Saturday 22 June 2024

How editing compliments lighting and camera work

When starting my editing for my short film, I had to think about the type of editing techniques I wanted to use to ensure that the final edit came out the best it could. This allowed me to have an experience with Final Cut Pro so that I could adjust and change certain aspects of scenes. 

Within the editing of my short film, I had discovered how editing helps and compliments the use of lighting and camera work. This is shown in the following:
  • When the student's room is has gone black. 

In this image, we can clearly see that I had wanted to get a top view of the protagonist looking around and looking frustrated with what's going on. When setting up the equipment, I had to find a appropriate place to put the tripod and set up the camera. This allowed me to have a variety of options in Final Cut Pro to change the camera work if I had wanted to. For example, if the scene was not straight, I would have used the rotation tool to get it to where I had wanted. In regards to the lighting, I was able to utilise the brightness of the screens to help compliment the camera work and editing. In the image we can clearly see that I had adjusted the opacity to try and get a darker environment for the audience to connote that the classroom has just gone dark. Here we can see how using editing compliments lighting and camera work to make a short film better. 

  • Placing two scenes together (Camera - Lighten & opacity)

In this image we can clearly see that I had wanted to combine two clips together to create a better and more interesting experience for the audience. When filming these clips I had used a camera and my iPhone. I was then able to attach it onto a tripod to get a more stable view. When putting this into Final Cut Pro, I was able to use the blend mode feature and change it to lighten and change the lighting of the scene by using the opacity feature. This is shown in the image above. These editing techniques complimented the lighting and camera work better as I was able to enhance what was happening in the scene. Therefore, I was able to make the overall short film more engaging for the audience.
 
  • Bell (Stabilisation & adjusting the lighting)

In this image we can see that I had filmed a scene where there was a bell going off. When I was filming this scene on the camera, I was not able to change the settings to make it more stable or make it dimmer. This was because I only had limited time on the camera and I would have not been able to film it if I had spent time figuring out the settings. However, with the use of Final Cut Pro, I was able to find a stabilisation setting and I was able to adjust the lighting. The image of showing how I did this is in the picture above. By being able to adjust and change these settings I was then able to get the effect I had wanted to in the beginning of my production. Therefore this clearly shows us how editing has complimented lighting and camera work. 

  • Student telling the audience it wasn't him (Distort/Gaussian & Blend mode) 

In the images above, we can see that the protagonist is telling the person watching and the audience that it wasn't him. When filming this scene I was able to use my iPhone was able to use the stabilisation feature on there. When putting this in Final Cut Pro, I was able to use the distort feature and used a gaussian mode to make the scene blurry at different points. I was able to use the blend mode again to make the lighting of this scene more effective. As a result of using these techniques, the editing had complimented the lighting and camera work. 

  • Ending scene (Keying & opacity) 

In the images above, we can see that it is the ending scene of the film and this is where the door started to open. When filming this scene I was able to use the camera to get the best resolution possible. When putting this in Final Cut Pro, I was able to use the keying and opacity feature to make the scene realistic. For example, by using these features I was able to make the scene a little more brighter so that the audience can see what was really going on. As a result of using these techniques, the editing had complimented the lighting and camera work. 

Friday 21 June 2024

The use of cinematography

When looking at my short film: "Screens", I had used a variety of different components and equipment to produce cinematography. The reason for having these resources to produce a section of cinematography was trying to ensure that I had gotten the viewers attention and engage them as much as possible. For that reason I had decided to use cinematography at the beginning of my short film. In the pictures below it clearly shows where I had decided to set up the equipment and resources for cinematography:


Here we can see that I had set up a variety of different equipment such as:

  • Light panels 
Using the light panels, I was able to control where the lights were going to ensure that I can get as much exposure to the protagonist at the beginning of the film. 
  • Reflector panel
 The reason why I had decided to use this piece of equipment was due to the light panels being in limited supply. This means that I was not able to get as much exposure as I wanted, however after finding the reflector panel, I was then able to utilise this to produce cinematography. 
  • Three point lighting
When looking at the picture above, you can clearly see that I had used the technique of three-point lighting. By being able to use this technique to expand the light in certain areas, specifically in the background. 

By being able to use these different types of equipment, I was able to help enhance the scenes and make the viewer engage with the short film. 

