Activity in Class

      Today's activity was to look at a few examples of opening title sequence by other media students in previous years. We were told to watch them twice, give them a mark out of 60 and comment on the use of camera, sound, editing, titles and mise-en-scéne. This exercise was very useful in helping me to understand the mark scheme which will later help me to adapt my work to cover all areas of criteria I need to accomplish a good grade. The 5 sections that we were looking at when marking each title sequence were;

1. Camera - Controlled use, attention to framing and variety of shots.
2. Editing - Using selective and appropriate shots, making meaning apparent and successful continuity.
3. Sound - Apprpriate sound effects and sound trace, good sound editing.
4. Mise-en-scéne - Appropriate props and costumes used in creating a realistic atmosphere.
5. Titles - To be used appropriately, according to institutional conventions.