Preliminary Task

Match on action - is an editing technique for when one shot cuts to another shot portraying the action of the subject in the first shot.

Shot reverse/reaction shot - this shot is when you focus on a character, switch quickly to what they are looking at, and then back to the character to get their reaction.

180-degree rule - imagine a semi circle on one side of a conversation between two people, the camera stays on the line of that semi circle when filming.

My preliminary script;

Nick: Alright miss?

Sophie: Your essay is not good enough!

Nick: But miss, I tried my very hardest on that you don’t understand how long it took me.

Examination

What was my role?

I was the camera man within this task, so i had to make sure i was at the right angles and taking the right shots. I was also the director, therefore i had to tell the actors what to do in the film.

What worked well?

The task as a whole worked very well. My actors followed my instructions closely and did as they were meant to; the angles of the camera were done correctly, including the 3 shots we had to include; match on action, shot reverse shot and 180 degree rule.

What didn't work well?

We had to retake a few shots when the actors forgot their lines, or if i was not in the right place and the camera wasn't at the right angle.

What will you do differently in your main task?

I will take more care with the camera angles and steadiness to get a better picture, also i will make sure my actors are prepped with their roles and know their lines.