Analysing Raw Footage

Here is the practice shoot which we did to test our camera angle and movement ideas, see whether our idea created tension and what we needed to change/improve for the future.

Camera Angle/Movement

A camera angle we enjoy is the close up of the confidential files and when the file opens, blocks the camera, then closes again. We find this builds tension as it highlights the importance of the files and it seems to make the files a character in itself, which is to emphasise the importance of them. We also use a close up of the files when the woman character is walking with the files. This is once again to signify the importance of these files, and that the woman may be in danger as a result of having possession of these files.

       











However, we wanted to test out a long tracking shot which lasted around 20-25 seconds. We had issues discussing whether this was too long and whether it should be included, so we wanted to try it out. In the end we decided it was a little too long, but we still wanted to have it involved in one way or another. We are going to edit it and see whether it can have a fast motion effect.

Was Tension Created?

Our opinion on the practice shoot is that we did create suspense and tension by the end of the shoot. It left the audience asking questions and was quite scary. However, there are many points which we want to change. We don't want to spend as much time in the office watching the woman packing the files, as we believe this is quite irrelevant and doesn't create suspense or tension. Additionally, we do not want to see the criminals face. This is to enrapture the audience in finding out who he is and to keep his identity a mystery. Finally, we do not want to have such a revealing ending, as many questions answer themselves which is unnecessary.

These are some examples which we think give too much away:









However, we did end up liking this slow tracking shot of the criminal walking away, but we do not want to include the upcoming dialogue that the character says. Maybe we could have this shot before he meets the woman? This could be a greater method of creating mystery and suspense.

Finally, after compiling this footage, we decided that our original idea of including an elevator must happen. We have ideas to use a security camera type footage with a big angle from inside the elevator which would be quite unique and interesting. We believe we can play around with an elevator and maybe has it as our main location for our upcoming thriller, as it has potential of causing some suspenseful and shocking shots, which would be enrapturing for the audience.