Preliminary Task Brief

Media Studies Foundation Portfolio Dec – Jan 2014-15

The Preliminary Task.

The specification states that this must be:

‘A continuity task involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character with whom she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue.’ The sequence must last no longer than one minute.

This task should demonstrate:

• Match on Action
• Shot/Reverse Shot
• The 180 degree Rule

You will also have to incorporate Music, Lighting, Dialogue and Sound effects into your film.

All filming must take place on campus.

Stage one:

Form a group of 3-4 students.

Stage two:

Create and set up the group blog assuring everyone knows the URL and password.

Posts ONE to FOUR

1. A copy of the Preliminary task sheet.
2. Explanation of the 180 Degree rule.
3. Explanation of a Shot/Reverse Shot.
4. Explanation of a Match on action.

Post FIVE

Allocate tasks below to group members.

• Camera operator
• Filming responsibilities
• Storyboard artist(s)
• Location scout(s)
• Prop manager
• Casting director
• Filming director

Stage three:

Post SIX

Upload the drawn storyboard

Stage four:

Post SEVEN

Record this in the blog under the title of Pre-Production planning

• Identify coinciding free study periods on group member's timetables and plan to film
• Agree on who is responsible for vrious aspects of Mise en scene
• Organise all equipment
• Conduct a risk assesment for the shooting location

Stage five:

Post EIGHT

Blog the evidence of the filming taking place (Images, video footage) and evaluate what went well and what didn't

Stage six:

Post NINE

Blog the evidence of the editing process (Images, video footage) that shows everyone in the group was involved.

Stage seven:

Post TEN

Blog discussion about sound editing (Music, dialogue etc.)