Preliminary Task using Match on Action and Dialogue, Following the 180 Rule
Our preliminary task was to film and edit a
short scene involving match on action and dialogue, whilst following the 180
rule. Overall, as a group we are pleased with our first attempt however there
are a few aspects we need to work on for our final opening two minutes. In
order to follow continuity, Eve’s hair needed to stay the same the whole way
through, however it starts with all of it behind her but does not finish in
this way. Although it is not that noticeable, it is something we will keep in
mind as it breaks the continuity and makes it seem less realistic. Another
focus point would be the angle in which we film from. Although the close up
shot on the door handle is effective, it jumps slightly from the previous shot,
making it less realistic. Looking back, we have realised if we had moved slightly to the left, creating a wider angle it would have looked more effective and
made more sense as you would have been able to follow what was happening.
Again, this is not a major issue as it was still clear what was happening,
however to improve it is something we need to look at. Lighting was not
something we gave much attention as we didn’t have much time, however it worked
in our favour as well as against us. The lighting coming in from the side of
the blind works effectively as it moves across Eve’s face when she goes to sit
down, making it look sophisticated, however once she has sat down, this is not
the case. The block of lighting across Eve’s body puts her face in the shadow
and her body is the light which confuses the audience as it has no purpose. The
shadow on the floor behind works effectively in setting the scene, however
lighting is a main issue we need to focus on and learn more about as it can
successfully help us gain certain settings and evoke emotion if used properly.
The final point we need to work on was the mise-en-scene. Although Charlotte
was supposed to be a person of authority, her swinging on the chair suggested a
childlike manner taking away from the sense of authority the dialogue suggested,
however again this is not a main concern just something to take note of.
In our Preliminary Task we used a variety of shots to display our ability to compose the different shots required to make the task effective. We covered the basic expectations and a few wider techniques. Here is a rough list of the shots and techniques we used: These different shots and techniques were established well through our filming and editing. It shows our creativity by using the different techniques in an abnormal scenario. Despite the unprofessional acting, the action taken place was executed correctly. An effective technique we used was the shot/reverse shot when Eve was entering the room and the camera showed the action from both angles. This was effective because it was done smoothly, showing a smooth cut between the two shots. It was done in a very lethargic way, which we thought was stereotypical to the way the teenagers are perceived to act. Another effective technique we used was the 180 Degree Rule, typically used in conversation style. The shots were not delayed with the dialogue and they showed the whole person always in the right margin of the frame, this was done to emphasise the 18- degree rule being used. Throughout the task we never used a tripod, which is shown through the lack of shakiness, even though the quality isn't brilliant, it wasn't bad for our first film. By not using a tripod, we were able to involve the audience a lot more and allow them to became aware of the understanding.
Reasons for not using a two-shot, was because we felt it was very simplistic shot which can be executed easily, we wanted to push ourselves and challenge ourselves by using the 180 Degree Rule. A Birds-Eye shot was irrelevant with the task we had to do and the limited amount of time we had to do this in. It would have been hard to accomplish as well. A low-angle and high-angle shots were the two shots we felt we could have used if we had more time and thoughts. They would have been effective to display the high and low authority. A tracking shot wouldn't have fit in with our task as there was nothing to track, we felt using match cuts were more effective for our first few times of filming.
In our Preliminary Task we used a variety of shots to display our ability to compose the different shots required to make the task effective. We covered the basic expectations and a few wider techniques. Here is a rough list of the shots and techniques we used: These different shots and techniques were established well through our filming and editing. It shows our creativity by using the different techniques in an abnormal scenario. Despite the unprofessional acting, the action taken place was executed correctly. An effective technique we used was the shot/reverse shot when Eve was entering the room and the camera showed the action from both angles. This was effective because it was done smoothly, showing a smooth cut between the two shots. It was done in a very lethargic way, which we thought was stereotypical to the way the teenagers are perceived to act. Another effective technique we used was the 180 Degree Rule, typically used in conversation style. The shots were not delayed with the dialogue and they showed the whole person always in the right margin of the frame, this was done to emphasise the 18- degree rule being used. Throughout the task we never used a tripod, which is shown through the lack of shakiness, even though the quality isn't brilliant, it wasn't bad for our first film. By not using a tripod, we were able to involve the audience a lot more and allow them to became aware of the understanding.
- Medium Shot
- Close Up
-Extreme Close Up
- Over The Shoulder Shot
- POV Shot
- Long Shot
- Match On Action
- 180 Degree Rule
- Match Cut
- 30 Degree rule
- Shot/ Reverse Shot
- Eye-line Shot
It
shows our creativity by using the different techniques in an abnormal
scenario. Despite the unprofessional acting, the action taken place was
executed correctly. An effective technique we used was the shot/reverse
shot when Eve was entering the room and the camera showed the action
from both angles. This was effective because it was done smoothly,
showing a smooth cut between the two shots. It was done in a very
lethargic way, which we thought was stereotypical to the way the
teenagers are perceived to act. Another effective technique we used was
the 180 Degree Rule, typically used in conversation style. The shots
were not delayed with the dialogue and they showed the whole person
always in the right margin of the frame, this was done to emphasise the
18- degree rule being used. Throughout the task we never used a tripod,
which is shown through the lack of shakiness, even though the quality
isn't brilliant, it wasn't bad for our first film. By not using a
tripod, we were able to involve the audience a lot more and allow them
to became aware of the understanding.
There were only a few shots which we didn't use, due to practicality:
- Two Shot
- Two Shot
- Birds-Eye View Shot
- Low Angle
-High Angle
-Tracking Shot
Reasons for not using a two-shot, was because we felt it was very simplistic shot which can be executed easily, we wanted to push ourselves and challenge ourselves by using the 180 Degree Rule. A Birds-Eye shot was irrelevant with the task we had to do and the limited amount of time we had to do this in. It would have been hard to accomplish as well. A low-angle and high-angle shots were the two shots we felt we could have used if we had more time and thoughts. They would have been effective to display the high and low authority. A tracking shot wouldn't have fit in with our task as there was nothing to track, we felt using match cuts were more effective for our first few times of filming.
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