Preliminary Task Evaluation

Preliminary Task Evaluation

When filming our preliminary task we encountered numerous technical problems. I feel that fact that we had to film the sequence 4 times has effected our work in a negative way. However there are still aspects of Thriller and use of the requested shots. There is presence of match on action, eye line match and shot-reverse-shot. Below is my full evaluation of the task:

Shots

 

Eye line match:

This is the eye line match that we used. Mohibur is seen to be looking at something off screen, from this shot a shot of a file being looked through is shown. This shows that Mohibur is looking through the file and allows a sense of continuity.  

 

 

 

Match on action

We used a match on action when we witness Andrew passing through the door. However the footage does jump a bit. In our opening we will make sure that we film the sequences long enough so that this does not happen again. However a level of continuity is obtained.

 

Shot-reverse-shot:

We used the shot-reverse-shot technique when filming the disucssion between Mohibur and Andrew.

 

 

 

Close up:

We used the above shot in the shot-reverse-shot of Andrew and Mohibur as a close up tot ry and capture the anger on Andrews face. There is also a use of a close up when Mohibur is pulled to the table to show his anguish.

 

Low angle:

We also used a high angle shot of Andrew when he stands up. This is to convey a power struggle. Suddenly Andrew is theone 'calling the shots'

 

 

Crane:

We also included a shot that shows the whole scene from a high point of view, also known as a crane shot. I feel this shot allows us to fully see the altercation between Mohibur and Andrew.

 

 

 

Close up/low angle:

This shot helps to create a macguffin. We as the audience are curious as to who has just entered the room?

 

 

Mid shot:

I particularly like this shot because we know someones just entered the room and yet we still can not see his identity as he is directly behind Andrew.

 

Technical capability

At times the footage is shaky but this is due to many problems. The tripod we had was not stable nor was it straight. The footage filmed on the tripod is at a wonky angle therefore we decided it would be best if we filmed some shots hand held. We hope to not have this problem in our Thriller opening.

Overall

Overall i feel considering the problems we encountered our preliminary task is not that bad. There is use of good shots and camera angles and continuity. The Thriller aspect could be made stronger if acting was a bit more serious. However it is clear that an investigation has taken place and I feel the range of camera angles makes it mor einteresting to watch.