editing redo

Question 4: How is editing used to create drama and tension in the opening scene?

Editing effectively creates drama and tension in the opening scene, An example of this is the music starting in sync with the second character entering the scene. This edit making the spooky mysterious music play when the character introduced again allows us to identify him as the villain and a binary opposition was created. Straight cuts were also used throughout the sequence as transitions, allowing the scene to progress quickly and engaging the audience in the action. These straight cuts gradually got faster and shorter as the sequence progressed adding to and intensifying the suspense, eventually leading to the climax of the scene when the first character is killed. Music and camera work have also been effectively been edited I this scene.

Film language test evaluation

38/48 - A

WWW: Fluent writing

             Media terminology used very well

EBI: Timing - Must leave time to answer all questions fully

                     Ensure you mention make up in mise en scene.

                     Improve editing knowledge

Teacher Evaluation

Teacher Evaluation:

WWW:
Sound and music were effective, especially with the sound of the clock in sync with the clock in the scene. This made the clock sound orinially seem diegetic and in the scene however when the music progressed we realised it was non diegetic. It was also parallel and complimented the scene well.

An enigma code was effectively created as the identities of the characters were unknown. A clear enigma code was also created by the mysterious bag as the audience wonders what's inside.

The low angle shot of Armond in the close up of his face was effective as it made him seem more menacing and mean.

The dialogue and scripting was good as speech was clear and easy to understand.

The repeated shot of the close up on Armond's fingers was effective as it built tension and suspense.

Match on Action was also performed effectively in the scene of the door being opened and then shot from the other side showing the other character entering the door.

Editing was also effective as the fade out of music helped the scenes flow.

EBI:

There was some unintentional camera wobble and blur in scenes which made them less realistic and appealing to the audience.

The location of the scene could also have been better as the mise en scene did not suit the contents of the scene as books and posters were clearly scene, whereas a dealing between two mysterious characters would have suited a more isolated, mysterious location.

There was also some unintentional diegetic sound in the background of the scenes. This took some emphasis away from the music and speeh between the characters as background noises distracted the audience.

Preliminary Results:

Creativity - 4/5
Use of technology - 4/5
Production process - 4/5
Codes and conventions - 4/5
Fit for purpose - 4/5
Attention to detail - 4/5

24/30 - level 4.

Class Evaluation

WWW- Used the rules well for example Shot/Reverse/Shot of Armond, and Kyle staring at each other. It was suspenseful. The music worked really well, as it was parallel. The narrative was good. The 180˚ rule wasn’t broken. The song used was fit for purpose, and attention to detail was on point. Kyles walk was more natural. It was very original and well planned, the editing program was used to the best ability, well planned, and a variety of shots was used. The editing of the bag was good. The production creates enigma codes.

EBI- The camera was shaky and a few shots blurred. The camera work needs improvement. There was some background noise, and items in the shot did not match the narrative. 

Initial Shot List

Shot. No	Shot	Length	Filmed
1	Close up of fingers taping 3 times	3 seconds
2	Extreme close up of eyes	2 seconds
3	Close up of clock	2 seconds
4	Close up of Kyle’s legs walking up the stairs.	3 seconds
5	Close up of fingers	2 seconds
6	Pan shot of Kyle at top of stairs entering corridor.	3 seconds
7	Over shoulder/long shot of door	2 seconds
8	Long shot of corridor- Kyle walking up	2 seconds
9	Pan shot brief case	3 seconds
10	Shot of the door, faintly see Kyle arrive	2 seconds
11	Over shoulder shot of Kyle opening door	2 seconds
12	Medium shot of the Kyle walking in turns in to pan, then over shoulder shot, then tracking shot.	4 seconds
13	Low angle shot of brief case and actors	2 seconds
14	Extreme close up of eyes	2 seconds
15	Shot of case	1 seconds
16	Medium shot of Kyle. Dialogue: “Well..?”	1 seconds
17	Medium shot of Armond. Dialogue: “Well... your late”	3 seconds
18	Medium shot of Kyle. Dialogue: “Time waits for no one”	3 seconds
19	Medium shot of Armond. Dialogue: “Is it all in their?”	2 seconds
20	Medium shot of Kyle. Dialogue: “Don’t you trust me?”	2 seconds
21	Tracking shot of Armond’s hand moving to brief case then grabs it and pulls it towards him.	3 seconds
22	Shoulder shot of Armond opening bag.	2 seconds

Initial production ideas

Comedy following the life of asian teenagers. Comedy in the form of comic racism ( e.g. being steretyped and mocked by white characters), immature actions of characters, trying to impress girls and failing etc.

Thriller set in school. Possible story lines - Time bomb placed somewhere around the school, hero character must find it. Or villain comes into school taking children hostage, hero must defeat the villain and free the children.