PRELIMINARY TASK

This is the preliminary task which indicates all the continuity aspects of which we wish to implement in our final production of the opening sequence. The three continuity features outlined in the preliminary task are shot/reverse shot, match on action and keeping within the 180 degree rule.




EVALUATION:

During the start of the clip where Ricardo walks in from outside there are several problems present. The position of the camera is slightly tilted giving an unprofessional look to the production. Also, his face as been cut off from nearing the end of the first shot.

As Ricardo grabs the door handle, we establish a match-on-action shot however, it seems as if he grabs the door too slowly. However, when he walks through the door and the camera moves onto a long/medium shot of him coming through the door, it looks good in terms of continuity.

The continuity of the clip is staggered however when Ricardo walk through the hallway into the door as there  seems to be some repeat or backtrack of him coming through as seen through the window next to the door.

The shot/reverse shot is established between me and Ricardo during the exchange of dialogue. I believe we have sustained a good sense of continuity due to the variety of the shots exhibited and also the flow of the conversation. It is also good as we succeeded in not breaking the 180 degree rule allowing for assert the same right/left relationship and assuring professionalism.