Throughout my short film, there were a number of different scenes that focussed on different camera angles, different lighting and mise-en-scne. This is shown in the clips below:






By being able to focus on cinematography, I was able to make the audience more engaged with the short film and therefore made the film more interesting. 

Thursday 13 June 2024

Production Week 13

 


Post production tools

When I was editing my first and final edits, one tool that I had used was the trimming tool. This was because the beginning of the clips used was not necessary. This is why I was able to use the trimming tool to ensure that I was able to use the portion of the clip I had needed. This is shown in the picture below:


Another technique that I had used in my edits was the use of adding in different sound tracks. This was because I had wanted to build on suspense and be able to introduce the film. In order for me to use this, I was able to insert all of the tracks I had needed by dragging them in. This had allowed me to place them where I had needed to. This is shown in the picture below:


Another editing tool that I had used in my short film was eliminating the sound in some of the video clips. This was because in those clips, there was recorded audio that was not needed in my drafts as I was able to put in my own audio. This is shown in the clips below:


Another editing tool that I had to use in my edits was changing the colour correction. This was because some of the scenes were too bright and I needed to adjust them. I did this by dragging and changing the colour correction to make it suit my short film. This is shown in the pictures below:


Finally another editing tool I had used in my edits was adding in gifs for making the hacking parts more realistic. I had done this by inserting the picture from the computer and therefore moving it to where I needed to. This is shown in the picture below:

Export format

When I had finished off my final edit, I had to export the format and upload it onto YouTube. The format I had chosen to upload my video was as a .mov file. I chose the Apple ProRes codec as it preserves as much quality as possible. Compared to H.264 which compresses the footage. I chose to export it as a 4K video due to the footage being shot in 4K. 

Thursday 6 June 2024

Evidence when using lighting equipment

When creating my short film, I had used a variety of different lighting equipment to help improve scenes and make it more engaging for the viewer. This is shown in the picture below.


Furthermore, I was able to adjust the light panels and ensure that all of the light was reflecting on the protagonist. This was because it had allowed the viewers to feel more engaged with the short film and was able to pay their attention to the main character. This is shown in the picture below.


Furthermore, when using the lighting equipment I was able to use a reflective panel to bounce out the lighting. This had allowed me to ensure that there was a lot of exposure of light in the scene. This is shown in the picture below. 

Changes I had to make during my storyboard during production

When I was filming my short film, one thing that had occurred was that I was not able to control all of the screens I had wanted. This is because the computers had only allowed me to use my login for only 3 computers. When I had tried to login into other computers it wasn't allowing me to do so. This had impacted my storyboard and for that reason I had to change the amount of screens I had wanted to use in my final draft. These are shown in the images below.



Another change I had to make was the ending of my short film. Instead of the actors looking at each other, the feedback I had gotten from my teacher influenced the ending of the short film. Due to me liking the idea the teacher had told me, I had to change my ending which changed the storyboard. This is shown in the pictures below.


Feedback and self reflection from focus group

 


Focus group

 


Focus group questions

Before showcasing my final edit to a focus group, I have decided to come up with some questions to ask them so that I can collect the correct feedback I need. Some of the questions I will need to ask are:

  1. What did you like about my short film? 
  2. What did you dislike about it? 
  3. What were the strengths?
  4. What was the weaknesses?
  5. What would you improve about the short film?
  6. Do you think the sequence of events were clear?
  7. Do you think the sounds that I used helped build up suspense?
  8. Did you like the different camera angles that I used?
  9. What was your opinions on the actors?
  10. Was the audio loud enough for you to hear what the actors were saying?

Friday 31 May 2024

Generic conventions and meanings


Cinematic techniques

When creating my short film, I wanted to ensure that my film can be analysed in different ways so that it can create different effects for the audience. This is where I had used different cinematic techniques. Cinematic techniques are ways in which the film presents images to the audience so that it can change the audiences perception of them. I was able to use this technique by using the following conventions:

  • Props
In my short film, I had used a variety of different props to help showcase and make it more engaging for the audience. For example, I was able to utilise the use of the old screens in the "Gallery" in the classroom. From this I was able to create suspense. Therefore this reflects on the cinematic techniques of the genres horror and tension within my short film. Also, before creating my short film, I was inspired by a scene of the "Incredibles". This scene is shown below:




From this scene I was able to learn how screens had placed a massive part in finding out the truth but how it plays a vital role in creating suspense. I had wanted to use this and adapt this scene into my own which is shown below:


From this, we can see I had tried to attempt the same effect as they did with the film "Incredibles". 

