Analysation of our practice task.

1. The first scene in our film is the title sequence.
For this we used the Starwars themed rising
credits in order to give a brief explanation to our
narrative that explained what the film would be
about and provided some comedy. It allows the
audience to know the basic narrative to the film
and fills in the gaps so that they know everything.
To add to this it shows the audience, through the
comedy, that the film is not to be taken seriously
and is supposed to make them laugh. Throughout the title sequence we used the theme from
'Flash' in order to provide a suitable soundtrack, it fits with the title of the film. It is also used
throughout the film whenever the protagonist is introduced in order to let the audience know
he is there. After the title sequence we used a fade from black in order to make the jump
between the dark screen and the light scene smooth and expected so not to surprise the
audience.
In the next scene we explore the 180 degree rule and the use of shot reverse shot. This can be
seen because no matter what angle the camera is both of the actors stay looking at each other.
We did this by making sure we did not cross the action line.
We used shot reverse shot by positioning two cameras so that
one was pointing at each person We then editid both clips
together in iMovie which gave the shot reverse shot effect.
One thing we could’ve done differently is to get two tripods
as although one of the cameras is on one the other is not
which means that some of the shots are very shaky. To add to
this we would limit background sound around us so that we can
hear the dialog and make sure our non-diagetic sound, in this case the
soundtrack, is not too loud as it stops us from properly understanding what the
actors are talking about.
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2. After a brief scene where the kiwi is
stolen we are introduced to our
protagonist ‘The Flash’. Once the scene
starts his theme music starts playing so
that the audience know that he is a key
character. In this scene his cleaning bottle
flashes and lets him lnow someone is in
trouble so that he can save them. In
future we would make sure the bottle
actually flashes so that it is clear to the
audiecne. To add to that we would limit
diagetic sound as there is someone playing a musical instrument in the background which
means we can not hear what the flash is saying. In this scene we use match on action when
‘The Flash’ opens the door. We did this by filming him open the door and leave from one
angle and then do it again from the otherside of the door. After edditing this together we were
able to make him open the door in one angle and go through it on the other. After he went
through the door we put a camera onto an office chair and followed him through the hallway
by pushing the chair. This provided an effective tracking shot. Although this shot worked
well and provided a fun, comedic effect it was a little shaky and you could hear the chair role
in the background. We therefore wouldn’t do this again unless we could find some way of
stabalising the camera and stopping the chair from making a sound.
In the next scene we have
‘Darth Batman’ running across the
corridor. Although this is a key
scene we ruined it in my opinion by
speeding it up. Although this seemed
comiedic at the time I feel like it
makes the film a little less believable
and is the beginning of a long road
that consists of dodgy editing and
changes of pace.
For the scene after that we use a comiedic
western style faceoff in order to introduce the
protagonist and the antagonist to each other. For
this scene we added a western showdown
soundtrack in order to add a comedic effect to it
and make the audience laugh. This is a key
scene as this is when ‘Darth Batman’ drops the
keywey and the chase scene starts. If I was to
do this scene again I think I would make the
showdown last longer in order to add more
comedy and suspence.

3. During the chase scene we have the
Benny Hill soundtrack playing in the
background in order to add some
comedy to the action.
Whilst doing this scene we made sure to
use lots of different camera angles, for
example one outside looking through a
window at the action. Although this was
a good idea we should’ve used a tripod
as the shot is very shaky which means
the action is hard to follow. Another mistake we made in the chase scene is the editing.
Throughout the scene we use lots of silly effects like ‘reverse clips’ and ‘slow motion’.
Although this is funny to begin with we overuse these effects which makes them less
entertaining and more annoying.
In the final scene, after some more
slow-motion shots and a short
lightsabre fight (that includes sound
effects), the protagonist has ‘Darth
Batman’ trapped. As the audience
realises that ‘The Flash’ will win his
theme tune starts to play to add a
heroic touch to the event. If I was to
do this scene differently I would
make the lightsabre fight last longer
in order to add more action and suspense. To add to this most of the scene is out of focus
because we used manual focus and therefore forgot it wouldn’t automatically focus; but other
than that I think it is a successful scene.
The film ends with ‘The Flash’
stepping over the dead body of
‘Darth Batman’. Whilst this happens
the soundtrack of ‘The Flash’
continues to play which adds to the
heroic event. Although this is a good
scene I think it is somewhat ruined
by the slow-motion editing that
happens whilst ‘The Flash’ steps
over the body.
In conclusion, although we completed the tasks well, including making sure the film has no
continuity errors and the film is funny I think that we could make sure we use a tripod, we
make sure there is no unwanted diegetic sound, we make sure our non-diegetic sound is not
too loud and that we try and cut down on the slow-motion editing.