Preliminary Task Evaluation

Our film demonstates continuity editing well for a number of reasons. There is logical coherence between all of our shots and the transactions between all of our frames are smooth. We also used continuity editing techniques such as the 180 degree rule, match on action and shot reverse shot. These techniques help the audience follow the plot.
We made sure there was continuity throughout our film, and did this is numerous ways. All of our scenes were in conological order, and with smooth editing transactions, making them flow easily. Our editing fitted the genre of Western, with the themed music, and clips in black and white. Our shots also reflected our genre and ensured continuity. The shots we used were shot reverse shots and match on action

We have demonstrted match on action when the Hero kicks down the door to save the woman. You see him stand outside the door, kick it, and then walk through it. Using this shot allows the viewer to understnad what has just happened in the scene. It also adds continuity to our film, and we were also able to edit the shots together, making them flow.

During coversations, we have used shot reverse shots. This allows the viewer to view the character delivering the lines, and also see the other characters reactions. It also adds continuity to our film, and allows the viewer to fully establish what is happening in the scene. 

Futhermore, we used the 180 degree rule, which is another editing technique, throughout our film. We used this because without it, the audience would not be filming the film from one particular place, making the film appear confusing. 



I feel our group worked well together due to communication, participation and a positive attitude. Without these, we would have not have thought up the idea of our film as quickly or as in as much detail and the filming and editing process would not have been as much fun, but alot more stressful. Without communication, we would not have been able to listen to each others ideas, been able to dedicate jobs, or resolve the problmes we faed as quickly. Also, participation was key to our team work. With participation, we were able to think of a good story line quickly, and did not have to worry about everyone doing their dedicated jobs. Futhermore, with a positive attidtued, we were nire motivated, which kept us working hard and wanting to do well. In the long run, it also made our film better because we were enjoying what we were doing and as a result putting more effort into it.                                   
When planning, I feel we planned the plot of the film well, and we created a story bored and script in order to help stay organised. We did this quickly, efficiently and to a high standard. We also worked as a team to produce it. We also decided on produced a list of props and costumes we wanted and came up with ideas for the cast. However by doing this we thought we were organised, but left it to the day of filming to find the costumes and props, which resulted in us having less time to film. We also did not check before the film that the people who had agreed to be in our film were still available. This resulted in a problem because our actors had a lesson when we were filming that they had forgotten about. This resulted in our group having to be in the film as our peers would not have been able to get their consent forms signed, and we had to film in that lesson.
From this, if we were going to film the piece again, we would make sure we were fully organised and have everything before the day of filming. This would mean that we would not have to rush our film, and could film the shots more times, possibly resulting in a film which was of better quality. Also, we would ask the actor of the film to learn the script, as in the seen when The Villain is holding The Woman hostage, it is clear that he is reading his lines, and as a result makes out film look less professional. It would also mean that we would not have to edit our script after filming.
We used transitions in our piece at the end of every frame. This made our film flow better and look a lot smoother. The transitions also made our match on action shot look clean and professional.
I have learnt a lot about the editing software. Before this task I was not able to use the Apple Mac and now feel fairly confident in editing on it. I have learnt how to rearrange the order of frames, add music and effects. I have also learnt how to cut scenes, and and change transitions as well as to add text between each scene. I have also learnt much about the equipment we used to film this task. I learnt how to set it all up and put it away, as well as about some of the different settings on the camera and which were most suitable for us when we were filming.