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Clip Number

Clip Length Shot Type What happens in the clip?

Reason for using/not using

1 00:00:11 Medium The boys are seen playing poker

Dolly was not smooth/was disrupted


Dolly was not smooth/was disrupted


There was no movement within the camera. Did not work as well
















George looked at the camera


Camera dolly was not smooth enough


Camera dolly was not smooth enough


I am using this shot because the acting and camera movement were of a standard that wanted. Any bumps in the dolly can be fixed in post

15 00:00:23 Close-up Ben is shuffling poker chips in his hand

The movement did not feel as fluid/natural as I wanted it to appear

16 00:00:30 Close-up Ben is shuffling poker chips in his hand

I am using this shot because the movement was smooth enough to allow me to achieve the desired affect.

17 00:00:21 Close-up George is shuffling cards

George did not break the deck within the centre of the frame


The shuffle failed


George stopped shuffling the cards too early


The last shuffle was not the correct pace


I am using this shot, as both shuffles were fast and central

22 00:00:08 Close-up, Dutch angle

George is shuffling cards

I am using this shot because George achieves a fast enough shuffle

23 00:00:08 Close-up, Dutch angle

George is shuffling cards

The shuffling was to messy within this shot

24 00:00:39 Close-up Ben shuffles and deals cards

I am using this shot as it features a perfect range of movement which I can cut to better suit the pace of the trailer

25 00:00:08 Close-up Ben lays the cards down

The movement was not central and the

on the table movement was too slow

26 00:00:05 Close-up Ben lays the cards down on the table

Movement too slow


Movement too slow


Movement too slow


Movement too slow


Movement too slow


Movement too slow


Movement not central


Movement too slow


Movement too slow


Movement too slow


Movement too slow


Movement not central


Movement too slow


Movement too slow


I am using this because the cards were dealt fast and the alignment of the cards was central

41 00:00:08 Medium Close-up

Will moves in from the right of the frame and reaches for the lock of the door

Will came into the frame too centrally and moved to the lock too quickly



Will came into the frame too centrally



Will’s movements were too quick



Will walked in with his head out of the frame



Will walked in with his head out of the frame



Will moved into the centre of the frame instead of the right of the frame



I am using this shot because Will paced his movement perfectly and I achieved the composition which I wanted

48 00:00:14 Close-up Will picks the lock

Shadows are cast by the light


Camera is knocked by Will


Shadows are cast by the light


The shadows are too strong


I am using this because shadows are not prominent in the area which I wish to cut around


The camera is knocked by Will

54 00:00:06 Close-up George lifts the cards in order to view them

Movement too fast


Movement too fast


The cards were dropped


I am using this shot because the cards are raised for the perfect amount of time and are in focus

58 00:00:03 Close-up George folds by throwing his cards into the camera

The cards did not hit the camera


George’s hand movement was not natural







63 00:00:07 Close-up George folds by throwing his cards into


the camera64 00:00:04 Close-up George folds

by throwing his cards into the camera





































I am using this shot as the cards perfectly block out the camera and George’s movement appears natural

83 00:00:07 Long shot The two robbers push open the door after picking the lock

Will is standing and the door swings open too fast


The door swings open too fast


Will stood up

86 00:00:08 Long shot The two robbers push open the door after picking

I am using this shot, as the robbers appear very menacing. This tone

the lock is matched by the speed of the door opening


The door swings open too fast

88 00:00:06 Medium Will steps into frame holding a baseball bat, catching the boys attention in the process

Performance was not of the quality I wanted. Actors laugh


Performance was not of the quality I wanted.




