My Prezi

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Preliminary Task

The preliminary task is a very short piece to practice filming camera angles, and to improve our knowledge for media. We will also be editing the short piece of film individually.


The scene will be set in an office-like location. This is an appropriate location because the desk is messy, and this shows the manager's personality before you actually meet the character. A smartly dressed manager (Mrs Smith) will be typing at her desk. This is interrupted by a knock at the door and a secretary coming with something she has to sign. The manager doesn't read what she's signing, and doesn't realise she is being conned.
Dialogue:
Mrs Smith: (knock at the door) Come in
Secretary: Hi, can you sign this please Mrs Smith?
Mrs Smith: Yes of course
Secretary: You know, you should really read that before you sign it.
Mrs Smith: Oh I trust you completely, I don't worry about that.
Secretary: OK, I'll just leave you to it (as the secretary walks away, she smirks and says to herself) Gotcha!
Camera Angles:
- Close-up
- Shot, reverse shot
- 180° rule
- Mid shot
- Pan
Costume:
Mrs Smith: her costume is professional, and represents superiority.
- Light grey pencil skirt
- Grey blouse
- Darker grey cardigan
- Black tights
- Grey shoes
Secretary:
- Green blouse
- Purple jumper
- Black and white tie
Props:
- Paper
- Pen
- Office equipment
- Laptop
- Desk
Lighting:
- High-key/everyday lighting
- Main light on the desk (centre stage)
Music:
- Sinister undertone when camera does a close-up of the secretary's face


My main role was coming up with the idea of the plot, while Serena and Vicki helped with the scene, dialogue, camera angles, costume, props, lighting and music. Vicki filmed the scene, while Serena played the character of the secretary and I played the character of Mrs Smith.