Evaluation of Previous Students Ancillary Tasks

In a similar way to my evaluation of previous students short films the only feasible way to judge the ancillary tasks fairly and consistently is to use the marking criteria for print. Again this will enable me to have a critical prospective on my own work as well as pass students as I'll be able to understand what is needed from me to gain the higher levels. Furthermore this will again help me to understand and evaluate previous years but also support and aid my development of my own skills in creating my ancillary media.

I am evaluating these short films on the following criteria:

The candidate's use of technical skills:

• awareness of conventions of layout and page design
• awareness of the need for variety in fonts and text size
• accurate use of language and register
• the appropriate use of ICT for the task set
• appropriate integration of illustration and text
• framing a shot, using a variety of shot distances as appropriate
• shooting material appropriate to the task set; selecting mise-en-scène including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting
• manipulating photographs as appropriate, including cropping and resizing.

The levelling for these technical skills are as follows:

Level 1 (0-3 Marks) - Work is likely to be unfinished. There is evidence of minimal ability in the creative use of any of the technical skills.

Level 2 (4-6 Marks) - There is evidence of basic ability in the creative use of some of the technical skills.

Level 3 (7-8 Marks) - The candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in the creative use of most of the technical skills.

Level 4 (9-10 Marks) - The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in the creative use of most of the technical skills.

Lewis Underwood's Ancillary Tasks

Poster

Review

In evaluating both of these ancillary tasks compared to the criteria, I would mark the poster 9/10 which is a Level 4 and the review 8/10 putting it at Level 3. Breaking down the poster I would evaluated the design and layout as being excellent, font and text size proficient and the use of language and integration of illustration and text as also being proficient, I consider the poster as missing some key elements such as names of actors and a tagline to draw the audience in. However the use of ICT, the range of shots, mise en scène and the manipulation of the photo show excellent technical skills.

In regard to the review I really consider the layout, range of font sizes, language, ICT, integration of illustrations and text, and manipulating of photos shows a proficient use of technical skills and the range of shots I believe only shows a basic level of creativity, compare to the poster it doesn't have the same house style or synergy. Though it contains all the codes & conventions for a film review it doesn't have a similar professional quality that the posted as compared to it's counterparts.

Graham Forward's Ancillary Tasks

Poster

Review

After considering both the poster and review I consider both of them to be in a level 2 however the poster to be 5/10 and the review to be 4/10. Both of them in all aspects of the criteria; layout, font size, language, ICT, integration illustrations and text, range of shot types, mise en scène and the manipulation photography is all a basic level of proficiency. The poster is missing a large array of additional codes & conventions such as the actor names, casting crew but most of all a professional and coherent design - to me this poster looks like a DVD cover.

I have a similar problem with the layout and design of the review it doesn't look professional or contains the traditional code & convention that I have associated with a film review. The background is one solid colour, there is not a large image that contains most of the page, the text is interspersed and erratic - the design is not professional and the layout or structure does not abide by the traditional conventions of a review.

Daniel Parslow's Ancillary Tasks

Poster

Review

After I evaluated these ancillary tasks I have come to the conclusion of that poster is Level 3, 8/10 and the review is level 2, 6/10. I decided that the poster is a top of level 3 as the layout, integration of illustrations and text and manipulation of photographs show a higher level of proficiency in creativity where as the use of font sizes, ICT, shots and mise en scène shows an excellent use of creativity and abide by the cost & conventions of a traditional film poster. On the other hand I would have giving this poster a level 4 if the use of language would've been better, I gave a level 2 for the use of language as there was some elements such as a tagline, actors names etc. that were missing from the final poster.

I believe that the review is a level 2 as the design and layout does not abide by the traditional for that is used in film review magazines and shows a basic level of creativity which is the same for the use of ICT, integration of images and text, shot types, mise en scène and manipulation of photographs. however I did awards a proficient understanding for the use of different font sizes and the language that has been used to write a review, for immediate the writing reflected a similar yet unrefined style of review that is not traditional of a magazine's writing style.

Steven Jones' Ancillary Tasks

Poster

Review

After evaluating these ancillary tasks I have decided that the poster deserves a level 4, 9/10 and the review deserves a level 3, 8/10. In regards to the poster the layout and design has a very professional and coherent design and in my opinion definitely shows excellent creative technical skills as well does the font size, ICT skills, integration illustrations and text, choice of shots and manipulation photographs. However the use of language for me and only shows proficiency and there are some elements such as actors and cast & crews names that are missing from the poster and the mise en scène though dramatic does not allude to the genre of the short film.

