Group Work - Experimental Shots

This is a selection of extra experimental shots which we have created during our filming process. This set of videos will significantly help us to back up our idea in case other shots don't work as well. We are planning to use these substitute videos in case they suit better within the video or they're better then planned shots. We kept the theme of the shots very similar to planned shots, allowing us to be more experimental with the camera movement and angles rather than the concept or the theme of the shot.

1) This is a shot of the actress swinging on a swing. Although our original shots were planned on the traditional swing we decided to capture two different types of movements. This is successful as within this shot we obtained more subtle motion where the actress was significantly more exposed. The natural movement of the hair and stronger facial expression makes the shot successful even more. We are strongly considering using this shot within our video as it will match our fast cut beat in the chorus.

 

2) This is another experimental shot which represents the point of view of the actress spinning around. This allows us to make a more personal feeling, engaging the audience by the fact they can see it through the eyes of the character.

3) This is a shot taken at the underground platform. We decided to record this shot in order to obtain more movement within our video in order to emphasize the transitions and idea of travelling. This worked quite well as we obtained quite natural feeling due to people on the platform. Besides, from that we believe it's going to work really well with the fast cuts within our video.  

4) This is another shot taken in the underground setting, however this time within the train. This worked really well as  we have focused the shot on the windows. This allowed us to record fast movement of the train, reinforcing the theme of travelling. We will definitely use this video within the build up before the chorus as it will successfully emphasize the fast tempo of the beat.

5) This is a third experimental shot which we captured during our journey. The focus of this video is based on the theme of graffiti which is often identified within the youth culture. As we included an element of graffiti within our storyboard we think this is going to reinforce this idea even further, especially due to continues movement of the train demonstrating clear graffiti work. The fact that during our filming we didn't successfully capture the theme of graffiti using the model, we are thinking of using this video as a substitute.

6) This is another experimental shot, however using the GoPro camera, which allowed us to capture a really strong high angle shot using the stick. This worked quite well also due to the eye fish effect which emphasizes the dynamic nature / feeling of dance music in particular progressive house. Besides, from that it effectively reinforces the location setting emphasizing the rural feeling but urban areas in the far background.