Preliminary task

In todays lesson, we filmed three different camera shots in groups. We then edited these shots on iMovie. The three camera shots we created where;

• 180* rule
• Match on action
• Shot reverse shot

180* Rule

The 180* rule states that the camera should be inside the 180* on a particular spot on the inside of the invisible line. This rule applies when two people are having a conversation, if the camera isn't in the 180*, then the audience will get confused, this is because the two people will have swapped sides, when the camera switches sides. We filmed our 180* shot with three people having a conversation about school.

Peer Feedback
We asked our peers to assess our 180* rule shots, one point they made was that, the camera positions where good so that everyone was in the shot, this meant that they didn't get confused when watching the scene. They also said that the conversation topic was good and that it was effective that everyone got to talk. One thing they said we could improve on is making sure that we get the person in the camera when they are talking, this is because some dialogue was missed due to the camera not being turned quick enough.

My Feedback
I think that we worked really well as a group as we all contributed ideas and put a lot of effort into our shots. I think that we chose a good topic of conversation and that the conversation flowed well. I also think that we followed the 180* rule well as there was no confusion with the viewing. I think that we could of improved on some aspects of filming, we could of done this by making sure the camera moves quick enough so that the people are in the camera.





Match On Action

Match on action is when the camera shot changes during a scene, and when the camera returns, the scene continues to flow well. Match on action is used as it gives the scene a sense of continuity. We filmed our match on action shot with three people and had a conversation about school and the future.


Peers Feedback

We asked a group of people to peer assess our match on action shot so that we know how to improve it for next time. One point they made was that the editing was really good, this is because they said that the scene ran smoothly even though there had been editing done. They also made the point that the clip was quite short, this meant that there wasn't much dialogue which made it less interesting for them to watch.

My Feedback
When assessing our match on action I agree with the peers feedback that the editing allowed the scene to run smoothly, we tried to make sure that it didn't look un-connected or that it didn't fit in with the shot beforehand. I think that our topic of conversation allowed us to make the shot easier, this is because it allowed us to bring other people into the shot, which completed the match on action criteria.



Shot Reverse Shot

This shot is used when two people are having a conversation. The camera faces person x whilst they are talking to person Y, the camera then swaps to person y whilst they talk to person x. In some conversations, the shot will be taken from over the shoulder, but the 180* rule must not be broken. We filmed our shot reverse shot with two people, and also had  some shots over the shoulder.

Peers Feedback
We asked a group of people to peer assess our shot reverse shot clip, this was so that we know how to improve our shots for next time. One point they made was that we had really good editing, they said that the conversation between the two people flowed really well, which made it more realistic to watch. Another point they made was that we had a good range of shots, this is because the camera not only filmed their faces, they  filmed over the shoulder to.

My Feedback
When filming our shot reverse shot clip, we made sure that we had an over the shoulder shot, this was to give the clip more effect and make it more interesting for the audience to watch. I also think that we worked well when editing the clip, this is because it had a continual flow which made it look like the conversation had never stopped. To improve this shot I think we could of made it longer, this is so that its more interesting to watch and that they get a better understanding of what shot reverse shot is.

 Overall

Overall, I think that all three of the shots clearly show the meaning of the shot and how they can be done. I think that we all worked well in a group, and come up with some creative ideas for how we can undertake the shots.