Accident Sequence.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=S9AgwCGg35Q

What techniques did you specifically use to create continuity (narrative flow) in your accident sequence?

In this sequence we used a variety of shots including a Master Shot; it was a wide shot pan of the scene from our first character across to the other character. We used this shot to establish setting on the field and it helps the audience have a better understanding of where the characters are stood in relation to one another.

We also used Reverse Shots; for this we used extreme close ups of both of the characters' faces to show the emotion of each character and show the differences of character between the bold striker and the useless goal keeper.

To create a better narrative flow throughout the sequence we kept to the basic 180 degree rule which stopped us from crossing the line between the two characters in the scene.

Finally, we also used Match on Action in this sequence from when the ball was kicked by the striker in one shot out of the frame, to the next shot where it came back into the frame on the correct side so that it looked as if the ball really was flying in one smooth action.

In hindsight, what could you do to improve the continuity (narrative flow) of the sequence?

I think that for the most part this sequence had a good narrative flow considering it was a very short class task. However, looking back on the scene I would have perhaps taken out the first shot of the feet and maybe put it in further on in the scene as I feel this is the only shot that didn't seem to flow particularly well, and maybe sharpen up the ending but I think that the idea behind it worked very well.