This is our first imported footage and the start of the opening sequence graphics
The cutting of footage and arrangement to form smooth cuts
this screenshot takes place near the end of our final composition, as you can see the footage is in place and cut correctly.
This screenshot illustrates our final title sequence, with the development of the graphics and the animation of the text and smoking background behind it.
This is an almost final cut of our opening sequence, there are some strong aspects about it aswell as weak ones. An example of a strong aspect is the fact that we aquired a stereotypical teenage cast that suits our target audience, we also have a character that challenges the stereotype of the virtuous "final girl" which in this case is a boy, this makes it more interesting and appealing to the audience, it also creates originallity.Some Of the weak points includes the text malfunction in the opening credit sequence and some of the camera work is unclear especially in the shot where the cigarette is thrown.
1.Continuity
Editing – Style
of editing that makes all cuts seem invisible or seamless. It is dependent upon
the use of three key rules when the film is being shot.
1st
rule The 180 degree rule, 2nd rule the 30 degree rule, 3rd
rule the fourth wall: characters never
look
or talk into the camera.
Continuity
editing is designed to encourage the suspension of disbelief as it is
considered that breaking any of the four mentioned rules will alert the viewer
to the fact they are watching a film and thus prevent absorption. Even with the
use of these rules, there are certain types of cuts that help make cuts seem
seamless.
1.Match On Action:
·A
characters action in one shot is matched in another so that the characters
action motivates the cut.
Eye Line Match :
·A
shot of a character looking at something in one shot is cut with what is being looked at in
another.
Shot Reverse Shot:
·A
set of three shots in which one character speaks in one shot, another character
reacts to what is being said in a second shot and we then cut to the initial
character talking.
Cut Away:
·An
instantaneous shift from a distant framing to a closer view of some portion for
the same space.
Cross Cutting:Cutting
between two simultaneous lines of action with the implication they will
eventually meet. Often used in chase scenes or to build suspense.
Graphic Match:
·Where
two shots of almost exactly the same composition and framing are cut together.
The Jump Cut:
·A
cut which deliberately breaks either the 180 degree or 30 degree rule to make
the cut seem as if it jumps.
Long Take:
·A
shot which doesn’t cut for a very long time (30s,1min)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qh7jFJ6zWw
Transition:
·When
two shots are mixed together as appose to cut. E.g. Dissolve, wipe, fade-
in/out.
(like in imovie or star wars)
Speed: Slow
motion & sped up.
The 2nd Type of editing is called Montage:
Montage:
1.A
montage sequence is usually used to connote the passage of time by assembling a
variety of shots either through juxtaposition accompanied by a musical sound of
some kind.
I think we did a good job at keeping the shots steady, we didn't have to move the camera so everything was clear and smooth. The framing quality is also good throughout the clip, the only defect is at the beginning where the framing seems to be a little "jumpy".
For the editing process we had quite a few takes of the match on action, shot reverse shot and shots including dialogue, this enabled us to edit the clip exactly like we wanted the final product to look like. The editing in my opinion was nicely done because we included all the shots that were required and it looks professional.
There are however some minor sound defects, it seems that it degraded a little bit as we rendered it, but the dialogue is still understandable.
We worked together as a group, we had 2 actors and 1 camera man, this made it quick and easy to shoot without any disagreements or arguments
