Production
Hardware
When the shoot day first commenced we went and collected the Black Magic 4k Mini URSA from the studio, which we were familiar with due to having previously played around and understood it in the Camera workshops we had carried out previously in the term. Additionally, we collected a Lexer Pro memory card, viten tripod, tighten tubes and a Sennheiser Shotgun mic. However, we did not end up using the mic due to us having no diegetic sound, and the only sound being heard being the non diegetic soundtrack.
After arriving at set, and having placed the camera in position, we pulled and extended the tripod, following by making sure its both secure and in place. Attaching in precisely to the tripod. Next we used the spirit bubble and moved and adjusted the camera so. We also altered the Iso/ exposure to fit the natural lighting we were in.
Example 1- Using the tripod.
Example 2- Camera level to subject on the ground.
For this shot, we decided to use the tripod due to us wanting the camera to be level with the subject, and we wanted it to appear to look of good quality and fairly stable. Therefore we used the camera stick to move the camera reflecting the movement of the subject matter. This was vital as the camera was recording an extreme closeup so if kept still the subject matter would disappear out of the frame from time to time.
Example 3- Tripod zoomed in at high angle
For this close-up we placed the camera level on the floor, to avoid any shaking and to provide a stable surface. Constantly using the focus pull each shot to remain focused on our chosen subject.
Here we positioned the camera from a high angle looking down on her zooming in and using the focus pull creating a shallow depth of field. Creating juxtaposition between the stability of the camera and the manic/ distraught facial expression wiping the entirety of her face.
Example 4- Handheld window shot
This handheld shot was taken from inside Cornhill manor, peering through the window. The aim of this shot was to move the camera in a way that mimics someone peering out the window... Implying there's a potential suspect.
Here, we placed the camera level to the subjects on the ground, used the focus pull as well as considering the composition so that the forensics number was in focus using both the rule of thirds and shallow focus. We made sure the forensics number was in the foreground and the helmet was in the background.
Software/ online
Both Outlook email and Whastapp appeared to be extremly helpful on our shoot day as it helped us get in contact with are cast and communicate when they would need to attend and what we needed from them.