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I had the task of filming and editing the car scene from the Thanassis episode where the protagonist is greeted at the airport by his son Manuel (33). The pair than proceed towards the car where the monologue begins.

To ensure a similar setting to a car, we used the editing suites to pot ray the pair in the vehicle.

The first shot saw the camera out of the car, with a side angle shot of Thanassis and Manuel. this almost allows the viewers to become the onlooker which is enhanced by the voices partially being heard. However, in the editing process, i managed to mute the voices of pair to enhance this effect.

The second and Third shot showcased to low angle front on shots that attempt to highlight the grief and sadness of the pair. this is soon coupled with a a medium-front shot of the pair in the car. i drew inspiration from other car scenes that used this particular shot such as “On the Waterfront” and even “Rain Man”. In its simplest form, viewers witness two characters away from every one else driving looking past the camera.

in the climax of the scene, i than began to utilise the close up shot of both characters. firstly, a 45 degree angle close up of Thanassis that was soon followed up by a close-up of the Manuel. this attempted to exemplify the pain that the pair are enduring in this difficult time in their lives.

Nevertheless, there are a few things i could have done better pre and post filming. the variety of shots seemed limited whilst i would’ve liked to of added a panning shot of Manuel in the final shot.

In addiiton, the colour grading technique is another method i should have used to acknowledge the isolation of the two characters and the darkness (sadness) that lingers in their lives.