Movie opening first scene FIRST TRY

This video represents a pretty good idea of what we want this scene to look like when we finish. However, I think it should be a little bit more fast paced but it might feel more fast paced when the other scene is mixed up inside of this scene. This is not the final version and we will be recording it again shortly.

Evaluation:

To begin with, the first thing I've realised during the editing of this scene was that the usage of infrared on the camera to create a CCTV camera effect was not as effective. This is because there are built in effects within Final Cut Pro that allow to create such CCTV-like look. This mistake made the scene look in a bit worse quality, therefore less visually attractive- unlike real movies. However, this is a good thing since now, in the real video, we will know not to use the effect of infrared, instead play around with it in the post-production.

 

Also, in the post production process of this video I've realised that the camera collects a lot of background noises which was extremely annoying as it made the entire video look quite unprofessional. However, this practice allowed me find out that background noises can be reduced through the audio enhancement section, therefore in the final opening I will make sure that the audio will be professional and suitable.

 

Props list

Every movie uses a lot of props to make the storyline as realistic as possible. Imagine if a character in a film who has the role of playing someone poor or maybe even homeless turned up in this own clothes- that's just unrealistic and unbelievable for the viewer. Therefore, we have chosen to use the following props for different scenes:

• Scrappy, old and dirty clothes for a scene in the forest
• A suit for the interregator in the shot in the office
• Office chair
• Office desk
• A torch light for the scene in the forest
• Black shoes for the person running in the forest

We will purposely not use any make up to make all of the scenes look rough and realistic.

Equipment list

In the previous post i mentioned the the camera that we used. However, it isn't the only piece of equipment that we used.

First of all, the camera that we used was the Canon EOS 100D which is extremely good for the pre production pictures of the location because the quality of those is top class due to the focus and overall quality. This is the most important piece of equipment.

Tripod that is suitable for the camera that we are using(no specific name)

Lights - if needed we will use big and powerful lighting to create suspense. The powerful lights will look something like this:

• And lastly we will use our phones for secondary lighting that will not have much of an effect but might be able to emphasise certain objects or maybe even facial expressions.

Meeting Minutes

27th of December

• Khaleem has given us the idea of where we could film.
• We have agreed on the location which is the forest in Crystal Palace.
• We have decided which equipment we will use: the Cannon 100d as well as a suitable tripod.

• The equipment was given to us, therefore we were able to get familiar with it.
• We decided that we will take planning shots on the 3rd of January.

3rd of January

• We have met up near the location with the equipment.
• We went around the location to see for the best places where we could set up the scenes.
• After we found some good locations we took a couple shots so we will remember where they are.
  
  This is a good place to record a thriller because it is quite claustrophobic and might connote to the audience fear.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  This shot was quite suitable as there is a quite steep fall which is not dangerous, however we can use it to our advantage to make some over the shoulder shot where someone will fall and disappear off the shot.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  This scenery might not be the best due to the fact that it is very open, however it could also imply that something can jump out of anywhere which creates suspense.
  
  
  
  We've decided to record the scenes where we need the forest scenery on the 7th and 8th of January.

When do we film?

It takes good coordination to be able to get three people ready to film over the half term break- in between Christmas and New Year Evening. Therefore our group has decided to make it very crystal clear for ourselves when we will film. Here are some examples of how we did it:

Online poll was the easiest way for us to see when everyone was free because it is simple and very clear; if at least one of the answers was a no we would have had to chosen another date.