Shot interrupted





94 00:00:04 Medium Will steps into frame holding a baseball bat, catching the boys attention


in the process95 00:00:02 Medium Will steps into

frame holding a baseball bat, catching the boys attention in the process

Shot interrupted




George looks at the camera


Shot interrupted




I am using this shot as all of the actors time there actions perfectly and give convincing reactions

101 00:00:06 Close-up, two shot

The robbers step in from left of the frame. They are approaching the boys

One of the actors did not position themselves correctly in the shot

102 00:00:07 Close-up, The robbers Something

two shot step in from left of the frame. They are approaching the boys

distracted an actor

103 00:00:08 Close-up, two shot

The robbers step in from left of the frame. They are approaching the boys

I am using this shot as both actors positioned themselves correctly in a synchronised way

104 00:00:10 Low angle, medium two-shot

One of the robbers stands intimidatingly while the other places a bag over the camera (person)

Just a run through of the shot



Will did not place the bag over the camera



One of the actors did not raise the bat in time and appeared too rushed



One of the actors did not raise the bat in time



Attempted a variation of the bat holding. I decided to go with the original idea



I am using this shot as the actors manage to time their movements to the pace that I want

110 00:00:07 Medium A continuation of the robber’s movements towards the boys

One of the boys looks into the camera

111 00:00:03 Medium A continuation of the robber’s movements towards the boys

I am using this shot because all of the boys offer convincing performances and time their actions well

112 00:00:10 Low angle medium

Cris begins drinking the last of a bottle of water

Took too long to drink the water



He screwed the cap of the bottle on which added more time to the shot



I am using this shot because the movements were quick and fluid, which would fit with the pace that I am attempting to set

115 00:00:06 Low, dutch angle

Cris places the bottle down

Movement was too slow

medium and picks up a roll of tape. He places the tape down in favour of a gun and picks up the bottle again

116 00:00:09 Low, dutch angle medium

Cris places the bottle down and picks up a roll of tape. He places the tape down in favour of a gun and picks up the bottle again

Movement was too slow



Movement was messed up



Shot interrupted



Movement too slow

120 00:00:06 Low, dutch Cris places the I wanted a different

angle medium

bottle down and picks up a roll of tape. He places the tape down in favour of a gun and picks up the bottle again

variation of pace



I wanted a different variation of the movement



Bottle falls off of the side



I am using this shot because Cris completes the range of movement in a fast, smooth, and natural way

124 00:00:25 High angle, Close-up

Cris pulls tape out from the roll

Test of framing



Movement was too gentle



Better composition/lighting required

127 00:00:02 High angle, Cris pulls tape Movement went

Close-up out from the roll

slightly too far out of frame



I am using this shot as it reflects the speed and swiftness of movement that I want

129 00:00:04 Low angle, close up

Cris wraps the tape around the bottle and the gun in order to attach the two

Problem with the tape



Movement not quick enough



Movement not quick enough



I am using this shot as Cris manages to complete the action naturally and with enough speed

133 00:00:07 Medium tracking shot

We follow Cris from the toilet to the room with the hostage in it

I am using this shot because it works perfectly as a short transition between the rooms, with good composition

134 00:00:05 Medium A briefcase is removed from the shot and we see a hostage in the background

Camera changed focus too late


Camera changed focus too late and the camera shook too much


Positioning was not correct






I am using this shot because the briefcase managed to block the appropriate amount of the frame, revealing the hostage



141 00:00:08 Medium The boys leave but Cris stops in the doorframe and begins to turn to the hostage

Cris did not complete his range of actions accurately


Cris stopped too early

143 00:00:07 Medium The boys leave but Cris stops in the

Cris stopped too late

doorframe and begins to turn to the hostage


Cris’ movement appears too unatural


Cris looks at the camera


Cris’ movement appears too delayed


Cris turns and raises the gun too quick


I needed Cris to perform his action differently



150 00:00:08 Medium The boys leave but Cris stops in the


doorframe and begins to turn to the hostage


I am using this shot because Cris manages to capture the performance that is appropriate for the scene


Cris turns and raises the gun

The position of the gun was wrong



Cris did not turn into the position


















Cris’ body position was slightly off



Cris did not turn into the position



I am using this clip as Cris manages to time his movement perfectly and raise the gun into the correct position

162 00:00:05 Extreme Close-up

Cris pulls the trigger of the gun

Out of focus and movement was not central within the frame


Cris pulls the trigger of the gun

I am using this shot as I captured enough takes of the trigger being pulled with good composition

164 00:00:07 Close-up Reaction shot of someone being shot in the head. Fake blood shoots

I am using this shot because the blood spray was matched perfectly by the movement of the

out from the back

actor in order to create a convincing effect

165 00:00:05 Low angle medium shot

William removes the bag from the head of the victim and is disgusted by the sight