When evaluating the film review I consider the layout to be showing a proficient use and understanding of the codes & conventions that are traditional for magazine review. A proficient uses also been shown to the use of the language, ICT, integration of illustrations and text, mise en scène, and the manipulation of photographs. However the use of font shows an excellent understanding of the differences in Sideys relativity the importance of the information, on the other hand the choice of s shows a basic level of creativity.

Laura Budden's Ancillary Tasks

Poster

Review

After evaluating the poster and review and comparing them to the other eight ancillary tasks I have decided that the poster deserves level 2, 5/10 and the review deserves level 1, 3/10. I have given the poster a level 2 as I see the layout, font and shot types shows a basic level of creativity, however the editing of photos I believe shows proficiency as the background around the individual has been taken out which is a high level skill. Where as the use of language, ICT, integration of illustrations and text and mise en scène is a minimal level of creativity and is the reason why I believe it did not deserve higher.

When evaluating the review however I believe it only shows a minimal level of creativity, the use font, ICT, shop types and mise en scène all, I believe show a minimal capability and creativity in regards to creating a magazine style. However the layout, language, ICT, range of shot types, and the manipulation of photo, I believe show basic level of creativity and therefore I considered this review to be at the top of a level 1. from me this review is the professional quality to rip there is traditional for magazine review at the amount of content is limited which indicates that it is of a minimal unfinished quality, that is associated with the level one.

After my evaluation of the ancillary tasks from the short film brief, I have come to the conclusion that the areas that are the strongest in terms of the creation of the poster are the layout, ICT, shot types, and manipulation of photos. However the areas that I believe I need to focus on as much as the others are the use of language and the integration of illustration and text. When I was evaluating the posters these are the areas that I consider need more work to create a professional feel, need as much consideration as the layout, ICT, shot types and manipulation of photos have.

In regards to the review of the areas that I consider to be the strongest are the use of font, language, ICT, and the integration of illustrations and text. However the areas that I believe I need to consider when creating my review, as much as the other areas are the inclusion of different shot types and the mise en scène of the shots, to create a professional and coherent review that buys by the traditional codes & conventions of a magazine review.

Evaluation of Previous Students Short Films

The only way I can appropriately evaluate previous student's short films, that I can see, is to judge them against the marking criteria for film/television/video. This will enable me to have a critical prospective on my own work as well as pass students as I'll be able to understand what is needed from me to gain the higher levels. From evaluating past students work I can see and understand what worked well and what didn't work as well to improve and develop my own skills in creating a short film.

I am evaluating these short films on the following criteria:


The candidate's use of technical skills:

• shooting material appropriate to the task set; including controlled use of the camera, attention to framing, variety of shot sizes and close attention to mise en scene
• editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer and making selective and appropriate use of shot transitions, captions and other effects
• recording and editing sound with images appropriately.

The levelling for these technical skills are as follows:

Level 1 (0-14 Marks) - Work is likely to be unfinished. There is evidence of a minimal level of ability in the creative use of any of the technical skills.

Level 2 (15-23 Marks) - There is evidence of a basic level of ability in the creative use of some of the technical skills.

Level 3 (24-31 Marks) - The candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in the creative use of most of the technical skills.

Level 4 (32-40 Marks) - The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in the creative use of most of the technical skills.

Lewis Underwood's Short Film

For this past student's work I would evaluate it as being a Level 3 product with 30/40. I feel that the use of editing to create meaning was excellent, the use of cross dissolves and fades to create the appearance of the protagonists death was creative, definitely in level 4. However, though the candidate used a variety of shot types and framings, there was moments when the camera wasn't controlled, and especially with the tracking shot the protagonist went out of frame, which indicates to me that the candidate did not have controlled use of the camera, therefore I would give a Top Level 3 for the use of camera. As well is this I did not feel that the mise en scène or the recording and editing of sounds was carefully considered in the production and post-production stages. Especially in regard to the editing of sound I could identify the non-diegetic sounds even though it was being presented as coming from with in the scene, as the levelling did not have a consistency. For both sound and, mise en scène I would give a mid level 3.

Graham Forward's Short Film

For this candidate's work I don't think it is as strong as the previous candidates and therefore I believe it's a Level 3 with 25/40. I have based my judgement on the fact that I do not feel that both the editing and the recording and editing of sounds are sufficient or even proficient. I consider both as a basic level, the editing did not create any sufficient amount of meaning with basic transitions (fades) and traditional cheat cuts, and the sound, again that was supposed to be presented in the scene, yet was non-diegetic jetty the levelling for these elements such as the mobile phone ring tone was distinctively post-dubbed. However I consider the camera and the mise en scène to be a medium use of proficiency within the work as through out the product the candidate had controlled use to the camera with varying shot movements and angle but not a variation of framing that is needed in my opinion to reach a level 4. The mise en scène shows a proficient creativity through the use of location and costume yet the use of lighting and decor is not suffice for a Level 4.

