The Handover - Induction continuity sequence

Our induction task was to create a small continuity sequence in groups. We were given the basic plot which was to have a package trade of some description. We chose to name ours the Handover.
This sequence was only about a minute in length and enabled us to test and put into practice our knowledge of the continuity techniques such as; 180 degree rule, shot reverse shot and match on action. This sequence was marked on the post production editing and how accurate on our continuity was.

Below is our continuity sequence.






180 Degree rule

One of the first continuity techniques we learned about and one that we had to consider at all times was the 180 degree rule, this is when an the camera is kept on a imaginary axis across a 180 degree plain, crossing it will cause a continuity error as the two parties will look like they have changed sides. An example of this is the Makardo "horse"advert. This breaks the 180 degree rule which results in a continuity error as possibly the audience being confused. We kept to the 180 degree rule throughout our project.

Match on action 

A match on action is when two shots depicting the same thing match , for example a person getting into a car and then in the next shot the key being put into and turned in the ignition. We used the match on action several times, most notably at the beginning of the video, where to two characters walk into frame and sit down on the bench.

Eye-line match

An eye-line match is when the viewer sees the character looking at something, for example out of a car window, the camera then switches from third to first person and the viewer then sees what the character was looking at. Was only used one eye-line match, towards the end of the video when the suited character looks in the bag the camera then goes first person to see what the character was looking at.

Shot - Reverse shot

A SRS is when the same situation is shown from two different points of view. We used this at the beginning of the video when we have both characters standing and looking at each other for a few seconds before they sit down. This is also the most common use of SRS.

Mise-en-scence

We constructed each frame as best we could, as we were filming outside some of aspects were out of our hands. However we made sure we didn't have any shadows or anything like that in the shot. We filmed against a unrecognizable background with no identifiable buildings or landmarks in to add to the effect of it being a very serious and secretive trade.

Sound

Due to the fact we were filming outside we had a lot of background noise such as cars, the wind and the crew saying the occasional direction. However we chose to mute all the sound anyway and we layered over a music track and sound fx.

Lighting

We used all natural light for our video, as we were filming outside. However in the editing stage we decided to darken it and add a black and white filter to the majority of the film. This we thought would add to the suspense and tension already provided by the music and location.

Conclusion 

Overall we followed the continuity sequence to the best of our ability and we made sure that we didn't have any major glaring continuity errors in our video.