Reflections on Filming

When planning, including continuity editing seemed easier that while filming. Although we never encountered too many difficulties, we had to make sure we were defiantly following all of the rules. Although the concept of it seems the easiest, i think the most difficult to follow was the 180 degree rule. This is because this rule has to apply throughout the whole sequence and, even though we stuck to it, i didn't think it looked clear. However, to make sure we did stick to it, we used a birds eye shot right at the beginning so that we could clearly establish the line, and also the spacial relationships between the characters. Also, because the majority of our sequence was filmed whilst sitting at a table (two tables pushed together) we could use the line between the two tables as the 180 degree line, which really helped when deciding where to place the camera.

The equipment we needed was pretty basic; we used a camera to record all of our shots, a tape on which to record it all and a tri-pod so that we could get a variety of difference shot types and angles and could also track the movement of people without having to hold it, else the shots look unprofessional. In terms of props, we didn't use much, only a tape recorder (as would be used in a police station) and paper and a pen.