Our group consisted of a director, cameraman and continuity person. We all swapped round rolls after each shot was successfully filmed. We incorporated the shots of a wide shot, a close up, mid shots and any extra shots that we wanted to add detail and an artistic effect to the scene. First we decided to film a wide shot of the set to establish the scene and let the audience see all the action going on as the actors enter the set. Next we decided to film a low angle mid shot and then close up from the right of the set. Then we manouvered the camera to our left and to the back of the set and adjusted the tripod to a high angle where we filmed a mid shot and close up of the scene again. Together these shots created the 180 degree rule and each shot was filmed over the shoulder of the actor. For our extra shots we decided to film a close up of the girl who's neck is broken as she falls to the floor. We placed the camera on the floor and to capture the action of the victim coming into contact with the ground. Another extra shot we decided to capture was a low angle action shot of the victim as her neck is broken and she falls to the floor. We tried to film it so when we edited it we could create 'match on action'.
I learnt a lot about the process of making a film during the task. As we filmed our preliminary in the studio it was quite hard to frame the shot correctly, keeping the sides of the walls out of the shot so it gave the scene an increased feel of realism. I found that the continuity was a major part of preparing the scene for filming. We used bits of tape on the floor to note where the actors should stand for when they enter the set to ensure that each shot we filmed would look the same through out the scene.
The aspect of filming I least liked was the constant concern of mistakenly incorporating parts of the studio, offset, in the shot as it was quite hard from some viewpoints to successfully film the shot from a desirable angle and aim the camera so it was just the set in view. Therefore the choice of location limited the variety of shots we could take however it was a realistic and interesting set for the scene to be based.
I think everyone in my group contributed to the task well and we all achieved a fair amount. As there was a limited amount of jobs and four people in our group I think we managed to delegate the roles well and made sure to swap round after each scene so everyone had an attempt at each job. I would say I contributed quite a lot even though the first job I was given was the cameraman’s assistant as I made sure to help adjust the tripod by holding the camera securely and I helped to zoom and focus the camera. When we swapped round roles I had a chance to contribute more as I was the cameraman and then the director and I thought I captured the shots I was in control of well and directed the crew with instant clear commands.
If we were to do the preliminary task again
I would have liked to shoot a few more close up shots of the actors as we did
not have all the time we would have liked as some of the actors had to leave
after a while of shooting therefore we were quite rushed in capturing all the
shots we wanted. I would have considered another set area as the studio where
we filmed our scene proved to give us quite a few problems as when we tried to
shoot a high angle mid shot over one of the actors shots, acting as part of the
180 degree rule, from the back of the set we firstly incorporated part of the
studio, off set, into the film therefore we had to film this shot again from a slightly different viewpoint.
I really enjoyed doing this task as it was the first real time we shot a scene for ourselves. Working with the camera was my favourite part as I am interested in how they work and managing to create an artistic and appealing style of filming.
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| The script page 1 |
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| The script page 2 |
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| The set |
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| Left of the set |
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| Right of the set |
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