Preliminary Task

In the preliminary task we had to demonstrate and show our understanding of continuity editing. In the tasks that was given, we had show continuity within our editing and filming of a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another, with whom he then exchangers a couple of lines of dialogue. In my group was only Shehabur Rahman which meant two of us, but which we were supposed to have three. This made it very hard for us two as we were both characters which meant that there was not a specific film taker. However we worked around this effectively, by setting the shot up and quickly moving to the scene where we let the film run. When filming we used some technical equipment to guide us along the way such as a tri-pod which enabled us to keep the camera still and enabled us to leave it filming in a specific place whilst we got ready to act. Within the task, we were told that we had to include and demonstrate 'match on action', 'shot/reverse shot' and the '180 degree rule'. This also seemed unlikely that we was able to achieve this at the beginning with only two people, anyhow we managed to work well and achieve it successfully. Additionally I enjoyed this task very much and was my favourite throughout the entire induction. This is because all the things I learnt over the past weeks meant I was able to use them all together and receive a notable result.

Induction Task - WWW

During the induction tasks I found some a lot more interesting than others. For instance one which I found the most pleasing and entertaining was the recreation of the 'Donnie Darko' scene. This task was one of the last which we did and I thought it went really well. For example I was familiar with all the equipment whilst filming and the editing side of it, which had reflected on the end product as it looked successful and well composed. As a group we all participated and took on the role of the characters effectively and reconstructed the scene.

Induction Task - EBI

Throughout the induction tasks I found some of the tasks enjoyable and some not so enjoyable. The tasks which I found the least interesting was 'Push A Little Button'. For example this task was one of the first tasks which we had to complete and I found it the most boring and uninteresting. This may of been because I wasnt familiar to the equiptment and the end result of our films wasn't to the standard that it could have been. Our film could have been improved in areas such as using the tri-pod to keep the camera still and realistic, also when editing and trying to keep the clips short and sweet.

Personalising My Blog

1) Firstly I clicked on the design tab
2) Then onto template
3) Where I then looked through them and chose one which I liked

My First Practice Post

Firstly I click create blog, where I then clicked 'Upload Image'. Then i browsed through my documents to find a suitable image, i then clicked 'Choose' and altered the picture size to medium, where I then clicked 'Upload'.

The Sixth Sense

The Opening sequence of the film is very clear as it begins with the blue titles being contrasted against a black background. The titles are faded in a faded out, however the text looks as if it is coming in from the darkness and background. The title of the film is called ‘The Sixth Sense’, the title of the film is shown within the film and reminds the character as the character has a sixth sense where he can see the dead. In addition the music influence the tension at the opening sequence, for example the music changes to an eerie and ghostly feel which begins the uncanny atmosphere which foreshadows the future of the film.

The setting and location of the film begins in the house of the main character, however the part which it is set in is the basement/wine cellar. This leaves a stereotypical impact on the audience as basements are often associated with ghosts and a sinister ambiance. In addition the lighting is very dull which can also add to the scary and vulnerable feeling as they don’t know what could be hiding in the darkness. Furthermore, the camera films the character behind a wine shelf, this suggests to the audience that they are trapped and imprisoned, but the camera looks as if it is hiding and watching the character which can advocate to the audience that they are being followed.

Key props that are used are the smashed window, phone and glass, these shows to the audience that something is wrong and a crime has been committed. Also it can leave the audience insecure as there could also be an intruder in the home or they are being watched, which links to the previous paragraph of the camera behind the shelf. Costumes used work effective as they gave the audience a hint to what he could be like. For instance the female character was entered with a long dress on, which could portray them as being wealthy and rich. Also the male character was wearing a waistcoat and jumper. This could suggest to the audience that he is upper class and has a high authority due to his appearance. Furthermore, due to the camera work at the beginning of the sequence which looked as if something was watching them, could be foreshadowing something, or that they are going to get burgled because of their wealth and money. This gives the audience something to question as it doesn't it doesn't alright.

Distinctive camera work which is used can be found on the man. For example a high angle shot was used on him, this can portray to the audience that he doesn’t have a high status and authority at this moment in time, which could suggest that he is in a vulnerable position and in potential threat. In addition another high angle shot was used, but this time on the women, this angle suggest to the audience that they are in a susceptible position and in danger.