Final Shoot-The Argument

This is our final shoot of this sequence. Here are the different parts of the scene and why and how we made them successful and overcame our previous problems with timing and keeping the characters in the shot.


This is the first scene from a slightly low angle shot, showing me and Jacob sat together on the sofa watching the television. After much practice with the timing before and after experimental shots, we were very used to the rythms of when to move by the time this version was shot on camera. It also meant that it was much easier for us to stay focused and serious and make sure it was the acting that was being focused on. Taslima was also a lot more conscious on the timing this time around, as we had previously practiced this alot to ensure we get it just right, based on the timing of the music. This meant that everything was in place in this scene at the right time, and that I stood up to go out of the shot when I needed to. We were very pleased with this outcome, as we knew exactly when to move around and do our actions and they fitted very well.


This is the next video showing me to one side of the camera and the peak of Jacob's head looking up at me about to rise up as we argue. This was good effectively timing wise, as we again were all very aware after much practice where everything needed to be. Jacob does laugh right at the end of the video, however we are planning to replace the last few seconds if need be by either placing the next scene a couple of seconds ahead, or using the time later on in the video for things like blackouts or fades where desired.



This is the third part of the scene, where me and Jacob are stood slightly left of the camera to show the door, and giving the impression to the audience that an associated action is about to take place with this. The shot looks very still and effective from this angle, which we all agreed was successful, as it allows for Jacob to move freely over to the door without the camera having to follow and lose control. We then see Jacob move over to the door and I follow him before going to sit down onto the sofa in despair.


This scene is the final one in the sequence, and is a close up of me sat with my hands to my head in despair and sadness on the sofa after the argument has taken place, not knowing what will happen next. The camera stays controlled in this and shows strong continuity from when I go to sit down previously, so we decided that this would be the one we would use as a final shot.