Conversation Video

Conversation Video Evaluation WWW: Firstly, when filming the video I ensured that I used a range of shot types, beginning with a long shot. By using this shot, I feel that I established the scene appropriately, including both of the characters so that the viewer knows immediately who is involved in the sequence. I followed on from this by using a mid shot of the first speaker’s head and shoulders to give us a more detailed look at him (showing emotion) and then continued by doing the same shot with the next speaker for consistency. Furthermore, I used two close up shots in the sequence. The first was near the start, where I followed the walker’s feet briefly as he sat down on the bench, and secondly towards the end of the video where the pair shake hands. I chose to use these to mix up the shot types to make for a more interesting watch for the viewer. Another shot that I used was the Over the Shoulder shot. This gives the viewer the impression that they are spectating on the conversation for their selves, giving a more realistic overall feel. Next, when filming the sequence, I made sure to keep to the 180-degree rule. By doing this, I ensured that speaker on the left stayed on the left during the sequence and that the speaker on the right stayed on the right. By doing this I have ensured that the viewer does not get confused. Overall, I was satisfied with the general flow of the sequence and I feel that the shots fitted together well. EBI: There are many things that I feel could be improved with this sequence. Firstly, when listening to the audio in the video, it is apparent that it doesn’t flow completely, as the background noise changes slightly from shot to shot. In the industry, audio would be recorded separately and put over the top of the shot when in the editing process. The next thing that I would change is the timing of the cut of the feet near the opening of the sequence. Because it doesn’t fit completely, it appears that he is going backwards before sitting down, when it should flow in one smooth movement. Finally, when looking back on the piece, I noticed that I should have put an extra shot in between the long shot of the two people on the bench and the close up handshake. This is because it looks unnatural and it could confuse the viewer, as it isn’t obvious what is being zoomed in on.