The 180 Degree Rule

The 180 degree rule is very important concept in video and film production. It refers to an imaginary line which cuts through the middle of the scene from side to side with respect to the camera. Crossing the line changes the viewers perspective, it may cause disorientation and confusion.

Match On Action

Match on action is when you cut during an action to another camera angle shot but showing the action from the same point in time that you left it from the previous shot. this is important to continue the flow of the scene.

PHONECALL sequence

section 1 the task and planning

The task was to film a conversation between two characters in three different locations, the phone call is about character 2 delivering a bomb to character 1. Our group got eighteen shots that we had to shoot in order. After we had shot the sequence, we had to edit it in final cut where we had to rearange into a certain order to the sequence to make it look belivable and in real time. In the storyboard process, the shot lists we filmed character 1 in location 1 (shots 1-9) then we moved to location 2 and filmed characters 2s sequence (shots 9-16) then we filmed shots 17 and 18 in the corridor. The reason we stayed in the same place for the of the characters shots is because it saves time instead on filming one part then moving onto a new location then going back to the same location to finish the sequence.

section 2 filming and editing

In the shooting process, the reason we did not film the shots in the narrative sequence was because it would be easier to film all of the shots in that certain location in one go rather than moving to a different location then moving back to the previous location. My main contribution to the phone call sequence was was being an actor where i played character 1 in the sequence. I also took loads of still pictures during the whole production stages for evidence and to put on our blogs. in the editing process, using the clapperboards helped me very much with ordering my shots because i could just drag the shots down in oreder then take out the capperboards, i thought it was much quicker as i would of had to watch each shot and then name them if we did not use the clapperboards. The rough cut is when you have the whole sequence in order without editing it. cutting on movement is when you go to the next shot but it is going straight into the action E.G. taking the phone out of a pocket, the reason we use this is becuase it keeps the audience intrested in the sequence and it can also build up the tension and make it more dramatic. during the editing process, what i have learned to do is make the phone call sequence look belivable and make it look in real time. Also i have learned how to keep the audience intrested and focused on my sequnce by using cutting on movements.

L2 LEE - PHONE CALL (GROUP 3) from cmdiploma on Vimeo.

write up session - James Ward

On friday the 15th october, James Ward came into college from the National film school of Ireland. At the film school, James took a model making and production design for film and TV coarse, he finished last year. At the college, James demonstrated making a mask on a pupil. To make the mask, James started off by gluing a bald cap on the pupils head to cover the hair, he made sure all the pupils hair was in the bald cap. After he had glued the bald cap on, James mixed up a rubbery silicone which he applied to the pupils face. throughout the demonstration, James always wore polyvinle gloves, the reason for that is if he didnt use gloves it would ruin the silicone mix which would ruin the mask. James put straws in the pupils nostrils to ensure the pupil could breathe throughout covering his face with the silicone. James covered the pupils face in the blue silicone, he started off by covering his eyes, he pushed in the silicone quiet hard round his eyes to make sure the silicone would pick up the detail, then he put a thick layer around the rest of his face. After he put the silicone on the pupils face, he had to apply bandages to the pupils face which would harden and become much stronger. Before he put the bandages on, he put them in water then put them on the silicone. He started putting the bandages on from the outside of the face working his way in. James Always kept space around the pupils nostrils for beathing. He applied the bandages in criss cross patterns to provide more strength to the mask and less brittle. After he covered thr face, he smothed the bandages down with water, the mask was about half and inch thick after it had dried. Then James pulled the mask off the pupils head, there we could see the eyes, nose and mouth, he sealed the nostrils in order to pore in the plaster, then he covered up the nostrills with the bandages. James then made a plaster in which he would pore into the mask. The plaster was called Crystal Cal, he used this plaster as it was much tougher than other plasters, he started off with a slush coat which picked up all the details in the mask. James poured in the plaster gently to avoid air bubbles and lumps which could ruin the mask.

In the next session on 21st, James completed the mask, he let the plaster dry so he could add the features.

Scarface, Target Audience Member

My target audience member likes money and buying the most expensive of everything. He enjoys watching normal television programs on TV. He is particularly interested in playing crime and gangster games which involve violence and swearing, just like my chosen film. My person is a keen formula one fan and likes to see all the races as he can travel to hot and luxurious places. He is also into designer clothing brands and likes to wear smart clothes. He enjoys reading the sun newspaper as he is not into politics and Parliament, but into celebrity gossip and a more informal read. He also enjoys reading film magazines as he likes to watch the read reviews, see pictures and read about the film. For a night out, my character would go to more fancy restaurant compared to KFC or McDonald's, such as Pizza Express.

Find Your Tribe

www.findyourtribe.co.uk

created by C4 by research agencies crowd DNA and voodoo.

this site invites you to complete an interactive quiz which asks you questions about you tastes on music, fashion, lifestyle, brands, media presences

At the end defining which youth tribe you belong to.

After i had taken the Find Your Tribe quiz, the tribe i belong to is a DIYer. I don't think this is my tribe that's suits me best, as a DIYer is represented and suited to people who are all about setting up a music career and hates Facebook and PCs. Although i do love Macs i don't think i am a DIYer. My results also show that i am showing signs of being a trackie. i also think that's an inaccurate representation of me as i like to wear new clothes and i care about the way i look.

class results:

Clubbers 1

Townies 2

Rahs 1

Chavs 1

Sports Junkie 1

Blingers 1

DIYers 1

Indie Kids 1

Skaters 1

Scene Kids 1