Looking back at preliminary task, what do you think you have learnt from the progression from it to full task?

In the Preliminary task we learnt two main techniques used in film, the first is being 180 degree rule. This ‘rule’ is simply to ensure that the audience and viewers do not confused, as braking the rule can switch characters placements from right and left side of the screens. We slightly broke this in the task in a over the shoulder shot with the teacher character, we used the experience from this to ensure we did not brake the rule in are main task, this was done by ensuring we kept the camera on the same side of a character throughout a scene and checking that we did not break the rule.

The second lesson we learned from Preliminary to main task was continuity, this is a simple concept in media that means characters, mise en scene, editing and sound fit the scene throughout all the shots. For example, in are film during the first sequence, the bag that the victim throws on the ground while running remains in the same location throughout the sequence, additionally shots after this the character no longer carries the bag. This ensures that the scenes flow in a continuous motion and attempts to prevent confusion in the audience.



A major difference between are Preliminary Task and are main task will be the sound involved. In our prelim we only included the sound that was recorded on the scene with the camera as we still hadn’t learned the full extent of the editing software we use (Finalcut Pro 9). This is a major difference as in our main task we have used a custom soundtrack, and recorded diegetic sound to be used in the film. The soundtrack ( made using Garage band) runs throughout the opening sequence while the sounds where added to give realism to the scene. The most obvious example of this is the heavy breathing in the flashback of the girl running.

In addition to this we are using much more transitions, particularly fades which are used to show a passing in time in our film opening. This is combined with special effects to show the audience which are the flashbacks and which are in the present timeline. For example, on the flashbacks we used two effects called de-saturate and contrast, this makes the scene much darker in the more shaded areas. Also, we have used a white fast fade, this enables the viewers to clearly understand the difference between the flashbacks and present.

Costume Analysis

Male analysis (Opening sequence):
As shown in the image, we have presented the character to have a relatively strong degree of intelligence by the way he dresses. He is shown wearing a tie and shirt. We also used many dark colours (mainly black) on his costume in order to show he is mysterious and the role in the film is unknown.
His Clothing included:
-Black Tie
-Black Coat
-Dark grey shirt (was originaly purple as seen in photo but was changed afterwards)
-Dark coloured jeans
-Black, formal shoes
The characters dark hair also helped in the sequence.




Female (Opening Sequence) :
The female character in the opening sequence wears simple clothes, she wears dark colours as lighter coloured clothes would make the sequence seem brighter. We aimed for the sequence to be dark and mysterious. Her bag is important in the sequence as she drops it on the floor, implying afterwards that she was possibly mugged as the male character looks over to it. While we see her body, her knees are covered with blood. This is important in the scene as it shows she has fallen over. Also, there is blood on her hand to show that she was murdered after she fell.
her clothing includes:
-Black top
-Grey pants
--Blooded (knees)Grey Pants
-white trainers
-Black bag

Male (2nd Sequence):
In this 2nd sequence, the character is wearing clothing that is expected to be worn during the moarning, he starts with the first scene wearing legging perjarma's. This fits the scene as the character has only just woken up. In the following shots he is shown wearing a dressing down, yet again this is suitable for the scenes as it is early in the moarning and he has just awoken from his sleep. Clothing included:
-PJ (legs)
-Dressing gown

Anamatic with Commentary

This is the Anamatic that includes commentary explaining the scenes to give a general idea of what we are hoping to achieve in each scene and shot.