The Meeting Task

In order to evaluate our skills in the basics of continuity editing and filming, in groups, we came up with ideas about filming a short sequence along the theme of The Meeting.

We were given a task to create a short clip within the duration of 15-20 minutes making a one minute sequence. As an individual I suggested ideas about what we can base the plot on and how we can develop the sequence throughout the task. From planning this, we made different decisions on a story board deciding on what shot types would be used at specific parts of the clip for different effects, the use of relevant actors in terms of deciding on who will be present in each shot and how they would correspond with the plot. 

As a group we thought starting off the sequence with an Establishing shot will have a good purpose because this will allow the audience to see the area of where the meeting is being based and how the main character will have to travel to get into the building. In each section of the storyboard there was a different shot type, this consisted of Close ups, Medium Close ups and Point of View shots.

Although when editing my sequence I decided to cut some of the close ups out due to it being difficult to fit it into the next shot because of how the next shots were filmed.

From doing this task it has enabled me to understand the importance of planning for continuity edits, framing and composing shots. This is because without planning every step of the sequence it would be hard to understand the purpose for each decision that was made. It has also allowed me to understand the importance of planning for props, costume and the setting. Due to the fact that I only had 15-20 minutes to plan this sequence I was unable to plan for the use of props and costumes, although planning for this would have made the sequence more successful.

Targets:

·        Everything should have a purpose - in terms of the types of shots for different effects and use of lighting and props.

·        To be selective with footage and transitions.

·        To spend more time composing my shots - in terms of different positions in relation to the camera.

·        Plan where actors are coming in and out of shots. 

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