On Monday 16th November we had to finish off our Storyboard and also made a start on the Script.
As all four members were present for the first time so far in the Task we had a productive day of updating our blogs and discussing the Storyboard, it was a relief because we could produce our work in a more relaxed environment because we were less stressed at the lack of attending members.
As our Storyboard and script is complete now we plan to make a start to filming Wednesday so we can get our early sequences to our media teacher on friday's lesson.
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Monday, 16 November 2009
Match on Action
Match on Action is a form of editing that makes the footage flow well.
For example if a character reaches a door and reaches past the camera onto the door handle the next shot could be inside the building with the character entering the room.
Again the point of Match on Action is to keep the audience from being confused and has to stick,again, to the 180 degree rule. If a character exits the screen from the right running at pace, he/she must enter from the left also running at pace so it does not confuse the audience, it all needs to flow continuously. If the character was walking in the second shot it would confuse the audience and be a poor creation.
For example if a character reaches a door and reaches past the camera onto the door handle the next shot could be inside the building with the character entering the room.
Again the point of Match on Action is to keep the audience from being confused and has to stick,again, to the 180 degree rule. If a character exits the screen from the right running at pace, he/she must enter from the left also running at pace so it does not confuse the audience, it all needs to flow continuously. If the character was walking in the second shot it would confuse the audience and be a poor creation.
180 Degree Rule
The 180 degree rule is used so it doesn't confuse and dis-orientate the viewers This example of the 180 degree rule shows how the camera stays on one side of the two characters but giving different angles of the character for the reaction shot and dialogue but always staying behind the 180 degree line.
The rule is very important and if not followed will confuse the audience no matter how clever the editing is - simple editing can be applied if the rule is followed.
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Shot Reverse Shot
The below sequence is an example of Shot Reverse Shot from the TV comedy series Friends.
The example starts out with an establishing shot of the office building and then it cuts straight to a shot of Chandler and his Boss showing the space between them. Just before Chandler stops talking, it cuts to a closer shot of his boss. From then on, it cuts to each of the characters a bit before they start talking so the editing seems smoother and the audience don't notice it. It then changes to a Reaction Shot on Chandler. More dialogue is exchanged and then it cuts to an Over-The-Shoulder shot to Chandler, showing his reaction.
I think this shot works because the editing shows continuity so it doesn't confuse the audience and so the editing doesn't look choppy and un proffesional. They do this by showing us the characters that are speaking and then their reactions, this gives the audience a feeling of understanding of the situation which makes it funnier from Chandlers reaction.
The example starts out with an establishing shot of the office building and then it cuts straight to a shot of Chandler and his Boss showing the space between them. Just before Chandler stops talking, it cuts to a closer shot of his boss. From then on, it cuts to each of the characters a bit before they start talking so the editing seems smoother and the audience don't notice it. It then changes to a Reaction Shot on Chandler. More dialogue is exchanged and then it cuts to an Over-The-Shoulder shot to Chandler, showing his reaction.
I think this shot works because the editing shows continuity so it doesn't confuse the audience and so the editing doesn't look choppy and un proffesional. They do this by showing us the characters that are speaking and then their reactions, this gives the audience a feeling of understanding of the situation which makes it funnier from Chandlers reaction.
Monday, 9 November 2009
Potential Prelimanry Task Idea
Lainey and I have decided after a lengthy phone call that we shall scrap the idea of a meeting of two people on a street corner after they have bumped into each other because there was no ability to include the character opening the door.
Instead we have decided to use an empty classroom (with permission) to shoot a scene where a pupil walks through a door into the room and sits down opposite a teacher for a short progress review, we think this is a good idea because we will be able to utilize our knowlegde of the required shots needed for the Preliminary task.
We were unable to contact Dulcie and Alice so we still need to run this idea through with them however Lainey and I believe that it is good idea that needs to be decided on as a group. We are hoping to see Dulcie and Alice soon so that we can negotiate times that we are free during college to shoot the footage as our members are spread out across two counties so transport back from evening shooting is difficult.
Instead we have decided to use an empty classroom (with permission) to shoot a scene where a pupil walks through a door into the room and sits down opposite a teacher for a short progress review, we think this is a good idea because we will be able to utilize our knowlegde of the required shots needed for the Preliminary task.
We were unable to contact Dulcie and Alice so we still need to run this idea through with them however Lainey and I believe that it is good idea that needs to be decided on as a group. We are hoping to see Dulcie and Alice soon so that we can negotiate times that we are free during college to shoot the footage as our members are spread out across two counties so transport back from evening shooting is difficult.
Friday, 6 November 2009
Communication
Communication is everything!
Two of our members were ill today (06/11/09) so we needed to get them the information that they had missed and warned them that they may have to do it in thier own time and that they are lagging behind at this early stage of production before and idea has even been agreed on!!!
Here is the email:
Two of our members were ill today (06/11/09) so we needed to get them the information that they had missed and warned them that they may have to do it in thier own time and that they are lagging behind at this early stage of production before and idea has even been agreed on!!!
Here is the email:
Hi Alice and Dulcie.
Why aren't you in Media today?
We were sorting out groups and our group is, you two, me, and tim.
We have been updating our blogs too, and we have done quite a bit, so you
will have to catch up with that, possibly in your own time. Me and Tim
have also got quite a few good ideas for the coursework. check out our
blogs.
My URL is: http://laineywhite.blogspot.com/
Tim's is: http://mrtimbiles.blogspot.com/
Look at the posts we have done and do the same basically. Just add your
own idea's.
BE IN THE NEXT MEDIA LESSON!!
Introduction to Preliminary Task
For out Preliminary Task we have to film a sequence where actors walk through a door cross the room sit opposite each other and start a conversation.
In this peice we have to use a range of shots, such as shot-reverse-shot, match on action and the 180° rule so the sequence flows and doesn't confuse the audience - this is called continuity editing. Continuity editing is used so not to confuse the audience by following character movements.
I am looking forward to this task as i was interested in the production side of media and would still like to try my hand at it - this is a fantastic opportunity and with the support of my team i think our project will be a success.
In this peice we have to use a range of shots, such as shot-reverse-shot, match on action and the 180° rule so the sequence flows and doesn't confuse the audience - this is called continuity editing. Continuity editing is used so not to confuse the audience by following character movements.
I am looking forward to this task as i was interested in the production side of media and would still like to try my hand at it - this is a fantastic opportunity and with the support of my team i think our project will be a success.
Coursework Outline
We have got into groups of three or four. Our group consists of four members who are Alice Manning, Dulcie Hayward, Lainey White and myself. I think we have a good chance of creating a good peice of coursework as our group has many different qaulities - Lainey got a B in GCSE Media Studies so already has a great deal of knowledge in media - Both Alice and Dulcie are quirky enthusiastic Team members who will bring good ideas to the group and i have experience in the media through my Youth radio show.
As Alice and Dulcie arn't here Lainey and I have come up with a few ideas that we can use for the task. When the two other members are back we can make a group decision:
As Alice and Dulcie arn't here Lainey and I have come up with a few ideas that we can use for the task. When the two other members are back we can make a group decision:
- Two woman are sat in a café having a chat about thier week.
- Two men are having an argument outside either a pub or a supermarket.
- A suspect is sat in a room when an angry police officer comes in and shouts at him/her.
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