My role in this project was leader. My group was awfully rowdy and I had to take the lead multiple times. I created the storyboard while they chatted, retrieved the technology to film since I was the only one with a signed tech sheet, and directed our actor to where he should be instead of causing trouble with another teammate.
When I first got onto the editing program I was terrified. Everything was new and pristine. I uploaded the files, got them in order, and muted the audio. Once I finished, I was more comfortable with the program. Since I had time I played around with the tools, understanding how to undo, add text, and move files. The hardest part for me would have been trying to find a song for the video. It's difficult to capture the mood of a film in a song, especially when you can't name it.
Personally, I think I succeeded at leadership, though I am biased. My team struggled with collaboration and communication, but we made up for it in project management. If I could do anything different, I would be more strict. I would put my foot down and say no to my teams' behavior. Just because we don't work well together does not mean we don't have a project to finish. I would also take more shots, and check to make sure the lighting is consistent, because when I merged the videos I noticed a few shots had a yellow hue.
Although this wasn't my favorite activity, I'm glad we did it. I was able to educate myself with the programs and technology throughout filming and editing. Hopefully my next group won't be too reckless, but even if they are I will gladly step up and take the leadership role again.
