In the Opening Title Sequence task we had to to produce an fictional Opening Title to CSI: London. This involved the class, who were split into 2 groups, to film parts which will be included in the title sequence. These parts included shots of the characters doing something, such as looking through a microscope and also close ups of the characters as well. Then after will had done the filming, the coverage was then imported, to edit along with footage Mr Coppard had found, which we could include. Furthermore, sir also provided us with a soundtrack to go over the footage. Are main inspiration was from CSI: Miami's opening title sequence, and we based a lot of our ideas on it. This video is hown below (CSI: Miami):
What went well is that we were able to film all that we needed to film. We were able to film in the locations we wanted to be in, such as the Science rooms, making it look like a lab, which looks realistic, in context to the theme. We were able to access the props we needed, such as the fake gun and a microscope. Furthermore, the editing went well as I was able to comfortably edit the the footage, due to everything was filmed correctly. What we could of improved on is that when editing, I could of included more effects, to make the Sequence look more professional. One reason why I didn't do so, is that the I didn't know how to do the effects I wanted to do, correctly and effectively. along side the fact that i unfortunately have enough time to figure it out. However, next time when I opening sequence, i will now look to include the effects and make my final product better.
In the Preliminary task we had to to produce 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 she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue. In addition, the task should show and demonstrate match on action, shot/reverse shot and the 180 degree. In my group, the theme of our film was a parents evening, where a parent (me) is walking through a door, then opens the door of the classroom, then sits down and speaks to the teacher about the parents son's behaviour. What went well is that we were able to demonstrate match on action (when the parent was opening the door), shot/reverse shot (the dialogue between the parent and teacher), and not breaking 180 degree. Furthermore, the editing went well as i was able to comfortably edit the the footage, as everything was filmed correctly. What we could of improved on is that when filming we just done a minimum of 5 takes for each section we were filming. Instead at the beginning we kept on rewinded to view the takes then forward, which caused as complications with uploading. Furthermore, we didn't leave enough space for us to edit, as we didn't leave the camera to record shortly before we stated filming the actual take. However we learnt from our mistakes, and furtherm on in filming rectified this.
In the Preliminary task we had to to produce 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 she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue. In addition, the task should show and demonstrate match on action, shot/reverse shot and the 180 degree. In my group, the theme of our film was a parents evening, where a parent (me) is walking through a door, then opens the door of the classroom, then sits down and speaks to the teacher about the parents son's behaviour. What went well is that we were able to demonstrate match on action (when the parent was opening the door), shot/reverse shot (the dialogue between the parent and teacher), and not breaking 180 degree. Furthermore, the editing went well as i was able to comfortably edit the the footage, as everything was filmed correctly.
In the continuity task we had to edit footage provided to us by year 13's. The main aim as to make a video suitable and correct continuity task, which we had to make sure they weren't any jumps. What went well is that i was able to put all the footage in order and edit to make it a suitable continuity task.
What we could of improved on is that I could of been more precise on my editing.
In the continuity task, we edited footage filmed by the year 13's (A2 Media Studies). We were given rough footage, which was not edited, and we had to put this rough footage in order and edit it. We identified along the way, that a lot if the footage had errors and mistakes such as breaking the 180 degree rule and jump cuts (which shouldn't be used in a continuity task). So to rectify this problem we had to edit and cut pieces out in order for the film to flow.
After, we then put our own take on the film, editing it as how we want. As there was a lot of footage, this gave us a lot to work and play around with, to make good film which follows by all the rules in filming. Furthermore, one of the transitions which had to be shown is the 'match on action'. As we were given rough footage, we had to correctly identify the footage which can be used in the match on action then edit that footage for it to correctly represent a match on action transition. Below is the video that I produced:
In filming, The 180 degree rule is a rule that specifies where the camera can be positioned in order to not confuse the audience and for the scene to make sense. It is commonly used to focus on the dialogue in the scene, between two people, capturing the characters at different perspectives, showing each others emotions. For example, this is commonly used when two characters are talking face to face. At the beginning of a scene, a long shot, mid shot or an extreme long shot can used to establish the setting and surroundings of that scene as well as the two characters, one character on the left and one on the right. Throughout the scene, the person on the left has to stay on our left and the other character has to stay on the right. Therefore, you cannot go any further than 180 degrees as the characters positions will seem to change and shift, and this can confuse and not make sense to many of the audience. the images below visually explain this:
Furthermore, another way for you to abide by the 180 degree ruke, is by using other filming techniques such as tracking. When used to correctly within the rule, tracking can be effectively used to show the 180 degree rule.
In lesson we made a photographic demonstration of the 180 degree rule, and what shot types we used. Below is the demonstration:
As you can see we have followed by the rule by not crossing over the 180 degree line.
The tasks I have taken out before such as planning an aerial view of our 180 degree task shown above and actually carrying out the task itself, has impacted on our planning for our preliminary task because we know now how to plan for this task using the 180 degree rule aerial view plan and use the skills we used in the task such as establishing shot, over the shoulder and reverse shot which we will use in the preliminary task. Furthermore, we will be more comfortable with using the camera as we may have not used a camera like that before. So now we know how to position the camera in order for the shots to be taken correctly and effectively.
