Evalution of Numbers

I found continuity to be an issue, with both scenes being shot on different days, as Number 2 (Daniel Bennett) is wearing a different shirt in both scenes and in the Int. scene, he does not have a hoodie – however this was due to the fact that light was coming in through the window and I wanted a quick solution.

I feel that it is a good video given that it is my first major attempt at video editing, audio and scouting for a specific script. A large challenge was the audio as I could not record it to a clear quality throughout; I recorded nearly an hour of audio as I recorded it as a single piece – whereas it’d be more efficient if I only recorded during the acting scenes rather than the recording session on a whole. I could potentially record things in post too, getting actors to rerecord their voices. 

I don’t feel that certain shots work well in the second scene, it may be in my best interest to storyboard a project fully before shooting the scenes. The clips don’t merge well or flow nicely; the first scene seems to maintain a nice flow and the use of the audio seems to help, perhaps I should include some faint music during the acting scenes if a build-up and continuation of tension is required (which in this case, it was). I still stand by the choice of locations and actors as I feel they fit the script well.

Video - Numbers

After being tasked with producing a short video based around a script, I produced the following video titled Numbers. This was my first attempt at full video editing with voice audio too, I had to sync this up as I recorded the audio using a phone - in an attempt to get the same clear volume of audio throughout the video.

I used Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 for editing and the music used is called Simplex by http://incompetech.com/

Numbers from Chris Earl on Vimeo.

Scouting for locations - Numbers

I have been unsuccessful in finding an appropriate abandoned building to film the opening, since the two buildings available were under construction during the day - and night time would be too challenging to film due to light constraints.

Due to this I have decided to film in an alley only, leading to a door in which the next scene will occur. By reducing the lighting for the interior scene, I can make it seem like the two areas are linked.

Exterior:

This is a shot with a decent amount of open sky, this could be used for the opening and I could recreate the storyboarded scene, using a zoom in on the sky.

This area is also a rather secluded path, making it a good place to shoot since I wont be disturbed or inconvenience anyone else.

The foliage adds to it a bit too, making the area seem very abandoned/rarely used (as it is).





The alleyways are quite narrow which can further add to the mood set throughout the piece, if shot with less light then the alleys could appear more intimidating or again link to the idea of the area being abandoned or rarely used.




The script clearly indicates that Number 2 is heading for a door, it doesn't specify how he opens it and unfortunately the door shown here has no opening mechanism.
Potentially I could simply film the actor in question pressing their hand against the door before cutting to the next shot.

The next shot would be a low angle shot of Number 2 entering the room and this could be shot in the interior location.


All these shots were taken in Durham City centre.

Interior:

The room I have picked for the interrogation to occur in is a small classroom, there is a lot of school equipment however this can be placed off screen and potentially some of the furniture could be used for the scene.

We would need a table and a chair for the interrogation scene and for lighting someone could stand on a chair outside of the shot while holding a light.The light from the door's window could be an issue but I'm thinking that simply placing something over it.

I could also place a phone on the radiator in order to record better quality audio, granted it would have to be hidden but in the dark it might be pausible to ensure it isn't hidden without it being covered.

Storyboarding - Numbers

We were tasked with shooting a script and the script we were given includes two characters - Number 2 and Number 6 - and one is being interrogated by the other. For this I would like to shoot it as shown below and the character designs I did are relatively basic, Number 2 is given a hoodie in order to create mystery for example.



I would like to use an abandoned house for the opening and the rest could be filmed in an alleyway - with the sky out of frame in order to make it seem indoors. If this isn't possible then simply shooting in an alley would suffice.

I have included alternate shots for some areas in which it would depend on the location for. Overall I feel that the mysterious nature of Number 2 is conveyed here as the character would be silent and not give much context.

Here are some design ideas in regards to the costumes of the characters.

I feel as though Number 2 would be hooded for a small period of time in order to create suspense through the fact that Number 2 is unknown.

For Number 6 I feel that more people would empathise with a female protagonist as they have proven quite popular in recent films i.e. the Hunger Games. Due to this the character is in practical clothing, setting the mood for potential gritty action if the script needed it.

 

I haven't storyboarded the next scene however during shooting this could be beneficial if I decide on new shots depending on the location. I need a small room in which I can darken and potentially use a light for illuminating the scene how I see fit.

 

Video - Compilation of Camera Movement

This is a compilation of different forms of camera movement. The task was to film various types of camera movement, editing them together. Through this task I learned the terminology used in filming and how to film certain types of camera movement. The quality of the clips is ok but some parts seem out of focus.

I used Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 for editing and the music used is Can't Explain by the Who .