Composition was wrong



Movement did not match what I wanted within the next shot









Shot interrupted





William removes the bag from the head of the

Run through

victim and is disgusted by the sight









Someone was in the background of the shot






Movement was too jolted



I wanted more variations of the movement


William removes the bag from the head of the


victim and is disgusted by the sight






I am using this shot as it manages to set up the next shot perfectly with an appropriate performance

181 00:00:09 MCU William turns in disgust and attempts to compose himself

The framing of the action was wrong


The framing of the action was wrong


Will did not pick up the camera


The movement was not correct


The performance was not to the standard I wanted


The performance was not to the standard I wanted

187 00:00:07 MCU William turns in disgust and

I wanted to try from a slightly altered

attempts to compose himself

angle


I am using this shot because I feel the composition works better for the movement

189 00:00:04 Close-up Will raises the polaroid to photograph the body

I am using this because the camera is positioned perfectly and the use of practical flash gives me the ability to transition from scene to scene more convincingly

190 00:00:29 Profile medium

Will sits in the interrogation room contemplating the story

I am using this shot since William gave me the performance I needed

191 00:00:24 Close-up Reveals Williams bruised hands. He shifts nervously

I wanted more variations of the action


I am using this shot as Will’s movement appears natural






Will’s eyes scan the room

The performance was not what I wanted for the scene















I am using this shot because Will’s eyes look around with the intensity to match the scene

201 00:00:17 Close-up Clock ticking The framing of the image was too tight. Causing parts of the clock to appear out of frame

202 00:00:14 Close-up Clock ticking I am using this shot as it allows enough room for the clock to not be too obscured when I begin editing


Clock ticking This does not match with the previous shot which I want to use


Clock ticking I am using this shot as it matches with the movement of the clock on the previous shot

205 00:00:10 Close-upHigh angle

Recorder being pressed

I am using this shot as the composition is good and I leave the shot running for enough time to set the pace

206 00:00:06 Close-up Recorder being pressed

Failed to make the movement smooth





209 00:00:05 Close-up Recorder I am using this shot

being pressed because the movement appears very natural

210 00:00:17 Dolly right Medium

The camera moves over the room, revealing that Will is being recorded

The dolly was not smooth enough




















The camera moves over the room, revealing that


Will is being recorded






I am using this shot as it was a smooth dolly and the camera was framed well

220 00:00:06 Close-up Polaroid’s are placed on the table and one slides into frame

The polaroid’s were not aligned symmetrically




I am using this shot because the Polaroid’s are perfectly aligned. The movement also does not take up much time

223 00:00:17 Close-up (overhead)

Polaroid’s are placed on the table and one slides into frame


224 00:00:06 Close-up (overhead)

Polaroid’s are placed on the table and one slides into frame

I am using this shot because the Polaroid’s are perfectly aligned. The movement also does not take up much time


Will looks at the camera

There is no expression on Will’s face









I wanted to have more variations of Will’s expression



I am using this shot as Will manages to reflect the intense nature of the scene with his expression

230 00:00:13 Dolly Left Close-up

The camera moves over the evidence as Will picks up one of the polaroid’s

The composition was not correct



The composition was not correct and Will did not pick up the polaroid



Camera movement too shaky






Will’s movement was too delayed





The camera moves over

Camera movement too shaky and

the evidence as Will picks up one of the polaroid’s

composition not correct



I am using this shot as the movement was well paced and the composition was correct for the aspect ration in which I am shooting for. Any slight shakes of the camera can be easily fixed within post production

238 00:00:06 Close-up Briefcase latch being opened (left)

The movement was too slow


I am using this shot because the movement is smooth and fast


I wanted him to unlock the briefcase with one hand

241 00:00:03 Close-up Briefcase latch being opened (Right)

Did not perform enough movements


Movement appeared unnatural


Only one movement was performed


Camera was at the wrong angle


I am using this shot as Cris manages to perform the range of movement with enough speed and smoothness

246 00:00:21 Low angle The boys The two boy’s

Medium Close-up (three shot)

open the briefcase to find a large amount of money/drugs

reactions were wrong

247 00:00:28 Medium Close-up (three shot)

