Sequence Evaluation

The point of this activity was to put into practice our newly learnt knowledge of film sequence continuity by atempting to film a short sequence of six shots featuring an accident as its focal point.

What works well?

- Although slightly drawn out, the opening pan works well to establish the setting, surroundings and the main character.

- Our sequence also works well as the shots do give the sense of continuity to the sequence.

- There is a nice variety to our shots, e.g. long shots, very long shots , close ups, and a first person view point.

- We also used a variety of techniques, e.g. pan, steady shot, tilt, and hand-held.

Possible Improvements?

- The timings of capture were not perfect. The opening pan was too long and some of the other shots were just a bit short which made the sequence at times seem rushed.

- Not all of the cuts in our sequence were very well matched and as a result the flow is disrupted, e.g. the sequence jumps at the end where the character is ten metres away from the cone and suddenly he has fallen over it!

- At the beginning of our sequence we nearly break the 30 degree rule by having two shots that are very similar to each other, this was the weakest point of our sequence.

What have I learnt?

- From doing this activity I have realised how much thought has to go into making a sequence flow.

- I have also realised the importance of perfect match cutting to make the sequence continuous.

- After evaluating the sequence I have learnt new rules of continuity such as the 30 degree rule which I will now never nearly break again.

- I also now appreciate further the luxury of being able to edit film so quickly and easily on the computer!