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| A close up shot of Yung - an example of our usage of the 'rule of thirds' |
We used a combination of rough, past paced camerawork, as well as more static cinematography, to create different effects throughout the sequence. A variety of shot types, ranging from close ups of the performers, notably our lead who has the most, to wider establishing shots that showcase the location and scale of the sequence, were used to explore a range of dramatic styles. Composition and framing was also very important. We utilised the 'rule of thirds' heavily to suggest a number of emotions of the characters such as fear and danger.
The aspect ratio was an informed decision from the very start - we recognise that many films are resented in the aspect ratio of 2:35:1, resulting in an ultra widescreen look that is more cinematic than traditional 1:85:1. Thus, we made sure the footage was shot with this in mind, avoiding having important visual information at the very top and bottom of the frame, as these areas would be cropped out of the image in post. The editing of the sequence was purposely very tightly cut to maintain a constant pace and increase the intensity.of the events that transpire, as well as to present the various characters' perspectives as they occur in different locations.
The aspect ratio was an informed decision from the very start - we recognise that many films are resented in the aspect ratio of 2:35:1, resulting in an ultra widescreen look that is more cinematic than traditional 1:85:1. Thus, we made sure the footage was shot with this in mind, avoiding having important visual information at the very top and bottom of the frame, as these areas would be cropped out of the image in post. The editing of the sequence was purposely very tightly cut to maintain a constant pace and increase the intensity.of the events that transpire, as well as to present the various characters' perspectives as they occur in different locations.
There are some minor qualms I have about the editing, however. For instance, there are some shots that are perhaps cut too quickly, notably during the fight on the steps, which can make the motion of the sequence a bit jerky, but for the most part, the style of editing is very much in line with what is expected of a high budget thriller. Once the rough cut was done, additional effects were applied to further increase the cinematic flair of the final opening, such as heavy colour grading to make the visuals look distinctive and stand out, as well as adding a layer of fine grain to emulate 35mm film stock, as is typically done in post-production of digital footage, and make our project look more professional. Overall, we are very pleased with the camerawork and editing of the piece, and I feel we have learnt a lot about cinematography in the process, the experience of which we hope will carry on to our next project where we will develop and explore other styles.