What camera and editing techniquees and codes did you use in your film and how do they influence the audience's understanding of the film?

We used a 180 degree rule to inform the audience where the characters were in comparison to each other. By having an imaginary 'line' between the two characters that the camera could not cross we informed the audience of the characters positions. We also used shot/reverse shot. One example is when the male character walks through the door with a shot from behind the captured female and the camera then cuts to the females face and her being awoken by the slamming door and then back to the male character from the point of view of the female character. This helps the audience see see what the characters are seeing and therefor putting the audience 'in the shoes' of the characters so they can empathise with the character. There is continuity within the film and match on action showing the actions and narrative structure of the film in a linear structure. This helps the audience understand the plot of the film and so the film does not jump around and confuse the audience.

How did you use new technologies in your construction, planning and evaluation and what skills do you have at using this technology?

We used digital cameras to film the production with the help of non-linear editing software called adobe premiere elements with the final being uploaded to youtube and then finally onto blogs. We used a variety of still shots but we did not use any motion shots. This is partly due to not being able to produce a non shaky shot. We used fades for more smooth transactions from shot to shot. We were fine with the technology and the software needing minimal help overall but with a few questions and help from our teacher.

How successfully does your final product meet the brief?

Our final product meets the brief i think even though the final product is not as professional as we would have liked it such as poor location, poor acting, need more variety in shots and type of shots. But we did use match on action, the 180 degree rule and shot/reverse shot with someone opening a door, walking across a room and having a short conversation with another character before walking out again.

Script


Jonny: Remember me!

Now then, are you ready to talk? Or will I have to bring in Big Bob to make you!

Katie: I will never talk, not to you scum.

Jonny: Well, there is a price on your head but this may just magically disappear all forgotten if! You give me or my friends some information

Katie: I will not utter a word even if it’s my last breath.

Jonny: So be it. I see a more vigilant technique is needed! I think I will bring in big bob and make your acquaintance. Then you might change your mind my dear.

Shot List for prelim task

Shot 1 Shot behind when Jonny is walking (low angle shot)

Shot 2 Jonny walking this time a shot from the front (long shot, eye level)

Shot 3 door knob opening (extreme close up)

Shot 4 cuts to behind the prisoner shot of hands tied up from behind. The camera then pans around right towards the door.

Shot 5 Mid shot of Jonny (the abductor)

Shot 6 over the shoulder shot of the abductor over the shoulder of the prisoner.

Shot 7 Reverse shots of 180 degree rule (Jonny Left/ Katie Right) Dialogue takes place here.

Shot 8 Jonny leaves the room. (Long shot)