3. During the process of the preliminary task, I hardly knew any information on the
180 rule, what it was, how it made an effect and how it was used. However , after
completing my final media product, I can confidently answer those questions.
-The 180 rule is establishing the screen direction of actors on the scene by keeping
to the same angle in the scene. This follows the line of action which is known as
an imaginary line cutting through an item/object on the scene in the same angle
all throughout.
- When filming, I ensured that Zoe and all items in the scene, were filmed from
the left hand side in as many scenes as possible. This was to prevent any confusion
from the audience and to create less enigmas that weren’t needed.
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5. Compared to the 180 rule and shot reverse shot, match on action was the easiest to apply
to the production. This is because it helps the scenes by having continuity, leaving the
audience with enigmas created as well as an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm. During the
preliminary task I wasn’t that confident on what match on action was. Despite this, since I
have completed my production I am now able to state that match on action is what keeps
scenes flowing with the use of a variety of shots, editing etc to present the characters
movement. Here is a before and after picture:
Preliminary
task
Final
production
6. There is a major difference between effort on creativity in the preliminary task pictures
compared to the final production pictures. This is because in pictures 1 and two, there is a
long shot and a medium close up shot. This isn’t bad however it isn’t the best. In the final
production it was decided that there would be a shot from Zoe’s view opening the door and
then linking to an extreme close up shot from the door handle opening inside. This makes it
look more effective as well as building up the feeling of suspense as there is just a door
handle showing with Zoe entering.
7. Establishing Shot –
I have learnt that an establishing shot is a view of the
location/environment the protagonist/antagonist is going to be
located at. This shot is what presents to the audience where they
are and sets the atmosphere. An establishing is usually viewed as
an extreme wide shot so the viewers can have a clear view of the
location. Below are some examples of the establishing shot that
was used in the preliminary task and the one in the final
production.
Preliminary
task
Final
production
8. It is clear that our final production had a better establishing shot as in
the preliminary task, introduces the antagonist as well as setting the
location but leaving questions such as – who is in the house?, what is
going to happen next? Showing similarities in typical horror movies. In
the first image, the girl is walking in the hallway, instantly delivering
that she is at school so we automatically get an idea that she is going
to go in to a classroom. On the other hand, in image two, there is
nothing shown but a house with a person in the corner with their back
to the audience. This is much more efficient as it creates tension and
excitement as well as predictions rather than answering obvious clues
in the introduction already.
9. Overall, it is evident that there has been a great amount of development
shown in my final production compared to the preliminary task created. This
is because as my knowledge on the 180 rule, shot reverse shot and match on
action increased, I was able to put this towards the practical side of the
work, creating a better variety of shots, closeup’s extreme close up’s, high
angle low angles, and panning was used too.
