Group - Preliminary Task

Preliminary Task Analysis

• In terms of sound, we used both diegetic and non-diegetic sounds in this sequence. We used music and the laugh track to add comedic value to the scene, making it appear like a low budget sit-com.
• We used a moment of silence as the two characters stand next to each other to give an awkward feel to the scene, leading into the comedic payoff.
• We used a variety of shots to convey the action and the relationship between characters. Over the shoulder shots, both dynamic and stationary, were used to ground the characters' positions in relation to each other in the space.
• The final few shots were two shots from a side angle. We chose to take this approach rather than a regular mid-shot on each character individually to bring out the comedy of them both staring into space rather than talking to each other.
• The ending of the sequence featured still frames of the characters and a title screen for the mock sit-com. This presented the joke cast with stereotypical sit-com conventions, adding to the comedic value of the parody we were creating.
• We chose to present this task in the style of a comedy rather than a horror film in order to explore different shot types relevant to other genres.