Anticipation

The production of Anticipation, shown above shows that the work of  myself and my group was successful in completing the criteria we had to match.  By using a number of different shot sizes, a variety of camera movements and angles, we have matched those required in the specification of the task.  Our opening sequence is very emotional and has a touching story line which i feel can be very relative to a number of audiences and therefore becomes extreamely gripping.

The technical skills we have demonstrated in this opening sequence are the use of a camera and the work done on the editing suite.

Production Report

Overall, shoot went well.  As a team, we managed to complete filming in the time we booked to do it in.    The room we filmed in is situated  within the newly built extra curricular room. 

Despite the problems that we faced throughout production, we managed as a team to overcome them.  At first look of the rushes, we were happy with the footage we shot.  it appeared that we had everything to match the criteria.  Small changes will have to be made to the footage shot such as cutting certain shots earlier than planned due to laughter and wrong lines being used by the actors.  Also, the actor at the end of the sequences is laughing in every shot filmed.   This is not ideal our storyline being as sensitive as it is, however it would be very difficault and time consuming to reshot that particular clip so as a result we will cut the clip early, insert a transition and music in order to try and distract the viewer.  Continuity rules were abided by following the shot reverse shot, match on action and the 180 degree rule.

Script Writing

Script Writing
After discussing potential storylines, as a group we decided to base our opening sequence in a doctors surgery.  Featuring two doctors, the short sequence will begin with one doctor entering a room with mise en scene of props as a doctors surgery, and the other already present.  The two doctors share a convosation over the well being of a patient, a lab coat is passed over and a doctor leaves the room to give the patient the bad news.  We decided to use this story line as it shows real emotion that we felt would come across well as a dramatic short opening sequence.


Original Script





Annotated Script



We choose to shoot shot reverse shot throughout the convosation with the two doctors.  The camera focasing on the character delivering the speech, then alternating to the opposing character to recieve dialogue from her.

Continuity issues include, when Doctor 2 enters the room and closes the door, when the two characters stand from their chairs, when the surgerns coat is passed over and when one doctor is talking on the phone. This could cause problems as different camera angles are needed so must be shot several times and if the performing character does not match her dialogue with action, difficaulties will occur when it comes to editing with refrence to contininuity.

Shot List & Storyboard

This Shot List was produced as a group to choose which shots sizes and movements will be used in each section of our opening sequence.  Filming will be made easier if we decide what shot sizes to use prior to it.



Shot List



Storyboarding

We produced storyboards to represent what is going to happen in our opening sequence.  It as a group, helped us to visualise how the finished product will look.

Storyboard one

Storyboard 3



Storyboard two

 


Risk Assesment, Props and Costume List




Risk Assesment

 
















The Risk Assement shown here is a table constructed which outlines the potential risks within the choosen location of filming.  My group and myself assessed the room for dangers, listed them into the table and discussed ways in which we can work to minimise and avoid the accidents.
 
 
 
 

Cast, Props and Costume list



 

 

 

 

 

 

 













 The props and costumes needed throughout production are listed in this piece of pre- production work.  The cast are also listed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Continuity

Continuity
Film sequences in the majority are edite so time appears to flow, interupted between shot to shot.  Only cuts will be used within a 'continuity editing' sequence.

Jump Cut
A jump cut is a cut in film editing in which two sequential shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions that vary slightly. This type of edit causes  the shots to appear to "jump" position in a discontinuous way. 

Over- the- shoulder shot
A shot in filming when a person or object is filmed over the sholder of another person. Also known as OS, OTS and third person shot.

Example of over the shoulder shot

Cutaways
In film, a cutaway is the interruption of a continuously filmed action by inserting a view of something else. It is usually, although not always, followed by a cutback to the first shot.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=active&q=define%3A+cutaway+shot&meta=

Point of View Shot
A shot made from a camera position close to the line of sight of a performer who is to be watching the action shown in the point-of-view shot. 

Example of Point of View Shot

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=active&q=define%3A+point+of+view+shot&meta=

Storyboard Drawing, Shot Sizes and Framing.

Section A- Shot Sizes.

Different size shots are used in filming and photography to create certain atmospheres.  For example, if a intense interigation was being filmed for a police series, extreame close ups of the potential criminal would most probally be used and close ups of evidence.  To both show the audience clearly what the objects are and to build tension.  Long shots allow the characters room to walk and establish the surrounding area.  Establishing shots introduce the location to the audience.  These illistrations demostrate the different shot sizes;

Section B

Examples of shot sizes.

Extreame Close Up



Close Up

Medium Close Up






Medium Shot

 



3/4 Shot

Long Shot

The Rule of Thirds
One of the most popular 'rules' in photography is the Rule Of Thirds. Many artists also follow this idea. The rule of thirds basicly means imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds, both horizontally aswell as vertically. You then place the important elements of your photograph where these lines intersect. Using the Rule of Thirds helps produce nicely balanced easy on the eye pictures.

Useful websites:
http://www.silverlight.co.uk/tutorials/compose_expose/thirds.html

http://www.digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds

Examples of the Rule of Thirds

 

Preliminary Task Introduction

A continuity task which involves both filming and editing a created character firstly opening a door, then crossing a room, sitting down in a chair opposite another character of whom they then share a brief dialogue of a few lines. The task will demonstrate shot reverse shot between the two characters featured, match on action and the 180 degree rule.