The boys open the briefcase to find a large amount of money/drugs

The reaction of the boys was still not correct and the positioning of the boys in the background was slightly off



One of the boys looks off camera instead of at the briefcase



None of the boys appeared prepared for the briefcase to open



One of the boys appears to be laughing



I wanted to experiment with variations of the shot







254 00:00:12 Medium The boys I am using this shot

Close-up (three shot)

open the briefcase to find a large amount of money/drugs

despite one of the boys laughing. I can cut before this happens since the boys complete the range of movement with convincing reactions



One of the boys moves too quickly


A bag is removed from George’s head

The bag gets caught as it gets pulled off






George laughs



George does not look to his right






George Laughs









George was not prepared



George was distracted





A bag is removed from


George’s head268 00:00:06 Medium

Close-upA bag is removed from George’s head













I am using this shot because George gives a convincing performance and manages to perform the full range of movements

273 00:00:07 Close-up George struggles against the handcuffs

Does not complete full range of movement


Movement seems unnatural


Movement seems unnatural


I am using this shot because George completes the range of movements that are required in a convincing way


Does not complete the range of movement that was necessary for the shot


Does not complete the range of movement that was necessary for the shot

279 00:00:09 Medium Continuation Movement appears

Three shot of George looking to his right to discover his friends are unconscious

unnatural

280 00:00:05 Medium Three shot

Continuation of George looking to his right to discover his friends are unconscious

Movement appears unnatural


Continuation of George looking to his right to discover his friends are unconscious

I am using this shot because George completes his movement convincingly while Ben adds a good reaction to George


George looks outward in shock

George Laughs



George unprepared



Performance was not good enough






George laughs






Others were not prepared






George laughs


George looks outward in

I am using this as George manages a

shock convincing performance, timing his actions well

292 00:00:02 Close-up Dutch angle

A criminal swings a bat towards Ben’s face

Movement too slow



Movement too slow



Movement not exaggerated enough



Camera movement too jolted



Ben needs to stay within the frame as much as possible



I am using this shot because the swing of the bat is timed perfectly with Ben’s reaction. Ben’s reaction is believable


George is punched in the face

The angle and the reaction was not convincing



Georges reaction was not quite to the standard which I wanted



The angle of the punch ruined the effect



I am using this shot because both actors offer convincing actions and I can adjust the movement in post further in order to match the style which I want

301 00:00:01 Close-up A gun is raised to Cris’

Cris’ expression was too exaggerated for

head what I was attempting to achieve

303 00:00:01 Close-up A gun is raised to Cris’ head

Cris’ expression was too exaggerated for what I was attempting to achieve

















312 00:00:11 Close-up A gun is I am using this shot

raised to Cris’ head

as Cris’ performance was kept at a level which works well with the tone of the scene

313 00:00:05 Medium Dutch angle tracking shot

Cris attempts to escape by crawling

I am using this shot because Cris’ expression appears very believable

314 00:00:07 Medium Dutch angle tracking shot

Cris attempts to escape by crawling

Cris’ expression was slightly too exaggerated

315 00:00:05 Low Dutch angle long shot

Continuation of Cris crawling. His captor approaches from around the corner

I wanted to try variations of movement speeds



I wanted to try variations of movement speeds



I wanted the two’s movements to be more synchronised



I am using this shot as the guard enters the room in a way that seems like more of a shock to Cris. Cris reacts well

319 00:00:21 Close up A blow torch is ignited

I am using this shot as I managed to incorporate enough different composition within one clip

320 00:00:06 Close up A blow torch is ignited

The angles within the other clip

worked better for the scene

321 00:00:07 Long shot George walks through the forest in search of a bag

George did not complete the range of movement. An object was not placed in front of the camera in order to allow a transition


An object was not placed in front of the camera in order to allow a transition


The object did not cover enough of the lens


Accidently knocked the camera with the object


I am using this shot as the transition is timed perfectly and covers enough of the frame in order to let me blend it into another shot

326 00:00:03 Medium Close-up tracking shot

George walks towards the bag

George does not complete the movement



George does not complete the movement



The camera cuts early



The track is too slow


George walks towards the

I wanted another variation on the

tracking shot

bag movement



Composition not correct



I am using this shot because George performs his actions in the way that I intended

