Preliminary Task Analysis (video)

The following is an analysis of our preliminary task. We have viewed the clip as group and have decided as a whole that we have successfully adhered to the task template. The template is as follows:

• opening a door,
• Crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character, with which she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue.
• This task should demonstrate match on action, shot/reverse shot and the 180-degree rule.

After studying our preliminary film clip, we have considered the following for change:

• There is a break in continuity approximately 17 seconds into the clip. This is both disorientating and confusing to the viewer, as they do not know who picks up the headphones.
• The dialogue is random and is restricted to a reserved sense of humor. If we had the opportunity we would script the scene, instead of improvising.
• The lack of colour creates a moody, unhinging tone; however, this mood does not suit the hilarity of the clip. To fully make the scene look and feel realistic, it should be in colour.