Daniel Parslow's Short Film

For this short film I consider it to be a Level 4 product with 36/40. I believe that it shows excellent use of camera, through the varying shot types and framing and through the excellent control that is given, creating the appearance of a point of view style on filming. I also consider the sound and mise en scène to be an excellent use of creativity, through the recording and editing of sound to create the appearance of a ghostly nature and the use of the voice-over creates the mystery's thrilling atmosphere that I believe the short film house. In regards to the mise en scène, the choice of decor, lighting, space, costume and location all creates a similar atmosphere which adds to the eerie and spooky nature of the short film and intensifies it, and demonstrate an excellence use of technical skill. However I believe the editing to be proficient as there could of been an alternative way, that this short film could be put together to create more of an intense meaning to emphasise the supernatural and foreboding atmosphere.

Steven Jones' Short Film

Comparing this short film to the other three that I've watched previously I consider this to be a Level 2 with 18/40. For me the recording and editing of sound showed a minimal level of creativity, as only the diegetic sounds while filming was used and non-diegetic music was use to reinforce the mood of the product. As only parallel sound was used, the music was not as significant where as if contrapuntal music was used it would've made it unusual and possibly may have even reinforced deeper the meaning of the product. In regards to the camera, editing and mise en scène I consider it to be a basic level of proficiency, though there was a controlled use of the camera there wasn't a wide variety of framings or shot movements, angles and types that I believe are needed for the proficiency or excellence. As well is this the mise en scène send lacked some vibrancy and range, to end level three, it felt a little bit static/ reserved lots expands the full range of decor, lighting, space, costume and location. The editing lacked a certain sophisticated meaning and the transitions were insignificance to the narrative, I feel that this plot could be explored through an alternative routed and then the split screen approach that was used.

Laura Budden's Short Film

I consider this candidate's product to be a Level 2 with 23/40. I believe that the camera shows a efficient use of creativity, as there is a clear control that is used and a variation of framings and shot movements tight and angles, but without the flair that an excellent piece would have shown. The mise en scène is on the borders, I consider, between proficient and basic creativity as there are moments when the concepts of mise en scène are exploited to its full but there are moments where it is lacking and doesn't feel as considered or planned. In regard to the editing and sound both I believe are a basic level of proficiency as the editing doesn't explore advance means of creating meaning or advanced transitions. The sound is also a low level of creativity switching between diegetic and having no diegetic sound within the peace and there being a constant non-diegetic music signifies to me that there is a lower level of creativity that has been considered in regards to the recording and editing of sound.

By analysing these five short films, created by pass students I have identified that the key concepts of camera and mise en scène are what the students have excelled that and it is the concept of editing and sound, what have let them down in achieving the higher levels. I now know that the key areas that I need to focus on is to ensure that my editing & sound is as carefully considered and planned as the camera and mise en scène with in my product.

I now need to evaluate the past students ancillary tasks to ensure a similar idea, of what stopped them from achieving the higher levels, based on the mark scheme for print.

Short Film - Codes & Conventions the Effect

"Back to Solitude"

Mise-en-scene
The use of the setting, costume and decor with in the short film supports the narrative and story of  “Back to Solitude” . They act as an aid to illustrate and informed the audience of the somewhat complicated narrative structure. However lighting has been used in an unusual way within the short film, at the beginning where the narrative was presenting the end of the relationship depicted it would be conventional to use low-key lighting to reflect the sombre mood. However within the short film the beginning depicting the end of the relationship was presented with high-key lighting where as the end depicting the beginning of their relationship was depicted with low key lighting. This supports the reverse narrative structure and also the non-diegetic voice-over, and therefore the lighting is in juxtaposition with what’s happening within this scene but supports the narrative voice over as well. This adds another layer of semantic elements to the film, that assists the audience understanding of this complicated narrative.


Cinematography
The framing within the short film, over the shoulder and point of view shots act as a means in which to create a superficial relationship between the characters within the film and the audience. They also act to illustrate the character is tumultuous relationship and help the audience to identify with it. The scale of shots also supports this superficial relationship however through the distance that is depicted between the camera and the actors. However the scale goes further than that and whereas the narrative is presenting the reverse of what actually happening, the shot scale refers to what actually is being depicted within the sea. So for example the beginning displayed the end and the scale of framing refers to this as the shot is displayed to the audience is a long shot of both characters. Whereas, at the end, portrays the beginning,  the scale is a close up to the characters faces so the audience are forced to create a superficial bonds with the characters. The use of motion also supports this connection between characters and the audience with the use of racking focus, as very often when both characters are presented within a frame, instead of changing the position, the focus is changed from one character to the other which depicts the relationship between both.