333 00:00:04 Close-up The bag is pulled out of frame

The action was too slow


The action was too slow


George messed up the action


George misses the bag


I wanted a variation of the action


I am using this shot as the pace in which I wanted the action is matched with Georges performance

339 00:00:04 Close-up dolly left

The bag of drugs are placed on the floor

Camera too close



Camera movment too quick



Camera too shaky and the bag was not thrown properly



Camera too shaky and bag thrown in wrong position

343 00:00:04 Close-up The bag of The bag landed

dolly left drugs are placed on the floor

wrong



Tripod in shot



The bag landed wrong



I am using this shot because the bag and camera movement were of the quality that I wanted

347 00:00:04 Medium Tracking shot

William is running toward the camera

I did not move with the camera fast enough



Someone is in the background of the shot



I am using this shot because the pace of the movement matches the intensity of the scene

350 00:00:06 Tracking Close-up

Continuation of William running (legs)

Composition was not correct



Camera movement too shaky, causing the image to appear too blurred



I did not move at the same speed as Will



I am using this shot as I got the composition that I wanted

354 00:00:03 Medium Close-up dolly left

Will stands in the field, searching around as the camera circles him

Will is supposed to stay in place but instead turns in a circle



I wanted the camera movement to wrap round Will more



Will was not prepared



Will laughs



I am using this shot as Will gives a convincing performance while the camera moves smoothly around

359 00:00:04 Long shot Will kneels down in the field with his head in his hands

I am using this shot because the slightly more distant composition works better within the aspect ratio of my film


I am not using this shot because the composition is too close


I am not using this shot because the composition is too close

362 00:00:08 Long shot dolly forward

Ben is packing weapons into the bag

The camera movement becomes too shaky and the composition becomes off

363 00:00:08 Long shot dolly forward


More movement is required by Ben otherwise he looks

static364 00:00:12 Long shot

dolly forward


I am using this shot because the dolly works well with the pace of the trailer

365 00:00:05 Close-up Dolly Right tracking shot

Ben places a gun in the bag

Movement of dolly too delayed

366 00:00:07 Close-up Dolly right tracking shot











Camera hit a bump






Dolly moves too far right



Dolly too shaky



I wanted another variation of the shot



I am using this as I matched the speed of the movement with the dolly

375 00:00:02 Low angle MCU

Ben seals the bag

I am using this one as Ben covers the lens better

376 00:00:03 Low angle Ben seals the Ben’s movement was

MCU bag slightly quicker than the first shot

377 00:00:03 Close-up The boys go to saw the person’s leg off

Movement too quick


Movement too quick


I am using this shot as Will manages to break up each aspect of his movements in the way I want. This will work well with the pace and tone


Will raises a revolver to the camera

Will raises the gun with one hand, causing the gun to be unstable and off-centre



Will raises the gun with one hand, causing the gun to be unstable and off-centre



The barrel needs to be pointed at the centre of the frame for longer



Gun is off centre



I am using this shot as the gun is centred

385 00:00:05 Close-up The hammer of the gun is pulled down causing George to turn

George’s turn appears unnatural




The person holding the gun messes up




I am using this shot because George’s turn appears natural and is timed perfectly with the click of the gun

390 00:00:17 Close-up Poison being placed into a glass

I am using this shot because the composition manages to frame the action within the shot perfectly

391 00:00:11 Close-up Poison mixing with liquid

The golden colour of the poison does not work well within the liquid

392 00:00:11 Close-up Poison mixing with liquid

I am using this shot because the red liquid creates more contrasts within the liquid


Pouring cleaning liquid in front of the lens

Cleaning liquid applied too fast


Pouring cleaning liquid in front of the lens

I am using this shot as the liquid is applied more gradually

395 00:00:04 Close-up Slide of the gun being pulled back

I left the gun slide back for too long

396 00:00:04 Close-up Slide of the gun being pulled back

I am using this shot because the gun slide is pulled in a faster pace with better composition

397 00:00:07 Medium shot

Will picks up a polaroid

He seems expressionless



He throws the card back down too quickly



I am using this shot because Will’s performance was good and was perfectly paced

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