Preliminary Exercise

Chapter Two:

"To succeed in life you need two things: Ignorance and Confidence."

Preliminary Exercise

Objective- To demonstrate knowledge of camera and editing techniques.

The task is a continuity task [a system of cutting shots to create a progression of real time] involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in front of another character where they will exchange a few lines of dialogue. This task should demonstrate match on action filming, shot/reverse shots and the 180 degree rule.

 I will use different shots to create different perspectives for the viewers. 

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Establishing Shot [E.S] - a birds eye view of the landscape/setting. This allows the audience to understand where the film is set.

Maleficent (2014) -  L.S at a low angle to represent power and status.

Long Shot [L.S] - a wide shot to show the setting, can also be a POV shot. Using a low angle shot will make the subject look superior. A high angle shot will make the subject look inferior.

Mid Shot [M.S] - a shot from the waist up to above the head. Focus can be used to emphasise certain aspects of the shot. The background can be blurred to focus on the actor or visa versa.

The Gray (2012) - E.C.U to show expression and emotion.

Close Up [C.U] - this shot can intimidate and exaggerate the expression created by the subject and displayed to the audience. Cutting certain aspects out of a shot (e.g. the top of a characters head) can allow the viewer to focus on his face/expression.

Extreme Close Up [E.C.U] -  One feature is usually shown. This allows us to fully focus on an important moment in the scene. A lot of expression can be shown on a facial E.C.U. 

High Angle + Low Angle [H.A/L.A] - High angles makes the subject look little. Low angle makes the viewer feel little and the subject look tall. This creates status between the characters shown.

Canted Angle [Dutch Angle] - It seems like the camera has fallen over and creates a highly energetic shot.