Thursday, 8 February 2018

Update 08/02

Today was my last day of filming, as I filmed the final scene of my short film.

This involved my main character and 'The Helper' ,according to Propp's Theory, as the character aids the protagonist. In the scene, my protagonist has just experienced more bullying but a 'helping hand' comes towards the camera (placing the audience in the protagonist's position) in order to help her and save her life.


In terms of costume, I brought my protagonist a dark top seen earlier in the film, with a little bit of bright colour. This reflects the hope created by the introduction of 'The Helper'. I asked my other actor to wear a floral blouse in order to reflect tranquillity and purity. I chose this actor also because of her interesting hair, dyed green. This was to represent that very different people with contrasting appearances can be friends and share a commonality.

I waited to introduce this character until the end to show audiences that this does not always happen, and often the effects of bullying are permanent.

I referenced my detailed shooting script made in the pre-production stages to know all of the shots I needed and any movements involved.

Please find some of my unedited clips below...


 
In this scene it was important to me to use two-shots in order to convey the friendship and dependency. This emphasises the importance of people helping victims of bullying, saving their lives.


These also juxtapose with the shot-reverse-shots used previously in the film in scenes between the protagonist and antagonist, showing that the confrontation will stop now action has been taken (calling the helpline number and finding a friend.)

I can now edit this scene into the rest of my film. I think that I will end with the shot of the two friends walking together and laughing. I may also add a slow motion effect onto this clip to emphasise that the character is now calmer and happier.




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