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.

Connotation Photos

Connotation photos

These photos were taken to connote certain feels of strength, weakness, and various other emotions. They were also used to practice newly learned shot types such as Worms Eye View and Low Angle shot.

Worms Eye View. Connotes fear. The camera is being stood over and thus giving the impression of fear, for what may happen next.  

The White shirt on the Black background connotes purity as White has traditionally been associated with purity we used a medium shot to achieve the desired effect. However we couldn't find a black background so we used a bit of especially dark car park instead.  

High angle shot, connotes Greed as one person has 4 sweets and the other has 1. To capture this shot the camera man stood on a chair and arched their body to get the desired effect. 

Straight on shot, connotes desire as Ellis is looking straight longingly at the vending machine that shows his desire for the food or sweets inside. 

Medium shot Connotes strength.As a punch has been caught in mid air and countered. Unfortunately this shot came out a little over exposed  due to the fact we shot towards the sun. 

High angle shot, used to connote poverty as one person is begging and someone else is just walking past without caring or taking notice of the beggar. 

Straight on shot. Connotes love as the two sides are hugging embracing each other lovingly. A straight on shot was done to capture both sides during the embrace. 

Straight on shot, connotes weakness as the person is looking into the mirror unhappy with themselves and giving of an air of weakness about them. Weakness was one of the hardest for us to capture along with purity. However this was easier than poverty. 

Long shot. Used to connote loneliness this was the easiest to capture as we immediately chose to go for the most obvious meaning of loneliness. For this the subject went and sat in the middle of the football field which we then used to Connote loneliness.  

Connotes Wealth, again we used a Extreme close up to connote wealth. However we chose to do material wealth as that was the easiest to connote through a single image and the using what we had at out disposal. 

Connotes Danger. We used a Medium shot to show someone on their phone and possibly to bee attacked from behind, showing they are in fact in immediate danger. 

Connotes Friendship A final Extreme close up was used to capture a handshake. We used a ECU as it was it seemed to be the best choice for Friendship.