Construction: recording and editing the party scene

Construction: recording and editing the party scene




We used a  canon 750 camera to get the best quality of shot possible. The camera was placed on a tripod to stabilise the establishing shot. We then took the camera off the tripod and made the main character hold it to create a point  of view shot to create a real sense of movement and to make the viewer understand what the character was feeling during this time.

Props used:

• LED lights-set on strobe effect
• Empty bottles
• Canon 650
• Glass of water
• Projected background
• Tripod

We hired some extras to help us create a party atmosphere.

The dress code had to be casual party wear to make sure we were able to create a realistic scene.

Using this backdrop really added dimension to our filming space as we wanted to create this effect of a an excitable and packed crowded. I think the background worked up to a certain point as the image was quite still therefore it seemed slightly obvious in some shots that the people behind us were just standing still. 

We had to box everyone in so we wouldn't get the rest of the classroom in the shot-keeping the atmosphere as real as possible.

We started shooting one of our movie scenes, where we felt was going to be one of the trickiest of all.  The energy of each character was key as we needed to create a scene which would create a real sense of lightheartedness and gaiety.

The were sourced from Amazon where we spent about 10 pounds for a set of two stick on set of lights.
I proceeded to edit the numerous clips, to create a realistic party atmosphere where we would be able to follow the main character,'s Eve, feeling progressing throughout the party.

 List of shots used:

-establishing-point of view-high angle -medium close up-close up-cut-in shot-extreme close up 

All these shots used were used to give different perspectives from the character, and of the character.

We were able to concentrate a decent amount of shots and add in some filters to create effects of dizziness and to show the character's physical state deteriorating gradually after her drink it being tempered with.

Adding sound effects like pumping party music and background sounds of people talking creates a better clip as the audience can visualise the scene realistically. I also took the liberty to slip the clips and add in blurry transitions in between them when the character is filmed reacting from what was put in her drink. 

The editing had to be quite sharp as we did not want the scene to be boring. We wanted to concentrate the audiences attention on the subtle hints at the characters energy 'slowing down', throughout the film.