MM -Feedback on Preliminary Task

1. For our preliminary task we had to think about continuity editing, the 180’ rule, and use two lines of dialogue. We decided to have a ‘hitman’ scene, where someone (the hitman) kills the mark (vulnerable person). We wanted to go for a different genre to try and incorporate different aspects and techniques into our actual opening sequence.
2. We decided to use a variety of shots to see which ones were most effective, so we could use them in our real clip. We used POV shots, low angle shots, eye level shots, Close ups, panning shots, and many more. We used some editing technique for example the blurry effect on the establishing shot.
3. Overall I think our preliminary task was successful, for me the most successful thing was the continuity and the variety of shots. However the acting was not great which was not a big surprise because none of our group does or has any experience in drama. But because we are used to watching the big blockbusters with the big stars, that’s the only thing we can judge it against. So of course it’s not going to be as good as the Hollywood films.