Editing
The Dip to Black has been used within the editing to refer to the change in either location or time within the film. This supports the reverse narrative as the audience is always slightly unsure at what moments in the relationship are they being presented with. Furthermore the dip to black also supports the jump in time from the beginning to the end of the film and acts as bridging the difference moods within the scenes. The slow rhythm of the film can support the narrator’s slow pace to the voice-over but also can reinforce the prolonged and endured relationship between both characters. It is all the editing has been used to create a reverse style of story whereas the narrative presents the linear structure beginning to end, the editing has been used to reverse the narrative and create a cyclical narrative where the beginning is the end in the end is the beginning.

Sound
Within the short film parallel sound is used, however at the moment is sound effect is as which sounds very similar to the sound of audio being reversed. This supports the idea of the reversed narrative within the films, and appears at significant moments where, what the narrator is saying and what is actually happening is in juxtaposition to each other. There is no diegetic dialogue within the film but only non-diegetic voice over and music. This supports the idea of there being an outsider observing this relationship but also how the reverse narrative is created.


Mr. Foley

Mise-en-scene
All of the encompassing mise en scène within the short film supports the ironic nature of the film however the use of the high-key light reinforces and signifies the superficial nature of this dream like scenario. The use of the setting and costume signifying the hospital and how it is featured at the beginning and also the end of the film can signify this is an ongoing and repetitive treatment, this just exaggerates the humour and comical aspects of the narrative.

Cinematography
The use of the cold colour to the film reinforces the superficial quality and emphasises the comical aspects in a similar way to the high-key light. The use of the high angle combined with the long shots reinforces the humour within the scene as it creates distance between the character and the audience and the viewer doesn’t become as connected to the character therefore what happens towards him is seemed to be more satirical. The use of tracking and steadycam add some motion toward the scene and also adds the idea of the audience following what is happening to the character almost as if their are a person with in this scene rather than an objective viewer.

Editing
A dip to black transition has been used to infer the passing of time between one moment and another bridging the gap between two scenes. This affects the audience as the continuity editing has been used to move the story on without giving the appearance of the passing of time. This combined with the use of the cheat cuts in quick succession adds to the quick pace of the short film which adds to the drama and the excitement that is required to keep the story engaging and comical.

Sound
Interesting aspect of this short film is the source of the sound as though the foley artists are presented within the film and of the sound effects are applied Post production therefore they are post synchronised to the film. Whereas, though in fact the artists and the sounds they are creating are presented with in the diegesis the  sounds become diegetic rather than non-diegetic, even though they are non-diegetic. By the fact that the sounds are matching the action presented on screen they automatically fall into the category of being parallel audio which is important for the short film as it is the audio that drives the story and ads that comical aspects.

Plot Device

Mise-en-scene
Within the short film there is an array of different genres which are presented. This creates a challenge for the mise en scène and defining each element within it. Therefore because the genres are so varied and extensive the mise en scène hast to comform with a genre that is trying to be presented there for the setting, lighting, space, costume and decor all has to match the codes and conventions to each genre as by the very nature mise en scène is one of the first and most obvious aspects for the audience that identifies what genre they are watching. The mise en scène matches the genre that is being presented, within the short film.

Cinematography
In a very similar way to the Mise-en-scene the cinematography the scale and framing think has to match the genre and its codes and conventions. Therefore the whole range of scales from extreme longshot to extreme close-up has been used to identify and suggests the genre that is being presented. The movement has also been used to add emphasis on certain elements to the use of tracking, zooming and tilting throughout all genres no matter what they are. Disengages and emphasises certain elements within the film to draw the audiences attention to the significance undramatic quality of each of them.

Editing
Throughout the short film a lot of re-establishing shots we used, this is significant as because there is a variety of genres, when they change the audience hast to refamiliarise themselves and associate themselves with what is being presented. Therefore re-establishing shots and we used to aid this process of readjusting the audience to the new genre that is being portrait. Through the use of cheat cuts and continuity editing a quick pace has been achieved to add excitement and intrigue to the film combined with the large array of different scales and framing that I pieced together to acts the excitement for the audience.

Sound
Again the sound has been used to identify and exaggerate the codes and conventions for each genre, four example when the film noir was portrayed of voice over was used rather than diegetic dialogue as this is the norm for a film noir. To keep the coherency and familiarity for the audience parallel sound was used so they can quickly and easily identified for what the genre is being portrayed.


