We were tasked with filming and editing a continuity sequence that builds to a tense climax, using editing and cinematography to maintain continuity of space and time. We began with a script that evolved into a shot list, which we then shot and edited into a reel, and finally analysed that reel in a slideshow, all of which can be found below:
Script:
INT. ROOM. DAY.
X sits at a table, waiting.
Cross cut to:
INT. CORRIDOR. DAY.
Y walks down a corridor.
He/she is in a hurry and worried about being seen.
Cross cut to:
INT. ROOM. DAY.
X checks the time impatiently.
Cross cut to:
INT. CORRIDOR. DAY.
Y arrives at a door and opens it furtively to enter the room.
INT. ROOM. DAY.
Y enters and sits down opposite X, but within reach of him / her.
X
Look at the time. What happened?
Y
Sorry. Got held up.
X
Did anyone see you leave?
Y
No. At least I don’t think so?
X
What?
Y
No. No-one saw me leave.
X
You know what will happen if anyone finds out.
Y
Yes, which is why we haven’t much time.
Y takes a package from out of his/her coat pocket and passes it across the table to X.
Y
Here, you should take this, but don’t let anyone see it.
X
What? What is it?
X opens the package to find:
- an envelope stuffed with cash
- a gun
- a photograph
- a bunch of keys…
Shot List:
0 Shot List
Shot No
1 |
Action / Location
Corridor – Walking. |
Framing |
Shot No
2 |
Action / Location
Room – Impatience. |
Framing |
Shot No
3 |
Action / Location
Corridor – Walking. |
Framing |
Shot No
4 |
Action / Location
Room – Clock glance. |
Framing |
Shot No
5 |
Action / Location
Corridor – Entrance. |
Framing
Longshot/Midshot. |
Shot No
6 |
Action / Location
Room – Entrance. |
Framing
Over the shoulder. |
Shot No
7 |
Action / Location
Character X conversation. |
Framing |
Shot No
8 |
Action / Location
Character Y conversation. |
Framing
In between characters |
Shot No
9 |
Action / Location
Neutral two shot. |
Framing
In between characters |
Shot No
10 |
Action / Location
The hat reveal. |
Framing
Close-up. |
Shot No
11 |
Action / Location
Hands rapping. |
Framing
Close-up. |
Shot No
12 |
Action / Location
Clock. |
Framing
Close-up. |
Shot No
13 |
Action / Location
Door handle. |
Framing
Close-up. |
Shot No
14 |
Action / Location
Shocked reaction. |
Framing
Close-up with push-in. |
Reel:
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