Preliminary Evaluation (Tony Egan and Michael Currie)

  Our preliminary task was to create a video which featured the 'Shot Reverse Shot' camera angle, as well as our match on action - 'Continuity Shot'. We titled our video 'The Meeting' and I worked on it alongside Michael Currie and Elliot Stahlmann. The image below is an example of how we didn't break the '180 degree rule' - which as a success in the preliminary task. We didn't break the '180 degree rule' by remaining on the inside of the table. I always remain on the left side of the screen/table - meaning 'the 180 degree rule' is not broken.

A display of a successful 180 degree rule.

A display of a successful 180 degree rule.

 







  Our 'Continuity Shots' in my opinion were quite successful. Our preliminary featured numerous continuity shots - including Michael entering through the two doors. The images below display Michael on either side of the initial door.

Michael Currie entering through the first door

Actor Michael exiting through the first door

The images above also display the successful use of 'Match On Action' - creating a good flow to the preliminary video. This is displayed through actor Michael Currie looking identical walking through the door as he did when approaching the door.

  In addition the 'GIF' below displays a good flow to our continuity shots - it is the opening to our preliminary video, which sees Michael enter the Building and travel up the stairs. The continuity shot is successful  as Michael is continually moving up the stairs, at a steady pace.

Michael walking up the stairs - displays good continuity. 

  Working in a group with Michael Currie and Elliot Stahlmann, I believe our preliminary evaluation went well for the most part.  I think we completed our shot-reverse-shot well, in addition to our tension-building opening, which features Michael walking towards the two doors and up the stairs. However I think our filtering of the camera through the white balance could have been better, providing better lighting for our final scene which features a conversation between both myself and Michael. Perhaps we could have scripted the film slightly better however I think we achieved our ultimate goal in building tension and performing a to the point conversation. It was also difficult to decide on a destination for the filming and our options were limited due to the inconvenience of me being on crutches, however I believe we coped with the task well and subsidised the filming well.

Leonardo DiCaprio - a trained actor

  In addition to the camera work and the editing of the preliminary video, I also looked at the camera during the filming - so perhaps I could critique my acting ability to achieve a better final cut - OR - use actors in the preliminary video to achieve the best final product.

Michael Currie, 5053
Tony Egan, 5069