The first scene in our film is the title sequence. For this we used the Starwars themed rising credits in order to give a brief explanation to our narrative that explained what the film would be about and provided some comedy. It allows the audience to know the basic narrative to the film and fills in the gaps so that they know everything. To add to this it shows the audience, through the comedy, that the film is not to be taken seriously and is supposed to make them laugh. Throughout the title sequence we used the theme from 'Flash' in order to provide a suitable soundtrack, it fits with the title of the film. It is also used throughout the film whenever the protagonist is introduced in order to let the audience know he is there. After the title sequence we used a fade from black in order to make the jump between the dark screen and the light scene smooth and expected so not to surprise the audience.

In the next scene we explore the 180 degree rule and the use of shot reverse shot. This can be seen because no matter what angle the camera is both of the actors stay looking at each other. We did this by making sure we did not cross the action line.

We used shot reverse shot by positioning two cameras so that one was pointing at each person We then editid both clips together in iMovie which gave the shot reverse shot effect. One thing we could’ve done differently is to get two tripods as although one of the cameras is on one the other is not which means that some of the shots are very shaky. To add to this we would limit background sound around us so that we can hear the dialog and make sure our non-diagetic sound, in this case the soundtrack, is not too loud as it stops us from properly understanding what the actors are talking about.

180 degree rule

The camera can go anywhere around this arrow but if it crosses over it looks like the actors have swapped positions which will confuse the audience.

After a brief scene where the kiwi is stolen we are introduced to our protagonist ‘The Flash’. Once the scene starts his theme music starts playing so that the audience know that he is a key character. In this scene his cleaning bottle flashes and lets him lnow someone is in trouble so that he can save them. In future we would make sure the bottle actually flashes so that it is clear to the audiecne. To add to that we would limit diagetic sound as there is someone playing a musical instrument in the background which means we can not hear what the flash is saying. In this scene we use match on action when ‘The Flash’ opens the door. We did this by filming him open the door and leave from one angle and then do it again from the otherside of the door. After edditing this together we were able to make him open the door in one angle and go through it on the other. After he went through the door we put a camera onto an office chair and followed him through the hallway by pushing the chair. This provided an effective tracking shot. Although this shot worked well and provided a fun, comedic effect it was a little shaky and you could hear the chair role in the background. We therefore wouldn’t do this again unless we could find some way of stabalising the camera and stopping the chair from making a sound.

In the next scene we have ‘Darth Batman’ running across the corridor. Although this is a key scene we ruined it in my opinion by speeding it up. Although this seemed comiedic at the time I feel like it makes the film a little less believable and is the beginning of a long road that consists of dodgy editing and changes of pace.

For the scene after that we use a comiedic western style faceoff in order to introduce the protagonist and the antagonist to each other. For this scene we added a western showdown soundtrack in order to add a comedic effect to it and make the audience laugh. This is a key scene as this is when ‘Darth Batman’ drops the keywey and the chase scene starts. If I was to do this scene again I think I would make the showdown last longer in order to add more comedy and suspence.

During the chase scene we have the Benny Hill soundtrack playing in the background in order to add some comedy to the action.

Whilst doing this scene we made sure to use lots of different camera angles, for example one outside looking through a window at the action. Although this was a good idea we should’ve used a tripod as the shot is very shaky which means

the action is hard to follow. Another mistake we made in the chase scene is the editing. Throughout the scene we use lots of silly effects like ‘reverse clips’ and ‘slow motion’. Although this is funny to begin with we overuse these effects which makes them less entertaining and more annoying.

In the final scene, after some more slow-motion shots and a short lightsabre fight (that includes sound effects), the protagonist has ‘Darth Batman’ trapped. As the audience realises that ‘The Flash’ will win his theme tune starts to play to add a heroic touch to the event. If I was to do this scene differently I would make the lightsabre fight last longer in order to add more action and suspense. To add to this most of the scene is out of focus because we used manual focus and therefore forgot it wouldn’t automatically focus; but other than that I think it is a successful scene.

The film ends with ‘The Flash’ stepping over the dead body of ‘Darth Batman’. Whilst this happens the soundtrack of ‘The Flash’ continues to play which adds to the heroic event. Although this is a good scene I think it is somewhat ruined by the slow-motion editing that happens whilst ‘The Flash’ steps over the body.

In conclusion, although we completed the tasks well, including making sure the film has no continuity errors and the film is funny I think that we could make sure we use a tripod, we make sure there is no unwanted diegetic sound, we make sure our non-diegetic sound is not too loud and that we try and cut down on the slow-motion editing.