how to edit their projects at the end of the course.