In today’s class we filmed a one-shot scene where we could only tilt or pan the camera. Groups received scenarios which matched with another groups, although they were written differently, and of course the end results differed. Afterwards, we were shown the original scenes that were taken from the film.

With these kinds of exercises, it’s always interesting to see how people interpret and develop scenes. There are so many possibilities and combinations of camera movement and movement within the frame, it can be overwhelming sometimes.

The difficulty of shooting a scene and ensuring it’s dynamic, creative, but doesn’t exaggerate itself was reaffirmed today.