Recces and Notes

Recce Notes Opening shot good: - There was high-key lighting already in place - no need for use other lights - good level of ambient noise - natural sounds such as announcements etc - natural movement within the frame (some people but not overcrowded) - colours and lighting work well within the context of the story bad: - irregularity of trains, particularly on a Sunday Second shot good: - nicely framed - character is easily placed in a central position - high-key lighting - no need for external lights - symmetry adds to the good framing - mise-en-scene - has a 'London' feel to it bad: - can be busy Third Shot good: - no lighting required whilst still maintaining a darker, eerie vibe - smooth surface on floor bad: - one of the busiest parts of the station Fourth Shot good: - highly lit inside the tunnel (dark exterior) - nice symmetry of shot - sign to the left - 'Don't be afraid' - nice colours and light from ATM bad: - busy - the floor slopes slightly - hard to get the shot level Fifth shot good: - nicely composed - ties nicely with the feel of the film - light from window to the left as well as street-lights give nice lighting - usually empty - possibility for different shots/angles bad: - low light - grainy without lighting - uneven floor - no possibility of using a dolly Sixth shot good: - nice light from cars and street-lights - ambient noise of cars etc bad: - low key lighting - hard to focus on individual objects - busy road - noise can be overpowering Seventh Shot good: - light reflecting from the doorbell - easy to capture - outside of a house so no risk of being to busy etc bad: - low lighting - grainy BJH CMV CF