When filming sequence 1 we came across a number of issues which, for some reason or another, we were not able to resolve at the time. Reflecting on these problems, post - production, it is easy to understand where these issues stemmed from, and how to prevent them from occurring again.
One of these issues was the placement of the camera. Throughout the film, there are a wide range of different camera shots, ranging from over the shoulder shots, to low shots. However, as our method of filming was to film each cut individually (in chronological order) whenever we needed to take a shot again from a position used earlier in the film, we couldn't quite get the camera where it was before. To resolve this issue, next time we will work out all the different camera angles needed throughout the film, and then take all the cuts from a single position, one after another. This should make sure the camera stays in the same position for a set amount of cuts, making the film look more professional and tidy.
Another issue was that of limb direction. For one cut, when I was sitting down and talking to the other character, my hands were down by my side, in the next cut my hands instantly moved to being on my lap. This creates an unprofessional impression of the film, and causes the audience to lose confidence in any credibility of the action on screen. To prevent this from occurring again, we shall keep the actors' body positions in the same stance when a shot ends, and not move instantly afterwards. This means we can then record the next shot afterwards whilst maintaining a similar body position for the next cut.
Overall i believe that whilst we had issues that cropped up during the making of the film, which stemmed mainly from poor pre – planning, we had many good features which created a credible short film. Our ability to do continuity editing was highlighted by the fact that the movement of the actor walking through the door is exactly similar between the low shot in the corridor and the over the shoulder shot in the classroom. Our line of interaction, using the 180 degree rule, maintained the credibility of the conversation. Yet, improvements for better planning pre-production, can and will be made for next time.
Monday, 11 October 2010
Monday, 4 October 2010
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Health and Safety
Risk assessment of film location.
One of the first issues we encountered was the large amount of chairs in the room. This is a hazard because of the possibility of falling or tripping over such objects. We fixed this by removing the chairs from the film location, and only keeping the two chairs which we needed for filming, on set. Another we had to think about was a slippery floor outside, in the hallway where our establishing shot is filmed. The danger here is the possibility of slipping and injuring yourself. We can maintain this risk by keeping the floor clean, and walking across it at an appropriate pace. Yet another danger was the uncovered electrical cables by the entrance to the room - next to the door hinge. This risk would be if we came into contact with the cables, which could cause an electric shock. We didn't have the facilities to be able to cover the cables, but we made sure when filming that we were aware of the cables.
After highlighting the different hazards and risks in the film location, we were able to begin camera work.
One of the first issues we encountered was the large amount of chairs in the room. This is a hazard because of the possibility of falling or tripping over such objects. We fixed this by removing the chairs from the film location, and only keeping the two chairs which we needed for filming, on set. Another we had to think about was a slippery floor outside, in the hallway where our establishing shot is filmed. The danger here is the possibility of slipping and injuring yourself. We can maintain this risk by keeping the floor clean, and walking across it at an appropriate pace. Yet another danger was the uncovered electrical cables by the entrance to the room - next to the door hinge. This risk would be if we came into contact with the cables, which could cause an electric shock. We didn't have the facilities to be able to cover the cables, but we made sure when filming that we were aware of the cables.
After highlighting the different hazards and risks in the film location, we were able to begin camera work.
Monday, 27 September 2010
Continuity Editing
This style of editing, is one in which the cuts between shots is rendered invisible, keeping the viewer engrossed in the narrative of the film, rather then being distracted by post-production editing and the cinematography.
This style of editing includes a range of techniques, from 180 degree rule to match on action.
The 180 degree rule is a technique used by editors, to create the sense of a conversation occurring between the actors on screen. A hypothetical "line of interaction" splits the centre of the stage, which forces filming to be on only one side. An example of this would be where two actors are talking, possibly sitting down facing each other. When communicating between one another, the camera must stay on one side of the line of interaction at all times, to maintain the eye to eye dimensions, otherwise the credibility of the scene is lost to the audience.
Match on action is another technique involved in Continuity Editing, which allows a single camera to film a certain movement, then move to another location with the same camera, and film the same movement from a different angle. This gives the impression of a single movement being filmed by two cameras, because the editing between shots is "invisible" due to the post production frame editing. An example of this technique, would be somebody opening and walking through a door. A camera could be placed facing the opening door straight on, the actor walk through and then the camera placed onto a crane to film an aerial shot, from which the actor walks through the door again. Close frame editing after filming, would allow the cut between shots to be seamless.
This style of editing includes a range of techniques, from 180 degree rule to match on action.
The 180 degree rule is a technique used by editors, to create the sense of a conversation occurring between the actors on screen. A hypothetical "line of interaction" splits the centre of the stage, which forces filming to be on only one side. An example of this would be where two actors are talking, possibly sitting down facing each other. When communicating between one another, the camera must stay on one side of the line of interaction at all times, to maintain the eye to eye dimensions, otherwise the credibility of the scene is lost to the audience.
Match on action is another technique involved in Continuity Editing, which allows a single camera to film a certain movement, then move to another location with the same camera, and film the same movement from a different angle. This gives the impression of a single movement being filmed by two cameras, because the editing between shots is "invisible" due to the post production frame editing. An example of this technique, would be somebody opening and walking through a door. A camera could be placed facing the opening door straight on, the actor walk through and then the camera placed onto a crane to film an aerial shot, from which the actor walks through the door again. Close frame editing after filming, would allow the cut between shots to be seamless.
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