Filming and Editing workshop

 FILMING 

Within the filming Of our small sequence we decided to capture simple dialogue. For example we had one actor positioned casually across a sofa while the other actor came in and sat next to each other. They asked each other how they both were and then that was the end of it. We made sure that we captured this dialogue in different angles, composition and movement. The main reason for this was that if an angle didn't work then we had a different angle we could use to back it up. The things in which we learnt on set were small things but ended up effecting our process of it massively. For example the 180 degree rule. This basically is a guideline when filming that states when actors maintain the same left right relationship next to each other on set. If we do not use this rule there will be a continuity error and the audience will get confused to what is happening on scene. We had to make sure that we bubbled the camera as well as the white balance, This can remove those yellow or discolored tones from the shot as well as the right angle. It means the camera wasn't wonky and captured what we wanted in the right way.

Some of the problems we faced when filming this was simple things. At first we forgot to bubble the camera, which meant we had to start again with the shot. As well as remembering to bubble the camera, and making sure the camera isn't wonky. We got towards the end of shooting but it was also making sure we didn't cut things out of the shot. For example one of the difficulties we faced was that we cut our actor out of the shot, and then when we tried again we ended up giving too much head space. Its also things like the rules of third, where we decide where we want them in the drama. Sometimes trying to capture the actors side profile was too 2D and its best to capture the side profile at a 3/4, as its more pleasing for the eye as well as the actors 'best side'. One of the final difficulties we found looking back is the capture of the sound. Our actors sounded very quiet so next time it will be about putting the mic closer to them so that the sound is clearer. This links to what we could have done differently, and that would definitely be the capturing of sound and making sure the space in the shot is valuable. It could have looked better at times duets these mistakes. So next time we can be aware of what is best to do.

The things we discovered is that certain shots are better for different things. We found the closer up the shot the more intense it was. If we got super close ups it made the scene super intense and that isn't the atmosphere we wanted to create. Next time the filming dialogue its better to go further back, as it not only captures both the reactions of the actors it also doesn't intensify things in the wrong way. 

EDITING

Within the editing process we started to cut down different clips. We ended up learning that there was to much of the clip and cutting more of the clips would of helped us more. We were able to go back again once we made notes, so we were able to correct our mistakes and the things that didn't look so good in the editing process. From the last editing workshop we learnt how to use the rushes, so we were able to use those efficiently this time. We also were aware of cutting and dragging on to the platform. Knowing these things made this editing workshop a lot quicker than last time. We were more comfortable working with Adobe premier pro than we were before, which meant that creatively we were happy to try different things. 

Overall some of the key mistakes we made was head space and rules of third. This did effect the editing process as sometimes it looked 2D, and not as good as it could of looked. Or we gave too much head space and could of captured the actors body more. This is something that was the key mistake and we can definitely look at next time. This meant that when editing we had to us other shots and angles instead which in the end did effect the way it looked. We could of captured more hand held shots or unique shots, as we had sticked to the basic shot guide. Overall we did successfully use the 180 degree rule and kept our actors to that. As one was seated it did make it slightly easier but overall we had managed to use it well. The things that we will do differently in editing is trying to be creative. Ive felt at times we have held back with certain editing techniques to keep it simple, but actually we could attempt a creative way of doing so. So hopefully when editing our actual sequence, we can try edit it in a unique way and add certain factors in. 

Overall the way we are going to approach our sequence is with an open mind. Things constantly change and so we need to work with the fact that things can go wrong. I felt at times (as mentioned before) we didn't work around stuff if it went wrong, but now doing the workshops I feel more comfortable with equipment and material.