Preliminary coursework task

Preliminary Exercise Brief
In groups of no more than four complete a continuity task involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character, with whom he/she then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue and exiting the room again. This task should demonstrate match on action, shot/ reverse shot and the 180-degree rule.
Techniques
The 180° rule is a basic guideline in film making that states that two characters in the same scene should always have the same left, right relationship to each other. If the camera passes over the imaginary axis connecting the two subjects, it is called crossing the line.
Shot reverse shot is a film technique where one character is shown looking at another character often including a conversation, then the other character is seen replying to the first. Since the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes that they are looking at each other.
Match on action is a technique that is used to cut two different views of the same action at the same moment in the movement. By carefully matching the movement across the two shots, filmmakers make it seem that the motion continues uninterrupted. For a real match on action, the action should begin in the first shot and end in the second shot.
Panning is the horizontal motion of the camera on a fixed axis allowing the camera operative to follow the action in a stationary position. Jibbing is the physical movement of the camera increasing and decreasing the height of the camera on a fixed point. Tracking is the movement of the camera operative to follow the action. This is often used on tracks similar to that of a train.
Location Recce Storyboard

Script Framing Risk assessment Shot List Shot Sizes Evaluation

The preliminary task started with the production of the script and the decision of the storyline.we decided on the title “Aggressive Negotiations”. It is about a man called Ivan who is accused of being a terrorist. He is interrogated by an Officer. We began to write the script first as this is the most important piece.The way the footage has been filmed is not of the best standard but helps to out line the videos story. The camera work is of very good quality due to the use of a tripod. We have used many different types of camera angles because they help to include as much detail and relevance as possible. We used mainly close ups because they are simple to use and can include a vast amount of detail although capturing the whole scene. We have used these angles to show that the storyline must be close enough to capture all of the relevant detail but must be zoomed out enough to capture the whole scene without loosing important areas. The camera angles that we have used have worked well because they capture all of the images needed for the story line. The recording of the footage was very well done and captured the footage that we needed for the video. The editing of the film has been carried out well and due to the shooting of the footage the quality has allowed us to make it look professional. The acting involved with the film was well done by Zack Green and myself. Although there were some mistakes made by the actors although they were soon taken out and reduced into areas of footage that we need. The actors have been very successful and have helped very much in the completion of our film. The scenery was created very easily and helps to express the personality of the characters. The use of a spotlight in the centre of the room helps to create a sense of interrogation or darkness in the room. This helps to complete the roles of the two characters and also help to create a better atmosphere for the characters.

Between these two images we have changed the contrast and the brightness to make all aspects visable and make sure that you can see all areas clearly. Between these next two images we have turned it black and whte, we have done this because it helps to outline the colour diffrentiation and helps to brighten the scenes with the Officer. Between the two below images we have adjusted the lighting, doing this has allowed us to show the officer in greater visability, we have done this to make the video easier to view and make sure we can clearly see the officer.

During the process of editing we captured the clips onto the computer to view them and then to later edit them. We viewed them and logged the different shots which involved finding when the frames began and finished. We had to do these to make it easier to find the clips that we needed by just typing in the numbers. We then put all the clips onto the timeline to view them in a long stream and to edit them into the clips we need. we then edited it to make it so it goes in the right order and have the right length. We then had to re-film the last shot because of an actor fault. When we bagan editting this into the rest of the film we found out that Zack had broken the continuity rule by moving too quickly. We had to edit it using a slow motion tool to reduce the speed of walking. This was very easy to do but also very frustrating to get the speed and timing right. This then made sure that we didnt break any continuity. We added "Colour Bars and Tones" and "Universal Counter Leader" at the beginning and credits at the end. We had to do this because it helps to adjust the levels and image quality and also counts down to the begnning of the film.