Re-Filming Must Haves...

When re-filming we needed to now think of many things, as a group we said that the shot list and the storyboard were definitely needed.

SHOT LIST:

There are a viarity of different shots that we will be using in our film opening, and these are the ones we have decided to use as we feel they portray the message we are trying to get across.

Close Up:

A close up is a standard shot which tightly frames a person or an object.

In the close up, a certain feature or part of the subject takes up most of the frame. A close up of a person usually means that its a close up of their face unless specified otherwise. Close ups are very good for showing detail and can also be used as a cut in. Lastly, a close up of the face emphasises their emotion, therefore, the viewer is drawn into the subjects personal space, and can share their feelings.

For our opening, close ups will be used regularly to show emotion, as well as on props to show the absolute difference, for example Nina has a close up of her putting on makeup, whereas Andre just          ruffles his hair.

Long Shot:

A long shot shows the full size of the person or object.

It has been suggested that the long-shot ranges usually correspond to approximately what would be the distance between the front row of the audience and the stage.

As our opening is being used to show the journey between our two characters the long shot is important so we get a full understanding as to who they are, where they are and how they go about their everyday life, a lot needs to be displayed.

A long shot is practically the same as a wide shot. When referring to a person, a long shot means they take up almost the full frame, in other situations, it means a wide shot of the whole scene, placing the subjects in their environment.

Mid Shot:

The mid shot is most commonly used to present information and also used during a conversation.

The mid shot is appropriate when the subject is speaking without too much emotion or intense concentration. the shot also allows room for hand gestures, and some movement. As the movie is going to be a rom com, we are aware that the conversations are not really in depth, however we are not having any speech, so we will use them to present information using our props and costumes as mid shots are mainly used for showing just some of the subject in more detial, but shows just enough for the audience to feel as if theyre looking at the whole subject.

Tracking Shot:

This is a camera movement, it is used in a number of ways, but mainly used to explore a particular place.



By using a tracking shot, or a dolly, we are giving the viewer a detialed view of the locations, and its also following our character.

 

MUSIC AND FOLEY:

We decided to use, Just Havent Met You Yet by Michael Buble, however, with just that we thought it would be too boring, so decided on getting foley sounds. It was important that we got it as it would enhance a sense of reality within the scenes and without the background noise, it would feel unnaturally quiet and uncomfortable.

EXAMPLES OF OUR FOLEY:

Alarm goes off: Foley= two different alarms

Washing faces: Foley= running tap & splashing 

Walking pass bus stop: Foley= bus pulling up