In our preliminary task we used a wide variety of camera angles and shots. We first learnt how to use the camera, we were introduced to a tripod this is very important as it helps steady a shot and makes the final cut more professional. We were also taught how to use the zoom function on the camera this is important as you can create close ups to reflect a characters feelings and emotions. After filming we would need to edit the film to ensure it would run smoothly surprisingly our group found the editing process easy as we all have previously had experience in this department. We linked together the different clips we filmed, it was easy to find for the fact that the software would allow us to cut a single frame so a perfect transition could be made. The intended length of a clip was found by the use of the mark in a mark out function which would allow us to track the wanted sections of the film. We were also able to add a sound bridge to the film.
In the filming and editing of your project, what worked well and what could of been improved?
We believe that our group was successful in achieving the correct length of time and a detailed story line in the filming. We felt that we had many takes to ensure we had a variety of angles and the option to experiment on different shot lengths. We also did well on attaching the variety of clips together to achieve match cuts and to change camera angles using so.
We could of improved on our camera skills, specifically using the incorrect shots e.g. using a medium shot instead of using a long shot which cropped Mike's head out in many shots. We also filmed many pointless takes which were not used, this wasted filming time which could of been used else where more productively. During editing the use of imputing sound into the film made the the sound transition of the music and dialog sound a little sharp and rough.
Give a detailed, specific example of how you have used a shot/reverse/shot combination in your film.
We used a shot/reverse/shot in our film when the mysterious character confronts the protagonist in the chapel scene. The exchange of dialog between the two characters created a shot/reverse/shot which was also a medium shot of the mysterious character and a over the shoulder shot of the main protagonist from the angle of the mysterious character. This was redeemed a success in the filming process because a perfect transition of dialog and actions were accomplished in the final edit.
Give a detailed, specific example of how you achieved match cuts during the editing process
We achieved match cuts in places such as when Mike walked up the stairs, the first shot showed a tracking shot of him walking up the stairs which then went to a close up angle on Mike's shoe walking up the stairs, a match cut was achieved as it allowed continuity to occur by using the correct foot he had previously been on. This produced a change in transition and angle to give a detailed account of Mike's actions.
How did you ensure you didn't break the 180 degree rule? Or if so, what did you learn from this?
We did not break the 180 degree rule, to prevent doing so we produced a over the shoulder shot of the mysterious character. We detected that the filming was the left shoulder therefore we would be able to notice if we broke the rule if the shots did not match (e.g. left shoulder or right shoulder)
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