*So I didn’t end up writing this as a shot list, since for planning purposes, this felt easier. I also think there’s a lot of work to be done here, potentially. It might not be abstract enough yet. (aka. first… Continue Reading
MS, low angle – boy spins girl in the air (in a hug) CU – his hands pressed tightly against her as they spin past MS – he puts her down, awkwardly. She stumbles a bit, gains balance CU/POV –… Continue Reading
He spins her in the air, putting her down somewhat clumsily before reaching for her hand and squeezing tight. She smiles up at him, a smile that makes her eyes squint, and he begins to swing their arms back and forth… Continue Reading
Today we discussed the importance of aesthetic in film and what white balance means. We then went out and filmed abstract shots in groups, taking on different roles and filming two or three shots each, noting down the settings for… Continue Reading
We had a crash course in Adobe Premiere Pro today, and although I do know Premiere relatively well, I did learn a lot in terms of organising files in the media server and in bins on Premiere. I also learnt the… Continue Reading
In today’s class we looked at how actions are captured in film, and how we film/edit for continuity. A rather obvious (albeit only when pointed out to me) ‘epiphany’ moment was in realising that certain people are talented at certain… Continue Reading
The activity: to record two audio files that “describe” a location so that it is identifiable to the listener. Kenton and I recorded at Pearson and Murphy’s in an attempt to describe the location of a cafe through sound. Firstly we… Continue Reading
Today in class we worked some more with the cameras to understand how to correctly adjust for exposure using zebra patterns, and how to achieve a shallow depth of field through a long focal length. I found the latter really… Continue Reading
In class we briefly looked at adjusting the exposure for film, what might be considered good exposure, and what an ND filter is. I have to admit, I have never quite been confident in adjusting the exposure on my own… Continue Reading
Today in class we were given the chance to become more familiar with the cameras. I can’t remember the name of the model of camera we were using, but I will say that they were bigger than anything I have… Continue Reading