Preliminary task

In our preliminary task we filmed a scene with a teacher and a student discussing coursework that has been handed in late, we used a variety of shots to create the appearance of realism and continuity.

These include:

The 180 degree rule
The 180 degree rule is a basic movement that states that two character in the same scene should have to same right or left relationship with each other. this type of angel is used to create continuity between shots, reversing the angle would appear odd looking. For example if an over the shoulder shot was being filmed, it should be filmed over the right shoulder of the character to make the scene look ordinary and normal.

Match on action
This shot if a more difficult shot to film because of the precise timing that needs to be considered; the shot is used to connect the shots together. an example would
First shot - a close up of the door handle being turned.
Second shot - a mid shot of that person walking through the door.

Shot/reverse shot
This shot alternates two shots to show a conversation between the characters in each shot; for example 
First shot - one character is speaking.
Second shot - shows the person who he/she is speaking to.

Overall we feel we have completed our preliminary task successfully with a correct and effective usage of all the required shots; we are most pleased with out shot reverse shot editing as these shots appear very clean cut, realistic and have a good sense of continuity.