Props

The props we decided to use in our sequence was a small black bag and a textbook. This showed that one of our characters, Nicola, was revising whilst the other character had just entered the room. The decision to use these props in particular was so that we could show match on action. However we did not pick a specific book or bag we just chose what was convenient and available, on our next piece of filming we will take into consideration every aspect of mise on scene from props to costume, making sure they directly link to characters and the story.

By Dilys Lisa Fatima

Our Updated Storyboard

By Dilys, Lisa and Fatima

Location For Filming

We found out which rooms were free on Tuesday Period 4, we viewed four different locations for our shoot, but decided FF37 was most suited for our filming. It is secluded and fits in with our theme. 

By Dilys, Fatima and Lisa

Our Script

(Sharlotte enters the room walks towards Nicola ,who is revising, and sits down opposite her)

Sharlotte: Hey, you alright? Have you got that £50 I lent you?  

Nicola: Um what £50?

Sharlotte: The £50 I gave you last week. I need it for Saturday.

Nicola: Shar, I really don't know what your talking about.

Sharlotte: Are you having a laugh!? I really did give it to you. 

Nicola: I'm not giving you £50. 

(Sharlotte stands up from her chair and knocks the book out of Nicola's hand)

Sharlotte: I need that money tomorrow! 

(Sharlotte leaves the room)

By Fatima, Dilys and Lisa

The 180 Degree Rule

The 180 degree rule is a technique used in editing to show the audience a dialogue sequence without confusing them with a camera jumping all around the characters, which could result in the characters looking like they are talking to themselves. The rule is that there is an imaginary straight line drawn through the characters and the space around them, one side of the line is chosen and then all filming is taken on this side. If a camera switches to the other side we are left with a reversal of characters and spectator orientation in relation to characters becomes disordered.
                                                                                                                        

In this example both shots are taken following the 180 degree rule

if a shot was taken from behind the man in the white suit this would

break the rule and it would become disorientated

This video is an excellent example of someone degree rule, the first shot is taken from one side and following the 180 degree rule. Then at 00:39 the camera breaks the rule as it crosses to the other side of the line, however as it is not a cut to the other side but a track round the back of the character to the other side, it is acceptable.

By Dilys

Shot Reverse Shot

Shot reverse shot is a type of editing technique to allow the audience to see 2 characters or more talking, the camera using the 180 degree rule cuts between the characters allowing the audience to see the characters reactions and facial expressions. An over the shoulder shot is often used in a sequence like this as it is easier to get the audience more involved because they are seeing it from the characters perspective and it also makes the dialogue seem more interesting.

This shot is an example of a shot reverse shot, it shows two characters talking it is taken as  an over the shoulder shot which gets the audience more involved and allows them to see their facial expressions.

By Fatima Hussain

Match On Action

Match on action means that when something happens in the scene then when there is a cut the same piece of action must be going on. This is an example of continuity editing and is very important in helping the audience continually understand exactly what's happening. 

Here is an example:

A match on action adds variety to a scene, since it conveys two movements; the one that actually takes place on screen, and an implied one by the viewer. 

By Lisa Walden

Our Story Board

Our Story Board
By Dilys, Lisa and Fatima

We will soon be adding on a newer, coloured version of our story board.