Preliminary Evaluation

Preliminary Evaluation 

Task

We were given a preliminary task for AS media. We had to create a short video clip (30 seconds long) that involved the different camera work i.e. 180 degree rule. The clip had to include a character taking part in a conversation containing at least two pieces of dialogue. My groups video was based around two characters who aren't on good terms being in an awkward situation of being in the same toilet at the same time alone, hence the title (Conflict). During this time there is tension between them and it is intriguing to find out what is happening between them and why they have conflict and what will happen when they're all alone which makes the audience question this which grabs them at the same time. The whole storyline and concept of our idea I think was really good because we thought about what would actually grab the audience's attention and by having conflict with someone in an awkward tight room this would elevate tension instantly and grab the reader because the action and enigma code would come in very nicely in this. This is because the audience will be going through a questioning phase in their head i.e. what are they arguing about? why are they arguing? what is going to happen? are they going to resolve their differences?how?

WWW-

We came up with a very good concept which could possibly be developed to become a better storyline for our final coursework.We used the shot reverse shot really well during the conversation. Also, we had very clear and easy to understand audio. We used the sound bridge very well the the tap running in the toilets. Also, one piece of camera work that was really clever and intriguing was when the characters are both looking at each other through the mirror and the shot allows the audience to see both the characters from one mirror which is very hard to do.

EBI-

We broke the 180 degree rule when The first character turned towards the second character in the toilet. Secondly, we didn't have a shot showing the location of the scene. Therefore, the viewers were confused about what was going in the shot. The placements of the characters was confusing for the audience.Another thing we could've improved is that the conversation was a bit forced because Mansour asks Ahmed "Are you cool" and he replies with "Yeah" then he says "DON'T ASK ME QUESTION".This shows that he is a bit confused and a bit edgy and we don't want that reaction. Also, it creates confusion for the audience with the script because he contradicts himself by answering the question but saying to the other main character from the clip "don't ask me questions?" this is very misleading because it makes the story go off task because it doesn't allow the conversation between the two characters flow which disengages the audience which then makes them wonder if the conversation is supposed to happen in this manner.