Evaluation task 7

From our preliminary task we learnt many things which enabled as to improve and make a good opening for our film. One thing being match on action, we experimented with this and got use to how it works, this meant we could use it effectively in our final project.








Another thing we learnt from our preliminary task was how to use shot reverse shot, this is commonly used when two characters are having a conversation. Our preliminary task allowed us to get used to this and meant we could put it to good use in our opening.





Our preliminary task did teach us some valuable lessons about working together in order to create a finished production and we learnt some valuable technical skills.  Some of the strengths of the piece were the cuts we made between shots in order to establish pace and this is something you can see in some places in our final production.  One place were our cutting of shots is effective is the place where there is a shot of Robbie holding the gun and then there is a quick cut to Tom when he notices and looks scared.

One of the things that made our preliminary task less dynamic was the framing of some of our shots.  Some shots were a little rushed and we didn't think them through very well, like the shot where Robbie is walking from one room to another, it goes on for a bit too long and is quite dull.  This is something we thought about a little more when it came to filming our final production and there are some good shots which show character and establish location at the same time, like the shot where all the characters are in a group which outlines all characters involved and at the same time lets the audience have a view of the location. Another more dynamic show was the low angle medium shot of Robbie before he goes to strangle his victim, the low shot allows him to look intimidating and give a different perspective for the audience.

In our film opening we effectively used some of the shots that we use in our preliminary task. Also we used match on action in our film opening when robbie was seen standing then reloading his gun. This was effective as id showed the audience that he was prepared to use the gun. This creates tension and engages the audience,.