  • Costumes
In my short film, I had used very few costumes to try and present to the audience that the film had taken place in school. This had allowed the storyline to remain clear and make it easier for the audience to understand. This reflects on the cinematic techniques of the genre of non-fiction. Before I had started my production of my short film, I was able to look at a variety of films to help me try and create an easy experience for the audience to enjoy. For example I had used the film "Ready player one". I had wanted to use this and adapt a particular scene into my own which is shown below: 


This is where the audience were able to see the type of equipment and costume that is needed to be worn to play the game. This is the type of meaning I had wanted to create which is shown in the clip below. This clip shows the protagonist in school uniform which is needed in order for the student to be allowed in the school.



  • Cinematography
In my short film, I had used a variety of different cinematography techniques to try and present to the audience that the film had taken a dark turn. This had allowed the storyline to have suspense within it and made it engaging for the audience. This reflects on the cinematic techniques of the genre of horror. Before I had started my production of my short film, I was able to look at a variety of films to help me try and create an suspenseful experience for the audience to enjoy. For example I had used the film "The Elevator". I had wanted to use this and adapt a particular scene (which is the scene where the lighting had changed from light to red flashes) into my own which is shown below: 


From looking at this scene, I had wanted to create a similar effect for the audience I had been asked to target to. This is shown in the clips below: 



  • Sound 
In my short film, I had used a variety of different sound to try and present to the audience that the film had taken a variety of different turns. This had allowed the storyline to have suspense within it and made it engaging for the audience. This reflects on the cinematic techniques of the genre of horror. Before I had started my production of my short film, I was able to look at a variety of films to help me try and create an suspenseful experience for the audience to enjoy. For example I had used the film "Avengers End Game". I had wanted to use this and adapt a particular scene (Showing Tony Stark has died) into my own which is shown below: 


From looking at this scene, I had felt inspired and made a suspenseful scene which increased the genre of horror which is shown below: 



  • Settings and locations
In my short film, I had used very few locations to try and present to the audience that the film had taken in a school. This had allowed the storyline to be clear for the audience. This reflects on the cinematic techniques of the genre of non-fiction. Before I had started my production of my short film, I was able to look at a variety of films to help me try and create an suspenseful experience for the audience to enjoy. For example I had used the film "Ready Player One".  

After watching this, I had felt inspired and made a decision of filming in a school environment so that all audiences can relate to being at school. 

Thursday 16 May 2024

Camera settings

When planning my short film, I will need to know what type of cameras I am going to use. There are many different types of cameras I could use. However, since I will be in school filming, they have given me the equipment of  using DSLR cameras. 

DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex. This essentially means that the camera operates with a fixed digital sensor. DSLR are durable and strong so that they can be equipped with different lenses and attachments which will have great battery life. This therefore makes it easier to film. On the DSLR camera there is different modes that I can access. For example there is manual mode. The manual mode is where I can control different features on the DSLR camera to my liking. This will make it easier when I am filming as I can adjust the settings so I can get the type of shot I would need for my short film. 

When looking at the DSLR camera, there are a variety of accessories I can use. For example, with the DSLR camera I can purchase the following: 

  • Tripods
  • Monopods
  • Bags 
  • Filters
  • Memory cards 
  • LED panels 
  • Flashguns 
Using this type of equipment will help advance and improve my overall quality of filming for my short film. 

When looking at the DSLR camera, it can be used for a variety of purposes especially cinematography and lighting. When looking at how this camera can be used for cinematography, I can use it to change up the settings due to the manual mode that is available on the camera. This means that I can change the settings if I needed to help improve the cinematography. In regards to how I can use the DSLR camera to help with lighting. I can use it to activate the torch that is on the camera. This will help me as in my short film, I will be filming in a small room that is going to be in the dark. This means that I will be using the torch in the camera so that I can improve the lighting in the room. 

