180 Degree Rule/Shot Reverse Shot

Creative Task One: 180 Degree Rule/Shot Reverse Shot

  

 

For creative task one, we had to create a conversation using the 180 degree rule as well as a shot reverse shot. Our video features two students having a conversation about being late for media.

What went well?

 

Overall, the first shoot and edit went well with some minor changes to make. We have used various shots, including a shot reverse shot, a point of view shot, a zoom shot, as well as not breaking the 180 degree rule. We have also included a slow motion shot to add drama into the clip. Most of the clips also link smoothly together. 

Problems:

When editing the film, we began to notices a few problems. The first problem we noticed was that within the first three shots, it was hard to notice which character had came down the stairs and looking at the watch. We then realised that the angle the book is dropped is different to when she was holding it, which looked unnatural. As well as this, around 30 seconds in, we noticed that we had added a cosmic sound affect which was not meant to be featured. At the end of clip, we also noticed that we had missed out on a prop. This is when he is running threw the hallway with no glasses on, but entering the hall with glasses on.  

Solutions

To fix the problems, we plan to shoot a few more scenes and correct the mistakes we have made in order to make sure the clip runs smoothly and to make it clear to the audience who is where. 

What have I learnt?
 

During this creative task, I have learnt different types of camera angles and what effect they can have. I have also learnt the importance of the 180 degree rule and that a shot reverse shot is an effective way of showing a conversation.