Jack’s presentation on elevator scenes shared similarities with my report, in that we are both focusing on scenes that take place in a confined space. In the case of an elevator, the area is a rectangle. There are certain measures that must be taken in order to film inside it. For my prison scene, it is unique in that there are two prison cells with an underground passage that connects them. An investigation on the ways different films cover the location could be interesting to include. 

Furthermore, I should take into account the tone of the scene in the context of the story. The prison scene is absolutely a turning point for the main character; going from despair to hope. Both in the novel and its adaptations, the way this critical moment is presented will allow me to discuss this scene thematically. The effect may not be tied to a single technique, but it would be the sum of what the filmmaker carried out. 

Another presentation I was really interested in was Ada’s focus on car chase scenes. It would be interesting to understand the safety measures taken for a car chase. For blockbuster action movies like Fast & Furious, the car chases are often the most important scenes. Some would be shot using visual effects, but I would imagine the ones with real cars and actors are difficult to film. The camera operation during car chases is worthy of investigating. It depends on the location that it was shot at (in a field or in a city) and how best to convey the action. For example, an establishing shot by a crane or a drone, then the camera would be mounted on cars to match their speed.  Also, the presence of brand deals with car manufacturers in modern films would also influence car chase scenes. With sponsors, the filmmakers would be encouraged to show off the cars in a positive and appealing light. This could contrast well with films with no car sponsors.