Techniques I Have Learnt From My Research

Shot Reverse Shot

Match On Action

Jump Cuts

180 Degree Rule

Fast Shots

What I have learnt:
From this piece of research, I have reminded myself of the techniques that I have learnt and should include in my opening sequence. This is because they key elements of a video that must be followed, like the 180 degree rule which is the most important thing to pursue. Some of these techniques are also crucial when trying to engage an audience. This concerns using fast shots and jump cuts as they help develop speed in the sequence and therefore build tension. By completing this piece of independent research, I have made clear to myself what I must include in my sequence and I will add these techniques to my checklist for the opening sequence I will produce.

Checklist For My Opening Sequence:

• Don't reveal too much of the narrative.
• Use a catchy soundtrack to engage my audience.
• Correct institution information used.
• Make the main character the focus of the narrative.
• Film the video in landscape and not portrait as it will make it difficult to edit.
• Make the actors speak clearly and slowly to make it easy to edit and understandable.
• Stick to the 180 degree rule unless I am braking it to add effect and demonstrate confusion.
• Use close ups.
• Think about costume to represent a social group.
• Make a clear plan/storyboard.
• Make transitions seamless.
• Use Film 4 as my institution company as they are usually low budget films and bring up encouraging actors. 
• Try to include some animation in my sequence.
• Produce a script for my actors.
• Use pans to demonstrate motion.
• Create some enigma codes that will make my audience watch on.
• Produce a catchy soundtrack.
• Include typography in my opening sequence.
• Capitalise and embolden peoples names.
• Think about the order of my credits.
• Introduce some of the main characters of the film.
• Use some short shots and jump shots to add pace to the sequence.
• Add emphasis on important sounds in the shot.
• Focus on my camera work.
• Include some dialogue to reveal some of the narrative.
• Put emphasis on key diegetic sounds.
• Use all of the techniques I have researched independently at least once.