We were given a task to do in which we had to make a short documentary based on a day in the life of one of our group members. It had to comprise of both sequenced and actuality footage.
We chose to go for Mike, as he had a car we could film some actuality of him driving to the studios.
Ren wanted to do a sequenced segment of Mike waking up and getting ready, cut together in a fast paced edit, inspired by a sequence in Darren Aronofsys' Requiem For A Dream (2000).
Ren wrote a shot list whilst I wrote a script:
My Script:
Here is the final piece.
Overall I think the film is a success: it encapsulates a believable life the subject leads and the transition from the sequence to the actuality is smooth. The editing during the actuality sequence is tight and the shots are well framed and there are no issues with the sound.
The only real 'bad' thing with it is the shot of Mike walking to the building: it's too shaky (should have used a tripod) and strangely framed. As I was cameraman, it was my fault for not attempting to get a better shot but it started to hail and so I rushed the shot as I was stood in the middle of the car park. But still, I could have done better.
Another thing I find a little off is the sudden jumps in the shot of Mike approaching, and operating, the barrier. As an actuality piece it kills some of the momentum and believability of the piece, but aside from that the editing is great. The beginning sequence is a good likeness to the sequences in Requiem For A Dream.
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