1. Explain the story of your video?
Our story followed a boy, who was running until he falls over. The first shot is an extreme close-up of the boy's face. The second shot is a low shot of the boy running off. The third shot is a worm-eye view of the boy jumping and clearing a seemingly large obstacle. The fourth shot shows a mid-shot of the boy running towards the camera and he runs past the camera. The fifth shot is a long-shot of the boy jumping and falling over a small obstacle and the sixth shot is a high-shot looking down at the boy on the floor.
2. How did you attempt to create 'narrative flow' (continuity)?
The narrative flow was established by the use of quick cuts towards the beginning for dramatic effect. Low camera angles with no establishing shot create an ominous sense of suspense and show the action as grand and impressive. The comedic aspect is brought by the juxtaposition between the low and close up shots to the long shot - which belittles the action and changes the pace and scale of the action on screen. We aimed to create continuity by running through the entire scenario before recording the necessary segment to create realistic action and movement. We also aimed to match on the action; which was sometimes carried out correctly and effectively.
3. Did you achieve full continuity? If not, why not?
We did not achieve full continuity as shots three and four have some repetitive movement where they should seamlessly join. There is also a gap between shot five and six, where the action isn't matched - shown by a missing piece of the action in between the shots.
4. In hindsight, what would you do differently to improve the narrative flow of your video and tell your story more effectively?
In hindsight, I would leave the shots the same but make shot one quicker to increase dramatic effect. I would also match on the action better between shots three and four and shots five and six.
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