Manual mode controls
When using a DSLR camera, there are modes that you can use when you film or take shots. When looking at the manual mode controls, this mode is about the person who is using the camera to be able to change settings on the camera to be able to get a specific requirements they are looking for.  
  • Aperture and f-stops - The aperture is an opening that light travels through. However F-stops are known for the aperture size. This means that I can use manual mode to regulate the amount of light that can pass through the lens. 
  • Pull focus techniques - Focus pull is allowing a certain object to have been focused on and the rest of the surroundings are being blurred out. This allows the audience to focus on the specific object that is being focussed on. 
  • Depth of field - Depth of field is the distance between the closest and farthest objects in a photo that appears sharp.
Types of camera lenses and their use 
When looking at the DSLR camera, there are different lenses that I can use while I am going to filming. This is because each lenses serve their own purpose. There are different lenses such as:
  • Standard - This is used to get the interpretation of a human seeing what they can with their eyes. This is used in majority of movies and series. 
  • Wide angle - This lens is used to cover a large angle/area of view. This allows the audience to see more than the eye can see.
  • Telephoto - This lens is used for a long-focus. This allows an object to be captured at a distance and gives an improved image. This can be useful to use as it might be hard to take other varieties of shots. 
  • Macro - This lens is used for the zoom up of a small object. This allows the audience to see the entire clear image of a typical small object. 
  • Fish-eye - This lens purpose is to use an ultra wide angle lens that produces strong distortion. This is to help create panoramic images for the audience. 
Use of exposure control for effect
When filming I will be using manual mode majority of the time. This is because I am going to control the exposure for the best effect possible. There are different types of settings I can use to control the exposure. They are:
  • Shutter speed - This is the length of time the camera is exposed to the light. This will be useful as I will be able to control how long I want the camera to be exposed to the shot by. 
  • ISO - It controls how much lights gets in the camera. This allows me to chose how much light gets in my filming and makes it easier to control the amount of exposure I want. 
  • Creating light trails - This is a technique to capture the path of moving images. I won't be using this in my short film but is a handy tool to have. 
Frame rates for different effect 
Frame rates are the rate of images that are being captured or displayed. For example, 
  • 25 fps - This means that 25 images are being captured. This allows the effect to be different in each image. 
  • Higher fps - If I have higher fps the more visual information is being presented on a clearer basis. 
  • Lower fps - If I have lower fps the more visual information is being presented on a clearer basis. 

Before making my short film, I had to ensure that I had to understand how to use the camera and know what features there are. When using the DSLR camera, I used a variety of settings and took various pictures which are attached below:



When making videos using the camera, we used a technique focus pull. Focus pull is allowing a certain object to have been focused on and the rest of the surroundings were blurred out. This allows the audience to focus on the specific object that is being focussed on. Focus pull can be used in a variety of ways, however when we are filming, it will be essential that we use this technique so that the audience can focus on certain items/people instead of focussing on everything else. 

When using the focus pull feature, we had to video it. This will ensure that we understood how to use it properly and see if we were creating that effect. Attached below is a video of me filming my focus pull to show that I have understood what it is and how to do it. 

Tuesday 14 May 2024

Feedback from first draft of short film

 I have been able to create my first draft of my film and have been able to collect feedback from my teacher. She has told me to improve and recommended the following:

  • Cut to the hands on the computer (POV)
  • Camera behind the computers reflecting on my glasses 
  • Cut into shot of banging the computer (Zoom in)
  • Close up hitting the computer 
  • With the "Screens." title, take away the full stop
  • Make the shots shorter but add a few zooms 
  • When the lights go off make the ringing of the bell go at the same time 
  • Reshoot the ringing of the bell
  • Adding another shot of trying to open the small door 
  • Another shot of opening the door handle 
  • Walking shot to the glitched screens
  • Audio levels need to be higher 
  • Turn off the screens on the computer in the projector scenes 
  • Scrap the next day title. Instead swap it with fade in and fade out 
  • Cut off the scene of Harleen walking. Needs to not wobble 
  • Audio when walking 
  • Two shots matching so the opening of the small room door is smoother 
  • Add a better ending:
    • Instead of leaving it where the technician walks out. Instead have them both walk away and get locked in.  With a hand being projected in the background 
  • Credits need to be shown
I will be taking on this feedback and make adjustments to my first draft. 

Wednesday 8 May 2024

Rushes log

 

Shot No.