Loop

Mise-en-scene
The mise-en-scene of this short film adds to the supernatural and alternative reality aspect as due to the high-key lighting and the modern clean lined kitchen the realism of this piece is almost true real but it looks fake and therefore adds to the alternative and macabre aspect that this film in braces. This is a one minute short film the location only being a kitchen quickens and cuts the time that is needed to explain the new location and therefore the story is explain quicker.


Cinematography
This short film has a limited range of scales and an even smaller range of movements however both of these add to the speed in which the film has to be delivered as the more complicated movements and shot types are the longer it takes the audience to familiarise themselves with what’s happening within the scene. Whether there is an array of different framing styles especially the worm level and birds eye view of missing this adds to the pace of explaining and demonstrating what is happening within the scene I has the birds eye view and worm shot show more of the surrounding elements within a standard framing.

Editing
Through the use of cheat cuts and continiuty editing the pace of the short film is kept quick which is important as the director at least defeats the entire story into a single minutes and therefore through the use of limited shots scales and movements the story can be kept simple and the pace can be kept quick.

Sound
There were only ambient sounds used within the short film this is because dialogue takes up time and stop the story from moving forwards and with this short film moving the story forward is the most important aspect for keeping its consistent within the one minute timeframe.


Love Sick

Mise-en-scene
Once again the use of high key lighting within this short film adds to the, comical elements and humour. Whereas the other elements of mise-en-scene are directly related to the plot of the story and how it plays out. High-key light could signify the humour within short films as comedy is usually considered to be bright and enjoyable and therefore the use of the high key lighting infers and reinforces this ideology.

Cinematography
There is a limited range of different shot scales within this short film which could directly relates to the director wanting to build a relationship between the characters and the audience and therefore using shot that are closer to the main character to build the connection between them both. As well as to signify key elements and important aspects to the film that will be used later to advance the comedy with in the film. As well is this a range of movements have been used to engage and aid the progression of the film as for the majority of it the main character is running and therefore to have a static shots would be dull and an interesting warehouse to have a moving tracking shots there is some sort of extra engagement and excitement that is built for the audience.

Editing
Cross dissolve’s have also been used to link different scenes together with the same meaning and therefore the audience takes those ideas and applied in to the next shot and therefore both scenes have a similar tone and meaning that wants to be created. However this also can jump the story along in the diegesis time streem therefore increasing the rhythm and quickening the pace of the film which also adds another, call element of how quick this whole cyclical structure and narrative has come around.

Sound
A voice-over has been used with in the short film rather than diegetic dialogue as to use dialogue the character has to be shown speaking for the audience to understand and relates to the character where as the voice-over keeps the story moving while given the description and significance to the shops that being shown. Parallel sound has also been used to emphasise and exaggerate comical aspects of this short film.

Investigation into Audience.

I have created an audience survey, that tries to identify what an audience that watches short films desires and also requires for a film lasting 5 minutes. I have designed my questions so that they are easy to understand but allow me to gather all the needed information about genre, narrative, audience and means of consumption. I hope by the end of September I will have gathered all the responses that I need, and by the end of the first week in October have analysed all of my responses.

Short Film - Codes & Conventions

I have analysed the codes and conventions of both film posters and reviews, yet there is a gaping hole in my research into the codes and conventions for the actual product I am making, a short film. This is a significant area of research that needs to be completed, as this will decide and infer how I will appropriate, transform and subvert the codes & conventions to engage and interest my audience without alienating them from the traditional and the norm.

The last three posts (post one, two and three) have been me identifying from 30 short films the technical areas that were present in each from the aspects of miss-en-scence, cinematography, editing, sound, narrative and genre. However now I need to collate all this information into the conclusion, deciding what the codes and conventions actually are for short films.

From my watching and analysing of short films I have distilled that-

Miss-en-scence:

The aspects of decor, setting, costume, space and acting - all depend on the plot of the short film and can change according to the genre which is being portrayed.

However between low and high-key lighting, the majority of short films use high-key lighting. This could be for several reasons the first, and probably the main reason is due to the genre of the short film. However another reason could be that because short films usually have a low budget and therefore lighting rigs may not be able to be acquired, and therefore is usually shot in natural light in which itself is high-key.

Cinematography:

Between focus of deep and shallow most of the short films that I have analysed use shallow focus rather than deep focus - the most logical reason that I can see for filmmakers to use shallow focus over deep focus is that within a short film there is limited amount of time that bonds and connections can be made between the audience and characters. Therefore shallow focus is implemented to quicken this relationship building, progress quickly towards the main story of the film.

The other qualities of cinematography (e.g. Colour) depends on the style of filming that the short film is trying to go for.

