(Evaluation 7)

Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learn't in the progression from it to full product?

Shot types- In our preliminary task we used different shot types for example we used a medium shot of the character walking down the corridor which allowed you to see the characters full appearance, we also used close ups of when the characters were talking to each other, this allowed us to show the characters facial expressions. In our full product of our opening two minuets we also used different camera shots like the over the shoulder shot which was used when the main antagonist was walking towards the main protagonist, we decided to use this camera shot because it allowed us to show the facial expressions of the character who is just about to be attacked. We also used a POV shot (Point of view shot) which allowed us to show the audience what the character is seeing, which is used when the antagonist is punching the protagonist at the end of the film.

Editing terms and techniques- In our preliminary task and full product we used different editing terms and techniques, for example we used the 180 degree rule, match on action, shot reverse shot, cutting and fading. We used all of these terms and techniques because we wanted to make both our preliminary task and full product to the best it could possibly be and to develop and improve our editing skills.

180 degree rule- In our preliminary task we used the 180 degree rule which was used when both of characters were talking to each other leading to the camera changing to each person. We used this because it allows the audience to have a greater sense of location in the scene and this would create less confusion for the audience. In our full product we used the 180 degree rule when filming most of the film, we did this because we didn't want to confuse the audience when filming because if we didn't use the 180 degree rule it would make the film look scruffy and untidy.  

Match on action- In our preliminary task we used match on action which is an editing technique used for continuity editing, this creates a visual bridge for the audience which draws the viewers attention away from the slight cutting issues. We used this when we used a close up of one characters hand opening a door and then cut to him walking through the door on the other side, this shows that the scene continues into a different room with out any big cuts. In our full product we used match on action when we used a fade to black just after the main protagonist hides behind a tree and link to back to the antagonist who is on the floor.

Shot/reverse shot- In our preliminary task we used shot reverse shot, we used this when the characters where talking to each other in the room. We used this with the 180 degree rule because we wanted to retain continuity by not distorting the audiences sense of location with the characters. In our full product we used shot reverse shot during the film especially during the first minuet when we had both characters meeting each other with fast paced editing and music.