Update from work completed over the holiday period.

I thought I would further my Media Studies A2 by spending my own time, rather than lesson time to try and complete some outstanding work so when we return, we will have passed the expectations of us and ultimately would complete our five minute film within a shorter time period. So the progress of how extra work was completed was due to me taking a picture on my phone of the different storyboards. Then sending these photos over email. And then having the photos on a larger scale so at home I had the chance to complete the scripts of the even numbers (as Ed is doing the odd numbers).

These are my results:

Part 3

Shot 1 starts off with a fade into shot two. Shot two is of the camera facing downwards at the protagonists feet. The camera will be a Point-Of-View-Shot and to make it more realistic we will make the camera blur when focusing on the legs. We may be able to do this while filming by moving the camera quickly or we will do it in the editing stage by adding effects. This will help show the confusion of the character and will help to put the viewer in the characters perspective.

Shot 4 and 6 also link to each other being an almost identical shot where the antagonist torturer is tapping out the ash of his cigarette. The repetition of this shot will emphasise the menacing atmosphere where the viewers will be left in suspense for the next shot to find out where the protagonist is, and his current situation. The camera will be featured at a low angle so when the character taps out some ash it will also help to show the characters freedom of movement and power, unlike the other character.

Shot 8 is a mid-shot of the antagonist, with the protagonist being featured behind. This broader shot will emphasise the antagonists authority over the protagonist whereby the protagonist has been reduced to a smaller size. There will be emphasis on the antagonist diagetic sound, may be by caressing the torture weapon because it will create a menacing sound and atmosphere for the audience.

Shot 10 is the antagonist walking towards the protagonist slowly with a very slight zoom showing more distinctly the protagonists fear. A tracking camera movement will follow the character very slowly with this zoom.

Shot 12 follows on from this and shows the impact of the torture weapon on the character that is tied up. A swift fast paced camera movement slices the characters face leaving blood on the wall which is then followed up by the next shot where the camera pans away and focuses on this blood that has been left on the wall. Then without any character in shot the viewer will hear the diagetic screams of the character who is being tortured.

Part 4

This shot shows a close up of one of the terrorists with an exchange of dialogue after the surprise of the gun shot. Some examples of dialogue that could be used includes “Find them and kill them”. A slight zoom will be introduced showing this characters anger.

Shot 4 is when the bag is placed over the protagonists head. It will be a completely dark shot with the continuance of the confusion and shouting by the other characters mixed with some gunfire. This shot will continue for about 4 seconds from the protagonists perspective so a lot more diagetic sound of the heavy breathing and fear. Perhaps the attempt to move his head will also emphasise this.

Shot 6 will be a surprise for the viewer where the darkness of having the bag on for some period of time will be contrasted with a sharp bright light. This is to show the antagonists lack of light with the bag over the head and a perhaps a symbol to show he is safe. But what is the ending situation with the character? Is he killed by the terrorists? Or is he saved by this unfamiliar character? The enigma is for the viewers to decide.

This may seem like a blur for the examinar but it is purely to help the group out so everyone in the group has an idea about progress made, additions to the shots and if there is any problems they will contact me.