The Priliminary Task

In groups which consisted on three, we had to show that we understood and could demonstrate continuity editing, but also to perfect our skills with this vital element. I was in a group with Ryan Clark and Tom Sullivan, and we had to film one of us walking into a classroom, sitting down and then having a conversation with someone. We created a storyboard, showing our ideas as to what will happen in each shot; the shot types, and angles that will be used. We used 'over the sholder' shots, 'high angle' shots and 'shot reverse shot' and remembering continuity editing and the 180 degree rule; we then filmed the piece. 'Shot reverse shot' is a good technique to use when two people are having a conversation, as you can clearly see what the person is saying, bu also you are able to distinguish the other person's reaction. Our piece consisted of Ryan walking down a corridor, walking into a classroom, and then having a conversation with me. I believe this task went very well, because the continuity editing was very precise, and you could not notice any 'jults' between shots. Also, when Ryan and I were having a conversation the use of 'shot reverse shot' was very effective, and it was very clear that we were having a conversation, and we were able to see one another's emotion and reaction. On the otherhand, this task did have one very minor difficulty. This was when ryan was to pierce a whole in his drink carton with his straw, and then having a close up of him drinking his drink. The difficulty was that he couldn't pierce the whole in his drink, and we tried this so many times, eventually after several attempts he finally pierced the whole in his drink; as i said this was our only very minor difficulty.