This tasked is based on a preliminary exercise to prepare us for our final piece of coursework. For this task we had to film a short piece and then edit it. The piece had to include a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character who then should exchange a few lines of dialogue. Importantly the task MUST demonstrate ‘Match on Action’, ‘Shot/Reverse/Shot’ and the ‘180-degree rule’.
SHOTS THAT THE TASK MUST INCLUDE:
Match on Action (Match cut) - This is when an action shot begins in one view and is then completed in another. When editing carefully the movement across the two shots should match. This is performed by film makers to create the shot seem like the motion is continuing without being uninterrupted. However for a real match on action, the action should begin in the first shot and end in the second shot. In our piece this shot was used when one of the characters opened the door and then was seen at the other side of the door as if they had walked through.
Shot/Reverse/Shot – This is a classical used technique that is used in a variety of ways, but it is mainly used in dialogue sequences. This shot utilizes the 180-degree rule, the eye line match and rule of change among others. The shot works like this, one character is shown looking at another character; the other character is shown looking back at the first character. The characters will be shown facing opposite directions but it gives the impression that they are looking at each other. This was used in our piece when the male character and the female character were exchanging dialogue.
The 180-degree rule – This is a very important rule, and should be done carefully because if it is shot in the wrong way, the shot will look obviously wrong and will not work. This rule works by using an imaginary line which is cut through the middle of the scene from side to side with the cameras positioned within the field of 180ยบ. If the line is crossed it changes the viewers perspective in a major way, it can cause disorientation and confusion for the viewers.
References USED to help understanding camera shots/angles:
This preliminary task we had to include a script, storyboard, shot-list and production schedule.
Script – We created a script that would be used by the two actors throughout the filming. The script was also used a reference when actually filming as stage directions/actions were listed which also indicated what shots we were to film. The image shown is of the draft script used, so if changes had to be made then it could be done. This was then further developed and typed up which was then the ‘Final draft’ and this was used for the actor’s dialogue.
Storyboard – The storyboard was created to help give a visual idea of what the scene should be like. It also helps us to provide what is needed in the scene like actors, props and location/set before the filming commences. Underneath each sketch notes were written to illustrate what angles, shots will be used. Also it gives a brief description of what will happen in the scene.
Production schedule
A production schedule is used as a project plan in film making; it explains how the production budget will be spent over a time scale. It includes such elements like stating cast crew members, shot list, locations, timings, equipment. In large budget films they would include also actors, special effects, wardrobe, special equipment, stunts, extras/silent bits, props, make-up/hair, extras/atmosphere, vehicles/animals, sound effects/music and production notes. This production schedule helped to keep the filming go on track and manage our timescale.
Equipment list: In which will be needed for Monday 8th November 12.50pm.
· Filming camera with charger
· Film/record
· Tripod
· Chair/sofa
· Table
· Actors a male and a female
· Lighting/lights
· Props- dress and door
The filming for this task will be taking place in school during our Monday lesson period 3 and 4..in this we have about 3 hours to film..This is without disruptions/errors.
SHOT LIST:
First part –
Location: ‘Art block’ stairway
The first shot taken will be a ‘high angle shot’ this is when the two actors are walking up the stairs walking towards the door that they will be walking through. The angle will then change to a ‘tilt’ to a ‘following shot’ once they have reached to the doorway.
(This should take approximately 10minutes without disruption.)
Second part –
Location: School ‘Art block’ corridor
The shot will be a ‘close up’ of the two actors walking through the door, this is when the ‘Match on Action’ will be performed. This will quickly be changed to a ‘long shot’ which will be of the actors walking down the corridor towards the door to the room. A ‘close up’ shot will be used to show one of the actors hand about to open the door.
(This should take approximately 10minutes without disruption.)
Third part -
Location: School ‘photography/media studio
This is another ‘Match on Action’ as the actors will be seen walking through the door. A ‘close up’ of the female actor putting the dress on to a table.
This is another ‘Match on Action’ as the actors will be seen walking through the door. A ‘close up’ of the female actor putting the dress on to a table.
(This should take approximately 5minutes.)
Fourth part -
Location: School ‘photography/media studio’
This is where the 180-degree rule is performed and the main part of the dialogue is exchanged.
(This should take approximately 15-20minutes.)
Fifth part -
Location: School ‘photography/media studio’
The female actor exits the room; this is a ‘long shot’. The camera is then quickly switched to the male actor to a ‘Point of view shot’ where the actor is shown to be glancing at the dress. A ‘close up’ of the dress is shot and then back to the actor with a blurred surrounding.
(This should take approximately 15minutes.)
Sixth part –
Location: School ‘Art block’ corridor
The female actors are seen walking through the corridor towards the rooms door, this is performed as a ‘long shot’, it quickly changes to a ‘close up’ of the actors at the door. Again a ‘Match on Action’ is shot and straight after a ‘Medium close up’ is shown which shows the female actors facial expressions.
(This should take approximately 10minutes without disruption.)
Seventh part –
Location: School ‘photography/media studio’
The male actor is seen dancing and singing with the dress on this is filmed as a ‘Medium long shot’, this then changed to a ‘close up’ of the male actor speaking. The camera then is switched to ‘medium close up’ of the female actors who speak standing within the doorway.
(This should take approximately 10minutes without disruption.)
Estimated Total filming: 65 minutes (minimum) - 75 minutes (maximum) = These timings were estimated due to the fact errors occurred and we had disruptions with rooms etc.
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