2. 180 degree rule
In the preliminary task we had to use the 180 degree rule which we used in the conversation between the
two characters in the shots who are seated next to each other. If we had placed the camera on the other side
of the actors we would have broken the 180 degree rule. In the opening sequence we did not use the 180
degree rule as the characters were always one in front of the other.
3. Shot Reverse Shot
We used shot reverse shot in both the opening and the preliminary task. We managed to improve on the
quality of the shot. The character who has his back to the camera has his shoulder and neck visible while in the
preliminary there is space to the characters left which is the wrong manner to execute this technique. The focus
is meant to be on the character which is speaking which is the case in the opening sequence shot where the
audience will solely focus on him and his dialogue while visibly seeing that the other character is also having
the same kind of view as the viewer. In the preliminary task the audience is attracted to the character with his
back to camera as well as the character facing the camera.
4. Match on Action
The execution in the preliminary was lacklustre. There is not a shot where the handle is actioned and the result
of the action is captured too far away from the camera. The shots are tilted in an unprofessional manner and
the focus of the shot is not determined for the viewer. They can focus on whatever aspect of the shot as there
is no aspect where the viewer is drawn into. However this is a smooth transition between location which allows
the actors to relax and be able to start the scene again rather than having to drag on the shot and remember
more lines. We managed to use Match on Action and Shot Reverse Shot at the same time with the shot of the
two characters entering the room being behind the third character’s shoulder.
5. Match on Action
In the opening sequence we used Match on Action to create suspense as the members of the audience do not
know what the character wearing a shirt is doing. With a swift cut the briefcase is shown. The tension is built as the
line of dialogue that comes from the main character is, “Show me”, this could indicate a lot of possibilities and the
time that takes for the briefcase to be shown, the viewers are thinking about what it could be. This is executed
extremely well as the shots are balanced and not tilted as they were in the preliminary task and look as if it is a real
movie.