Between the framing of high and low angle I discovered that I have noticed more high angle framing in short films them low angle. I can't see any logical reason why the angles would be so vastly different, although they are used for different aspects of filmmaking they portray a similar meaning (the position of the person in the film).

The whole range of scales were used for the cinematography from extreme long shot to extreme close-up, it depended on what needed to be represented. However from the range of scales there could be a medium shots was the most used throughout all of the short films that I analyse, and then close-ups, long shots and mid-close shops and then mid-long shots. I believe that medium shots are used for the same reason as shallow focus was, to build bonds and connections quicker between the audience and the characters.

Finally every possible movement of the camera was used in the range of short films, however tracking shots featured most often followed by steady cam, tilts, pan and zooms. The most likely reason for this is that tracking shots is the most classical and traditional form of movement within cinema and also is the easiest movement, in terms of integrating it seamlessly with the action of the film.

Editing:

Through my analysis of short films I discovered that editing was kept to the simplest and central elements within short films. The 180 degree rule was used to not disorientate the audience from the action, continuous editing was used to create a seamless narrative combined with cheat cuts to keep the pace quick and shot reverse shots to show action and dialogue in a simple yet sophisticated way.

Sound:

Similar to editing, the sound was kept simple very often using parallel sounds with the action of the scene and again some did and some didn't use diagetic or non-diagetic sound within the film. The sound was used to complement the genre and narrative of the short film rather than instead.

Narrative and Genre:

The genre was open for choice there was no strict convention for what the genre had to be in regards to short films. In a similar way there was no strict guidelines for what the narrative had to be. However, usually I have discovered that most short film have a closed narrative referring to there being a definite conclusion at the end.

I think I have identified the key areas that are consistent to short films, I can now decide if I want to appropriate, transform and subvert these codes & conventions. However I do still think I need to identify the effect for the codes & conventions for five short films on the audience.