Location

Shot type

Angle 

Movement

Duration

Sound notes

Description of character notes & action

Graphics

Props

Use/

disregard

1

School

Long

Straight

Tripod 

15.3 seconds

Dialogue and computer beeps 

Student is looking at the computer trying to complete work

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Use 

1

School

Long

Straight

Tripod 

14.2 seconds

Dialogue and computer beeps 

Student is looking at the computer trying to complete work

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Disregard 

1

School

Long

Straight

Tripod 

24.1 seconds

Dialogue and computer beeps 

Student is looking at the computer trying to complete work

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Disregard

1

School

Long

Straight

Tripod 

28.9 seconds

Dialogue and computer beeps 

Student is looking at the computer trying to complete work

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Use 

1

School

Long

Straight

Tripod 

53.3 seconds

Dialogue and computer beeps 

Student is looking at the computer trying to complete work

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Disregard

2a

School 

Close-up

Straight 

Hand-Held

23.6 seconds

Dialogue 

Student complaining and hits the screen 

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Use 

2b

School

Close-up

Straight 

Hand-Held 

15.1 seconds

Dialogue

Student complaining and hits the screen and continues to work 

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Disregard

3

School

Long

Straight

Tripod 

17.6 seconds

Dialogue 

Student is looking at the computer trying to complete work and the screen fades to black

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Use 

4

School

Long

Straight

Tripod

1 minute 

Dialogue

Student is starting to finish working and lights go off

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Use 

5a

School

Close-up

Straight

Hand-Held

15.1 seconds

Dialogue

Student is worried but only for a little bit and starts to pack up 

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Disregard

5a

School

Close-up

Straight

Hand-Held

16.5 seconds

Dialogue

Student is worried but only for a little bit and starts to pack up 

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Use 

5b

School

Long

Straight

Hand-Held

18.2 seconds

Dialogue

Student is worried but only for a little bit and starts to pack up 

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Disregard

5b

School

Long

Straight

Hand-Held

19.9 seconds

Dialogue

Student is worried but only for a little bit and starts to pack up 

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Disregard

5b

School

Long

Straight

Hand-Held

18.4 seconds

Dialogue

Student is worried but only for a little bit and starts to pack up 

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Disregard

5b

School

Long

Straight

Tripod 

23.9 seconds

Dialogue

Student is worried but only for a little bit and starts to pack up 

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard

Use 

School 

Long 

Straight 

Tripod 

2 seconds 

Dialogue 

Bell rings 

4k resolution 

Bell

Use 

5b

School

Long

Straight

Tripod

23.7 seconds 

Dialogue

Student is worried but only for a little bit and starts to pack up 

4k resolution

Computer screens and keyboard


7

School 

Medium 

Straight

Tripod 

45.7 seconds

Dialogue 

The student heads towards the door but realises that he’s locked in. 

4k resolution

Door and wall display 

Use

7

School

Medium 

Straight 

Tripod 

30.1 seconds 

Dialogue 

The student heads towards the door but realises that he’s locked in. 

4k resolution 

Door and wall display

Disregard

School 

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

18.7 seconds

Dialogue 

The classroom screens are shown to be glitching out. 

4k resolution

Screens, chairs and desks

Disregard

8

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

14.6 seconds

Dialogue 

The classroom screens are shown to be glitching out. 

4k resolution 

Screens, chairs and desks

Use 

9

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

16.9 seconds

Dialogue 

The classroom screens are shown to be glitching out. 

4k resolution

Screens, chairs and desks

Use 

9

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

5.1 seconds

Dialogue 

The classroom screens are shown to be glitching out. 

4k resolution 

Screens, chairs and desks

Use 

9

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

24.4 seconds

Dialogue 

The classroom screens are shown to be glitching out. 

4k resolution

Screens, chairs and desks

Use 

9

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

20.8 seconds

Dialogue 

The classroom screens are shown to be glitching out. 

4k resolution 

Screens, chairs and desks

Use 

10

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

34 seconds

Dialogue 

Student enters the previous room to find his phone.

4k resolution

Screens, chairs and desks

Use 

10 

School

Medium 

Low 

Hand-Held

9.9 seconds

Dialogue 

Student enters the previous room to find his phone.

4k resolution 

Screens, chairs and desks

Disregard

11-12

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

11.6 seconds

Dialogue 

Screens showing the student and others glitching out. 

