Evaluation

The biggest complication we had when creating the shot list, storyboard and script is that there wasn't much communication between us and this made it difficult to create a shot list without knowing what was in the storyboard. Nevertheless, the storyboard, script and shot list turned out okay and seemed to work well when filming but for next time we'll have to communicate more when creating the thing we need for post-production. Also, the preproduction should be completed and uploaded to all of our blogs sooner rather than later just to avoid the hassle of doing it after.

Strengths:

Everybody had a role to play in the making of the clip; actor or director and it was helpful having four people in the group because this made the whole process a lot quicker and a more efficient use of our time. Also, the plot to the film was good and along I believe with were within the conventions of an interrogation clip but also had an element of comedy and kept it within the 21st century and people laughed so we hope that’s a good sign. Also, the music played at the beginning suited the film really well and added to the suspense as to why the person was there and added to the seriousness of the situation which turned out to be not so serious. Furthermore, the man behind the mirror worked well as an enigma code as the audience had to guess what was going to happen next. We also importantly stuck to the 180 degree rule which made the film look more professional.

Weaknesses:

Our greatest demise was the lighting, although it seemed to be bright when recording and when it played on the ‘vlc’ player was too dark at some points to see what was going on. Despite the darkness and the solitary lamp fulfilling the criteria of an interrogation it was notably too dark and this is something we’ll have to consider for next time. Moreover, one or two of the cuts were of poor quality and didn’t look up to standard, so before we shoot and edit the next film I’ll have to play around with the editor to get accustomed to it. Furthermore, the framing could have been better as the audience didn’t really get a chance to identify with the characters as their faces weren’t clearly shown and too much of the background was instead.

For our production the mise-en-scene could be changes because we need to take lighting into more consideration when filming. The props that were used worked well especially with the already cracked phone and the (not so) serious interrogation tool. The setting was also good as we were able to use the false mirror looking onto a dark room. Sound was also used well as it was clearly heard. However, the attention to detail could have been better as the CCTV template was photo shopped instead of moving with time. The cinematography was also good because we had a wide range of shoots with the security camera shot working well with the conventions of an interrogation. 

                                                                                                                     

Preliminary task.

planning

Shot List – 4L4

4L4

Shot No.	Shot	Filmed?
1	High angle shot of interrogator entering room and approaching table with victim.
2	Birds eye view of table showing hammer and ‘in-tact phone’.
3	Over shoulder shot from interrogator looking at confused victim.
4	Over shoulder shot from victim looking at interrogator speak.
5	Over shoulder shot from interrogator listening to victim speak
6	Over shoulder shot from man behind mirror looking at victims reaction to phone being smashed
7	Close-up of smashed phone.
8	Close up of victims face.
9	Over shoulder shot of man behind mirror leaving.
10	Security camera being turned off.
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“404”

Written By

Abayomi, Callum, Mamduh and Abdi

        

        1.

INT. CLASSROOM/INTERROGATION ROOM - DAY

In the middle of the classroom lies Abdi, who is staring around the room in confusion and almost squirming as he wonders why exactly he’s been strapped to a chair with a plastic over his head, sitting by a table with another seat opposite him.

Before shutting the door behind him, Mamduh walks into the room and proceeds to remove the plastic bag from Abdi’s head.

ABDI

(gasping for air)

What is this?

Mamduh then places a hammer on the table and lays both of his hands on it while looking down at Abdi.

MAMDUH

(in a gruff tone)

You know what this is about.

Abdi continuously, yet slowly shakes his head at this claim.

Mamduh slaps the table in anger.

MAMDUH

(angry)

We are not going to play this game! You know exactly why you’re here! You know downloading songs illegally will wind you up in places like these!

Abdi continues to shake his head at the dialogue of the interrogator.

ABDI

(whimpering)

No… no…

MAMDUH

(in discontent)

That’s it.

Mamduh grabs the hammer he placed on the table earlier and looks at Abdi directly.

MAMDUH

(quite malevolently)

Look at the phone.

Abdi looks directly at the phone but within a second, Mamduh smashes it using that same hammer he grabbed and he [Abdi] goes on to start screaming.

A man behind a mirror observes from another room as all this takes place and then gingerly walks out of the room as Mamduh goes on to turn off a security camera.

CUTS TO BLACK

Media awards

My first choice will be 'Tribulations'

This clip was good because it had a non-linear narrative which entices the audience to watch more of it and throughout the clip non-diegetic and parallel music is played which adds to the seriousness of the clip and situation going on. Also there is some dialogue towards the middle of somebody talking on the phone which allows the audience to understand whats going on. Furthermore, the constant use of medium and long shots allow the audience to see the whole picture and whats going on. Also, the scene is of a normal house which makes the plot of a kidnapping seem very suspicious. I like this film because it was swift and and although montage editing was used it all went together nicely. Moreover, the costumes went well with the scene as the men in suits were the 'bad guys' and the props used were fitting of the scene with a basic van and planted phone.

My next favourite clip is 'The Experiment'

The use of extreme close up shots at the  beginning of a planning board adds suspense which makes the audience want to connect the dots as to whats going on with the planning board. Furthermore, the clip uses several panning shots which allow the audience to see the whole picture. I particularly like the fact clips of the main character were used from the past to give a brief background and that the narrative voiced over by the protagonist is also a sound bridge. The clip also uses montage editing which is a nice feature as there are a often a lot of different things involved with an experiment just like the clips. The tracking shot of the main character running gives the audience a brief glimpse of what the opposition is seeing. Moreover, natural lighting is used throughout the clip and this makes it more realistic.

Good presentation:

. Lots of planning involved with a detailed story board

.Sort out whos playing what part 

.Make sure the group you're working with has good communication 

.Dont make it look 'amateur' with too many cuts or fade aways and try to make professional