Test Footage 1 Analysis

Today, Jody, Todd and I went to Shenfield Common which is extremely similar to our desired film location of Thorndon Country Park. We tested various different camera angles and shots that we decided may be difficult when it comes to the real thing. So, to prevent this we used each others different opinions and ideas to discuss the positives and negatives on certain shots we intended to use. 

In our first test footage, it was a close up shot of my feet as they walk through the leave concealed ground in the woods. We discussed this shot and we thought that it was a an ideal shot to use in our film as it does not show too much, it leaves room for the audiences imagination to wonder what the higher surroundings are, who's feet they are, what is behind the trees, what is about to happen? This shot creates suspense and anticipation for the audience as it gives so little away, also the fact the camera is low down videoing the feet could insinuate that the person videoing is scared and of lower status than the character. This is a good shot as it also eliminates light issues as it is low down we do not have the problem is light exposing the scene.