4k resolution

Screens, chairs and desks

Use 

12

School 

Long

Straight

Tripod

37.9 seconds

Dialogue 

Students looks and see more screens glitching out 

4k resolution

Screens, chairs and desks

Use 

13

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

8 seconds

Dialogue 

Student tries to escape but the project displays white screen. 

4k resolution 

Projector 

Use 

14

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

10.6 seconds

Dialogue 

The projector shows text. 

4k resolution

Projector 

Use 

15

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

20.6 seconds

Dialogue 

The student figures out what the text says and apologies. 

4k resolution 

Projector 

Use 

15

School

Medium 

Straight

Hand-Held

26.8 seconds

Dialogue 

Student tries to escape but the project displays white screen. 

4k resolution 

Projector 

Use 

17a

School 

Long 

Straight 

Tripod 

24.8 seconds

Dialogue 

Another student tries to open the door 

4k resolution 

Door 

Use 

17a

School

Long

Straight 

Tripod 

21.2 seconds 

Dialogue 

Another student tries to open the door

4k resolution

Door

Disregard

18

School 

Long

Straight 

Tripod

3.8 seconds 

Dialogue 

Student goes to the technician office and agrees to help

4k resolution 

Door

Use 

18

School

Long 

Straight

Tripod

22.5 seconds

Dialogue 

Student goes to the technician office and agrees to help

4k resolution

Door

Disregard

18

School

Long 

Straight

Tripod

11.3 seconds

Dialogue 

Student goes to the technician office and agrees to help

4k resolution 

Door

Use 

18

School

Short 

Straight

Tripod

30.3 seconds

Dialogue 

Student goes to the technician office and agrees to help

4k resolution

Door

Disregard

18

School

Short

Straight

Tripod

18.9 seconds 

Dialogue 

Student goes to the technician office and agrees to help

4k resolution 

Door

Disregard

18

School

Short 

Straight

Tripod

17.6 seconds

Dialogue 

Student goes to the technician office and agrees to help

4k resolution

Door

Disregard

18

School

Short

Straight

Tripod

1.1 minutes 

Dialogue 

Student goes to the technician office and agrees to help

4k resolution 

Door

Disregard

18

School

Short

Straight

Tripod

39.7 seconds 

Dialogue 

Student goes to the technician office and agrees to help

4k resolution 

Door

Use

18

School 

Short 

Straight

Tripod

1.7 minutes 

Dialogue 

Student goes to the technician office and agrees to help

4k resolution

Door

Use  

19

School

Long 

Straight 

Tripod 

14.3 seconds

Dialogue 

The student and teacher go towards the door and tries to unlock it

4k resolution 

Door

Use 

20

School

Short

Straight

Hand-Held

14.4 seconds

Dialogue 

The student and teacher struggle to get the door open 

4k resolution

Door

Disregard

20

Schooi

Short

Straight

Hand-Held

8.4 seconds

Dialogue 

The student and teacher struggle to get the door open 

4k resolution 

Door handle

Use

21 

School 

Long 

Straight

Hand-Held

16.6 seconds

Dialogue 

They get the door open and enter

4k resolution

Table, chairs, door

Disregard

21

School

Long

Straight

Hand-Held

25.8 seconds

Dialogue 

They get the door open and enter

4k resolution 

Table, chairs, door

Disregard

21

School

Long

Straight

Hand-Held

47.3 seconds

Dialogue 

They get the door open and enter

4k resolution

Table, chairs, door

Disregard

21

Schooi

Long

Slanted

Hand-Held

4 minutes 

Dialogue 

They get the door open and enter

4k resolution 

Table, chairs, door

Use 

21 

School

Long

Straight

Tripod 

3 minutes

Dialogue 

They get the door open and enter and find the body

4k resolution 

Table, chairs, door

Disregard

21 

Schooi

Long

Straight

Tripod 

1.8 minutes 

Dialogue 

They get the door open and enter and find the body

4k resolution 

Table, chairs, door

Disregard

21 

School 

Long 

Straight 

Hand-Held 

40.4 seconds

Dialogue 

They get the door open and enter and find the body

4k resolution 

Table, chairs, door

Use

22

School 

Long 

Straight 

Hand-Held 

6.9 seconds

9.2 seconds

Dialogue 

As they enter the small room they discover the body

4k resolution 

Dead body, metre stick

Use 


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