Preliminary Task Evaluation

In the preliminary video we managed to recreate what we had planned through our storyboard and shot list fairly accurately although we added one extra shot and flicked between the two shot and reverse shots more regularly. I thought that our match on action was effective as I made sure that it looked like one continuos movement rather than several shots.

 Also the 180 degree rule was used when we filmed the dialogue. This way the audience wouldn't get confused as to where the character was facing.

I found that when I came to editing we hadn't repeated the exact same gestures on the shot and reverse shot so, even though not very noticeable, there were times Frank would not have his hands up when the camera was focused on Samah but when it was focused on Frank it would.

 

Also, the shot where I focused on Frank's feet, the camera had to be on the floor to be low enough and it had to be a crab shot. This meant that when passing the camera to Taylor (so it could go further) there was a slight judder that I had to cut out.

If I was to do this task again, I would use a skateboard so that it could still be low enough to feature his feet but also give a smooth shoot. Also I will make sure that any movements made are repeated precisely so that the match on action is perfect.