118 Advert

The video shows this years very short 118 advertisement clips. A couple of months ago I actually witnessed them filming one of these clips in a park close to where I live. At 1:00 it shows the last small advert which I saw them film. It was really interesting to see the equipment they used and also quite surprising to see how many times they had to repeat the shot in order for it to be correct. A dolly shot was used as it follows the two characters as they are running. In order to get this shot there was a track which the camera run along and it created some very smooth footage. In our film openings we obviously won't have this kind of equipment but we hopefully will be able to produce these impressive shots; maybe the trampoline is going to have to make another appearance.

In the other clips there is a variety of camera shots and movements. Very subtle Panning and Tracking Up shots are used when the characters are playing cricket. In the boxing advert there is a good use of Close Ups and Over the Shoulder shots which brings all the action into a small space and really shows the characters emotions (terrible acting). An Aerial shot is used in the snooker scene. All of these different shots entice the viewer and also allow them to understand the comedy factor to the adverts.

Film Opening from Media Student

I think this is a really powerful opening done by a media studies student. We watched this in class on Friday and it had everyone hiding behind their hands. I think the simple audio used is really affective, I have always thought that music would be quite a good option for a film opening but seeing this has really changed my opinion. The filming is also very good and they have used a variety of camera angles and movements. It is very haunting and a really brilliant film opening for what is obviously going to be of a horror genre.

 

Practise Film

Here is our final Practise film.

Behind the scenes of the Arc Shot and following the 180 degree rule

Here is a video of us creating an arc shot for our practise filming. We luckily had the markings on the floor for guidance so we managed to follow it to make a complete circle. There is also footage at the end of me and Lucy realising about the 180 degree rule so we made sure we didn't break it.

Vlog in Waitrose

We did a quick vlog in waitrose explaining the supposed point of view shot from a basket it also gives a slight handheld affect as it is a little wobbly. Me and Anna were very passionate about this shot and we eventually got Rachel and Lucy on board.

Individual Vlog Take 8589

Finally a decent (ish) vlog on the equipment we received in Fridays lesson and how we have started to film using a variety of camera movements.

First attempt at an 'Individual' Vlog

I think this is an example of what not to do when creating a vlog.