Filming a Sequence

Yesterday in our Media lesson we went into the studio to film a small sequence.
We set up the cameras and then were taught how to do continuity and set up a shot.


In our group we decided to film two people walking and going in for a hug. We decided to film this at many different angles. We started with a long shot of the two people walking, hugging and then walking back. We then decided to film the feet walking towards each other, we decided to do a pan shot of the feet walking but then later when we watched it back we decided it would be better if we just left the camera still so the feet go out the shot. After this shot we decided to do a close up pan of both people walking so in editing we could cut back and forth.


When we watched the sequences back we decided that we need a close up of the people hugging and to not pan the feet. We also learnt the key words to say when you are about to film these are: Standby, rolling and action.
These words make sure that everyone is ready to start filming and has all the equipment set up.
This was a good exercise to practise how to use and also not use the camera. It also showed us how to practise continuity and working with others.