Hey, blog! Film-making requires exacting attention to detail and a combination of technical skill and imagination. Our group recently had a setback in our endeavor to create a five-minute video, which taught us important lessons about how important it is to follow good film-making practices. Our error? filming in a vertical rather than a horizontal orientation—a seemingly insignificant mistake with serious consequences . We went into production with a strong screenplay and a distinct concept, initially full of energy. However, we discovered our camera misalignment throughout the editing process. The vertical footage that is frequently seen in informal smartphone recordings presented difficulties for our career goals. It confused scenes and broke the flow of the story. The sudden changes in frames created the illusion of an incomplete rather than well-executed piece of work. We weren't happy with the result because the choppiness didn't go away even after we tried t...
Common camera angles in the thriller genre (CAMS): Close-up shots to capture emotions Low-angle shots to show power Point-of-view shots to put the audience in the character's shoes High-angle shots to create a sense of danger Dutch angles to create a sense of unease Common Mis-En-Scene in the thriller genre (CLAMPS): Dark, moody lighting to create an ominous atmosphere. Claustrophobic locations to bring a sense of entrapment Props and set dressing that show violence, danger, or suspense, such as knives, guns, or ropes Shadows and darkness to create a feeling of uncertainty and fear Common Editing in the thriller genre: Quick cuts and jump cuts to create tension Cross-cutting to show simultaneous action in different locations. Pacing that builds suspense, with longer takes or slowe...
Location: Sarah's apartment building is the setting for the film. There is a clubhouse in there that we can occupy at any time of day we would like. It is very spacey and has a lot of things we can be doing in there, such as sitting in the movie room, playing pool, ping pong, and Foosball, to set the scene of everyone being together as a group. It would be a nice sight to see since the whole piece is about friends becoming lovers, and these activities can show the aspect of friends having a good time all together. Participants: The first participant is Luke, and he is the cameraman of this film. He will be behind the scenes, doing the work of holding onto the camera. The next participant is Elton, ...
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