Test Shot Analysis

We chose one of our hardest shots for our first test shot. This was a chanted shot, where we had to capture the character fall to ground following her face and movements. This involved handheld camera work as we had to move the camera with the falling motion. We also had to zoom in when the camera was tilted, which was a challenge. When we film for our real opening sequence we will use a tripod to keep it steady and ensure a smooth movement and a professional look. For the editing we cut the clip into three parts. For the first part we slowed it down and added slow motion effect to emphasise the fall. For the zoom into the characters face we sped it up to 250% to keep the shot short. For the final part of the clip we slowed it down again to  50% to show that the character is looking at something.

The second practice shot was a long shot with a blury effect, we did this simply by focusing and unfocusing the camera. We did this to show the vision of the character and to show the audience she may be sleepy or drugged.

FEEDBACK
Our class members gave us feedback on our test shots. They gave us positive and constructive feedback to help us improve our shots for when we film our actual opening sequence.
POSITIVE 
Good technique using a chanted shotWell chosen and well portrayed
Handheld effect was used well

NEGATIVEOn the handheld effect, you could not always see the characters face as it was cut off.
Focus more on one thing when we were using the blurred effect, and then blur it out to show what you are actually looking at.