About Me
Hamza Sajid. Deputy Head Boy, AS Level Media Studies student, and founder of the Fikr NGO. This portfolio documents my creative journey.
Preliminary Task: Match on Action & 180-Degree Rule
Testing continuity editing techniques. This task was crucial for understanding how to maintain spatial awareness for the audience before moving into the main task.
Preliminary Task: Continuity Editing
Testing match on action, the 180-degree rule, and shot/reverse shot with my partner Rayyan Usman. This foundational exercise was crucial for our spatial awareness.
Genre & Macro-Concept Analysis
Deconstructing conventions of our chosen genre. Analyzing narrative structures, character archetypes, and iconography from established films.
Target Audience Profiling
Conducting surveys and focus groups to define our primary and secondary audience demographics and psychographics.
Genre Conventions & Target Audience
Analyzing the opening sequences of established films in my chosen genre to understand the established macro and micro concepts.
Script & Storyboard
Translating our narrative concepts into a standardized script and a visual shot-by-shot storyboard to ensure efficiency on set.
Location Recce & Risk Assessment
Securing our filming locations and documenting potential hazards to ensure cast and crew safety.
Storyboard, Shot List & Risk Assessment
Detailed pre-production paperwork. A shot-by-shot breakdown to ensure efficiency on set.
Production Diary: Filming Day 1
First day of principal photography. Focused on establishing shots and testing practical lighting setups. Operating the camera while Rayyan directed the talent.
Filming Day 1: Blocking and Lighting
Setting up the primary location. We utilized practical lighting to establish the mood.
Post-Production: Rough Cut 1
Initial assembly of our footage. Syncing audio and establishing the pacing before applying color grading.