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Preliminary Task Evaluation
Preliminary Task Evaluation
The task I was set for my preliminary was to film someone opening a
door, crossing the room then having characters exchange brief
dialogue. Throughout this task as a group we had to show continuity
when filming. In order to show continuity we had to make sure shots
included match on match action which is an editing technique where
one shot cuts to another shot portraying the action of the subject in
the first shot. Its used to show a visual bridge which stops the
viewer noticing any obvious cuts or continuity issues. We had to
also use shot reverse shots, these are commonly and mostly used
during a scene of two characters exchanging dialogue, one shot is
taken of the character talking and then that shot is followed by a
reverse shot of the other character replying to the character talking
in the first shot. We also and had to follow the 180 degree rule, the
180 degree rule is the idea that in order to keep the left and right
relationship the same to the audience the filming cant go over the
180 degree line unless its filmed doing so. The 180 degree rule
keeps characters or props on the same side regardless of the shot.
After filming and editing our short film I think it was a success as we
met most if not all the criteria of the task. We included someone
opening a door that represented the match on match action, we
used a variety of shots throughout the film, these included extreme
close ups, close ups, medium shots and long shots with different
angles; for example the CCTV style shot of the subject walking down
the corridor was a high angled long shot.
During the filming sticking to the 180 degree rule was difficult
however we managed to successfully follow it for the duration of
filming. We also used framing effectively when Jack (the
assassin/hitman) walked into the room, this is an effective use of
framing as the audience couldnt yet see who the boss (Gabby sat
at the desk) was this was effective for the audience as it creates
anticipation and mystery as the boss hasnt been revealed yet.
We used imovie to edit our footage. Using imovie was easier than
expected, Ive learnt a lot of simple editing techniques by
completing this preliminary task. The skills I have learnt include how
to simple put all shots in order, how to simply cut the shots to make
them flow smoothly with good continuity, I learnt how to use
different transitions from each shot rather than all the shots being a
straight cut. I also learnt how to put a black and white filter on the
footage whichh became useful later on in editing.
We used a wipe transition in the close up shot of both characters
eyes. This was an effective choice of transition as it shows the
audience the tense eye contact between the characters.
We also used a black and white filter on the high angle CCTV shot.
This is effective as it gives the audience the CCTV effect.