Continuity Task

Continuity Task

In this task we were given a selection of different clips that we were told to edit and make it a continuous scene. Using the year 13's clips and Final Cut Express, I was able to use the clips to make a continuous scene.

From this task, I have learnt that it is important that when filming you should keep everything the way it was set, such as props and lighting. This is important as it make the scene look more realistic so by changing these factors around could cause confusion to arise and take the continuity away making it seem obvious that the shots may have been done at complete different times, therefore taking away the realism of that scene. This task will help me plan out my future filming work better as it has allowed me to see what different editing techniques and shots is best to use to show continuity within a scene (I.e.: Match on Action and Shot reverse shot). It also has helped me to use different clips to make a film seem like it is continuous by using simple editing techniques. It has helped me to recognise where the 180 degree rule has been broken and by doing this will allow me to abide by its rule in my filming so that it makes sense to the audience and does not ruin the continuity of the filming.

Editing Practical - CSI: South Norwood

CSI: South Norwood

CSI: MIAMI OPENING

In this task, we were shown a CSI opening like the one above, then we were told to create a opening scene like CSI. Given many different clips to add while using the clips we recorded within the lesson, I was able to create an opening by fusing the clips together and adding text to the clips.

CSI: SOUTH NORWOOD

From this task, I was able to get a bit of an understanding of how an opening/title scene should look like, what is required of  an opening to make it more effective to the audience. To make an effective opening it is important to make sure that the opening flows smoothly so the editing must be good, the visual looks well placed and in sync to the audio that may be playing in the background. Another aspect that makes an opening effective would be the text, the text must be able to be read clearly so when making an title/opening sequence it is important to think about the typography, how will it look with the visual, how much of the screen does it take up, how will the colours of the text match the background and still able to be seen. The last thing that make a opening effective is the way in which they create enigma codes, enigma codes really make the audience think about what they see and what they expect to see and makes the audience intrigued to watch the media product.

180 Degree Rule

180 Degree Rule

What is the 180 degree rule?

The 180 degree rule is when the camera keeps the characters on the same side where ever it may be on the 180 degree side. If camera exceeds the 180 degree side then it has broken the rule as the character will be  on the opposite side of what they were before.

Why is it important to use this rule?

The 180 degree rule is important so that the audience does not get confused. It makes it easier to follow the character as they stay within the position they were set in. If the 180 degree rule is broken then the character move from their previous position, this make it harder to track down and will become very confusing if the character keep breaking and going back to the 180 degree. 

How do you change direction?

In the 180 degree rule, the camera must stay within the '180 degree area', where ever the camera is in the area it will keep the characters in the right position (The red chess piece will always be upon the left side whereas the blue will be on the right, when ever the camera changes within the area 

How will this impact on your planning for your preliminary task?

This rule is very important when it comes to planning our preliminary task as the task consist of two characters exchanging dialogue to one another.The 180 Degree Rule is important in a scene like this as it is very important that the characters stay in their correct position. While planning we should take into consideration of the 180 Degree Rule when plotting the camera for each scene, trying not to break the 180 Degree Rule so that the audience do no get too confused on where the characters are meant to be position. Getting it right in the plan will reduce the time that is spent trying to keep in the 180 Degree area, which means less time on recording constantly.