Simplifying

In class today, Charlie, Richard and I discussed possible happenings in the video. We decided that we didn't want it to have such a step-by-step feel to it, for instance, if a man was to take something out of a bag and then hide the empty bag, we wouldn't want it to come across as:

1) Man sees bag

2) Man opens bag

3) Man takes what's in the bag

4) Man closes bag

5) Man hides bag

We felt that if we were to use intriguing camera angles and technical editing, we could simplify the whole process whilst allowing more to happen, and even though we'd be using less shots, it may actually make it more interesting for the audience. Take this example for instance, we would much rather it be:

1) Man sees bag

2) (shot from behind the bag) Man looks surprised when bag is open

3) (shot from behind the man) Man walks away carrying something

4) In another shot of another character, audience notice bag in the background.

In our opinions this would be much more effective, also it would show that we are being intelligent with our filming, and that a lot of planning did happen before filming.