Mini Evaluation of Preliminary Task

After being set our preliminary task, we discussed a couple of different ideas in our group and after having a quick research on a few camera shots and what they're used for, we settled on shooting 15 to 20 second opening, between two people who are having an edgy conversation. We played around with the shots we recently discovered, the idea being that we would build up suspense and tension and the audience would acquire interest. Soon we started setting up on our shot sequences we wanted and the types of shots used to display the sense of tension and the narrative we wanted to give across to the audience. I think we did well in really thinking and planning the type shots we were going to use. For example we used the “over the shoulder” shot. This shot helps to establish the position of each person, and get the feel of looking at one person from the other's point of view and this is essential for when conversations are applied in the opening as they display alternating the view between the different speakers. We also attempted cross cutting shots, which is technique of alternating two or more scenes that often happen simultaneously but in different locations, at the end of our opening. Lastly we also thought about the kind of angles we would be using. We took into consideration and used the ‘eye level shot’ which enables the It is the "usual" or standard camera level of someone who is shooting while standing up. This angle is the most ‘realistic’ and it’s what we all are used to seeing, it creates a neutral emotion. As expected our planning and research process was limited and ,we didn't create a shooting script let alone dialogue script or even the location recce. To expand and create a better opening, we will take all of these into account to create a more defined and detailed piece. This task was beneficial as we now know each other;s strengths and weakness and are able to work around them for our final piece.