(Continuity editing) and (Camera shots)

Continuity editing and Camera shots

Aerial shot

Canted angle

Close up

Establishing shot

High angle

Long shot

 Low angle

Master shot

Medium shot

Over the shoulder

POV (point of view)

Two shot

180 Degree Rule

The 180 degree rule is where the camera stays the same side of an imaginary line, which means the camera must always be on one side of the line. For example if you have two people talking to each other you would film them on the same side because if you film one person from the front and the other from the back it will look like they are talking to each other which will then confuse the audience.

30 Degree rule

The 30 degree rule is a basic editing technique which is used in films, the camera should move at least 30 degrees between shots of the same subject. 

Cross Cutting

Cross cutting is used after you create a series of scenes or sequences, which you then re-order them to create a scene that goes forwards and backwards in time.

Match Cutting

Match cutting is a method that is used by directors in editing to create a relationship between two different objects to create a visual metaphor. Which is a cut within a scene that makes it more sense.

Shot Reverse Shot

Shot reverse shot is filming technique where one camera is looking at one character speaking and then the camera changes to the other character looking back at the first character. This will allow the viewer to assume that they are looking and talking to each other.

Rule of Third

Rule of third is applied by aligning a subject with the guide lines and their intersection points. This allows linear features in the image to flow from section to section.

(Our short film)

Our Short Film

This short clip above is a piece of work that we filmed our selves at are school, to film this we used a tripod and a camera. This clip is some random small clips bunched together to help us gain confidence in filming and editing, which then can be used to help us create our final short film. 

Strengths and Weaknesses 

Some strengths of this clip was that we showed some simple editing techniques like speeding some parts up and also turning some parts of the clip in to black and white, which allowed us to test out different ways we could edit clips to make them look different from the original one. Some weaknesses of this clip is that in some of the parts we didn't use the tripod which meant that some parts were a little bit shaky. 

What other people thought of it

Other people liked the clip produced because it helped them see different types of editing techniques that could be used in later work to make it look better. Other people liked the way we used different clips and made them in to one which allowed them to understand that you don't need to film it all in one go.

Software

The software we used to edit this clip was called adobe premier elements 10. This software allowed us to put together our clips so we could create on big one, this was good because it meant that we could edit each clip at any time instead of doing them separately which saved time. The software also allowed us to change the different whys the clip looked by being able to change the colour and the effects, which also allowed us to put in some special effects that looks good. Another thing that the software allowed us to do was to either speed up the sections of the clip or to even slow down parts which mean't we could make things faster if they are to slow of long. One last thing the software allowed us to do was to cut clips which meant if the clip went on for to long you can basically crop down the clip to make it shorter.

(Rush Analysis)

Opening Scene to Rush

In the opening scene to Rush you are made to first look up at the sky which is dark and cloudy which suggests that something bad is going to happen in the race due to the dark rainy background and atmosphere which would make the conditions for the racers harder, suggesting that a crash is going to happen. While this is happening you have one of the main characters narrating over the first scene which suggests that he is talking about the past and is remembering what happened on that certain day. In this scene you also see both the main characters, one of the characters is sitting in his car waiting for the race to start while the other character is standing around with a group of girls taking pictures which suggests that he likes the attention compared to the other guy who just wants to win races. Later you see that the two main characters have rivalry which has gone on for years, one of the characters copies the tires of the other to show that if he wins their wont be any excuses for losing. After that they all get ready to set off, while getting ready you see that they become very concentrated on winning and then the race stars.

Camera Shots and Angles

This camera shot is a low angle long shot of the race track with people setting up there race cars. This camera shot is effective because it shows the viewers the setting and whats happening in the scene which is the racers getting ready to start. The camera shot also shows you the sky which clearly shows you that a storm is about to start because the sky is turning black.

This camera shot is a close up of one of the main characters in the film. This camera shot is effective because it shows the viewers how concentrated the character is by looking at his eyes which are staring straight ahead. This suggests that this character really wants to beat the other character so he wins the race.