Short Film - Codes & Conventions Part 1/3

Video	Mise-en-scene
Sebastian's Voodoo	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Voodoo Doll Needles Pestle	Workshop Africa	Low-key High-key (at end)	Shallowspace	War Paint	Cruel
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Dark grey/browns Low Contrast Shallow Focus Framing High/Low Angle High Level Scale MLS MCU CU ECU Movement Tracking Tilt Zoom In/Out
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut SRS Matches MoA Duration Quick Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Non-Diegetic - Tribal Diegetic - Metal chains		Dramatic purpose High Volume Long Sustain
	Narrative / Genre
	Captivity, Myth Quest narrative. Closed Narrative. Drama -Tragedy, Horror - Macabre
Leave Me	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Photos Lens Camera Clock Pen Frame	Bedroom Outside Town centre Home party Lake	Highkey Natural Light	Frontally Offscreen Space	Male Suit Fancy Dress Woman's Dress	Typage Emotional
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour-Cool, Dull Low Contrast Low Exposure Shallow Focus Framing High Angle High Level Canted Framing POV Following Shot Scale ELS MS CU ECU Movement Steadycam Pan Tilt
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut Inercutting Dip to black SRS Matches MoA Duration Quick Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Diegetic - Speak Non-Diegetic - Muisc Ambient Sound Offscreen Sound		Emotional purpose Sustain Median volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Epic, Fantasy, Quest narrative, Closed Narrative. Drama - Love, Action / Adventure - Escape, Sci-Fic - Virtual Reality
3X3	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Baskball Mop Coffee Screens	Gym hall Office Corridor	High-key Low-key	Deep Space Frontality	Guard suit Clean suit Sports wear	Comdey Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Cool and warm  Deep Focus Framing High angel Low-level High-level POV Scale ELS LS MLS MS CU Movement Tracking Pan Crane Shot
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat cut Intercutting Matches Duration Slow-mo Slow-Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel sound		Diegetic - ball bounce Non-Diegetic - Music		Comical music Median Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Fable, Quest narrative, Closed Narrative. Comedy - Fish-out-of-water Comedies
Mr. Foley	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Bandages	Hospital Carparking lot	High-key	Frontality Shallow Space	Nurse outfit	Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Cool Shallow Focus Framing POV High Angle Low Angle Scale LS MLS MS MCU Movement Tracking Steadycam
	Editing
	Transitions Dip to black Cheat cut SRS Matches ELM Duration Quick Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Sound bridge Parallel Sound		Diegetic - Performer Non-Diegetic - all Sounds Post-Synchronization		Loud Volume No Reverb
	Narrative / Genre
	Tall tale, Fantasy, Closed Narrative. Comedy - Satire, Sci-Fi-Satanic Stories.
Half	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Bed Train	Home City Train	Low-key High-key	Shallow Offscreen	Pyjamas Casual	Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Cool, Yellow Hue Deep Focus Racking Focus Framing Low Angle High Level Bird’s-eye views Scale MLS MS MCU CU Movement
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut Intercutting Matches MoA Duration Medium Rhythm Style Continuity editing 180 Rule Split screen
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Sound Bridge Parallel Sound		Diegetic - All sounds Non-Diegetic - Muisc Ambient Post-Synchronization		Medium Volume Loud Ambient
	Narrative / Genre
	Quest, Short story, Closed Narrative. Drama - Love, Gay and Lesbian,
A Family Portrait	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Camera Lighting	Photo Studio	High-key	Shallow Frontality	Formal	Caricatures
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - monochromatic, bursts Shallow Focus Medium Contrast Framing POV Scale LS MS MCU CU Movement Pan
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat cut SRS Matches Duration Quick Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
			Diegetic - Speech Synchronus Voice Over		Medium volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Fantasy, Tall tale, Closed Narrative. Sci-Fic - Virtual Reality, Comdey - Satire
Move	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
		World	High-key	Deep Frontality Offscreen	Travelling
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Bright High Contrast Deep Focus Framing Wide Angle Lens Scale ELS LS MLS MS MCU Movement
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat cut Jump cut Matches MoA Duration Very Quick Rhythm Style Continuity Editing
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Diegetic - Ambient Non-Diegetic - Music		Ambient - Low Volume Music - High Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Short story, Tall tale, Biography, Closed Narrative. Action / Adventure - Lost Continents, Sci-Fi - Time or Space Travel
The Killing Joke	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Balloon Jack-in-a-bo	Streets Junkyard	High-key	Deep Space	Red Dress	Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - cool, cloudy High contrast Shallow Focus High Exposure Framing Reframing High Angle Low Level Scale ELS LS MLS MS MCU CU Movement Tracking Tilt Pan Steadycam
	Editing
	Transitions Cut-in, Cut-Out Cheat cut Jump Cut Matches ELM Duration Slow to start Quick Rhythm in middle  Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Sound Bridge Contrapuntal Sound		Diegetic - Ambient, protagonist cries Non-diegetic - music, gun fire Post-Synchronizarion		Ambient - Low Volume Music - High Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Fantasy, Tall tale, Closed Narrative. Horror - Macabre / Serial Killers, Comedy - Comedy Thrillers
'Back to Solitude'	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Cigarette Drinks Mobile	Fields Home City	High-key Low-key	Deep Space Shallow Space	Leather T-shirts	Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour- Bright, Cloudy Low Contrast Shallow Focus Framing Over the Shoulder High angle POV Scale ELS LS MLS MS MCU CU Movement Racking Focus
	Editing
	Transitions Dip to Black Cheat cut SRS Matches Duration Low Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 rule Reverse of editing (the beginning is the end)
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Contrapuntal sound		Non-diegetic - Voice Over
	Narrative / Genre
	Short story, Biography, Closed, Reverse narrative Drama - Love
Bloodrop	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Picture Train Chairs	Living room Stuido	High-key Low-key	Deep space	Casual clothes	Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - clean Deep Focus  Framing High Angle Bird's eye view Scale LS MLS MS MCU Movement Steadycam Tracking
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut SRS Matches Duration Quick Rhythm Style Continuity Editing
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Non-Diegetic - Music Diegetic - Speech		Medium volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Fantasy, Short story, Tall tale, Closed narrative Sci-Fi - Virtual Reality, Drama - Love

