Preliminary Task

For our preliminary task, we had to create a short sequence which included the following:
- Someone walking through a door and sitting on a chair
- A brief conversation between 2 charcters
- The exchanging of an object (of our choice) from one character the other
When filming the sequence, we had to keep in mind the following
- Obide by the 180 degree rule
- Include a shot reverse shot
- Include a match on action
The final scene was recorded straight onto the camera as we wouldn't of had time to edit the footage on the computer. I worked with the group that I will be doing my final coursework with, and together we decided on what would happen in our sequence.


Our sequence was...
- Establishing shot of door
- Close up of door
- Insert/close up of clock (ticks for a few seconds)
- Close up of fingers tapping on table in time with the ticking of the clock
- Medium close up of door, girl bursts through the door
- Pan follows the girl as she runs to the front

- Medium shot of man sitting down (will be to the left of the screen)

- Girl runs into shot from the right and sits down
- Insert/extreme close up of man's shifty eyes
- Medium close up of man saying "You're late"
- Shot reverse shot of the girl making excuses
- Close up of fist slamming the table as the man says "Enough!"
- Medium close up of the man asking "Have you got it?"
- Insert of bag as girl pulls out an envelope

- Low angle as she starts to hand over the envelope
- High angle shot and match on action as the man receives the envelope

- Girl fastens her bag

- Tilt up to the expression on the girls face
- Long shot of door slamming.

I was working in a group of 3 including Hannah, Matt and myself. Before we could start filming, we had to buy a mini DV tape that we would record the footage straight onto. We filmed our sequence in the Media Centre. As a group, I think we worked really well together. When planning the storyboard, we all had the chance to give our input, and most of our ideas were included in the final sequence, which I believe worked effectively, and suited the criteria. I am confident in saying that we managed to record the footage successfully and efficiently. I am glad that we will be in the same group when completing our final coursework, as I felt that we did do well and didnt have any disagreements. Below is our preliminary task...