Skills Audit: Filming

On the 9th of March, we took the cameras out from 9am to 3pm, and completely filmed our entire thriller opening. To begin we brought out our storyboard, whilst attempting to follow it we found there were various extra shots we could include, this was partly because we weren't familiar with surroundings and what was there. Myself and Rosa were the directors and did all of the filming. We filmed chronologically in order of the storyboard. Firstly was the section where Sarah go dressed; I began with getting the close ups of her applying her make-up. This was also followed in order, so nothing seemed misplaced or not sho. This included, lip gloss, mascara, shoes, jacket, bracelet, earrings and bag. I took shots that showed normality as planned, so that later there would be a greater impact on the audience when suspense was built.
The next series of shots were of Sarah at the door, we filmed this at Rosa's house too, but in different bedrooms so it was not obvious. As she approached the door, we took a panning shot from the sky to the house to suggest a change of time. Many match cuts were included her, of her at the door, to her pressing the door bell. When David goes to open the door, I took a shot that was a point of view shot as well as normal mid shot, this went well together. As they entered the living room, Rosa took a shot of Sarah sitting on the sofa, a long mid shot, this suggest she is somewhat of a prey, and the shots of David in the kitchen, will suggest he is the predator. Whilst Davids in the kitchen we took several shots of him taking out the glasses, to show it significance. I took a panning shot of him entering the kitchen, assuring he was in the frame at all times. A close up of him putting the glasses down was vital to highlight its importance.
The next scene was the most significant part of our Thriller opening, it was of Sarah drinking the drugged Vodka. We included, point of view shots from David to show he is watching her as she drinks it. A close up of the bottom of the glass following her as she drinks as well as a mid shot to show clearly the whole picture, this all in all should create a sinister and suspenseful effect. We plan to use slow pacing here to contribute to this effect.
They both then go upstairs, here i took a close up of him holding her hand as he lifts her up. When they go upstairs, many match cuts were taken. A close up of their feet, an aerial shot, and a shot where they walk up to the frame. The final shot was of David closing the door, here I plan to use slow pace editing as well as using a close up of the door knob as he shuts it, as the last shot ending our opening. It will show entrapment and create suspense for the audience.