Evaluation Question 7

We have built on our skills since filming our prelim task a few months ago. The main things we have improved on are the quality of our shots and continuity. Also we have broadened our range of shots to keep the audience engaged in the sequence.

Because we researched other opening sequences related to the one we were creating we were able to see that having a range of shots and good continuity was key in creating a successful movie. 

180 degree rule 

We used the 180 degree rule in our prelim task during the interview between Georgia and Andrea, to ensure the film maintained continuity. However in our main task, it was not required to use it and we didn't have a need to. 

Shot/reverse shot

In our prelim task we used shot/reverse shot during our conversation between Georgia and Andrea, however once again in our main task it was not necessary. 

Match on action 

We used this in our prelim to show Georgia opening the door in the close up of the door handle. This emphsised that she was opening the door. However in our main task we didn't use it. 

In our prelim task we used many shots including: 

A close up -

 In our prelim we used a close up to highlight a specific event. In this case it was opening a door.

However in our opening sequence we learnt that we could also use a close up to emphasise the character's facial expressions, conveying their emotions more clearly to the audience.

Long shot:

 Here in our prelim task we used a long shot to show the character entering a building, it was used to show the character in full length and also her surroundings. This shot allowed the audience to familiarise themselves with the environment in which the character was in and also follow the story easier.

In our sequence we also used a long shot to show the character in her surroundings and give the audience more insight into what was going on. 

Upward and Downward shot: 

 We used this upward shot to convey the point of view of the interviewer. She was sitting down and looking up at the character at the time so we wanted the camera to be facing up to show this.

In our sequence we used a downward shot for the same purpose, but this time to convey the point of view of the forensic photographer. As the victim lay dead on the floor, we wanted the camera to be facing downwards, so that the audience felt almost as if they were taking the pictures themselves. 

Editing 

We didn't use any special effects in our prelim task, therefore we decided to include some in our main task to improve the quality of our sequence and also keep the audience entertained and engaged. 

 In this shot we changed the contrast and blurred the focus slightly to emphasise that this shot was the point of view of the stalker. We used this in contrast with a normal focus to make the point of view of the stalker stand out.








This shot was also in the point of view of the stalker. however we added slow motion to it to emphasise the threat of the stalker and the danger she now faced.

In these snap shots of the dead body, we used camera flashes to show it was the photograph being taken. 

We have realised how important it is to use special effects because without them the sequence would have been dull and it wouldn't have used the conventions of a typical crime-thriller. 

Andrea Gonzalez, Georgia Feyi-Waboso & Claudia Zeppetella