Preliminary Task

Task Aim:
The aim of our Preliminary task was to apply our new found knowledge of camera angles and basic filming techniques, into a coherant short film sequence. We also had to include four filming methods, the 180 degree rule, an eyeline match, a shot-reverse-shot and a match-on-action. The exchange of an item was also needed between characters.

Our group's video involved our two friends Ed and Joe as we felt that the diaogue and character roles would be better with male actors. In our storyline we had one character ask for the assistance of the other character for a secret and dangerous mission. Only when a key is exchanged does the other character accept.


180 degree rule:
The 180 degree rule is a basic guideline used in filming, within which the two people in shot are always filmed on the same sides. Consequently, the scene must be shot under a 180 degree angle; without it, it would lead to confusion and a less professional appearence.

Eyeline Match:
An eyeline match is where a certain scene (involving more than one character) is filmed so that the character's eyelines are equal and realistic.

Shot-reverse-shot:
A shot-reverse-shot is where two characters are shot with the camera switching between them, so that the dialogue is enhanced.

Match-on-action:
A match-on action is where are certain scene or action is shot from different angles. The match-on-action in our video is the moment in which the key is taken from the pocket.