Continuity Practical Task 2

1. What was your role in the task and what did you actually do?
    I acted in the video and helped write the script whilst the first few scenes were being filmed in order to save time.

2. As a group, what factors did you take into account when planning, filming and editing?
   When we were planning, we create a simple storyboard in order to be able to figure out what type of shots we were filming, what sort of actions were going to occur and what sort props we were going to use. This helped us figure out how we were going to film efficiently and maximize our use of time. It also helped the entire group understand what we were doing better and have a clearer idea of the outcome. When we were filming, we used a clapperboard so that later on in edit, it would be easier to find the shots that we needed and therefore save time editing. Additionally, we filmed the full action that the characters would do, such as opening a door, so that the cuts in the edit would be more seamless and wouldn't have pauses or seem awkward. We also refilmed the whole conversation 3 times, abiding by the 180 rule to allow us to have more editing choices. Whilst editing, it was key that we lined up the shots together correctly in order to prevent glitches and maintain flow. This including things such as the door closing when Kush opens the door, when Simon opens the door which bangs shut, and when he walks into the conversation.


3. How successful was your sequence? Did you fulfil the demands of the brief? Did you manage to demonstrate match-on-action, shot-reverse-shot, and 180-degree rule? Did you achieve continuity overall? (WWW/EBI)
   I feel like our sequence was successful as we did demonstrate a match-on-action (Kush walking into the room), a shot-reverse-shot (used throughout the conversation), and the 180-degree-rule (also shown from the three angles that the conversation was shot in). Therefore, we achieved continuity overall. Also, we didn't use music, however, we did use it at the end of our second 'fun edit version' which I feel added more suspense and comedic effect.


4. What have you learnt from completing this task? How might this learning impact on future video production work?
   From completing this task, I've learnt several techniques in how to achieve continuity which I believe will become very beneficial in upcoming practical tasks. Additionally, as this was also an editing task, unlike the previous task which was shot and cut in camera, I've also been able to refresh myself on how to use the editing software which will help me managed my time whilst editing better.