A script was written and a storyboard was drawn-up. We looked at both together and this allowed us to really see whether or not our shoot was going to work.
We also researched into other preliminary tasks carried out previously on the youtube channel. This allowed us to see what worked and what did not, meaning we could incorporate any successful aspects in to our own and ensure we left out any unsuccessful parts.
What is the 180 degree rule, and how is this rule important to the filming of the task?
The 180 degree rule is a basic guideline in media that explains how two characters in one scene must always have the same left/right relationship to each other. If the camera breaks this rule and passes over the imaginary line between the two characters, it is called crossing the line.
This rule is important because it enables the audience watching, to visually connect with unseen movement happening around and behind the characters.
What shot types and camera angles did you use in your filming task, and to what effect?
- High angle shot - shows vulnerability of the character in the shot.
- Over the shoulder shot - shows somebody following OR puts the audience in the perspective of the character.
- Birds eye view - Adds to audience appeal giving the audience a different view of the action
