Explanation of the Task Set

For the preliminary task we had to produce a short filmed and edited sequence which contained the key areas of continuity editing. The sequence had to start with someone walking through a door and across a room. After this, it was up to us to decide what happened.

For the task, we were put into groups of no more than three and had to plan the sequence. To start this we discussed possible ideas of how we would include the key areas of continuity editing (mastershot, 180 degree rule, match on action, shot reverse shot and eyeline match) and made a story board, showing shot by shot how we would film the sequence and also giving details on sound, dialogue, lighting, camera shots, angles and movement and the length of each shot.