Preliminary Task 2 - Continuity Sequence
- 2. Anastasija Nesic, Matija Sekulic& Nikolas Kyriazis VIDEO CONTINUITY TASK ‘The Call In’ Preliminary task 2
- 3. Brief Project Explanation In this preliminary task, we plan to film and edit a continuity sequence that builds to a tense climax. We will be using filming and editing in order to maintain continuity of space and time. We will be researching and presenting specific continuity filming and editing techniques. In order to fulfill project criteria and requirements, we will need to initially plan, shoot and cut a sequence which highlights different elements of continuity editing. Later, we will identify the continuity editing we used and assess how successful it was, and what we could’ve done better. • The clip exhibits our comprehension of the following 5 media techniques: • Match on action • Eyeline match • Cross cutting • Shot/reverse shot • The 180-degree rule
- 4. Match on action A match on action cut (also referred to as cutting on action) is a type of film transition that cuts from one shot to a closer shot in order to emphasize an action. Match on action cuts are used by filmmakers to generate seamless flow in editing. Match on action cuts are also an important part of continuity editing. Further explanation of the shots used https://youtu.be/yu3iX6zxbm0
- 6. Eyeline match What are eyelines in film? Eyelines are determined by where an actor looks during a scene. They can help inform viewers of the scene's geography, as well as conveying actors' relationships and moods. Eyelines are also a powerful tool for telling a story through visuals and directing the eyes of the audience to portions of the frame. Further explanation of the shots used
- 7. Cross cutting Cross cutting in film is an editing technique that cuts separate actions together to illustrate moments that take place simultaneously within the narrative structure. The “rules” of cross cutting as far as their relation to scale and time are not overly strict, but the majority of cross cuts are used to show large scale events that occur across multiple locations. Further explanation of the shots used
- 8. Shot/reverse shot The shot/reverse shot is a film technique that involves two characters in the same scene who are filmed separately using different camera angles. In a typical shot/reverse shot (also known as a shot/countershot), one camera setup involves a medium shot or close-up shot of a character interacting with someone else offscreen. The action then cuts to a reverse angle where we see the offscreen character interacting with the first character—only this time the first character is the one offscreen. Further explanation of the shots
- 9. The 180-degree rule The 180 rule is a filmmaking technique that helps the audience keep track of where your characters are in a scene. When you have two people or two groups facing each other in the same shot, you have to establish a 180-degree angle, or a straight line, between them. When you’re filming your actors, you should stay on one side of this line. Further explanation of the shots
- 11. Preliminary task synopsis The story takes place in a school in Belgrade. We follow the first character into the building looking frustrated as he had just gotten news about him and his friend being called to the principals office because of them prior to that event, stealing the answer key to a test from the staff room. His friend is already sat, waiting to be called in and tell their principal the truth about what happened while the first character is trying to convince him that they were both responsible… the scene ends as the principal calls them into his office.
- 12. Script
- 13. Story board
- 15. Location search
- 16. Equipment list and props Equipment: Camera (iPhone) Mic-iPhone Battery charger Props: Small bench (2)
- 17. Call sheet Actors: Aiden -Character 1 Nazim-Character 2 Location: Chartwell International School Dedinje, Belgrade School hallway
- 18. Aiden • 16 year old boy, troublemaker, casually dressed. Actors
- 19. Nazim • 16 years old, the ‘good’ friend, rock style. Actors
- 20. Preliminary task evaluation We were asked to produce a short video meant to further exhibit our understanding of different types of shots as well as overall camera movement and our ability to produce a continuity video based on the topic given. The video is supposed to exhibit our comprehension of the following media techniques: -The 180 degree rule is a basic guideline that states that two characters in the same scene should always have the same left/right relationship to each other. -Shot/reverse shot is when one character is shown looking at another character, the other character is shown looking back at the first character -Match on action is when an action that begins in one shot is continued or completed into the next scene.
- 21. Prior to producing this piece of video work I have carried out secondary research. This research involved looking and analyzing examples of similar student video works and existing footage that features the above mentioned media techniques. The 180 degree rule is used so the audience can see which two characters are having a conversation with the shots and also to capture the characters facial expressions. The rule eludes a certain type of atmosphere from the characters reactions before and after the dialogue. Shot reverse shot is a continuity editing technique used in conversations or simply characters looking at each other or objects. A shot showing what the character is supposedly looking at (either a point of view or over the shoulder shot) is followed by a reverse angle shot of the character themselves looking at it, or of the other character looking back at them, for example. Shot reverse shot often ties in with the 180° rule to retain continuity by not distorting the audience's sense of location of the characters in the shots. Match on action (or cutting on action) is an editing technique for continuity editing in which one shot cuts to another shot portraying the action of the subject in the first shot. This creates the impression of a sense of continuity - the action carrying through creates a "visual bridge" which draws the viewer's attention away from slight cutting or continuity issues. This is not a graphic match or match cut, it portrays a continuous sense of the same action rather than matching two separate things
- 22. Once we’ve completed the secondary research, we started with the pre- production stage in order to produce the video that implements all of the above requirements. We believe that our video idea fully incorporates visual, technical as well as creative demands. The first step in the pre-production was to write a synopsis. With ‘The Call In’ synopsis we have made sure to write a brief form of it. We included all the important elements meaning the: characters, storyline, actions and reactions - from beginning to the end in chronological order. The follow up step was to write a script for the video and complete the story board following an acceptable and common script writing and story board standards. After completing the script we have evaluated screenplay and pictured it in terms of separate shots that can be visually translated into individual storyboard panels; once this task was completed, we had an assistant join us- Nikolas Kyriazis, whose indispensable value and contribution was much appreciated.
- 23. In the making of the storyboard we had to take the range of elements into consideration in regards to: -location and setting -actors appearing in the shot as well as direction props -type of shot, angle, movement Once completing the storyboard we have continued with the final stage of pre-production which involved: -actor and location search -equipment and props list This was vital to be completed prior to the production and as it helped us immensely to plan and foresee almost any challenge when filming at this location.
- 24. • iMovie • DaVinci Resolve Editing process