Preliminary progression

Brandon Witter

During the production of my preliminary task I learnt basic camera angles such as shot reverse shot and implemented the 180 degree rule. I used a tripod for stability when filming. I used previous filming experience to create a basic scene as an introduction to the course. In my preliminary I used over the shoulder shots to give a realistic viewer perspective. However in my final production I aimed to produce a conventional skateboarding motion picture which contains alternative conventions.

In progression for my final product I had studied conventional skate filming techniques on ridechannel’s popular series how to film skateboarding. I watched a video called How To: Use Fisheye Lens - Skateboarding Cinematographer Mike Manzoori- In Focus. This gave detailed knowledge of filming techniques which I utilised within my final product. I used an Opteka X Grip handle for steady filming for scenes which a tripod would not be suitable for such as the one before which would not allow the camera to be low enough for.

In editing I aimed to produce an opening sequence which didn’t tell the story of the film but showed instead the talent of the main character and gave sense of location and setting which consisted of his home and local skate parks which are the main themes of the story. I used the editing software light works to add slow motion and windows movie maker to add titles and create a directors commentary voiceover.