The Preliminary Task description

What is the preliminary task?

The preliminary task is one of the first recorded tasks we must complete, in groups of up to 4 people(however I am in a group of 2), as part of our coursework. This task requires us to film someone walking down a hallway and into a room. This may sound easy but we must then film them from the other side of the door. 'Match On Action' will be key during these shots. We will have to get the timing of the door opening from the inside just right in order for the video to look normal (and effortless...) to the audience. They must then walk across the room to a table to sit opposite somebody else. In these shots, we will have to demonstrate an understanding of the different types of camera movements. For this specific shot, we will have to use a 'Panning Shot'. A few lines of dialog must be exchanged using the 180° rule (when the camera stays on 1 side of the actors/action) during this short conversation.

We will have to plan the location and time we will be recording this, and the actors who will be in the video itself. We will have to go through our time tables and select a free study session that everyone one of us can attend in the location we choose. we will have to do a few takes on each part, and then use the best recordings from them all. Timing will be important if we are to get the Match On Action correct. Our planning must be ready by the 18th September so we can begin filming.  
 
By doing this short task, we are demonstrating an understanding of the different types of camera movements, angles and our ability to shot and edit videos we have come up with.