Summary Of Sound

Today we learnt two different types of sound's that were used in film trailers, both non-diegetic and diegetic sounds, the diegetic sounds were used for dialogues and the non-diegetic sounds were used for the music which  helped add effect to the film. We are using this website http://www.freesound.org which allows us to listen to all types of sound effects, that we can use for our video clip that we edited. It will allow my video to show the audience, what type of genre this is, it will also allow them to understand how the character is feeling, for example if the music was building up fast,the character might be afraid of what's ahead, or they are about to find something out.

First Try On Basic Continuity Editing-Reflection

Material
We had to use four editing techniques which were 180 degree rule,shot reverse shot, match on action and steady use of camera. While making our short video we had to include these techniques.

File Format 
In order to edit our video's, we had to convert into a wmv so that we could edit the video in windows movie maker. It wasn't a long process as I have converted a video before, however it was a different website.Firstly I had to browse through my files so that I would be able to convert the video, and then I would convert which would only take a few minutes and then I would download the file. It didn't take much time.

Uploading Video's to Windows Movie Maker:
This was a simple process, as all I had to do was search for my video I downloaded, and click on it. I then would drag the video to the timeline, however it took very long as there was many video's. Once the files were uploaded, I edited the video's, and deleted some of the video's that weren't necessary for the clip. I then began to understand how to edit the video's, as it became more easier for me, the video showed basic editing continuity.

Creating an 180 degree rule, match on action, shot reverse shot
It was very hard for me to create an 180 degree rule,as I'm not familiar with this editing technique, same for the match on action. However after seeing a few examples of both, I was able to create this, and I began to be familiar with this. I'm very familiar with the shot reverse shot, as we studied it quite a lot, so we was able to do this.

Continuity Editing

Shot Reverse Shot:
This is a film technique which one character is looking at another character and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character. Since the the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes that they are looking at each other.
180 degree Rule:
The rule: the rule is the camera should remain at the same side and doesn't orientate the audience,this rule enforces continuity of the film. Their is an invisible line which the camera is meant to stay one side, the characters may be facing in opposite directions. For example one is on the right, and the other character is on the left.
Match on Action:
This is a an editing technique which the first shot cuts to another shot portraying the action of the subject in the first shot. This creates a sense of continuity as the action is carried on throughout the shot. It also allows the audience's attention to not be focused on the amount of cutting.

Steady Use Of Camera: 
This is when the camera man/woman holds the camera, steadily, it allows for it to have a smooth shot, even when moving quickly or at an uneven surface.