Camera Work - Editing

To test how to use the camera in different angles we used editing to put together a short scene where the camera changes angles according to the 180 degree rule. In order to do this we had to film the clip more than once, each time in different angles according to what works best for the plot of the story. Once we had put together the different angles of the video we used the computer to edit each clip so it works together and creates a running through video. The camera shots we use are the mid shot, which is used when the characters are in conversation. This is effective in seeing the facial expressions they show. We use mid shot in different ways, one being the over the shoulder shot, this is from both halves of the conversation so we can see each of their expressions. We use close up of the face to see facial expressions, and we zoom out into a mid shot again. This is done by filming two seperate clips and making sure we put them together in a way that works best. We also have to make sure that the camera work doesn't ruin the continuity of the performance, so we had to make sure that in editing we got the character catching the jumper before it falls, this way it makes sense when she holds the jumper and throws it onto the ground, we do this in a close up as it hits the floor.

I like the clip we created for this as we got to experiment with how the camera shows different shots, and how the continuity of the scene has to stay the same in order for the audiance to believe that they are watching a realistic show. I think using this type of style will help me in my opening two minutes when it comes to camera work. I think our clip was realistic and the editing works well in the mix of shots.