Accident Sequence Reflections

a) Describe the sequence you planned to create and identify the 6 shots you used
We planned to create a sequence involving a person running down a corridor, trying to run through the door but then slamming into it, then falling to the floor. The 6 shots we used are:
1) LS, pan.
2) LS, tilt.
3) MLS
4) MS
5) MLS
6) MS


b) In order to create a sequence that made sense, what did you actually have to do during production?
We needed to make sure that the narrative flow is easy to follow. For example, to make sure that the viewer knows where the character is in relation to his surroundings, we began with a wide establishing  shot. We also made sure that the sequence didn't involve much of a storyline/too much action, as this would be hard to pull off with so few shots.


c) What was your specific contribution to the activity?
In the activity I filmed and directed my share of shots and helped to decide what the film will contain and the location.


d) Does your sequence work? ie does it make sense?
The main 'storyline' of the piece is fairly clear, though it could be confusing due to the 5th shot which was cut too short, not giving the viewer enough time to actually take it in. This also affected the shot afterwards, as they were meant to flow from one to the other. 


e) What improvements could you make?
I would definitely make sure that shot 5 was longer. Also, I think that if we kept the camera running for a few more seconds in shot 2, it would be much clearer to the viewer where the door is in relation to the character, which would make it make more sense. I would also have used another shot before the accident itself, rather than focusing so much on the effect of the accident.