Prelim Task Evaluation

Location
We filmed the pelim in the one of the media classrooms. Their was a door which we used for the beginning and the end of the scene which was helpful. It was inside which was convienient as the weather could have been a problem.
   When we shoot the scene we all switched positions every shot so we all got to have a go at doing everything. I enjoyed using the camera the most as it was the most interesting out of the jobs to do.

Lighting

   When filming we wanted a natural light so we used the lights in the classroom and then added two lights (Blondes) which added a brighter wash and therefor created a more realistic feel to the scene. This was effective as it looked better and there were less shadows on the actors faces as there were many when the Blondes were turned off.

Filming

    When we filmed this scene we set up the camera carefully and always checked if we had bubbled it!
Before the shots we would check the frame to see if both actors would be in a certain position in the frame. We did this by asking the actors to walk to and from their markers. We always kept an eye on that none of the equipment was in the frame, but fortunatly this wasnt a major issue. We thought carefully about the angles of the shots, for example we filmed a shot looking up at one of our actors (A) which created an effect which made the actor (A) seem important (hero shot). When we filmed over actors (A)'s shoulder at actor (B) we made the tripod higher and then tilted the camera down so that actor (B) looked weak and making actor (B) look more important.
    We followed the story board but added in a few different shot types to add some variation to the scene making it more intresting. To start the scene of we had an establishing shot which showed the audience where we were this shot showed an actor walk into the room where the scene takes place. We then did a cut to the inside of the room doing a wide-shoot which clearly shows the actors. We then did a few over shoulder shots which helped showed the relationship between them. Inbetween these we added a few close up shots to show the emotions of the characters. We did a panning shot which showed an actor and then keys which showed her feeling about the keys.
    We were careful about the 180 degree rule and always made sure we never crossed it! We did this by having a checklist of what to check before we filmed each shot. Before shoting each shot the director would call stand-by the camera man would then reply 'standing-by', The director would then call 'roll camera' the camera man would reply 'rolling camera', then finally the director after leaving a few seconds after rolling camera would shout 'action'. At the end of the scene the director would leave a few seconds after the action has happened and then would shout 'cut'.

What I Have Learnt

   Through this experience I have learnt how to shot a scene focusing on many elements i.e lighting, directing, angles, shot types e.t.c. It was a fun experience and I feel that we as a group worked well. I have learnt how to use lighting to create different moods and were to place them and have learnt how to use the camera effectivly.