Evaluation question 7

1. Evaluation question 7:
Looking back at your preliminary task what do you feel you
have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

2. Continuity
• Continuity- that each shot should carry on from the last. Continuity can consist of people,
plot, objects, and places seen by the reader or viewer over a period of time.
• Keeping continuity throughout film/TV is important as it means that everything is in order
and it makes sense for the audience to watch. Keeping the shots from each scene in the
right order means the audience can see the progression of not only the characters in each
scene, but also the viewer can keep up with the storyline so they can understand what the
director is trying to get across.Changing a characters clothing for example can indicate a
change of time or place, but changing a characters clothing unexpectedly halfway through
a scene shows the director hasn’t thought about the continuity and so this can confuse the
audience.

3. The 180 degree rule
• The 180 degree rule regards the on-screen spatial relationship between a character and
another character in relation to where the camera is placed.An imaginary line called the
axis connects the characters and so the camera is placed on one side of the actors to
establish which character is on what sides.The camera passing over the axis is called
‘jumping the line or crossing the line’, therefore breaking the 180-degree rule by shooting
on all sides.

4. 180 degree rule preliminary task
• In my preliminary task I have used the theme of a student being told of
by their teacher. I have stayed on the left side of the student and the
right shoulder of the teacher, so that the audience can establish which
character is who. As well as this it establishes which character is on what
side and so keeping the 180% rule makes sense to the audience.

5. 180 degree rule-Barcode
• When filming the barcode I was unaware that I broke the 180% rule in the
opening when we first see the character trying to get rid of his barcode in
the bathroom. However I do not think that this disorientated the audience
as their was only one character, so the audience knew that he was the only
person in this location and the use of the shot in the mirror just meant he
was seen from all angles, which I think worked to my advantage.

6. Match on action
• one shot cuts to another shot portraying the action of the subject in the first shot.This
means the camera angle changes, but the action in the scene continues to flow.
• An example of this would be shown in the picture above. In this picture the man is jumping
off a building.As the man jumps he is seen to be jumping.The next shot is a low angle shot
of the man when he is actually jumping.The final shot is still a low angle shot, but of the
man after he has jumped.This creates the illusion that the man has jumped over/off a
building or fence as is continuing to run.
• Match on action allows for a series of quicker shots that can help create the illusion there is
action happening.

7. Match on action-preliminary task
• In my preliminary task I have used match on action when the actor walks
through the door.The match on action shows the movement within the scene
and I feel effectively allows the transition of location from the corridor to the
classroom to flow. I have used a long shot for this to see the movement of the
student walking into the scene, to also witness the action of her walking
through the doorway.

8. Match on action-Barcode
• Match on action has been used whenTony picks up the towel to try and get
rid of his barcode. I think this worked effectively as it was a smooth
transition between both shots and made sense to the audience.

9. Shot reverse shot
• where one character is shown looking at another character, and then the other character is
shown looking back at the first character.This shot is typically used when characters are
having a conversation and can be an over the shoulder shot or the other actor can be off
screen.

10. Shot reverse shot-preliminary task
• In the preliminary task I have used shot, reverse, shot to show a
conversation between the two actors. Using shot, reverse, shot allows the
audience to be able to see the actors reactions and emotions to what the
previous actor has said. I have used an over the shoulder shot as well as an
eye-line match to realistically see what the other characters are seeing; each
other.

11. Shot reverse shot-Barcode
• I have not used shot, reverse, shot in my film as I wanted to create tension,
using little dialogue. I also think that not using this technique was effective
as it made the audience feel the character was isolated and enhanced how
much of an outcast ‘Tony’ is to society.To improve my film I could have used
shot, reverse, shot when the government men are talking to each other.This
would have helped to outline more clearly the troubleTony’ is in with the
government.

12. Cinematography-preliminary task
• The main shot I have decided to use is a mid over the shoulder shot as the actors are
sitting down in the scene. I decided to place the main character in the foreground of the
shot, looking over her shoulder so the audiences opening view of the actor speaking is
from her point of view. I think this works well as the other actor is in the centre of the shot,
in the background, showing although the teacher has the higher status, having the
student in the foreground shows her d0minance over the teacher as she is the first to
enter the conversation. I have also used a variety of shots like a full length shot to
establish the setting and introduce the character as well as close ups like the main
character opening the door handle.

13. Cinematography-Barcode
In barcode I have used a lot of over the shoulder shots to be able
to see things from the character point of view. I think I used
cinematography well in my film as there was a lot of unique and
different shots used. As well as this I used different angles for
each shot. One example of this would be using an over the
shoulder shot of the character looking in the mirror and then a
close up of his face looking from the mirror.This shot shows him
thinking about what he has done, seeing things from his
perspective.

14. Editing-preliminary task
• I have used these images to show how the main character is
‘commanding the edit’.This is when the order of shots follows one
particular character, so all the movement is around them.This
establishes for the audience that the storyline follows the girl and I think
works effectively as they

15. Editing-Barcode
• One example of editing was the use of the flashbacks.The reason I used the
flashbacks was to provide a visual demonstration of what gotTony into
trouble.The flashbacks show him trying to steal another persons identity
(from the barcode) and the flashbacks helped to replicate this.The dissolve
transition into the flashbacks was effective as it showed him looking into the
mirror, and the flashback wasTony reflecting on what he had done.

16. Mise en scene-preliminary
• I have used a classroom setting in my preliminary task so that I am reflecting
the conversation that is happening in the scene. I have made sure u have not
included anything that is not relevant to the scene and have included only
the things necessary like books and tables to represent the classroom
location.To improve my preliminary task I should have used an adult
dressed in a formal suit as it would have been a realistic representation of
the character.

17. Mise-en-scene-Barcode
• I was careful about thinking of locations to shoot ‘Barcode’ as I had to
consider what I was going to use in each shot. In particular when shooting
the government shots I used empty corridors in my school. I made sure that
there was no posters or signs on the walls, so that it wasn’t obvious that It
was shot in a school. I also got rid of unnecessary objects that were in the
rooms such as learning books and board games. Instead I found folders and
piles of old paper to use to make it look like an office setting.

18. Titling
• For the titling for ‘Barcode’ my group and I researched the different font
styles we felt would best enhance the sub-genre of our thriller sequence. I
decided to use the image of a barcode and my image of the futuristic
barcode to add into my titling. When using titling in the film I wanted to
find a font style that would incorporate my sci-fi sub genre. I decided to
use a white font to symbolise the sci-fi element of the film as well as
contrasting to the harsh lighting colours on the screen.

19. Examples of titling in the media
These titles are similar as they have
black backgrounds and have
appropriate titling, which suits the
genre of the film.
The use of the black background
accentuates the bold, brightly
coloured titling, making it stand
out and therefore attracting
audiences.
The different font styles help
to distinguish the film and
helps to outline the genre of
film.