Preliminary Task

Before we start filming our Thriller, we have to do a practise sequence as part of our coursework. We were given a brief for this coursework outlining what the examiner wants to view in our short sequence.

This short first task has been called the 'Preliminary Task' the outline for which can be found below;

• Brief -
  A continuity task involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character, with whom he/she then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue.
• The brief asks that I should demonstrate match on action, shot/reverse shot and the 180° rule.
• This task should last at least 30 seconds, but no longer than 2 minutes.

To recieve a level 4 in this task (equivalent to an A) I must show excellence in:

• Holding a shot steady where appropriate
• Framing a shot including and excluding things as appropriate
• Using a variety of shots as appropriate
• Shooting material appropriate to the task set
• Selecting mise-en-scene including setting, colour, figure, lighting and objects
• Editing so meaning is apparent to the viewer
• Using varied shot transitions and other effects selectively
• Using sound with editing and images appropriately

We will have to take all of these factors into account when filming for our main sequence also.