Media Studies Short Video Review

In the short video we decided to use the element of dance. In the video it shows me entering an audition hall and being met by a very strict and cold adjudicator, who orders me to get ready for my performance. I am then told to perform a contemporary style routine with no preparation time. My performance is then stopped halfway through and i am harshly criticised and sent away.

The shots we use are;
Tracking shot,
vertical pan,
Long shot,
Close up,
Tilt.

We didn't manage to use all shot types because we didn't think it would be appropriate to our story. We used a variety of shots such as vertical pan, tracking shot, long shot, close up and tilt. We used theses different shots to show things such as emotion when I am told that I am not good enough to pass the audition.

When we finished our planning of the story we decided to think about what shots we should use to suit each part. We started off with a tracking shot as I entered the hall, which followed me along to try and add distance onto my walk. We then used a a vertical pan, which started at my feet and slowly panned up to my face. This was used after Ruby told me to take my shoes off and told me to prepare to perform. The video was then shot at a long range for my routine in order to prevent a shaky tracking cam with me moving fast around the "stage". There was then a close up used to show the disappointment on Ruby's face and the shock on Georgia's. This was particularly effective in showing precise facial expressions. We then used a tilt shot on my face to show that I am beside myself in embarrassment and pain to think that I have put in a lot of effort and still aren't quite up to scratch. Sophie was the only recorder, but I think she could have been a bit steadier with the camera, but I think that she, along with other members of the group will improve as we practice more throughout the course of the year.

I think that the best aspect of our video was the planning and acting. In our next film. I would focus on using more shots, and better ones that have been used in this one, and perhaps getting more practice in.