Journal (8)

Today I and Jake viewed the footage we filmed on Monday. We both agreed that the footage we got was a lot better than what we got from our first shoot, for example we got many more close up shots rather than just always using long and mid shots. Another positive of the re-shoot was the costume of Rick. When comparing the two outfits from each shoot it was clear that the re-shoot’s outfit was more appropriate, which my teacher also made comment on.

However, even though I have highlighted a few strengths, it is clear that work is still needed to be done on the footage filmed at Sophie’s house. For example, we begin shooting Rick sending the text using a long shot from behind him then the next footage is a zoom in to the phone from a side view of Rick. This is a limitation as there is no continuity therefore me and Jake decided that there needs to be a clip where the camera moves around Rick (from the behind shot to the side view shot). Furthermore, another weakness is our opening sequence starts straight away therefore I and Jake have decided to shoot a few shots, for example establishing shots and mid shots, that can be used before we see Rick sending the text. Additionally this would make it more dramatic as the audience will question why we are at this house.
We hope to meet Jess and Sophie to get them up to date and tell them our new ideas.

After feedback and help from our teacher, I and Jake have created a shot list for our scenes.