1. OUR EVALUATION OF OUR
CHASE SEQUENCE
Amy Crow, Olivia Dixon, Hazel Nasho and Natalie Wood
2. INITIAL IDEA
We were given a plot to create a short sequence of a chase, which had to be
under a minute long. We decided to base our chase around a female with a
mobile phone. We chose this because we felt that we could play around a lot
with the plot. One thing we wanted to achieve was that there could be possible
storylines behind the sequence; we wanted to give it two meanings.
A) the female could be getting mugged for her phone OR
B) the chaser is going to get her phone back from the female using it.
3. FILMING PROCESS
When the plot had been finalised, we then began to decide on which
locations would be suitable for the sequence and particular scenes.
We also used boards to hold up at the beginning of each take so that when
it came to the editing process we know which takes of each shot were correct.
We had to make sure that when we were filming we picked locations with
similar lighting to ensure that when the sequence was pieced together there
were no dramatic changes.
4. MISE-EN-SCENE
In the first shot Hazel is alone, this makes her vulnerable. At the start of
the sequence she is walking in an alleyway which connotes danger.
A change in location half way through the sequence allows the audience to
gage how far the chase has travelled.
Amy is the chaser. She wears a hooded jacket which is stereotypical for a
criminal.
Woodland areas are typical locations for hiding in. We used a small area of
trees for the end of our sequence when Hazel was hiding from the chaser.
5. SHOTS
Using different camera angles is essential to ensure you portray different
emotions.
A selection of the shots we used were: over the shoulder, high angle, pan
and long distance shot.
We also made sure that there were a combination of shots that were filmed
on a tripod and were filmed handheld. A handheld shot was useful in the chase
scene as it gave the effect of running.
6. EDITING
When piecing the film together we originally put cuts between every shot, but
then changed it to having cuts only at the end so that the chase section appeared to
be quicker. We added fades at the beginning to make transitions between shots
smoother so there is a contrast.
We had to choose a soundtrack that would be fitting to the plot. An
instrumental track seemed more appropriate than a track with lyrics. We used
Palladio. When placing the track over the visual clips we chose to have the slower
parts at the beginning and the faster more dramatic parts at the end when the chase
is developing.
7. HOW WILL THIS HELP US?
We have learnt how to use iMovie and edit together a short film adding soundtracks and
effects.
We have learnt that different shots portray different moods and that certain shots work
better in certain genres of film.
We have learnt how to set up a digital camera and tripod correctly and learnt different
styles of filming.
When watching the film back we realised that in one shot the tripod can be seen in the
background. When filming our main task later on this is something we shall have to take into
consideration and make sure everything is moved out of the area being filmed.
ALL OF THESE POINTS WILL HELP US WITH OUR MAIN TASK
8. SUCCESS CRITERIA -
ADVANCED PRODUCTION
Candidates must show a controlled use of the camera, attention to framing , variety
of shot sizes and close attention to mise en scene. (We took into consideration what
was in the shot and where the characters were positioned in the shot.)
Candidates must use a range of shot transitions, captions and other effects whilst
editing film together. (We thought carefully about which transitions should go where in
the film. We kept the cuts for the latter half and used fades nearer the beginning.
Candidates must make sure there is proficient organisation of location, costume or
props. (We made sure the chaser was wearing a hooded jacket to make her look more
dangerous and we picked locations which made the victim look more vulnerable.
