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The preliminary task acted as an essential capability test in regards to practising techniques vital in the context of creating a piece of film. The 180 degree rule and match on action editing is perhaps the most simple yet influential techniques in regards to ensuring verisimilitude, as it draws attention to significant codes, such as props and facial expressions, as well as character movement and dialogue.





My preliminary task was rushed, it shows, and I'm immensely displeased with it. I had original plans to direct a sequence involving night-time alleyways and intense chess games in order to add my own creative twist, however, unforeseen circumstances prevented this from happening, and I have learnt from my mistakes as a result.  


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  1. Ben Escott7 April 2017 at 16:09

    Kate I can't see the prelim. It's coming up as unavailable!

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  2. Ben Escott9 April 2017 at 13:52

    I can see it now! It's ok. You did well with the match on action and the 180 degree rule but your shot reverse shot was set up poorly and some of your editing choices were a little weird. What do you think? Your evaluation mentions mistakes but you don't identify what you feel they were!

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