Evaluative Points on Preliminary Task

Our Group

Good- We used good shot varieties, such as over the shoulder shot, shot-reverse-shot, match on     action, and plenty of effective low angle shots.
Good- The sound was clear and a variety of diegetic and non-diegetic sound was used
Good- The match on action was accurate
Good- Our lighting was suitable for the tone created
Bad- We could have had some dialogue from the character being interrogated
Bad- Using a Go-Pro tends to create a less realistic perspective

Group 2

Good- Use of shot-reverse-shot, match on action, over the shoulder shot
Good- Continuity all the way through
Good- Good variety of shots, for example close up shots

Bad- Dialogue unclear
Bad- Reflection of camera man in window
Bad- No use of sound effects (non-diegetic sounds)

Group 3

Good- Effective non-diegetic sound to create atmosphere
Good- Shot-reverse-shot in dialogue
Good- Use of rotating camera shot around characters face (arching track visually pleasing)
Good- Brief was followed and all required elements are included
Bad- Sound jump - suddenly intensifies and means dialogue can't be heard
Bad- Mix of diegetic and non-diegetic sound could be more accurate
Bad- Match on action should include the full range of movement in the action
Bad- Continuity error when Liv cut off mid speech

Group 4

Good- Good use of low-angle shot and over the shoulder shot
Good- Variety of positions through different shots
Good- Good flow of action
Bad- Continuity errors - looking at camera
Bad- Unstable shots
Bad- Make sure shot composition doesn't contain unwanted elements, for example cameras and crew

Preliminary Task - Behind the Scenes

Angus Hall incorporated a dramatic effect using makeup on Zach's face to make it look as though he had been beaten. This enhances the realism of the plot of the task based on Zach's interrogation.

Our Preliminary Task

 

Here is our Preliminary Task video of an Interrogation Scene