BTEC Creative Media Subsidiary Diploma Induction Continuity Exercise
Plan and shoot a short sequence of up to 20 shots in which a package of some kind changes hands. Your sequence must include the following: At least five close-‐ups At least one extreme close-‐up At least two matches on action At least one eyeline match At least one POV A shot-‐reverse shot sequence One (but only one) camera movement Some establishing shots and re-‐establishing shots At least one non-‐cut transition (which you will add when you are editing but which must be planned for). You must not break the 180 degree rule and you must not have any continuity errors – this means thinking carefully about how one shot relates to the next. You must not use dialogue – “show don’t tell”. There should be no camera cases or tripods in any shots and you should frame your shots carefully, considering mise-‐en-‐scene as far as you are able (although we are mainly interested in your continuity for this exercise). The story is entirely up to you. Overleaf you can plan your shots. In the description include location, shot distance, camera angle, shot length and a brief description of mise-‐en-‐scene, then the transition to the next shot. Eg Shot 3. Classroom door, MS, high angle, 2s. Jack enters the frame and opens the door. We see him leave through it. Cut to: When you have planned your sequence, double check that you have included all of the techniques listed above, and tick them off in the boxes.
BTEC Creative Media Subsidiary Diploma Induction Continuity Exercise
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