Download - Our evaluation of our chase sequence
OUR EVALUATION OF OUR CHASE SEQUENCE
Hazel Nasho, Amy Crow, Olivia Dixon, and Natalie Wood
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.