Evaluation

In the practice filming session I had to get into groups and try to create a scene where there will be suspense and tension in the mini clip. Also in the clip we had to include an over the shoulder shot. To create different atmosphere we used all different kind of camera angle and some props were been used.

We were all happy with our camera angles and shots. The filming actually took a good 14 minutes of recording even though the mini clip is meant to be short. The shot that stood out the most was probably the extreme close-up shots, it was really effective because it showed tension in the scene and moreover the other extreme close-up shot we had in the mini clip with the glasses showed a bit of the character’s eye and the reflection of the cards. I personally thought that all the camera shots were fine and it worked really well with the transitions. The only negative thing is that the audio in the background was still in the exact position when there were some bits that weren’t appropriate.

The edits of the film was sharp and snappy, it went really well together probably because we had 14 minutes of recording. The transition used faded really well with each scene especially the one shown of the other 3 characters reaction; it was like one came after the other in a reasonable amount of time changing.

I learnt quite a few things about Mise en Scene such as props and costume are fairly important to filming because it helps viewers to understand more about the character and what they are doing. The way the characters stand and move basically all their actions, affects their character. I also learnt that the lighting can affect the mood of the clip such as dimming the lights creates the mysterious and serious atmosphere.

There were a moment in the mini clip where were some suspenseful moment like when the camera focuses on the two main characters, flipping backwards and forwards to generate suspense. The camera shows an extreme close-up on the “Grace”, which shows her eyes and face (sweat).

We pretty much filled everything in and I personally thought that the outcome came out really well. We followed all the instruction such as using the tri-pod correctly, using the extra 5 second rule before and after each shot and how to use the video camera properly.

The positive feedback that we got from our teacher and class was that the blends of the transition worked really well and the story line was fine. Everything scene worked well and my teacher especially like the shot of the character’s eye with the glasses with the reflection of the cards.

The practice filming session was definitely fun to be apart in. I got to work in groups, sharing my ideas with others and making a great mini clip about card game. Although it was practice, I learnt a lot and I will definitely remember all the skills I learnt and hopefully produce a great thriller film.