Challenge Project 12 -  Directing #1: Shooting a Sequence

 

Goal:              Shoot a sequence using a master shot and OTS shots. Edit in camera.

 

Method:         Create a short scene where two people have a short conversation; having some point of conflict is probably good. There will be four 'beats' to the story (as described below).to another shot.  (5-20 seconds)

 

Objective 1:   Use a wide shot as your first shot.  Show the two people in the setting and establish their position to each other.  Have a good reason for switching from this to another shot.  (5-20 seconds)

Objective 2:   Shoot the 2^nd shot from over one actor's shoulder, and choose a logical time to start and end this shot.  (5-20 seconds)

Objective 3:   Shoot the 3^rd shot from over the other actor's shoulder, and choose a logical time to end this shot. (5-20 seconds)

Objective 4:   Shoot the 4^th shot from over the first actor's shoulder.  This shot should contain the conclusion of the mini-story that is the scene, and should include the first actor leaving the scene; you can track with them, let them leave the frame, or another creative ending.  (10-30 seconds)

 

Extra Credit:

• For your OTS shots, use  "dirty" ones.
• Have an excellent little story for the scene.

 

NOTES:         Be sure to:

• Slate your shots (e.g., 'CP 4, Objective 1, take one')
• Leave 3-5 second 'handles' at the start and end of each shot