Accident Sequence Evaluation BLK

This is my group's video where we filmed an accident in six shots , attempting to follow the rules of continuity and use no editing to create a successful video.

Techniques we used to aid narrative flow (continuity):

We tried to use a variety of shots and frames to achieve continuity. Our first shot is a wide establishing shot which pans nicely across our setting, letting the audience know where everything is taking place. In shot 3 we employ a slight worm's eye view which allows the audience to focus on the cup and realise that something key will happen with it. Next the shot cuts away to Mario's face which is the logical order for the audience's focus to go and thus the narrative flows smoothly. The shot is a close up to show his facial expression as he sees and picks up the cup. Shot 5 is from a high angle and pans downwards to show Mario tripping up. We then cut away down to his eye level to show his frustration and disappointment at his accident. Overall we used a variation of frames and angles, cutaways, an establishing shot and a good sense of order and logic.

Things we could have done differently to aid narrative flow (continuity):

The narrative transition from shot 1 to 2 was bad. From establishing the main setting, we then jump cut to a completely different location to show the main character running in from the right. Although we knew shot 2's location was right beside shot 1's location, this jump breaks the continuity rules and narrative flow as it is too big for the audience to join together. I should have had Mario run into the frame. In shot 3 we break the match on action rule as Mario comes into the frame from nowhere. Again there is an illogical  gap making the narrative hard for the audience to understand. I should have had Mario coming in from the right instead of from behind the benches. Shot 4 does not transition well to shot 5 as it is not a matched cut. There is also disruptive laughter from the cameraman. From shot 5 to shot 6 we should have filmed it from a lower angle as a stronger difference is needed between the two frames. These are the changes I would make if I got the chance to film the accident again.