Evaluation of Prelim Shoot

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation of Prelim Shoot

  

 

• We filmed in a classroom, in the attempt to create a natural light and the use of ordinary scenery.

• To set up the tripod, you spread the legs out so that the support is equal on all sides. Then we had to attach the handle, which just screws in place (this is use to position all the shots to the right angle). You can then adjust the height of the tripod if desired by clicking three knobs on each leg and shortening or lengthening the legs, then replacing them back into locked position. We then have to assure that the tripod is central. We do this by bubble angling it- make sure that the bubble is in the centre of the circle, insuring its facing straight on.

• The camera is placed onto the tripod by twisting and unlocking the camera hold, pressing a button on the left side of the tripod and sliding the camera into place. Once this is done, we can then open the shutter on the lens. Then we have to insert the memory card and the battery. The battery slides in, into the gap at the back of the camera- we push it down till there is a 'satisfying click'.
  
  We began with a wide shot as this is always advised- if something were to happen to the actors, or a shortage of money, we will always have that wide screen shot. We then had a medium shot of each character (from the waist upwards), getting them to repeat the whole scene twice again. Using the zoom, we then captured a close up of each (shoulders upwards) to get that focus on the facial expressions. Then we aimed for an over the shoulder shot in which we got a eye line match (a follow to capture what one character is witnessing).With a use of low camera angles it creates the idea that one character looks more powering than the other or higher camera angles forming a more feeble and weak figure in the other. Then we focussed on the close up's of objects such as the shoe kicking open the door and the USB stick entering.

• Filming went very well. There were a few moments in which we had to redo scenes, for reasons such as the figure would move out of the shot. Continuity was a slight problem, as we're not experienced enough to have the eye to spot what's wrong. But we managed well enough. The scene was partly improvised around a small amount of text, therefore it was different slightly each time, which was a weakness.

• I thought the task went well for me, and it really helped put confidence into what I was doing when filming. Getting the chance to direct was really interesting as well, as you got to put forward your own personal views as to how you wanted something shot.

• I think I'd perhaps like to improve on the communication with my fellow peers. We didn't discuss a lot on what we all wanted and we would generally follow the crowd.

• I think we generally did perform well as group, as we all get on fine. The lack of communication perhaps kept us back a little. We all rotated roles in filming, giving everyone a chance at constituency, camera man and director. Therefore I got equal amount of chance on each of the roles. However, I preferred to just watch my peers, take notes and learn from them.

•  I'd like to learn how to do a tilt up and down full body shot- perhaps presenting a significant character.