Q7. Looking back on your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

WHAT WAS THE PRELIMINARY TASK?

The preliminary task was posted onto the Blog during January 2017 therefore, it was produced and filmed near to the start of the year. Therefore, this states this was quite a while ago so, it will suggest that as a group and individuals we had learnt some basic camera skills however, this task juxtaposed with the final film will reflect that we have progressed with our skills and experiences upon the use of camera work. This task was to show a character opening a door through the use of a close - up, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite the other character in order that, she will conduct a couple of lines of dialogue that will follow on throughout the two protagonists therefore, it is continuous.

The preliminary exercise was a continuity task which involved film and editing. However, we had to follow certain rules of constant shot reverse shots, match on action and to not break the 180* line of action. Furthermore, I have learnt the different shot types and what they mean within this task. Shot reverse shots were consistently used within the spoken conversation face to face. It explored that we were presenting different types of cinematography such as a two – level shot as both protagonists were at the same level suggesting that they have the same amount of power also, medium close – ups to establish the characters from the waist upwards and off shoulder shots focusing upon one person then flipping to the other therefore, it is alternative between each of the protagonists. Whereas, I have also learnt that match on action is a film or video editing technique used for continuity editing in which one shot automatically cuts to another shot reflecting the action in between therefore, it engages the reader more. It gives a sense of continuous time when the film is edited and you re watch it. This is conducted by using movements such as, characters walking so that things are hidden from the audience. Therefore, the brain automatically adapts to the actor walking. The 180* line of action is a guideline when filming within a scene or conversation therefore, this indicates the actors must have the same either left or right relationship to each other but only at 180*. 

These aspects of continuity are relevant throughout the final film 'Twisted' especially the 180* rule line due to the fact that, it allows the audience to have a greater sense of location. In addition, within my film I have also used shot reverse shots to reflect both protagonists are in danger therefore, they are running to escape from the horrific situation. Also, I have used a two level shot whilst the female characters are sat in the car driving along the road again, to support the idea that they have the same amount of power and position. However, I believe I have developed in my filming skills as well as acting due to the fact that, I was a character in the preliminary task as well as the final film produced between myself and Jodie.