Preliminary Task

This is my groups preliminary task. For the preliminary task, we had to create a short scene where a character opened a door, walked across a room where he/she sat on a chair and exchanged dialogue with another character sitting in a chair opposite. In my group, Maisie and I were the actors, whilst Hannah, Alice and Jamie did they filming. The preliminary task has taught me how to correctly use three new camera shots, these are 180-degree rule, match on action and shot reverse shot,



180-degree rule
I learnt that the 180 degree rule is where the filming only takes place within the 180 degree angle where the converstaion is taking place. This ensures that the characters maintain the same left/right relationship to each other, meaning the characters will not get confused and be able to follow the film.  

Match on Action
I learnt that a match on action shot is an editing technique that cuts from one shot to another shot, portraying the action that has taken place in the first shot. It uses two connecting shots, where the character finishes off their action from the first shot, in the second shot. This creates a continuous flow in the scene.

Shot Reverse Shot
I learnt that a shot reverse shot is used when two characters are looking at each other or the objects. It can be used in conversations, along with the 180 degree rule. It is split into two shots. The first shot is of the first character showing exactly where they are looking, this can be done by using over the shoulder or point of view. It will then cut into a second shot of the second character in the reverse position. There many also be a shot at the and of both characters/object looking at each other to show where they are. 





Here is my groups end preliminary task.