Filming

Today we started filming and managed to do all of the shots that we planned to. We may need to film more once we begin our editing if any shots are missing, or not good enough for the final film.

Disruptions
Whilst filming, we came across a few issues. None of them caused major disruption to our filming, but did cause us to wait longer between shots and to do extra takes of some shots. These were:

• Forgetting lines
• Background interruptions
• Laughing during takes

Solutions


Forgetting lines - This was easily solved for later takes. Looking over our script and doing a few more takes we were able to film the shots we needed without and errors or mistakes within them.

Background Interruptions - Whilst this caused disruptions, it didn't effect the shots themselves. Due to this, the only action we had to take was to wait a few moments before starting each take. Even when people were coming through during a take, they were happy to wait out of shot for a few moments whilst we finished.

Laughing During Takes - Whilst this was an issue, it had the same impact and resolution as the background interruptions. We had to do extra takes to get a good shot, but it didn't have a great impact on our overall filming schedule. Even though it was time consuming, as we clearly knew what we had to film, we were able to make up time and even manage to finish filming in the same day.

Here are some photos of us filming today on the second floor.

Storyboard

This is our first storyboard.

Location hunting

This lesson we went round the college looking for some locations to shoot. We found a few locations; attached are the common room and the hallway outside SF21 looked to be a good location, and possibly the quiet area on the first floor but couldn't get a photo of it. Next lesson we will be filming!

Prelim Storyline

Character walks through a door into a room

Walks towards seating and sits down where another person already is

They have a discussion - Discussion about soon due in computing project (Match on action during script pass)(see script for dialogue)

First person passes paper with assignment instructions on

First character leaves

Script

* Character 2 enters the room and sits down *

1. Character 1 – Hi Dave
2. Character 2 - Hi Jack      Names could change
3. Character 1 - How are you?
4. Character 2 - I’m good thanks you?
5. Character 1 - Could be better, just been given this computing assignment
6. Character 2 - Oh right is it that bad?
7. Character 1 - Yeah take a look yourself! *hands assignment*
8. Character 2 - *stares blankly at assignment* Wow, that looks really difficult, do you want any help with that?
9. Character 1 - I think I will, can you join me in the library at lunch?
10. Character 2 - Yeah sure see you there!
11. Character 1 - Ok bye.
12. Character 2 – Bye
13. Character 1 - *walks out room*

Shot list

1. Shot of c1 – high angle, ms
2. Shot of c2 entering through door – ls, eye level
3. Mid shot of c2 sitting down – ms, high angle
4. Mcu of c1 – eye level   - dialogue begins
5. Mcu of c2 – eye level  
6. OTS of c2 looking at c1
7. OTS of c1 looking at c2
8. Continues until line 6
9. Mid shot of c1 beginning to pass over assignment
10. CU of hands meeting in pass over
11. MCU c2’s reaction – eye level  dialogue continues
12. Returns to shot/reverse shot up till line end of 10
13. MLS of c2 getting up – High angle
14. LS of c2 leaving – Slightly low angle

Match on Action

The match on action is a technique that is easily used in all types of film to various effects. These include:

• Keeping a flow between sequences
• Show action from a better perspective, different from where it began.

Shot 1

Shot 2

In these shots, the Master fires his laser screwdriver at the Doctor. When he first shoots, the camera in focused on him from a face on mid shot. Shortly after the shot has been taken, the camera turns around to focus on a mid shot of the Doctor receiving the shot. This has indeed kept the flow of the action, as well as allowing the viewer to see both ends of the action much better than a long shot would, making the experience more enjoyable for the viewer.

By Chris


Another example of match on action is here.

The 180 Degree Rule

The 180 Degree Rule 
I have been giving the great honor to research the 180 degree rule.

 

Above is the 180 degree rule, where the cameras can be any where in the green area, but not in the red, otherwise it will confuse the audience as the two characters will be on the opposite side of each other.

Here is a video about the 180 degree angle, which shows where the camera can be put, and also some examples of some camera shots: 

To see another example of this, click here.

Shot/Reverse Shot Sequencing

The forward/reverse shot sequence is a technique used widely in film production and any work that involves camera action. It is most commonly used to protray conversation. It can also be used to create an illusion that there is a mirrored character, in the sense that you can use one character and give the impression that there are two due to constant reverse cutting. It is good to use when you are short on actors/characters.

The sequence is made up of a master shot, a standard shot and a reverse shot.

 

Here is another example of a shot/reverse shot.

The Brief

In our brief, we have been tasked to create a short video sequence. The clip has to include the following continuity techniques:

• Shot/Reverse Shot
• Match on Action
• The 180 Degree Rule

Following this link will lead you to the brief for the prelim task.

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