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Diary Entry Four - 17.10.17

Today's session covered how to set up sequences to introduce an interview. I learnt 5 key shots to use as part of this sequence:

  • Midshot
  • Close-up of face
  • Close-up of hands
  • Over the shoulder or POV
  • Something else or 'Artistic/creative' shot

For me, this was the most enjoyable practical task so far. I liked the fact that I had a plan of the shots that I needed to capture instead of just thinking on the spot and struggling for ideas whilst out on location. I found it easy to get ideas to have in the content of each shot and completed the task quite quickly. I made sure not to break the 180 degree rule, and film all shots on the same side on the subjects face (To her left or her right) and to not pass the 'invisible' line. 

Feedback:

I was praised on the overall appearance of my sequence, I created a good shots with good perspectives and a creative 'something else' shot with good control of the depth of field. 

I was told that the object in my 'something else' shot, could have filled more of the screen, so next time I need to have it positioned higher up in the shot. Another thing I was told to think about in the future, was the subjects hair. If the subject has long hair, make sure its tucked behind their ear or pulled back so it doesn't dangle in front of the face and obstruct it from view as this disengages the audience from the interviewee. 

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