This camera shot is a two shot of both of the main characters in the film. This camera shot is effective because it makes the viewer feel that both of the main characters are battling each other to win the race, as well it shows you how close they are to each other which suggests something could go wrong and could lead in someone getting seriously hurt.   

(Notting Hill Analysis)

Trailer to Notting Hill 

This is the trailer for Notting Hill which is a romantic comedy film. From this trailer we find out that the male is a person who likes this women who is a famous actress and believes that he has no chance of being with her which makes the audience feel sorry for him because they want them to be together and be happy, we also find out that the women doesn't want there relationship to be out in the public because she doesn't want to put him into any pressure or to make him uncomfortable. From this trailer we get some romantic comedy conventions through out the trailer, for example there are problems in the relationship at the middle and it then starts to gets better towards the end of the trailer, happy ending, typical boy meets girl and kissing scenes. This trailer will appeal to a young female audience as most romantic comedies appeal to a female audience because of the romantic scenes and because many can relate to the film.

(50 first dates analysis)

Trailer to 50 First Dates

This trailer is from 50 First Dates which is a romantic comedy film. From this trailer you see a man full in love with this women that he meets in a cafe and spends the day together, but the women gets into a car crash and gets memory loss each day which means that she doesn't remember meeting him and thinks that he is weird. This means that each day the man has to try to get her to remember him which is way he tries to take her on a date every day which doesn't always work because life problems stop them from meeting each other and from being together. From the trailer we find out that this film has many romantic comedy conventions like there is a love interest, love rivals, friends and difficulties. Also towards the end of the trailer you see the mans best friend which is stupid but funny which is a convention of romantic comedy films. This type of film would appeal to a young female audience as most romantic comedies appeal to a female audience because of the romantic scenes and it will make it a good film for there friends to see together, Also this could appeal to some males because of the actor in it which is very good at comedy films and at acting.

(Bridget Jones's Diary analysis)

Trailer to Bridget Jones's Diary

This trailer is from Bridget Jones's Diary which is a romantic comedy film. This film is about a women who is trying to find love but can't until she finds a man who is mean't to be perfect for her but the audience know she is making a mistake because they know who see should be with which is the shy and quite one. From this trailer i can tell that its going to be a romantic comedy film because it has some conventions of other romantic comedy films, some conventions of this is that there is a fight scene in the trailer between both love rivals, love interests like with the bad one and the good one which the audience want her to be with and then we also see a girl meets boy/boy meets girl scenario. This trailer will appeal to a young female audience as most romantic comedies appeal to a female audience because of the romantic scenes and it will make it a good film for there friends to see together, Also from watching this film it could relate to peoples lives which means they will be able to relate to the characters in the film.

(Romantic Comedy Genre Analysis)

Romantic Comedy Mind Map

This is a mind map of romantic comedy which has the main conventions of a romantic comedy films. Some examples are that many romantic comedy films are set in present time and includes many different types of relationships that people go through in day to day life. This mind map would give me some crucial ideas on what i could add to make a romantic comedy film good as well what i could add to improve an romantic comedy film.

(Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Analysis)

Opening Scene to Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

In the opening scene to Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, it is set in San Diego where you see a large bridge in the opening clip with a helicopter flying towards it with a news channel on it which suggests that the cast of the news channel arrive to there jobs in style. After the helicopter goes over the bridge you see it land in a small street and the main person of the news channel steps out, then through out the rest of the opening scene you see him get ready and tell the viewers what the news is.

Camera Shots and Angles

This camera shot is an establishing shot because it is the first image you get to see, which sets the layout of the opening scene. This camera shot is effective because it gives the viewers the location of where most of the film is going to be set in which can allow people to image the area and what its like.

This camera shot is a close up of the main characters hand which has a ring on it which suggests that the character wants the viewers to focus on the ring. This is effective as it shows that this ring is important to him which suggests why this camera shot is a close up of the ring. This image also suggests that the ring is special to this character because he has it on while presenting the news and also suggests that he has earned this because he has done a really good job.

This camera shot is a medium shot of all of the main characters in the film which suggests that these characters are going to have the most screen time in the film, also this camera shot suggests that they want the viewers to focus on these four characters. This is effective because it shows the audience the main characters which are in the film and who you follow through out it.

(Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Analysis)

Opening scene to Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

In the opening of the Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull you get to see a car race through a desert/large dry area of land. The car has four young adults in it which are speeding across an open space, when they reach a road you see some army vehicles heading towards there objective which suggests that car shouldn't be in this location. Then you see the car speed up to get to the front of the queue which suggests that they want to race the people in the front, when they reach the front they see two soldiers in the front car and the four young adults beg them to race which they agree to. While racing they both speed away from the other vehicles until the army car has to go in a different direction. 

Camera Shots and Angles

This camera shot is a medium shot of a couple of army cars and a small vehicle, this is effective as it shows the difference of size between the army vehicles and the standard car which makes the army look powerful due to there cars being over double the size. This is also effective because it shows the viewer that the army is transporting something or doing a mission which is top secrete which is why they are in the middle of no where and why there is only one person on the road with them.

This camera shot is a close up of two soldiers in a vehicle heading to a camp, this is effective as it shows the facial expression of one of the soldiers which in this image he looks angry/disappointed with the other soldier because he isn't being professional which suggests that the other soldier is younger soldier which still wants to have fun while doing his job. This is also effective because it gives you an idea that this film is going to include the army in it which suggests that there is going to be lots of gun fights/action through out the film.

This camera shot is a establishing shot because it shows the setting of the opening scene and some of the location, this is effective as it shows large amounts of the area which is in the opening scene which then allows the viewer to picture the condition. This is also effective as it shows you how empty the area is which suggests that it is top secret and shouldn't be seen or entered by random people because it holds secrete information which shouldn't be leaked to the outside world.

(The Matrix Analysis)

Opening Scene to The Matrix

In the opening scene of the Matrix you see some police enter a dark building with a flash light and some weapons, which suggests that this mission is dangerous hens why they are deck out in police gear. After that you see them walk down a corridor and stop at this one room which has there target in it, when they breach the room you see a women sitting alone in the dark facing a wall which suggests that she is up to no good which is why she has the police looking for her. In the next part of the opening scene you are sent out side to see a car appear onto the scene, when the car stops you see a couple of men dressed up in suits leave the car and talk to the police officer. The next scene is back in the dark room with the women, you see a police officer walk up to the women and when he tries to arrest her she starts to fight back and leaves everyone in the room laying on the floor hurt which suggests that she knows how to fight. Then you see the suited men enter the building which suggests that something is going to happen between the characters, when they meet the women rushes off and the end of the opening scene turns into a chase scene. 

Camera Shots and Angles

This camera shot is a medium shot of a women sitting down in a chair facing towards the wall in the dark. This suggests that see is trying to be sneaky and careful which is probably why see is sitting alone in the dark, The darkness also suggests that she is doing something bad/something that she shouldn't be doing and that's why she is alone in the dark. Being dark creates a sinister/eerie which then can make the viewer uncomfortable or frightened because they don't know whats going to happen.

This camera shot is a high angle medium shot of a police officer, this is effective as it gives the viewer a glimpse the officer and what facial expressions are being used. For example in this image the officer looks unhappy because he's done something wrong and is getting blamed for it which suggests that he should of done this job better and he wouldn't be in this position, the high angle suggests that he is talking to someone that is a higher rank than him and that he has more power over him which suggests that he is taking control.

This camera shot is low angle medium shot a man in a suit standing facing the camera which is effective as it makes the viewer feel that the man is looking at them which makes you feel apart of the film. The low angle is effective because it suggests that the man has more power over you and that he is a higher rank, which suggests why he is dressed up in a smart suit. The medium shot from down the corridor is effective because it shows how far away he is from the camera which means he needs to travel further to reach his target. 

