Week 2

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This week we continued on some theory concerning camera angles, movement and music (including how to identify major and minor keys).

During the practical lessons, we were introduced to the preliminary, 'the encounter' task for both print and moving image, I then decided to do the film task as I have had some practice due to the summer task and wanted to improve on my previous attempt. After some group discussion further allowing me to understand the task, I began to look at screenplay writing for the script of the scene and I also looked at my theory work to decide on which shots and angles I should use to best portray the relationship between the characters and the location I will shoot in whilst following the 180-degree-rule. 

To make a start, I made a quick mind map to lay out my initial ideas on the project and then, to further build on my ideas, I sketched out a simple story board.





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