2nd prelim task: Planning

Note for the examiner, I've previously done this post and it was either deleted by someone in the class, or by a fault on the website. Therefore if this post is a bit rubbish it's because I can't really remember what we did during the prelim task, as it was weeks ago.

For our second prelim task, we had to film a two people meeting, sitting down and having a conversation. I worked with Paige and Percelle, and we decided to film an exchange of chocolate between two characters. We were told to remember the 180 degree rule, and include match on match action. Match on match action should be ensured in relation to filming because otherwise the audience can become confused. For example, if an actress has red lipstick on in one shot, and in then next shot she has pink lipstick on, it shows a lack of continuity which does not make for a professional piece of footage.

We drew up a shot list to help us film successfully:

- Medium long shot of Laura walking down a corridor.
- Medium shot of Laura entering the room and sitting down.
- Eye level medium shot of Percy across the table.
- Over the shoulder medium shot of Laura across the table, "You got the stuff?"
- Over the shoulder medium shot of Percy nodding.
- Over the shoulder medium shot of Laura "Let me see it then."
- POV mid shot of Percy getting an envelope.
- Worms eye view of the table, the envelope is passed.
- POV shot of Laura opening the envelope, revealing the chocolate.
- Over the shoulder shot of Laura sniffing the chocolate.
- Mid shot of Laura leaving the room.
- High angle medium shot of Percy crossing his arms and nodding.