(The Mechanic Analysis)

The Opening Scene to The Mechanic

In this opening scene you see a man who is in a large house with a swimming pool init which suggests that he is rich, as well you also see that he has body guards which suggests that he is a
target for some people which also suggests that he is a villain. Next you see the man get into the pool and start to swim up and down, the man stops half way because he sees a watch on the floor and decides to pick it up with out knowing that its a trap. When he picks up the watch a man appears and stars to choke out the guy, when the man passes out he uses the body to reach the end of the pool to make it appear that he is still alive. The good guy leaves the pool and heads down stairs to get changed, while he's getting changed a maid finds the body of the boss in the pool face down and shouts for help, the guards pull him out to find him. While the drama is going good guy manages to escape and leave via boat.

Camera Shots and Angles

This camera shot is a over the shoulder shot showing a small part of a person and the house in the background. This is effective as you  get to see the setting of the first scene and how rich the bad guy is especially when he is living in a house like this with bodyguards and maids, this is also effective as it suggests to the audience that its going to be difficult to breach the building without being detected by anyone.

This camera shot is a close up of the main character in the film, this is effective as it gives you the main character and what he looks like which means you can tell that it's him because of what it looks like. This is also effective as it is a close up of his face which gives you his facial expression which in this image looks like he has his eyes on someone or something which is why he looks a little bit angry/mysterious.

This camera shot is a medium shot of the main character jumping off a bridge trying to escape from the bad guys back at the house, this is effective as it shows you the risk that he is taking to try to escape alive. This is also effective as it shows you that is film is going to have stunts and action init which makes it an action film, as well it tells you the height he is jumping from to increase the thrill for the audience.

(The Expendables 2 Analysis)

Opening Scene to The Expendables 2

In this opening scene you see a person captured and being tortured in a large open room. You then see three heavily armored vehicles traveling across a dessert to a small factory village, when they reach the small village you see one of them turn there vehicle around and shot the enemy's with an mounted turret which are blocking there way to there objective. After killing most of the enemy one of the vehicles reverse towards the objective because on the back of the vehicle it has a large ram on the back which allows it to destroy any large objects in the way, when breached the vehicle turns back around and continues on wards shooting down enemies. You then see one person in one of the vehicles with a rocket launcher shooting down bulks of enemies in key locations, when one team reaches the end they see a helicopter flying towards them and one of them decides to turn on a motor bike and push it towards the helicopter leading it to crash into it and destroy it. In the final 40 seconds of this clip you see the team split up and make there way into the building killing anyone that is stopping them from reaching the person that is captured. 

Camera Shots and Angles

This camera shot is a low angle medium shot of the main vehicle in front, this camera shot is effective as it shows use the vehicle which is being used and how heavily armored it is which suggests that this mission is very important to them and that they want to get it over and done with without any causalities. This camera shot is also effective as it is at an low angle which tell us that it is powerful and important to the scene, as well it has the writing on the front which is 'COMING SOON' which is a cheesy line which are mostly in all action films. 

This camera shot is a close up of the front of the vehicle, this is effective as it has a metal ramming block on the front of the vehicle which suggests that it can do a lot of damage if this hits anything, which then suggests that it is going to be used to break down heavy walls or barricades. This camera shot is also effective as it has a cheesy line on the ramming block which says 'KNOCK KNOCK' which suggests that is is going to be used to break down walls or barricades. Another reason why this camera shot is effective is because it shows you a small glimpse of one of the characters in the film. 

This camera shot is a over the shoulder shot which shows a bad guy controlling a helicopter with a motor bike in mid air making its way towards the helicopter. This is effective because it gives you an idea of what the person in the helicopter is looking at and and also makes the viewer feel like they are in the helicopter with the person while the motor bike is coming towards him. This camera shot is also effective as it shows you a small glimpse of the two characters in the background of the shot which allows the viewer to get a small idea of what they look like.

(Action film genre analysis)

Action Mind Map

This is a mind map of action which has the main conventions of a action films. Some examples are that many action films are set in Eastern European Countries because many action films include terrorists, also many action films contain explosions and fight scenes which then suggests that there will be lots of action going in in the films. This mind map would give me some crucial ideas on what i could add to make a action film good as well what i could add to improve an action film.

(action target audience profile)

Target Audience Profile

This is my Target Audience Profile for action films which is aimed for males and females between the ages of 15 and 30. This should help me create ideas for how i should plan out a action film and how to get as many views as possible on the film.