Preliminary Task

You will be demonstrating understanding of continuity editing in the first piece of 

coursework.

This is the PRELIMINARY TASK

This must be completed and posted onto your blog before you begin the THRILLER COURSEWORK

The preliminary task is a demonstration of CONTINUITY EDITING. It must show you can successfully use:

• Match on Action
• Shot/Reverse Shot
• 180 degree rule
• Eyeline match

In the sequence we should see the following action unfold:

• Character A walks towards a closed door
• Character A enters through the door and crosses a room to where character B is seated.
• Characters A and B exchange a few lines of dialogue.
• There is at least one use of an eyeline match
• Character A exits the room

    Script:

Character A Enters the room and walks toward Character B.

Character A:                  Do you have it?

Character B:                  What’s the password?

A:                                 Which way are the birds flying?

B:                                  South. Have you got the money?

A:                                  Yes. (Hands over envelope)

Character B hands over the package. Character A exits the room.

12B4 Lighting Exercise

To Embed on to your blog, copy this code on to a new post:

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/enB1NS1DLKw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

12B1 Lighting Exercise

To Embed on to your blog, copy this code on to a new post:

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/sCD7ODSsXa8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

12B2 Lighting Exercise

To Embed on to your blog, copy this code on to a new post:

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/RGc5s6PXBuk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Sound Exercise Evaluation

AS Media Studies – Sound Exercise Evaluation

Your task is to critically assess the success of your sound exercise assignment and write a detailed analysis of the decisions you made.

It is vital to learn from your mistakes so the most important aspect of this assignment is acknowledge where you made mistakes and how you could avoid them next time.

·        Start by explaining the sequence you filmed

·        Did you include all the listed sound techniques? If not, why not?

·        Carefully explain the ‘thinking’ behind each shot demonstrating a particular sound technique

o   Why did you choose to use a particular technique?

o   Were your choices successful and why/why not?

·        Critically assess your own technical capabilities.

o   Did you capture the sound effectively?

o   Did you use the sound equipment effectively?

o   Did you correctly differentiate between diegetic and non-diegetic sound?

o   Did you demonstrate the difference between on and off-screen sound?

o   Did you show the difference between parallel and contrapuntal sound?

o   Did you effectively use a sound-bridge?

·        Overall

o   What are the most positive elements of your film what did you do well?

o   How would you make improvements?

Complete this assignment in Microsoft Word first, then post it on your blog then hand in a hard copy to your teacher

To download an electronic copy, click this LINK

Camera Exercise Evaluation

AS Media Studies – Written Assignment

Your task is to critically assess the success of your first practical assignment and write a detailed analysis of the decisions you made.

It is vital to learn from your mistakes so the most important aspect of this assignment is acknowledge where you made mistakes and how you could avoid them next time

• Start by explaining the story you were trying to tell
• Did you include all of the listed shot types and camera movements, if not, why not?
•  Carefully explain the “thinking” behind each shot

o   Why did you choose to use a particular shot type?

o   Why did you choose to use a movement to show a particular character or action?

o   Were your choices successful and why/why not?

• ·        Critically assess your own technical capabilities.

o   Did you hold the shot steady?

o   Did you frame each shot appropriately?

• ·        Overall

o   What are the most positive elements of your film (what did you do well?)

o   Where in your film would you need to make improvements?

To Download an electronic copy, click this LINK.