First Shooting : Evaluation and feedback
When we went shooting for the first time we gathered many shots even if we were not going to use them we decided it was better to have more than not enough. We took out our equipment (camera, tripod, props ) and also took our storyboard as we felt this would give us a rough guide of what shots to film. This assisted us during the process however we did realise there were not enough shots in our storyboard. This forced us to do some improvisation at the time. We started filming in the train station. Everyone had ago but it ended up being mainly me behind the lense. I also took photographs of specific locations i felt that I could possibly use in the opening credits, these where likely to be animated or painted over by the use of CGI. Our main actor at this point Matthew was not yet accustomed to the filming and we had various shots that could not be used due to he would glimpse into the lense. There was no dialogue in this scene as it was just Matthew roaming the area.
Once we shown our initial footage to our teacher, we became aware that most of our shots we had were poor quality. These are the main factors our footage at this stage lacked:
- the actors looked at the camera in some shots
- the location choice in a few of the shots were poor and unjustified
- the general plot was to fast paced and elaborate for the 'opening' of a thriller
- we lacked variation of camera angles and shot types/distances
Other feedback:
- too many shots
- doesn't have to be an ending to the two minute extract
- improve continuity
We decided on some changes for our next filming session:
- Change the angles to keep the audience engaged.
- Set a time during the day that will be suitable, for example light weather no rain/ darkness.
- Make a more detailed accurate set of directions/storyboard so straightaway actors know exactly what they have to do in each scene.
When we went shooting for the first time we gathered many shots even if we were not going to use them we decided it was better to have more than not enough. We took out our equipment (camera, tripod, props ) and also took our storyboard as we felt this would give us a rough guide of what shots to film. This assisted us during the process however we did realise there were not enough shots in our storyboard. This forced us to do some improvisation at the time. We started filming in the train station. Everyone had ago but it ended up being mainly me behind the lense. I also took photographs of specific locations i felt that I could possibly use in the opening credits, these where likely to be animated or painted over by the use of CGI. Our main actor at this point Matthew was not yet accustomed to the filming and we had various shots that could not be used due to he would glimpse into the lense. There was no dialogue in this scene as it was just Matthew roaming the area.
Once we shown our initial footage to our teacher, we became aware that most of our shots we had were poor quality. These are the main factors our footage at this stage lacked:
- the actors looked at the camera in some shots
- the location choice in a few of the shots were poor and unjustified
- the general plot was to fast paced and elaborate for the 'opening' of a thriller
- we lacked variation of camera angles and shot types/distances
Other feedback:
- too many shots
- doesn't have to be an ending to the two minute extract
- improve continuity
We decided on some changes for our next filming session:
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