Continuity Exercise: Evaluation

For this task you will need access to your shot list, completed induction video, which will be uploaded to YouTube and Word / PowerPoint. If you are a really keen editor, you could also complete an audio commentary. 

Task: Reflect on the successes and areas for development for your induction video, focusing on the following areas and adding print screens to back up the points you have made. 

1. Take a picture of your shot list and add to your document, then add a brief summary of how you came up with the idea for your group, and explain what a shot list is and how much impact you had on creating it.
   
   
2. Add a link to your video on YouTube.
   
   
3. Comment on the following areas:
• How pleased are you with the completed video and why? Pick at least 3 key points and use media terminology to justify your responses, e.g., continuity, framing, camera settings, etc.
• If you were to undertake this task again, what would you do differently and why?
• How well did you follow your shot list?
• What have you learned about yourself from completing this task? Think about team work, confidence, organisation, leadership, etc.
  
  
4. Explain how you have used the following techniques. You should explain what the technique is, and what it is used for, and then you must evaluate how successful you have been in using it.  Again, you should use screenshots as much as possible.
• Mise-en-scene
• Lighting
• High or low camera angles
• Different shot distances
• Any camera movement
• Fades or dissolves
• The Continuity System: 
• 180 degree rule
• Establishing shots
• Match cuts on action
• Eyeline match cuts
• POV shots
• Shot-reverse shot
• Finish with a summary of what you have learnt about shooting and editing, and what you have enjoyed most.

Remember that although this is not graded work, we are preparing for your first formal assignment and you need to complete this task as if it were graded; that means paying particular attention to spelling, punctuation and grammar and not leaving the task until the last minute and rushing it.