LEARNING INTENTION: To learn how to film and edit for narrative sense.
KEY TERMS: Continuity editing, match on action, cut to close up, variety of shots, use of tripod.
In these next two sessions you are going to complete a short production task, which is design to advance your filming and editing skills ahead of your music video shoot.
To complete these tasks effectively you’re going to have to think carefully about how the edit is going to look at the end and ensure that you film all the shots you need.
BRIEF A
Create a video which explains visually how to complete an everyday task: Your teacher will allocate pairs and also topics.
- Making and launching a paper plane
- Making a Sandwich
- Opening a locker and retrieving something from a locker
- Buying something from a vending machine
- Giving someone a present that they unwrap
- Painting your nails
- Making a cup of tea
- Getting dressed
- Getting in a car (Mrs C’s)
- Scoring a basket or similar
Additional Information:
- Shoot for continuity
- Use at least 5 different shot distances/angles
- Show reactions / expression of the person completing the task
- Shoot to edit at least one eye line match/reaction shot
- Edit in at least one match on action
- Have one deliberate camera movement (not a zoom!)
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
It’s also a good opportunity to look at the assessment criteria relating to filming and ensure that you take those into account during your planning and filming. They are:
- Holding a shot steady
- Framing a shot
- (Shooting a) variety of shot distances
- Film and edit for narrative sense.
FILMING TIPS
Also here are some top tips about filming technique
- Use a Tripod.
- Film everything at least twice.
- Start the camera before the actors perform and don’t stop before they finish.
- Ensure the actors do not break continuity
- Avoid zooms and following the action with the camera (pans/tilts).
- Move the Camera and reframe
- Think about depth of field, rule of thirds and lead space (in front of where the actor is looking / walking).
- Remember the 180o rule.
- Don’t forget your close-ups – reactions, important objects and significant events
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