Preliminary Task AS Media Studies- Evaluation

1.
Continuity throughout a film or video is when the scene is kept the same, attention to detail is key in making the scene looks as realistic as possible. In our film we have demonstrated continuity correctly and incorrectly.

In the first part of the film continuity is inconsistent. We began the scene with the woman (Jenny) walking through the door, after, this shot changed to her sitting at the bar with a male friend (Laura). This jump from the woman walking through the door to sitting at the bar can be misleading to the audience because we missed out the woman walking from the door to the bar.

Apart from the misleading start of the film, we have demonstrated continuity well throughout the film till the end. We used the same actors in the film, these wore the same clothing. We also kept the scene the same meaning the back ground was kept the same and we kept the same camera level and angle.

2.
In the film we have used match on action editing techniques- shot reverse shot and the 180 degree rule. We used these two techniques to make our film easier for the audience to understand what is happening, it makes the audience feel like the action is continuous.
The 180° rule shows that the two characters in the same scene should always have the same left/right relationship to each other. If the camera passes over the imaginary axis connecting the two characters, it is called crossing the line.
Shot reverse shot is where one character is shown looking at another character and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character. Since the characters are filmed facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes that they are looking and talking to each other.
Both these editing techniques were helpful when creating the film. It makes the film look realistic and it also makes it easier to follow the script and the action within the scene. The shot reverse shot allows the audience to focus in on detail, and the 180° rule keeps the scene consistent.

3.
I feel that my group worked together well. Before we started to film we shared our ideas and thoughts about the task, we then decided as a group how we should approach the task. We discussed problems that we came across and got over these quickly because we listened to each other and considered each other’s ideas.

4.
If I was to film this again I would make sure that all the shot angles were correct. This would prevent people and objects being in the shot when they shouldn’t be there. I would pay more attention to detail and the acting in the scene to make it look more professional and realistic.

5.
I think that we planned the video well. Before we began filming each person created a story board, this presented our ideas on the shots that we were going to be using. Once each of use created a story board we discussed as a group what we were going to be doing, how we were going to do it, where and who will be in the film.

6.
Throughout our film we did use transitions and title pages and credits. We used them to make our film look professional. We used a fade transition between the title page and the start of the film and between the last part of the film and credits. Use used a title page and credits at the end of the film. This showed the audience what the film is called and who was in the film.


7.
As this was the first time I had used Adobe Premiere Elements 7.0 it was completely new to me. After using the editing software a couple of times I had learned the basics. I was able to complete editing the film as I had learnt to use the program. The whole process from uploading the video clips into the program, to cutting out the bits that we didn’t need, to exporting the finished video was frustrating at times but after I got the hang of using the program I was able to finish the task.

8.
I have learnt that technologies don’t always work for you. You have to be patient and make sure you save everything twice, just in case something happens to the original file. Before using the software or products you should make sure they work so you don’t have to go back to do the same thing twice. It is easier to know how to work the technology so you can use it to the best of your ability. Although using Adobe Premiere Elements 7.0 was new, learning how to use it myself did have some advantages. I was able to solve problems myself meaning when I used the software again I could avoid the problem before it occurred.