Preliminary task filming

During filming we managed to get all of the shots in our list filmed within around one and a half hours, as we had some spare time left in which we could use our locations as well as the camera and actors, we shot a couple of extra clips (such as the one of the interrogator walking up the stairs) impromptu so that we had a few more options during editing.

Unfortunately, we had to re-shoot some clips as we had issues with things such as the actors laughing or people walking into shot. Although this lengthened both the filming and editing processes it allowed us to refine the shots somewhat, tweaking things such as how an actor walks etc.

Preliminary task shotlist

Shot number	Shot type	Camera movement	Length	Int/ext	Props	Equipment
1	Establishing	Tilt (downwards)	5-6 secs	Interior		Tripod
2	Full shot		6-7 secs	Interior	Winter clothing	Tripod
3	Over-the-shoulder shot	Tracking	6-7 secs	Interior
4	Medium Match on action		2-3 secs	Interior		Tripod
5	Close up	Tracking	6-7 secs	Interior		Dolly
6	POV shot		4-5 secs	Interior		Tripod
7	-Shot 6 repeated from 2 angles with 180 degree rule- Length: ~20 seconds

This is the initial shot list for our shoot. We will use this while shooting to make sure that all of the clips we film match what we planned in the storyboard. This will also help us plan our shoot, helping us to be as effective and efficient as possible.

Preliminary task script

Script for the interrogation

Interrogator: (calmly) So, where are they?

Suspect: …………………

Interrogator: (more firmly) Where are they?

Suspect: (trembling) I … I can’t t-tell you…

Interrogator: (commanding voice) Tell me where they are

Suspect: (more fear) I c-c-c-can’t …

Interrogator: If you don’t tell me where they are, you will regret it

[fade to black]


Our video will feature an interrogation scene near the end; the script for this can be seen above. During this scene the interrogator will raise his voice slightly, with the suspect also becoming more fearful as the scene progresses. This will serve as the climax for our piece, showing the audience who the interrogator is and the purpose for his movements in the first section of the piece.

Preliminary task storyboard

This is the storyboard we created for our preliminary task. We decided that a lot of emphasis should be put on the build up to the conversation as our production will be a crime drama (which is a hybrid genre). On our storyboard we have a sketch of what will be in the shot, with annotations and further explanation underneath.

Preliminary task genre

Before creating the storyboard for our film we began by selecting a genre for our film to fit in to. We chose to create a crime drama as we felt that it would be one of the genres that would work well on a film with a low production value (we could hardly make a decent explosion for an action scene in an action film, for example). We're also all fans of crime dramas and so have watched many; therefore we have beneficial experience in viewing them.

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