Cast

I will be playing the role of the main character and assisting editing and directing to help my peers. I am one of the producers.
Zeeshan will be editing, producing and also playing a part in the opening sequence.
Raqeebul will star as one of the key characters and he will direct alongside Abdul.

Meeting #1

Me and my group had our first meeting today.
We decided that the genre we felt most comfortable with would be Action and Crime so we all opted for this.We did question whether we should make an opening sequence with a genre which we did not know so much about however, came to a conclusion that this may jeopardize our project as this is the first time we are doing this.Our opening sequence would be quite fast paced and include many different camera angles and sound effects.This is all we have decided so far.

Preliminary Shot Definition

Match On Action is an example of continuity editing and is where the perspective of the camera changes but the scene still continues to flow. Even though the shots may have been filmed hours apart from each other, match on action gives the impression that the whole scene was shot at one time. By having the action carry through each shot, this creates a visual bridge which means the audience are less likely to notice any errors which may have been made during the editing of the video.

Here is an example of match on action:  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv93covb53w

Shot/Reverse Shot is another continuity editing technique mostly used in conversations or when characters are looking at someone or something else. For example, a POV or over the shoulder shot of the character looking at another person or object and then a reverse angle shot which shows the character. A shot/reverse shot is a feature of the 'classical' Hollywood style of continuity editing.
Here are examples of shot/reverse shots which I found:

The 180 Degree Rule (also known as the Line of Action) is a basic guideline in filmmaking which is about the on-screen relationship between a character and another character or object in the scene. There is an imaginary line called the axis and the camera is only allowed to stay on one side of the axis during filming which is why this is called the 180 degree rule. If the camera does pass the line then this is called 'crossing the line' or 'jumping the line'. This rule allows the audience to gain a greater sense of location as to what may be on-screen and off-screen in some shots for example, the shot/reverse shot.

Here is a picture which shows what the 180 degree rule is:

                                       

Eyeline Match is a technique which is based on the fact that the audience would want to see what the character is looking at so there would be a cut which shows what they are looking at like an object, view or another character. For example, the character is looking off-screen to their right and then the film cuts to someone the character is looking at as they walk past. Alfred Hitchcock uses a lot of eyeline matches in one of his films which is called 'Rear Window'. The main character in this film is attached to his apartment and is constantly looking out the rear window at things in the building opposite him. The camera goes from the main character to the ongoing events across from him. This technique also includes matching eyelines between characters for example, filming two actors in a scene with the same lens at the same height or from the height of each character.

An example of eyeline match:

                                     

A Cutaway shot is where a continuous shot is interrupted by an insert of something else. This may be done to produce a longer sequence so editors may include another action or object in the same location. The cutaway shot is normally quite short and does eventually return to the original scene. The most common use of this technique is to be dramatic and either adjust the pace, cover any deleted scenes during the main shot or even allow two versions of the shot to be joined together. 

Single Camera Filming is a method of filmmaking where either a motion picture camera or a professional video camera is used to take shots individually. As the name clearly shows, only a single camera is used during filming.

                                    

Filmmakers almost always choose to use this method. In television, single camera filming is used for music videos, soap operas, sitcoms etc.

IMDB genre definitions

Action	Should contain numerous scenes where action is spectacular and usually destructive. Note: if a movie contains just one action scene (even if prolonged, e.g., airplane-accident) it does not qualify. Subjective.
Adventure	Should contain numerous consecutive and inter-related scenes of characters participating in hazardous or exciting experiences for a specific goal. Not to be confused with Action, and should only sometimes be supplied with it. Subjective.
Biography	Primary focus is on the depiction of activities and personality of a real person or persons, for some or all of their lifetime. Events in their life may be reenacted, or described in a documentary style. If re-enacted, they should generally follow reasonably close to the factual record, within the limitations of dramatic necessity. A real person in a fictional setting would not qualify a production for this genre. If the focus is primarily on events, rather than a person, use History instead.
Comedy	Virtually all scenes should contain characters participating in humorous or comedic experiences. The comedy can be exclusively for the viewer, at the expense of the characters in the title, or be shared with them. Please submit qualifying keywords to better describe the humor (i.e. spoof, parody, irony, slapstick, satire, black-comedy etc). If the title does not conform to the 'virtually all scenes' guideline then please do not add the comedy genre; instead, submit the same keyword variations described above to signify the comedic elements of the title. Subjective.
Crime	Should contain numerous consecutive and inter-related scenes of characters participating, aiding, abetting, and/or planning criminal behavior or experiences usually for an illicit goal. Not to be confused with Film-Noir, and only sometimes should be supplied with it. Subjective.
Drama	Should contain numerous consecutive scenes of characters portrayed to effect a serious narrative throughout the title. This can be exaggerated upon to produce melodrama. Subjective.
Family	Should be universally accepted viewing. e.g., aimed specifically for the education and/or entertainment of children or the entire family. Note: Usually, but not always, complementary to Animation. Objective.
Fantasy	Should contain numerous consecutive scenes of characters portrayed to effect a magical and/or mystical narrative throughout the title. Note: not to be confused with Sci-Fi which is not usually based in magic or mysticism. Subjective.
Film-Noir	Should be shot in black and white, American, and set in contemporary times (relative to shooting date). We take the view that this genre began with Underworld (1927) and ended with Touch of Evil (1958). Note: neo-noir should be submitted as a keyword instead of this genre for titles that do not fit all criteria. Objective.
Horror	Should contain numerous consecutive scenes of characters effecting a terrifying and/or repugnant narrative throughout the title. Note: not to be confused with Thriller which is not usually based in fear or abhorrence. Subjective.
Musical	Should contain several scenes of characters bursting into song aimed at the viewer (this excludes songs performed for the enjoyment of other characters that may be viewing) while the rest of the time, usually but not exclusively, portraying a narrative that alludes to another Genre. Note: not to be added for titles that are simply music related or have music performances in them; e.g., pop concerts do not apply. Also, classical opera, since it is entirely musical, does not apply and should instead be treated as Music. Objective.
Mystery	Should contain numerous inter-related scenes of one or more characters endeavoring to widen their knowledge of anything pertaining to themselves or others. Note: Usually, but not always associated with Crime. Subjective.
Romance	Should contain numerous inter-related scenes of a character and their personal life with emphasis on emotional attachment or involvement with other characters, especially those characterized by a high level of purity and devotion. Note: Reminder, as with all genres if this does not describe the movie wholly, but only certain scenes or a subplot, then it should be submitted as a keyword instead. Subjective.
Sci-Fi	Numerous scenes, and/or the entire background for the setting of the narrative, should be based on speculative scientific discoveries or developments, environmental changes, space travel, or life on other planets. Subjective.
Thriller	Should contain numerous sensational scenes or a narrative that is sensational or suspenseful. Note: not to be confused with Mystery or Horror, and should only sometimes be accompanied by one (or both). Subjective.
War	Should contain numerous scenes and/or a narrative that pertains to a real war (i.e., past or current). Note: for titles that portray fictional war, please submit it as a keyword only. Objective.
Western	Should contain numerous scenes and/or a narrative that portrays frontier life in the American West during 1600s to contemporary times. Objective.  I decided to research genres as its one of the most important parts in media, media involves film making and genres are needed when films are made so its vital for me to know about genre definitions because me and my group will be creating a oppening sequence and will need an idea of what genre the oppening sequence is going to be. These genre definitions have been copied off the imbd website.