Short Film - Codes & Conventions Part 2/3

Video	Mise-en-scene
Go All Day	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Desk Skateboard TV Locker	High School	High-key	Deep Space	Security guards Casual clothes T-shirts	Children
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Cool Deep Focus Framing High Angle Reframing Scale LS MLS MS MCU Movement Steadycam
	Editing
	Transitions One Take Matches Duration Fast Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule One shot Speed up
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Diegetic - Ambient		Medium Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Short story, Biography,  closed narrative Comedy - School Day
The German	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Planes	Sky Cockpit	High-key	Shallow Space Frontality	WW2 Fighter pilot	Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Bright Shallow Focus Framing High Angle Low Angle Low Level Scale ELS LS MLS MS MCU CU Movement Steadycam Tracking
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut SRS Matches MoA ELM Duration Fast, Tense Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule Slow Mo
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Sound Bridge Parallel Sound		Diegetic - Speech Non-Diegetic - Guns Ambient Post-Synchronization		High Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Quest,Captivity, Realistic fiction, Closed narrative War - Aerial Combat, Aviation, Drama - Political Dramas
Address Is Approximate	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Computer Toys	Street	Natural High-key	Shallow Space	Casual clothes
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Bight, Simple Shallow Focus Framing High Angle Low Level Scale MS MCU CU ECU Movement Zoom shot Tracking
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut Cut-in, Cut Away Matches Duration Low Rhythm Long Take Style Continuity Editing  180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Non-Diegetic - Music		Low/Medium Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Fable, Quest,Tall tale, closed narrative Action / Adventure - Searches/Expeditions, Sci-Fi- Virtual Reality
The Gift	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Present Robots	City	High-key	Deep Space	Winter clothes	Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Cool, Dull Shallow Foucs Framing High Angle Reframing Scale LS MLS MS MCU Movement Tracking
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut Matches Duration Slow Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Non-Diegetic - Music, machinery Diegetic - dialogue		Low Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Fable, Fantasy, Realistic fiction, Tall tale, open narrative Sci-Fi- Virtual Reality, Action / Adventure - Conspiracy Thriller, Treasure Hunts
Sight	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Sofa Bookshelf Carpet	Home	High-key	Shallow Space	Pyjamas	Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - minimalistic Low Contract Shallow Focus Framing POV High Angle Low Level Bird's eye view Scale MLS MS MCU CU Movement Tracking
	Editing
	Transitions  Cheat Cut SRS Matches Duration Slow Rhythm Style Augmented reality Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Diegetic - Speech, Ambient Non-Diegetic - Music, Computer sound effect		Loud/ medium Volume Sustain
	Narrative / Genre
	Captivity, Tall tale, News, Closed narrative Sci-Fi- Virtual Reality
Lost Memories	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Phone Camera	Paris	High-key	Deep Space Frontality	Winter Clothes	Yypage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Cool Shallow focus Framing High Angel Low Angle POV Scale ELS LS MLS MCU CU ECU Movement Track Streadycam Pan
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut SRS Matches Duration Quick Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Non-Diegetic - Music Voice Over		Music - Volume Low
	Narrative / Genre
	Realistic fiction, Biography, Closed narrative Sci-Fi- Virtual Reality, Drama - Life Story
Thrush	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Drink	Garden House City Clubs	High-key	Shallow Space	Everyday Clothes	Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Natural/B&W Shallow Focus Framing High Angle Scale MLS MS MCU CU Movement
	Editing
	Transitions Wipe Cut-in, Cut Away Jump Cut Matches Duration Quick Rhyhtm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule Montage
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Non- Diegetic - Music Voice Over		High Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Quest, Biography, Short story, Closed narrative Drama - Life Story, Comedy - Teen/Teen Sex Comedies
Plot-oon	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Bombs Cow Drink parasols	Garden War (trenches)	High-key	Shallow Space	Arms toy
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - Bright High Contrast Framing Bird's Eye View High angle Ranking Focus Low Level Scale ELS LS MS CU Movement Hitchcock Zoom Tilt Tracking Zoom
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut Matches MoA Duration Quick Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Non-Diegtic - all Sound Voice over Post-Sunchronizarion		High Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Historical fiction, Short story, Closed Narative War - Anti-war, Civil War, Comedy - British Humor, Parody
Blinky™	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	TV Bubble Gun Knife	Home Garden City	High-key Low-key	Shallow	Casual clothes
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - natural Low contrast Shallow Focus Framing Low Level High Angle Scale LS MLS MS MCU CU Movement Tracking Zoom Steadycam
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut SRS Matches GM Duration Quick Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Diegetic - Speech Non-Diegetic - Music and Robot		Medium/High Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Realistic fiction, Quest, News, Closed Narrtive Sci-Fi- Virtual Reality, Horror - Serial Killers, Macabre
Plot Device	Mise-en-scene
	Decor	Setting	Lighting	Space	Costume	Acting
	Button Mail Car Gun	Office Street	High-key	Shallow	Casual clothes Bride Spy	Typage
	Cinematography
	Quality Colour - natural, B&W Shallow Focus Framing Low Angle Low Level High Angle Scale ELS LS MLS MS MCU CU ECU Movement Tracking Zoom Tilt
	Editing
	Transitions Cheat Cut SRS (Re) Establishing Matches MoA Duration Quick Rhythm Style Continuity Editing 180 Rule
	Sound
	Sound Editing		Source		Qualilty
	Parallel Sound		Non-Diegetic - Music Diegetic - Speech Voice Over Ambient Sound		High Volume
	Narrative / Genre
	Fantasy, Realistic fiction, Tall tale, Closed Narrative Sci-Fi - Virtual Reality, Aliens, Extra-Terrestrial, End of World, Action / Adventure - Guy Films, Comedy - Teen/Teen Sex Comedies, Crime & Gangster - Film Noir, Drama - Teen (or Youth) Films, Horror - Classic Horror