Question 7: Looking back at your preliminary task (the continuity editing task), what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product?

In retrospect, I believe we have improved significantly in terms of planning, handling the equipment, filming and the process of editing. Previously, we were insecure about what we were doing and how to do it, during which we also learned to take the filming process more seriously. Furthermore, we learned the importance of planning, and how, without it, filming falls into chaos. In addition, planning allows the intergration of various less obvious details. We conducted research in the various different types of horror before deciding on Gothic Horror, as it was the more unusual and less noticed genre in terms of recent films.  In combination with film theory, I now have a deeper understanding of the messages conveyed through different angles and shot compositions, allowing me to apply them not only in class but also when watching films in my free time. This combination of learning has made the progression from a rudimental first attempt to a full product easier and has enabled me to produce higher quality films, as well as provide mw with new skills.